Donna Jane Gaebel

Donna Jane Gaebel, 74, Indianapolis, passed away April 3, 2020. She was born in Jeffersonville, IN to Merton Phillips and Helen L. Clark.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Lawhorn Clark, stepfather, William Clark, father, Merton Phillips, and son, Ronald Wesley Gaebel.
Survivors include her children, Tammy Losh, Willy Gaebel, and Shelby Swango, grandchildren, Ayla Losh, Jemma Losh, Quinn Losh, Brandie Boone, Laurel Gaebel, Casey Gaebel, Taylor Gaebel, Tony Gaebel, Wesley Gaebel, Lydia Swango, and great grandchild, Rowan Losh
Donna Gaebel will be laid to rest wrapped in a linen shroud near a stand of trees in a wooded area in Kessler Woods (Washington Park North Cemetery). Due to current restrictions, only her children and grandchildren will be present for her burial. There will be no service at this time.
It has been humbling to the family to connect with so many people who loved Donna. She clearly will be missed by so many. We plan to have a celebration of her life later this year when social gatherings are allowed. In the meantime, please keep reaching out to one another to share memories and photos in honor of our amazing, spunky, dynamic mother, sister, grandma, cousin, friend.
Advocacy for the underserved was a passion for Donna, especially local unions (SEIU Local 551 & Unite Here Local 23 – Indiana) who fight for a living wage for workers. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of these unions or any organization you are passionate about who fight for the rights of the underserved. Thank you all for your love and support. Online condolences may be shared at https://flannerbuchanan.com/obit/donna-jane-gaebel/. Arrangements entrusted to Flanner Buchanan-Broad Ripple.