Obituaries

Michael Andrew Langley

Michael Andrew Langley

Sep 6, 2026

Born July 17th 1958 in Indianapolis IN to Charles T. Langley and Shirley M. Langley. He was of the Christian faith. The family moved to Bloomington when he was 13 years old.

He was a self-taught transmission entrepreneur and moved to Chesterton, IN where he opened GM Trans where he sold and installed his rebuilt transmissions. He continued working on transmissions...

Debbie Miller

Debbie Miller

Sep 6, 2026

Debbie Miller, born June 13, 1953, beloved mother, nana, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, surrounded by the ones she loved at IU Bloomington Hospice House.

Debbie’s greatest joy in life was her family. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great‑grandchildren fiercely and was the best Nana anyone could ask for. She will be remembered for...

Trevis Jay Pemberton

Trevis Jay Pemberton

Aug 18, 2026

Trevis Jay Pemberton, age 67, of Lawrence County, Indiana, passed away on August 18, 2026. He was born on August 17, 1959, in El Paso, Texas. He was a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School, and formerly served in the Army National Guard. A true southern Indiana native at heart, Trevis enjoyed fishing, camping and sports, with basketball being...

James G. Hart

James G. Hart

Jul 28, 2026

James G. Hart, age 90, beloved son, father, husband, and friend, passed away on July 28th surrounded by tenderness. Born to Helen Mansfield and Edward Hart, he was raised on Chicago’s South Shore, and his backyard was Lake Michigan. It was there that he acquired a love of the Great Lakes and swimming. James, or "Jim" to those who knew...

Jimmy Alexander Young

Jimmy Alexander Young

Jul 28, 2026

With the heaviest heart and deep sadness, we announce the passing of Jimmy Alexander Young, who passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 40, after a courageous battle with cancer. For more than a year, Jimmy battled with  strength, determination, and love, fighting as long and as he could.

Born on July 28, 1986, in San Antonio, Texas,...

Arden Knight Schlegel,

Arden Knight Schlegel,

Jul 27, 2026

Arden Knight Schlegel, nee Hertzog, 90, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on July 27, 2026. Arden was born on November 9, 1935, in Newark, New Jersey to Emile and Marjorie Hertzog.

She was raised in Ridgewood, New Jersey and earned her undergraduate degree from Simmons College in Boston. After graduation, she moved to Greenwich Village, New York...

Karen Lee Blacker

Karen Lee Blacker

Jul 17, 2026

With profound respect and heartfelt remembrance, we honor the life of Karen Lee Blacker. Karen passed away peacefully at her home in Ellettsville, IN, on July 17, 2026

Karen was a beloved daughter, cherished family member, and devoted friend. Throughout her life, Karen was known for her unwavering love and steadfast support of those closest to her. She was the proud...

Carolyn Sue Sims

Carolyn Sue Sims

May 30, 2026

My mother, Carolyn Sue Sims passed away on May 30th after a very short battle with cancer. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.

Carolyn was born in Bloomington, IN on March 11th, 1952. She graduated from Bloomington High school in 1970. She retired from Cook Inc. after 37yrs.

Carolyn was very talented, there wasn't anything she couldn't do. She...

Wei Yang "Joann" Wong

Wei Yang "Joann" Wong

May 27, 2026

Wei Yang Joann Wong, 54, of Bloomington, Indiana, died peacefully on May 27, 2026, with family at her side. Being a private person, Joann chose to share her stage 4 cancer diagnosis with immediate family only. She was born January 31, 1972, in Taipei, Taiwan, to Mao Cheng Wong and Wen Chen Huang.

Joann spent her childhood in Taipei. After earning...

James Paul Deckard

James Paul Deckard

May 22, 2026

James Paul Deckard, a devoted servant to his community and a skilled craftsman whose life was marked by dedication and creativity, passed away peacefully at his home in Ellettsville in the care of his wife, and children, on May 22, 2026. Born on August 18, 1950, in Mitchell, Indiana, James embodied a spirit of unwavering commitment to his values and...

Kevin L. Robertson

Kevin L. Robertson

May 13, 2026

Kevin L. Robertson, 61, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on May 13, 2026, at Aperion Care Monroe. Born June 26, 1964, in Bloomington, Kevin spent his entire life in the community he loved.

Kevin dedicated his career to the craft he loved as a cabinet and countertop maker at Laminated Tops in Smithville, Indiana. Earlier in life, he enjoyed hunting, leather...

Robert Allen Essl

Robert Allen Essl

May 4, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Robert Allen Essl, who departed this life on May 4, 2026, at the age of 87, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born on October 8, 1938, in LaSalle, Illinois, to the late John and Helen (née St. Pierre) Essl. His passing marks the conclusion...

Jack L. Arthur

Jack L. Arthur

Apr 25, 2026

Jack L Arthur 88, Spencer, Indiana formally from Oaklandon, Indiana, passed away April 25,2026 He was born February 12, 1938 to Charles R Arthur and Vera Cope of Indianapolis. Jack graduated from Lawrence Central High School in1956. Jack was a proud member of IBEW Local #481 for 65 years retiring in February 2000.

He married Sandra Wallace December 2, 1978 which...

Phyllis Ellen Ganz

Phyllis Ellen Ganz

Apr 1, 2026

Phyllis Ellen Ganz (née Day), age 86, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. Born on December 5, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Albert Stanley Day and Florence (Moon) Morris.

Phyllis was the vibrant matriarch of her family, a woman who truly lived for the moments spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Whether she was holding court over...

Jeffrey Scott Musgrave

Jeffrey Scott Musgrave

Mar 27, 2026

Jeffrey Scott Musgrave (66) passed away in his sleep the morning of March 27, 2026, at his home near Whitehall, Indiana. Jeff was a member of Richland Church of Christ. He worked in the electrical industry for most of his career. He graduated Suma Cum Laude from Indiana Wesleyan with a degree in business. He was a generous, hardworking volunteer...

Kip Seidenstucker

Kip Seidenstucker

Feb 23, 2026

Kip Seidenstucker, 62, passed away peacefully in his home on February 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and his town, who loved him dearly.

Born on May 30, 1963, Kip lived a life defined by love for his family, hard work, and a joyful spirit that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. A skilled auto mechanic by...

James Arthur Falkenthal

James Arthur Falkenthal

Feb 4, 2026

James Arthur Falkenthal Born March 15,1959 passed away February 4, 2026 in Bloomington Indiana. He is preceded in death by his mother Doloris W Falkenthal, His Father Charles George Falkenthal lives in hearthstone. His older brother Charles Sherman Falkenthal lives in Goshen with his wife Angela Falkenthal. He was the uncle of Chris and Jessica Dowers of Goshen Ohio and...

Sharon Ann Gates

Sharon Ann Gates

Jan 27, 2026

Sharon Ann Gates, beloved wife, mother, and friend to many passed away January 27, 2026. Her love for others showed in all her actions. A cancer survivor for some 8 years, Sharon never failed to smile, offer kind words, and help others throughout her pain and suffering.

Sharon grew up on her family farm in Cannelburg Indiana with her parents Pius...

Gregory Hill

Gregory Hill

Jan 19, 2026

Greg Hill, 70, of Bloomfield, Indiana, passed away on 01/19/2026.

He was born on 03/15/1955 in San Diego, California to Billy Joe Hill and Annie Estelle Hill.

Greg Hill was known for his kindness and wisdom. He had a passion for collecting baseball cards and coins while also enjoying certain arts like music and drawing.

He spent his life enjoying the company of...

Dakota "Cody" Lee Kent

Dakota "Cody" Lee Kent

Jan 13, 2026

Dakota passed at his home in the early morning hours on January 13th, 2026.

Dakota had a big heart and loved to make people smile. He had an amazing family of friends that helped him get by every day. Some of which have been friends since early childhood. He also enjoyed gaming, his job at Smoking Jacks and making the people...