Barbara “Barb” Shoemaker

Last Updated on April 23, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network

Barbara “Barb” Jean Shoemaker, 88, of Lafayette, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

She was born on November 8, 1936 in Danville, Illinois to the late Gordon and Mary (Porter) Guy.

Barbara graduated from Danville High School in 1955.

She retired from the Indiana Veterans’ Home where she had worked in dry cleaning.

Barbara enjoyed genealogy, crocheting, gardening, and raising her children.

Surviving are her children, Perry (Joanna) Shoemaker, Jr. of Lebanon, IN, Mark (Jennifer Osment) Shoemaker of Lafayette, IN, Greg (Kris) Shoemaker of Florida, and Pam (Jeff) Vanderkolk of Lafayette, IN; her sister, Judy (Michael) Freeman of Eugene, OR; her grandchildren, Megan, Breanne, Ryne, Devin, Lance, Angela, and Brittany; and great grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren. Also surviving are special people, Pam Shoemaker, Charlene Shoemaker, Jeanne Stewart, Misty Russell, Caleb (Kacie) Schenck, Cory Vanderkolk, and Melissa Simpson.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Meadow View Cemetery.

Condolences can be shared at ww.fisherfuneralchapel.com.