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Kyleigh Crane Obituary
Kyleigh Marie Crane
7, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, December 12, 2011. Kyleigh was born October 25, 2004 in Indianapolis the daughter of Joshua David Crane and Holly Long Wilson. She was a first grade student at Liberty Park Elementary School and active with Gymnastics Unlimited and Turning Pointe Academy of Dance.
Kyleigh is survived by her parents; her brother, Brayden Joshua Crane; grandparents, Scott Long and Deborah Long, of Indianapolis, David and Catherine Marie Elizabeth Mertes Crane of Indianapolis and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her uncle OJ.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Flanner and Buchanan - Washington Park East in the Community Life Center , 10612 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46229. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday. Entombment will be Private in Washington Park Cemetery. Flanner and Buchanan-Washington Park East is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions can be made to: The Brayden Crane Scholarship Fund at any Flanner and Buchanan location. Condolences may be left online at: flannerbuchanan.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kyleigh Crane
Rhonda Vandermark Stalcup
December 18, 2011
Dear Dave, Cathy, and Josh,
My heart broke for you when I heard the news! You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort your grieving souls. You are a wonderful strong family. Hold tight to one another. God bless, Rhonda
Jana
December 19, 2011
My heart breaks for your family at the loss of your precious angel. My you find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories you have of her and the time your spent here on Earth together. Know that you will be together again and may God watch over you all in your time of grieving. You are in my prayers. My deepest sympathies.
Hehmann family
December 17, 2011
We are so sorry for you loss. My girls knew Kyleigh through cheerleading. She was such a sweet and adorable little girl! I know our words can not help your pain, but know that she was a shining star and we were blessed to know her! We will continue to pray for your family.
Sandra
December 18, 2011
Our thoughts and concerns go out to all of the Crane family. We hope you can find some peace. While we did not know the loved ones you have lost we can tell how vibrant and loving they were by what we have read and heard about them in the last week. Although we haven't seen David in quite some time we remember him when he was a little boy. Blessings on all of you.
The Soards
December 17, 2011
Praying for peace and strength for your family. Kyleigh will always be remembered and her beautiful spirit will shine on in the hearts of anyone who knew her or knew of her through her family.
Amanda
January 13, 2013
Love you! Little Angel
Kyleigh Marie
Grandma Crane
January 13, 2013
David Crane
January 13, 2013
For my granddaughter Kyleigh
I was blessed to have you as my little angel for 7 beautiful years
If I could give you one more thing it would be for you to give your love to every one you meet
Terry Adams
January 13, 2013
Watch over Daddy and Grandmom and grandpa we all miss your smile and joy you added to the family. I am sure heaven is a better place now that your there with OJ.
Rebecca Phillippi
January 13, 2013
Kyleigh, I never met you but your grandmother Cathy has told me so much about you. Please continue to watch over her from heaven.
Kyila Taylor
January 13, 2013
Miss u so much!!!
Chenoa Spurlock
January 13, 2013
Sweet Girl,
You were taken from this world way to soon. I am sure that God has a different plan for you though none of us understand. We must not question him but instead be thankful for the time we shared with you. I love you always
Chenoa Spurlock
January 13, 2013
Kimberly Jerdo
January 13, 2013
Sweet little angel Kyleigh....Know that not a day goes by that you're not thought of. I finally listend to a few songs by Big Time Rush and i even learned a few Justin Bieber songs in your honor. It was a pleasure meeting you and experiencing all the sassy / passionate ways that you expressed towards your fav music bands.dancing.etc... All your family and friends love you and I'm sure you this know everyday.
Casey Dreesen
January 13, 2013
Hey little Kyleigh. I miss you so much. The family's really never gonna be the same without you and Jeremy. I love you both and think about you both all the time <3
becca
January 13, 2013
You will forever be missed sweet baby
Chris
January 12, 2013
I think of you and your Uncle Jeremy all of the time. You both are missed so much by so many.
Chauntee
January 12, 2013
I never met you but now you will forever hold a special place in my heart. You had a lovely impact on the lives of many others and I continue to pray for them all. I can't wait to meet you in heaven. Rest in peace beautiful
allyson
December 3, 2012
Love you
Melanie
November 28, 2012
I love you and miss you.
barb edinger
January 18, 2012
U were a very cute little girl
Adam Mertes
January 11, 2012
I would love to tell you how much I love you and miss you, but you wouldn't be able to hear me because you are probably up there teaching the angels how to jazz walk. I can't wait to see you again. I love you.
January 10, 2012
There is no doubt that the red hair runs in this family. You were the light of many lives and will always be loved.
Rita
Sheri Crane
January 10, 2012
Always an angel ... now watching from above. Missed by all that ever enjoyed your smile.
mary metacarpa
January 9, 2012
Ur with the angels now sweetheart keep watch over ur family and keep them safe.
Cathy Crane
January 9, 2012
Grandma loves you and misses you so very much
Maddy Gwinn
January 2, 2012
Kyleigh not a day goes by that someone says i'm sorry and i say it's not okay one day i'll have my little cheer sister back the one that would always smile in cheer when i pointed at my smile...
December 22, 2011
Some tragic events touch us more than others.... I am so very sorry for the loss of your cherished family members, Jeremy and Kyleigh. Joan Arnold, Indianapolis
December 21, 2011
Kyleigh you are now an angel in heaven. God has a plan for you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless you for you are a true angel.
Jan M Faber
IMPD Detective
Donna Hall
December 20, 2011
Ooh this is sooooo sad hate da hear this coz I wouldn't know what da do if sumthin happen da my 8 yr old son my prayers go out 4 u all...(:
Ginny Gill
December 20, 2011
Being a mother and a Grammy to a 2 year old Grandson myself, my heart aches for you all. God Bless you all and give you the comfort and strenght.
December 20, 2011
I did not know the family, but my heart pours out to you. I too have lost someone this way. You will be in my prayers, I pray GOD be your strength. He is Almighty, He heals. Rest In Heaven.. The Jackson Family
DeAnna Knoop
December 20, 2011
I am so Sorry for your Loss, I can't even imagine the loss of a child. My Heart goes out to your Family and My Prayers are with you, I don't know the Family but I know she is a Beautiful Little Angel that will be with you everyday for the rest of your lives.. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
White Wolf
December 20, 2011
Rest In Peace Kyleigh!
Barbara LOng
December 19, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with all your family. May God grant them strengt and peace. I know you are safely in heaven.
Barbara Long
Stacey Hibbard
December 19, 2011
Rest in peace baby girl, my your spirit keep dancing in heaven above and you beautiful smile shine down on us. To the Long and Crane family I am sorry for your loss and you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers,
Stacey, Everett, Cody, Corbin
December 19, 2011
I do not know you or your family,rest in peace sweet angel.....
Becca
December 19, 2011
We luv you kyleigh and Jeremy!<3 i hope you guys meet some new friends up there!!:)
Becca
December 19, 2011
im so sry kyleigh about wat happened i will c u when i get up there hope you meet a lot of friends up there we will be sure to catch the guy that did this terrible thing to u and jeremy! RIP Kyleigh and Jeremy
Tressa Beyer-Muehl
December 19, 2011
My prayers go out to to the family and friends of Kyleigh. God Bless you all.
Katie Collins
December 19, 2011
Baby girl yu are truely missed . You will be in our prayers . Our family loves and miss yu so much .
Mande Jane Tipton
December 19, 2011
Rest in peace dear child, You are now the worlds angel. Pure and whole you will live in Peace and Love while you await those who will always love you.
December 18, 2011
God Bless all of you
Samantha Byrne
December 18, 2011
my prayers go out to kyleighs family. you will be missed sweet angel you shouldnt have been taken so early from the world but im sure God is taking good care of you. rest in peace.
jeremy, joyce, jasper, jaiyla ross
December 18, 2011
Rest in peace sweet angel.. our thoughts and prayers will continue, we hope for strength and comfort for the whole family.
juanita hickman - Bullis and family
December 18, 2011
Rest In Peace, May god be with you,
Robert Long
December 18, 2011
I'm so sorry. I just put 2 and 2 together and realized who she was. I'm sorry to miss the funeral. Love you all Robert Long.
Heather Johnston
December 18, 2011
My love, thoughts & prayers go out to Brandy & all of the family involved in this horrible tragedy! My heart has been so heavy all week thinking of all of you!! Rest in peace sweet Angel, & I'm so sorry that you had to join heaven at such a young age, I know your grandma Cindy was waiting for you with her arms wide open!! Keep dancing in heaven!!!
Im promise spending the night with Jesus & Nana will be a lot more fun then Aunt Brandys house! See you in heaven sweet baby girl! xoxo
Brandy Smith
December 18, 2011
Tanya Coleman
December 18, 2011
God is sent you a blessing
Her spirit never to be forgotten
Just know she will always be with you
Her precious smile is with you always
God bless you and all family members
Teddea Nichols
December 18, 2011
always thinking of you sweet baby girl! xoxoxoxox my thoughts and prayers are with you both. Rest in peace. You are missed so much already.
Anthony Mathis
December 18, 2011
You will be missed. My prayer go out to the family of kyleigh and her uncle.
shaunta hall
December 17, 2011
my prayers go out to little kyleigh and her uncles family may god be by your guys side always and forever
michele anderson
December 17, 2011
Thinking of Kyleigh and her loving Uncle, RIP. Thoughts and Prayers to the family.
Lori White
December 17, 2011
i didn't know Little Kyleigh ,but I have been thinking of her and her Uncle, my prayers are with her whole family!
Karen
December 17, 2011
My thoughts are with your family in your loss of this precious little girl.
Debie & Megan Souders
December 17, 2011
Sweet Kyleigh, You were taken far too soon from your family and friends! You and Uncle OJ will be missed immensely, but never forgotten!! Rest in Peace little angel!
Tim,Tina,Lexi Forsyth
December 17, 2011
You will sadly be missed baby girl.
Allyson Pitcock
December 17, 2011
Even though I've never met this beautiful little girl, my heart has been aching! I pray God wraps his arms around all she and Jeremy's loved ones and gives them comfort in their time of need. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
judy
December 17, 2011
my thoughts and prayers are with all of you this.
Allyson Seach
December 16, 2011
Rest in Peace, little angel. Keep tumbling and dancing up there in heaven...keep mommy under all your rainbows. Know you'll never be forgotten, and you'll always be loved. Now, you have peace up there in the arms of the angels... ?
Anders Family
December 16, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts ache for those that loved you, precious one.
Delbert & Louise Southgate
December 16, 2011
we are sorry for your loss. we never know why god allows things to happen like this, I guess it's because we don't have his understanding but i know one thing god loves us . i know it hurts like heck and probably know matter what i say will make a difference on how you feel but god's plans are not our plans his ways are not our ways. we just have to injoy the time we had with them .
Becca
December 16, 2011
Kyleigh you are always in my prayers. Even tho i don't know you but i go to school with your friends. we were all crying when we heard about you passing we were really sad i am even crying right now i will see you when i get up there <3
Cindy Claassen
December 16, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time, and we hope the love of those around you will help comfort you after this tragedy. Lean on those around you. I know the dance world will be there for you as will many others. We are just a couple of the many, many people whose hearts are breaking for you and the pain you are enduring. We will continue to keep you in our prayers and hope that you will find comfort. ((hugs)) from Idaho.
Rhonda Irvin
December 16, 2011
My prayers are with the families, may God comfort you all during this time.
Cindy Dub
December 16, 2011
You are in my thoughts & prayers. May God's comfort, strength, and love be you all.
December 16, 2011
Brother Scott, please remember that Kyleigh will be with You again.
Adam @ Gean Menser
Kristen Mack
December 16, 2011
Your family is in my prayers. So very sorry and asking that God gives you every last ounce of strength you need to get you through these tough times.
melanie parry
December 16, 2011
MY THOUGH AND PRAYER ARE WITH U AND YOUR FAMILY.
shawn oconnor
December 16, 2011
my heart breaks for your family. she was such a beautiful little girl. our thoughts and prayers will be with your family through this difficult time. shawn oconnor
Scott & Lori Soard
December 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. God be with you all.
Jackie Sanders
December 16, 2011
Our thoughs and prayers are with your family during this extremely difficult time. We love you and will be thinking of all of you! Gone but never forgotten Keleigh and Jeremy <3 - Love the Sanders Family
C. Venable
December 16, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. She is a beautiful little girl. I cried when I saw the news and sincerely hope you know there are many people praying for you. C. Venable , IN
Amanda Duncan
December 16, 2011
I am nery sorry for your loss. I will keep you are your family in my prayers.
Kim Wilds
December 16, 2011
God has a brand new angel. Praying for the family
Christi Beyer-Myers
December 16, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss of this most precious child, my thoughts and prayers are with you all
John Parson
December 16, 2011
uncle loves u baby watch over mommy nd family
Deb Isaacs
December 16, 2011
Our thoughts, our prayers, and our deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family and friends of Kyleigh & Jeremy. This was a senseless tragedy, and although you may not see dear Kyleigh & Jeremy for a while, they will always be near, and you WILL indeed meet again! God Bless.
Deb Isaacs & Progressions Dance Centre
Sue Zimmer
December 16, 2011
Your grandmother put your movies of your dancing on Facebook and we got to see you grow. You are a little Angel now, watching over your family. God bless you Kyleigh.
alice pedigo
December 16, 2011
sorry for your lost?
Brittany Millhoff
December 16, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sharon Hoover
December 16, 2011
Kyleigh, To see you on stage just made me smile and laugh! You truly lit up the stage with your pressence! May God bless you and your family. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Hines
December 16, 2011
So sorry for the sudden & unexpected loss of your beautiful, sweet Kyleigh & her uncle. We are lifting your entire family up in prayer hoping that the Lord brings you comfort, strength, peace & understanding during this difficult time.
Ryan Garrity
December 16, 2011
Prayers sent!
The Lawsons
December 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you this holiday season and always.
April 29, 2005
Jamie, Jeremy, and JC Stewart
December 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends right now. I am so sorry for your loss. I was blessed enough to know Kyleigh when she was just a baby. I knew David and Cathy Crane pretty well from working at First Indiana Bank. I found the attached photo of my son JC and Kyleigh on 4/29/2005...she was such a beautiful baby and had such an amazing lil personality even back then. It has been a long time since I have seen the Crane family but my heart goes out to you all.
December 16, 2011
Kyleigh and Uncle Oj have forever left imprints on our family's hearts. We look forward to seeing them again someday in heaven and we are praying for comfort and peace for your family. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. God will see you through this. Love, the Wood Family
belinda moistner
December 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 16, 2011
We are so sorry for this tragedy in your family.
Marty and Walt Bagot
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