French Funeral Home

French Funeral Home Family-owned since 1995, French Funeral Home serves Clay County with faith, caring & compassion—creating personal tributes that honor each life’s unique story.

Personal service is the foundation for excellence at French Funeral Homes. Nationally recognized for outstanding service, our staff offers a wide range of experience and training. These specialists conduct informational workshops for the community throughout the year, covering such topics as pre-planning and grief support, and our holiday program provides practical and emotional assistance for those in the community needing support during the holiday season. With our many years of funeral service experience and a commitment to respect and compassion, our friends see us as the professionals to trust with their loved ones.

Jayci Elizabeth Steuerwald, 29, of Clay City, IN, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2026.Jayci was born March 12, ...
02/10/2026

Jayci Elizabeth Steuerwald, 29, of Clay City, IN, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2026.
Jayci was born March 12, 1996, in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Timothy Steuerwald and the late Lori (Halstead) Steuerwald. Jayci was a graduate of Clay City High School and Ivy Tech.
She was about...

Mayme R. Johnson-Cox, 88 of Brazil, passed away from this life into the loving presence of her Savior, February 9, 2026,...
02/10/2026

Mayme R. Johnson-Cox, 88 of Brazil, passed away from this life into the loving presence of her Savior, February 9, 2026, at Hutsonwood at Brazil. She was born April 7, 1937, in Putnam County, the daughter of Roy Ge**er and Ruth Lucas Ge**er. She graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1955. She ...

Edward E. Marvel, 83 of Brazil, passed away February 8, 2026, at 6:56am at The Waters in Greencastle, with his children ...
02/10/2026

Edward E. Marvel, 83 of Brazil, passed away February 8, 2026, at 6:56am at The Waters in Greencastle, with his children by his side.
Ed was born in Terre Haute, the first son of Oliver Russel Marvel and Vera Lorraine Foy Marvel. From an early age, he developed a deep love for baseball, first playi...

02/10/2026

One of the hardest moments for families is not knowing what their loved one wanted.

Talking about burial or cremation preferences in advance brings clarity, comfort, and peace of mind. 💛

Join us in congratulating Jim Snyder on his 4-year anniversary! We’re grateful for all you do, Jim!
02/09/2026

Join us in congratulating Jim Snyder on his 4-year anniversary! We’re grateful for all you do, Jim!

Kathy Lynn Sumner-Warren was born on April 5, 1965, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to James R. Sumner and Angel (Dickerson) Su...
02/09/2026

Kathy Lynn Sumner-Warren was born on April 5, 1965, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to James R. Sumner and Angel (Dickerson) Sumner. She was united in marriage to Joseph E. Warren, who preceded her in death. Together, they shared a loving family and were blessed with five children: Houston, Sheldon, Rose H...

Leonard “Lenny” Joseph Mager, 79, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2026, at home, surrounded by his f...
02/08/2026

Leonard “Lenny” Joseph Mager, 79, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. He is now peacefully at rest with the Lion and the Lamb.

Lenny was born on March 27, 1946, in Diamond, Indiana, the son of Andrew and Elsie (Philabaum) Mager. He gra...

02/07/2026

Community means watching out for each other, especially our elderly neighbors. 🏡

If something doesn’t seem right, take a moment to follow up. It could be nothing, or it could mean everything.

02/06/2026

Mr. Joseph E. Crabb passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1954 in Vigo County. We have been unable to determine his next-of-kin. If you have information relative to Mr. Crabb's next-of-kin please contact our office at 812-446-2206.

02/06/2026

Valentine’s Day is almost here!

If you could pick your perfect gift, which would it be: indulgent sweet treats 🍫 or the classic beauty of flowers 💐?

Drop your answer below!

02/04/2026

Have you started thinking about pre-arranging? If not, here are three reasons to consider it.

1. Allows you to communicate your final wishes.
2. Gives you an opportunity to communicate how you want to be remembered.
3. Relieves much of the financial stress for your heirs.

02/03/2026

Take a closer look behind the scenes at Lawson-Miller Chapel in Brazil. Our crematory is designed with precision and care to ensure a safe and efficient process. We handle every detail with respect and professionalism.

Address

421 E National Avenue
Brazil, IN
47834

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