James Van Schaardenburg, identified under NamUs ID UCP152824, was a male decedent whose case was recorded after his passing on November 21, 2025, in Temple Terrace, Florida. His death occurred at a hospice facility, where he had been receiving care while suffering from a chronic illness. Despite having a known identity and documented medical circumstances, he remained an unclaimed person at the time his case was entered into official records.
Following his death, the Hillsborough Medical Examiner’s Office in Tampa, Florida, took jurisdiction over the case. The agency, located at 11025 North 46th Street, documented the circumstances under Agency Case Number 25-10258 E. As the designated medical authority for the region, the office is responsible for investigating deaths in which next of kin are not immediately available or able to take custody. Their involvement ensures that individuals like James receive proper documentation, respectful handling, and an opportunity for eventual family contact or public assistance in locating relatives.
The details surrounding James Van Schaardenburg’s case reflect the quiet reality faced by many unclaimed individuals—people who pass away under medical care yet leave behind few or no connections able to claim them. His case remains part of the ongoing efforts by the Hillsborough Medical Examiner’s Office to resolve unclaimed decedent files and provide closure whenever possible.
Date Found: 11/21/2025
