Danielle Elizabeth Ruckel, 22, of Whitestown, IN died at 12:00 AM Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis. Danielle was born August 7, 1992, in Indianapolis, to Ronald D. Ruckel and Barbara D. Barrett. She graduated from Clinton Prairie Jr.-Sr. High School class of 2011. Danielle struggled with a chronic heart problem since birth.Continue Reading
Danielle Elizabeth Ruckel, 22, of Whitestown, IN died at 12:00 AM Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis. Danielle was born August 7, 1992, in Indianapolis, to Ronald D. Ruckel and Barbara D. Barrett. She graduated from Clinton Prairie Jr.-Sr. High School class of 2011. Danielle struggled with a chronic heart problem since birth. She always fought through it with determination, humor, and a positive attitude. She loved cooking and actually became pretty good at it. She enjoyed making dishes for her family and her church gatherings. Danielle enjoyed being outside in the sun. She loved flowers and had recently taken to wearing flower headbands, or a flower on her ear or on her clothes somewhere. She loved animals, especially dogs. She adored her dog, Little Bear, and could often be found playing with her outside on a sunny day. She will also be remembered for her incredible sense of humor. She could make anyone laugh. One could not have a conversation with her without laughing or cracking a smile. Danielle was also a woman of faith. She was a member of Christ Memorial Temple in Lafayette, IN. Her church and her religion were very important to her, especially in her last days, and she never lost faith even during the toughest of times. Danielle previously worked at Noah's Ark Daycare in Frankfort, IN. Surviving along with parents are Christopher Ruckel (brother), Joshua Ruckel (brother), Linda E. Barrett (grandmother), Charles Budreau (grandfather), Jeff (uncle) and Shelly Ruckel, Robert M. Barrett (uncle), Stephen G. Barrett (uncle), Laura K. Ruckel (stepmother), Isaac Clark (stepbrother), Jacob Clark (stepbrother), Bethany Clark (stepsister), Steven Griffin (stepfather), Courtney Griffin (stepsister), Dylan Griffin (stepbrother), and Cassandra Griffin (stepsister). Visitation will be 5-8pm Friday, May 29th, at Christ Memorial Temple 3801 E Union Street, Lafayette, IN 47905. Funeral service will be 11am Saturday, May 30th, at Christ Memorial Temple with Pastor Jordan Parnell officiating. Burial will be at Spring Vale Cemetery. Preceded in death by grandparents Harold W. and Viola R. Ruckel and Robert G. Barrett. Those wishing may contribute to the Danielle E. Ruckel Childrens Fund c/o Christ Memorial Temple.
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