Joseph Daniel Crane, 45, of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
He was born March 11, 1978, at Crawfordsville, to Robert Crane and Jane Newhouse.
Known to his friends and family as Joe, he was a warm and funny guy. He had a passion for cooking and was a great chef. In his free time, he enjoyed playing video games and was an avid gamer. Joe had a special love for Christmas and cherished spending time with his family. He held his grade school friends, Amy Hubbard and Lindsey VanDevander, close to his heart. His two adopted dogs, Fitzy and Howard, were his best friends and constant companions. Joe’s presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Joe is survived by father Robert Crane of Indiana; mother Jane Newhouse of Minnesota; aunts, Alice Bassford of Minnesota and Charlene Crane Meadows of Indiana; brothers, J. Mark Hannon of Indiana and Jonathan Kyser of Florida; and sisters, Sara Kyser and J. Christin Hannon, both of Indiana, and Jill Hannon Brennamen of Florida, who will forever cherish his memory.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Warren and Clarice Crane, and his maternal grandparents, Gifford and Helen Spilly.
A memorial service is not planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to the Indy Humane Society in Indianapolis in Joe’s memory.
Please join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Joseph Daniel Crane. He will be deeply missed by his loved ones and friends. May his soul rest in peace.
