Ethan Jerome Doyle, 32, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at his residence. Born on May 11, 1993 in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Ruth A. Doyle.
Ethan was an avid sports enthusiast who loved watching SportsCenter and was a devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Music was the backdrop of his life and he cherished the time he spent with friends and family. Creative and thoughtful, he enjoyed expressing himself through art and writing, particularly when it came to sports. Ethan was a 2011 graduate of Barr-Reeve High School and attended Vincennes University. During his time at Barr-Reeve, he played basketball for four years and did an internship publishing sports articles with the Washington Times Herald, showcasing both his passion and talent. He possessed a curious and imaginative mind, along with a strong interest in technology, always eager to learn and explore new ideas.
Ethan was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth, and grandfather, Jerome Doyle. He leaves behind his loving parents, Jim and Angela Doyle; his sisters: Morganne Doyle (Jordan Graber), Molleigh Doyle (Shane Smith), Macenzie (Jeffrey) Moeller; his girlfriend, Kenzie Nolan; grandparents: Rachel Doyle, Mark and Linda Strange; aunt Andrea Strange and uncle Travis (Brooke) Strange and their children.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker and concelebrant Father Frank Renner at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with a private burial to take place at a later date in St. John Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 beginning at 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana, and again from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made for Masses or to St. John the Evangelist Church or to the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America: https://aafa.org/
Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com
Blake Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ethan Doyle.
