Russell Bertrand Chorpenning's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana

Russell Bertrand Chorpenning

March 16, 1929 - February 9, 2026 (96 years old)

Indianapolis, Indiana

Russell Bertrand Chorpenning's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana

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Russell Bertrand Chorpenning

March 16, 1929 - February 9, 2026 (96 years old)

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Russell Bertrand Chorpenning Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Russell Bertrand Chorpenning of Indianapolis, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Russell left this world on February 9, 2026 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell Bertrand Chorpenning to show support.

As we bid Russell farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Russell is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Chorpenning and Gertrude Chorpenning; and his wife Janet Chorpenning. He is survived by: his son Allan Chorpenning (Marie) of Indianapolis; his grandchildren, Andrew Chorpenning (Peryton) of Lafayette, IN and Allison Groves (Derek) of Indianapolis, IN; and his great grandchildren, Maria and Emma Chorpenning.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org) or Crossroads of America Council BSA.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Flanner & Buchanan Cremation and Burial



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Feb 27

Visitation

Flanner Buchanan Mortuary
1305 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Sat

Feb 28

Graveside service

Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250

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