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Barbara Barkes Obituary
New Palestine - age 58, passed away on Tuesday April 14, 2020. Barbara was born July 3, 1961 in Beech Grove to Richard and Joan Minkner Ruhmkorff. She graduated from Scecina Memorial High School. She worked at C.E. Reeves Roofing in the accounting department. Barbara is survived by her daughter Lillian Barkes, sisters Paula (Chuck) Craney, Karla (Dan) Zook, brothers David (Ann), Gregg and Michael Ruhmkorff, brother-in-law Tim Waters and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Karen Waters. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Services entrusted to Feeney-Hornak Shadeland Mortuary. A celebration of Barbara's life will be held at a later date. Memorials in Barbara's name may be made to John H. Boner Neighbor Center. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.feeneyhornakshadeland.com for the Barkes family.
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Gwen White
April 27, 2020
To Lilly, Paula, Karla, & the rest of the Ruhmkorff & Barkes families....we are so sorry for your loss! Barbie was a wonderful & fun-loving person & will be missed by many. Please know that our prayers & condolences are with all of you! RIP, Barbie!
Love,
Gwen & Morris White
Debbie Bodell
April 17, 2020
Lilly, you may not remember me but you were only about 1 year old when I met you. I used to come to your house. I'm so sorry to hear about your mother, she was a fun loving lady and I enjoyed her company. Prayers for you and her family through this difficult time,
April 16, 2020
What a sweet Lady and nice Family. God Bless you All. Sincerely, Mike Forestal
April 16, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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