Karen Crouch, 52, of Indianapolis, IN died March 24, 2005. She was born January 6, 1953 to Max Shanklin and the late Violet (Carter) Shanklin. She was a 1971 Graduate of Decatur Central High School. She was a Service Technician for Tyco Healthcare in Indianapolis, IN for 12 years. She was married to Patrick "Michael" Crouch of Indianapolis, IN September 27, 1997.

She is survived by her Husband: Patrick "Michael" Crouch of Indianapolis, IN; 2 Sons: John Young of Indianapolis, IN; Matthew Beals of Indianapolis, IN; 2 Step Children: Justin Crouch of Indianapolis,IN; Melissa Crouch of Indianapolis, IN; 1 Grandson: Nicholas Young of Indianapolis, IN; 1 Brother: Max Shanklin; and 1 Sister: Mary Dawn (Shanklin) Hughes of Indianapolis, IN.

Visitation will be 4-8pm March 28, 2005 at Jones Family Mortuary. Funeral Services will be at 10am March 29, 2005 and will be officiated by Charles Paxton. Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Vincent Hospice or American Cancer Society.