All Obituaries

Ruth Alberta Funk Jensen, 94 of Danville, passed away January 21, 2020.  She was born on March 11, 1925 in Clementsville, Kentucky, to the late James Thomas and Mary Catherine (Wethington) Chelf.  Ruth graduated from Lizton High School in 1943 and married the late Merle Funk on September 28, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri. She authored a memoir in honor of Merle Funk. She was a part of the Hendrick’s County Sheriff’s department from 1963-1970 while her husband was the...

Georgia Elizabeth Cohen Age 78 of Avon, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 19th, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 19th, 1941 in Wilkinsburg, Pa. to the late Georgia Alice Jobes-Hoover and Thomas Walter Stamford. Beloved wife of 56 years to William Edward "Bill" Cohen; wonderful mother to Scott Cohen, Ginger Fuller (Bill), and Colette Lord (Chris); super fun Grandma to Joshua, Declan and Vanya Fuller;...

Jennifer Cook, 41, formerly of North Salem, IN passed away January 17, 2020 in Lafayette, IN. She was born in Richmond VA and grew up in Virginia and Michigan. Jenn was a 1996 graduate of Danville High School, and attended community college in Michigan. She was a camp counselor in Girls Scouts and YMCA in Michigan, and Jenn was currently employed as a teacher at the Head Start preschool in Lafayette. An avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast, Jenn was always looking down new paths— in...

Lynda L. Ellis, 83 of Greenwood, passed away January 13, 2020.  She was born on June 12, 1936 in Indianapolis, to the late John Fuller and Marjorie Mercer Eads.  Lynda was raised by her mother and stepfather, Ezra Eads, who also preceded her in death.  She married Mark Ellis and he preceded her in death in 1990.  Lynda worked in Human Resources for Farm Bureau Insurance for over 25 years, retiring in 1999.  Survivors include her sons, Steve Ellis (Jennifer), Mike...

Jo Ann Burket, 75 of Indianapolis, passed on January 11, 2020.  She was born on July 4, 1944 in Indianapolis to Myron and Nellie (Hankins) Brinkman.  She was the widow of Robert Max Burket who preceded her in death in 1995.  Jo Ann was a teacher at Salem Park Academy for several years, and a teacher’s aide in Wayne Township schools for 30 plus years.  She was a member of Calvary Bible Wesleyan Church in Plainfield.  She loved being a Grandma and a Great-Grammy,...

Syble E. Geiger, 92 of Plainfield, passed away January 7, 2020.  She was born on January 9, 1927 in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late Chester and Annie (Cron) Howard.  She married Walter Geiger on April 27, 1946 and he preceded her in death.  Syble was an accounting supervisor for Indiana Bell for 35 years, retiring in 1981.  She was a member of the Ben Davis Christian Church.  Survivors include her son, Dan Geiger; daughter, Sallie Litton Smith (Rick), both of...

Ben Wyley Howard, 84 of Clayton, passed away January 05, 2020 in Plainfield Healthcare Center.  He was born on March 10, 1935 in Paragould, Arkansas to the late Tom and Una Turpin Howard.  Ben worked in the warehouse for Kroger for many years before retirement.  Survivors include his son, Gary Howard of Plainfield; nieces, Connie Wingler of Plainfield, Carolyn Birge of Clayton; and several great nieces and nephews.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on...

Margaret Ann Ketchum, 23 of Avon, passed away January 01, 2020.  She was born on May 11, 1996 in Tustin, California, to L. A. "Slim" and Melody Harrison Ketchum.  Maggie was a manager at the restaurant Five Guys.  Survivors include her parents; daughter, Addilyn Foltz; brother, Vincent Leighty; sisters, Marcelena and Katelyn Ketchum and nephews.  Private services were held.  Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, is handling the arrangements. 

William D. “Bill” Gabbard, 71 of Danville, passed away peacefully, on December 22, 2019.  He was born on December 15, 1948 in Newcastle, Indiana, to Jewell Lakes and William R. Gabbard.  Survivors include his daughter, Billie Gabbard of Danville; 4 grandchildren, Chloe, Briar, Pieper and Haydan Gabbard, and numerous close friends.  His parents, wife and son, Jason Gabbard, preceded him in death. Services will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in...

Jakobi Montiel Wade, 16 of Danville, passed away December 20, 2019.  He was born on March 20, 2003 in Wheeling, West Virginia.  Jakobi was a junior at Danville Community High School.  Survivors include his mother, Gina Marie (Grandstaff) Simms; brother, Malik Wade; sister, Delaney Wade; grandmother, Gina Grandstaff; 3 uncles, 3 aunts and numerous cousins.  Family and friends may call from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in Baker Funeral Home,...