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Barbara J. (Cassel) Crane Obituary

Barbara J. (Cassel) Crane

July 22, 1926 - March 16, 2019

Barbara J. (Cassel) Crane Obituary

Barbara J. (Cassel) Crane, 92, of West Lebanon, Ind., died at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Autumn Trace Senior Communities.

Barbara was born on July 22, 1926, in Liberty Township, Indiana. She was the daughter of Lloyd and Merle (Creamer) Cassel. She graduated from Williamsport High School in 1944 and was a lifelong resident of Warren County. On Nov. 2, 1947, she married Robert "Bob" D. Crane in Crown Point. He preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 2008.

Barbara was the secretary for the Superintendent of M.S.D. of Warren County, retiring in 1994.

Barbara enjoyed quilting and bird watching. She was a wonderful cook, especially mincemeat pies. Barbara was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards.

Surviving are, children, Leslie Claypool (Gary) of Lafayette, Robert Joel Crane (Leigh Ann) of Lapel, and Lindsay Crane of West Lebanon; grandchildren, Angela Sewell (Gary) of Apopka, Fla., Deborah Leser (Larry) of Greenwood, Ind., Robert Lloyd Crane of Lapel, Isabella Crane of Lafayette and Gabrielle Crane of Phoenix, Ariz.; great-grandchildren, Ryan Leser, Travis Leser, Elijah Leser, Nathan Service and Kaitlyn Sewell.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Howard Cassel and Wayne Cassel.

Visitation will be at Grady Funeral Home in Williamsport on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, from 10 a.m. EDT until service time at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Charles B. Anderson officiating. Interment will be at Rainsville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Judyville United Methodist Church or West Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be made at www.gradyfuneralhome.com.

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Barbara J. (Cassel) Crane, 92, of West Lebanon, Ind., died at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Autumn Trace Senior Communities.

Barbara was born on July 22, 1926, in Liberty Township, Indiana. She was the daughter of Lloyd and Merle (Creamer) Cassel. She graduated from Williamsport High School in 1944 and was a lifelong resident of

Published on March 16, 2019

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