Michael David Hedstrom, 41, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on September 8, 2026. He was born on November 16, 1984, in Lansing, Michigan, to parents, Michael Roy Hedstrom and Catherine Susan Hedstrom (Sotzen).

Mike was very proud of his career in the United States Army as a Prime Power Specialist Engineer. During his military career, he served our country honorably, rose through the ranks, and completed his military career as Sergeant, all while earning many honorable awards through his many dedicated years.

Beyond his service, Mike was a devoted family man whose greatest happiness was found with those he loved most. He was a proud father and adored all of his children, Ethan, Aeris, Dean and Luna, and they were all among his greatest joys in life. He loved spending time with his family, and he especially cherished his loving wife, Cleafe.

Mike’s memory lives on in the love he shared, the service he rendered, and the family and friends he cherished so deeply. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cleafe Hedstrom; his parents, Michael Roy Hedstrom and Catherine Susan Hedstrom; and his four children, Ethan Michael Hedstrom, Aeris Charlize Hedstrom, Dean Jay Hedstrom, and Luna Grace Hedstrom, each of whom brought him immense pride and happiness.

He is also survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Anne Scott (Jerry) and Mary Michelle Hedstrom; his nephew, Demetrius Michael Hedstrom and many other beloved nieces and nephews.

Mike will also be deeply missed by his aunts, Sarah Sorenson, Michelle Jordan (Bill), and Maryanne Sotzen; his uncles, Rudy Hedstrom (Lynda), John Hedstrom (Debbie), David Hedstrom (Kim), Paul Sotzen (Denise), and David Sotzen; his brothers-in-law, Archer Cabrera and Dyrill Cabrera; his sisters-in-law, Bernie Grace Cabrera, Edsil Cabrera, Froylan Cabrera, and Glendielou Cabrera.

He was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, German and Milagros Cabrera.

A Memorial Gathering took place from 2:00pm-4:00pm, on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Flanner Buchanan - Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Conner Suite), 9700 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46250, with a memorial service at 4:00pm.