It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Charlotte Ellen Van Buiten of Indianapolis, Indiana, born in Passaic, New Jersey, who passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Messineo and Jeanetta Messineo; her sister Karin Muse; and her nephew Robert Muse. She is survived by: her husband John Van Buiten; her daughters, Carla Kraus and Jonelle Sullivan; her sons-in-law, Tim Kraus and Mark Sullivan; her niece Stephanie Muse; and her great-nieces, Karissa Takach and Lara Takach.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society at http://www.americanhumane.org.