Karsyn Kennedy Bratch, 12, of Wabash, died at 7:48 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born Feb. 17, 2003, in Logansport, to Robert J. Bratch and Linette (Robinson) Burchett.

Karsyn was a seventh grader at Wabash Middle School, and was in the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County until sixth grade. She was known as The Princess of Sharp Creek Elementary. Karsyn had a big heart and was the founder of the Kick It for Karsyn campaign in Wabash and also Karsyn Kares, used for helping three other families. She was a member of the Girl Scouts. Karsyn enjoyed crafts, telling knock-knock jokes, fishing, being in the boat on the water, and loved Jeff Gordon. She enjoyed cheerleading and was an honorary cheerleader. Karsyn loved talking to people and didn’t know a stranger.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather: Linette and Bill Burchett, Wabash; her father: Robert J. Bratch, Peru; her siblings; Jordan Bratch; Kassie Burchett; and Caidan Burchett, all of Wabash; Liberty Bratch, Fishers; stepbrother: Nick Burchett, Kokomo; stepsister: Kristi Burchett, Wabash; grandparents: Jared and Amy Robinson; Marge Weaver; Betty Simpson; and Frank and Barb Edwards, all of Wabash; John and Carol Smith, LaFontaine; her aunts and uncles: Bridget and Greg Owens, Noblesville; Cara and Russ Randolph, Sherman, Texas; Greg and Wendy Burchett, Fort Wayne; and Angie and Chuck Douglass, Wabash; her cousins: Tyler and Lexie Owens, Noblesville; and several other aunts; uncles; and cousins.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, Wabash, with Solomon David officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is to Bill and Linette Burchett for expenses.