Jane Ellen (Budke) Walker

Jane Ellen (Budke) Walker, 67, passed away at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Thursday, December 26, 2013. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 18, 1946 to Wilbur and Grace (Cornils) Budke. Jane graduated from Cross Plains High School in 1964. She was a member of the Smyrna Lutheran church in Greensburg. She was a homemaker her whole life. She was an amazing cook, she loved going to fairs and parades, she enjoyed watching and attending sporting events, and she especially loved spending time with her granddaughter. Jane was married to George M. Walker on April 7, 1967 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Olean, IN and he survives. Jane is also survived by one son; Thomas G. (Jill) Walker, Fishers, IN, one daughter; Teresa J. Walker, Greenwood, IN, two brothers; James Budke, Ohio, Joel Budke, Evansville, IN, and her granddaughter; Madison C. Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother; John Budke. Visitation will be from 2-6 Sunday at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, December 30, 2013 at the funeral home with Doug Brougher officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Olean, IN. Memorials can be made to the Lutheran Indian Ministries.