Cheruvathoor & Masako Uthuppuru Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Cheruvathoor Zachariah (Joe) and Masako Kina Uthuppuru. Masako passed away on May 13, 2022 at the age of 78. Her husband, Joe, followed her two and a half months later on July 24, 2022, at the age of 87. Masako was born on August 10, 1943 in Naha, Okinawa. Joe was born on September 29, 1934 in Kunnamkulam, India. They both came to Bloomington, Indiana to study at Indiana University, where they met and fell in love. They were married at the First United Methodist Church on June 8, 1968. Joe and Masako were known by all their friends and family as a caring, giving couple, both in thought and in deed. They were devoted members of the First United Methodist Church, and donated both their time and money to anyone in need. They were avid travelers, who never shied away from an 18-hour flight or 5-day drive to visit a friend or family member, and everyone was always welcome in their home. Joe and Masako are survived by their daughter Susan (David) Fischer and son Peter (Mary) Uthuppuru, and their grandson Aedan Fischer. A funeral service will be held for Joe at the Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 South Old State Road 37, Bloomington, on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Viewing will be from 10am - 12 pm, and the service will be from 12pm - 1 pm. A celebration of life for Masako will take place at the First United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 1pm-3pm. We invite anyone who knew them to attend either or both services to remember their joyous lives. For those who are only able to attend one, both Joe and Masako will be honored at each event. "Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." Mark 10:9 Online condoleces, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Cheruvathoor & Masako Uthuppuru

July 24, 2022