Kathleen Allyn Rensing

Kathleen Allyn Rensing obituary, Fishers, IN

Kathleen Allyn Rensing

Upcoming Events

Oct

14

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Oaklawn Memorial Gardens

9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250

Send Flowers

Oct

14

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Oaklawn Memorial Gardens

9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.

Kathleen Rensing Obituary

Visit the Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center - Oaklawn Memorial Gardens website to view the full obituary.

Kathleen Allyn Rensing, 74, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on October 4, 2025. She was born on March 14, 1951, in Berea, Ohio, to the late Leonard and Joann Morse.

Kathy graduated from Harrison High School in Evansville in 1969, and from Indiana State University in 1973, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology.

Kathy married LaVergne Bernard Rensing, of Damianville, Illinois, on September 22, 1973.

She was employed with Winona Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis, as a medical technologist and laboratory supervisor.

Kathy had a passion for playing her flutes, and was very skilled. She was a member of the Indianapolis Municipal Band, The Brandywine Band in Greenfield, and the Indy Winds Flute Choir. She enjoyed performing with the Shriners and other bands.

Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Vern; son Christopher (Cassie) Rensing; daughter, Emily Rensing; grandson, Connor; and brothers, Stephen Morse, David (Janet) Morse, and Stuart (Carla) Morse. She was preceded in passing by her parents.

A Visitation for Kathy will take place on Tuesday, October 14, from 10am to 12pm, with a Memorial Service at 12pm. A Graveside Service will follow.  

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation in Kathy’s memory to MD Anderson Cancer Center, or to the Indianapolis Municipal Band.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center - Oaklawn Memorial Gardens

9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250

Make a Donation
in Kathleen Rensing's name

Plan and Price a Funeral

Create a funeral plan and price estimate in less than 5 minutes.

How to support Kathleen's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Kathleen Rensing's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored

Upcoming Events

Oct

14

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Oaklawn Memorial Gardens

9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250

Send Flowers

Oct

14

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Oaklawn Memorial Gardens

9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.

Plan and Price a Funeral

Create a funeral plan and price estimate in less than 5 minutes.