Carl Monroe Purcell Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carl Monroe Purcell of Michigan City, Indiana, born in Charleston, Illinois, who passed away on February 8, 2024, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carl Monroe Purcell to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Purcell and Dorothy Purcell (Blair); his nephew Andrew Purcell; his siblings, Blair Purcell and Lee Purcell; and his former wife Rosemary Collins.
He is survived by: his nieces and nephews, Catherine Berkenfield, Emily Purcell, Christopher Purcell, Michael Purcell, Lee Purcell and Julia Gregory; and his former wives, Ann Purcell (Frederick) and Carol Purcell (McIntyre).
In 2019, Carl donated his vast collection of photographs (captured on slides) to his alma mater (Indiana University) to be used for research and study. Among the donated photos was intimate coverage of John F. Kennedy's funeral and other historical moments.
