Ila Badger

Ila Mae Badger of Carmel, IN, passed away on March 18, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born in Des Moines, IA on September 23, 1938, to parents of Frank and Ruth Reeve. Ila married her high school sweetheart, Jack Badger, in 1959. Together they spent 59 loving years together. He preceded her in death in 2018. Together they had four children, David Reeve Badger (deceased), Cheryl Ruth Kaymieryak (husband Roy), Lisa Marie Badger, and Mark Thomas Badger (deceased). She was the proud grandmother of Ashley Christine Laca (husband Michael), and Kyle Hans Bush (wife Korica). Ila was also great grandmother to Brynn Noel Laca, Jax Conrad Laca and Walker Reeve Laca. She was affectionately called GiGi.

She had two sisters, Janet Ruth Schma of Kalamazoo, MI and Phyllis Marie Wolff (deceased).

Ila will forever be remembered as a patient, loving and nurturing woman of God. Her energy was unsurpassed and was often used to entertain family and friends with beautifully homemade meals and meaningful conversation around the table. Together, Jack and Ila blessed their local Carmel community with a genuine heart of service, that so many will remember for generations to come. Those who live after her will forever cherish her unconditional love, passion for motherhood and adoration for Christ Our Savior.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ila’s honor may be made to: Carmel Dads' Club or American Cancer Society/?campaign=default&lang=en">American Cancer Society.

With heartfelt gratitude our family wants to thank our friends, Carmel United Methodist Church family and the Carmel community for your outpouring love, support and prayers.