Ruth Ellen Hughbanks, 84, of Plainfield, passed away May 13, 2010. She was born July 30, 1925 to the late Ralph and Gertrude Burnett in Indianapolis, IN. She worked as a punch press operator at Link-Belt for 20 years. She was a member of the Bridgeport Order of the Eastern Star # 513. Ruth is survived by numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Hughbanks and a son, William Hughbanks. Funeral services will on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 3:00 pm in the Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, where friends may call on Sunday from 1:00 pm until service time at 3:00 pm on Sunday. Entombment will be in Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis on Monday, May 17 at 11:30 am. Contributions may be made to the Humane Society.