Kelsey Kay Lanning
January 7, 1999 ~ February 15, 2018
Kelsey Kay Lanning, 19, Indianapolis and Kokomo, passed away February 15, 2018. Kelsey was born January 7, 1999, in Indianapolis to David Lanning and Karyn (Laxen) Lanning.
She attended McKinley High School in Kokomo and had worked as a laborer at PHM and also at the McDonalds in Decatur Township in Indianapolis. Kelsey enjoyed scrapbooking, drawing, music, camping, and spending time with her family and friends. She had a great sense of humor and was a beautiful, strong-willed young woman who impacted many lives during her far too brief life.
Survivors include her mother, Karyn Lanning (Scotty Mathews); father, David Lanning (Lisa Bozymski); brothers, Kacey Griffith and Codey Lanning; maternal grandmother, Jackie Laxen; paternal grandmother, Debra Irvin; aunts and uncles, Daniel and Kelly Laxen, Paul Laxen, Justin Laxen, and Angie Couch; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The funeral service will begin at 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2018, in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St., Indianapolis, with visitation there from 5 p.m. Cremation will follow services. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Kokomo to accommodate friends in that community. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Our hearts go out to you and your family. Prayers coming your way for comfort and strength.
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So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace & comfort during this difficult time.
Ron & Colby Mathews
I wish I could turn back time…..
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God give all of you strength in the days to come.
Michelle Davidson
I know your at peace with the Lord now. Heaven is so very lucky to have you. The earth was fortunate enough to have you for 19 years. It’s just a shame we could not have you longer. Please watch down on your family. Your parents especially because loosing you is hardest thing they have had to endure. RIP you beautiful Angel!! Love, Gena
Sending out love and hugs to all of the family, especially my beautiful Karyn, Carey , and Jessie!! I love You guys and will always be there for you!!! Love , Teena
Kelsey you were so young and beautiful , . I remember a lot of the fun things you girls all done here on the house. You are one of Gods Angles now , You are at Peace now . You will always be missed
My heartfelt sympathy to each of you. No other pain will ever be greater than the pain of losing a child. Our heavenly Father knows the difficulities you are facing. Through his Word he helps us to understand why death occurs and what he will in the near future to rectify the grief that we undergo due to losing our loved ones to this aged-old-enemy (death).
Romans 5:12
Isaiah 25:8
John 5:28,29
Psalms 37:29