Esther Marie (Ubelhor) Faulkenberg, 84, of Plainfield, passed away on September 5, 2018. She was born on March 6, 1934 in Indiana to the late Louis and Susanna (Denning) Ubelhor. Esther married the love of her life, Ray Faulkenberg on May 29, 1954. She was a dedicated homemaker and a loving mother. Esther enjoyed reading, gardening and caring for her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Faulkenberg; daughter, Linda Faulkenberg; siblings, Wyoma, Laverne, Mary and Kenneth. Esther is survived by her son, Mike Faulkenberg; daughters, Denise Nickels and Sherry (Jeff) Wade; brother, Gene (Karen) Ubelhor; grandchildren, Lindsay Faulkenberg, Melissa Ridenour, Ross Faulkenberg, Jacob (Andrea) Wade, Annee (Eric Fish) Ridenour and Shelby Wade; great grandchildren, Nolan, Landon, Wyatt and Mira; caregivers, Ted Pickering and Bob Murphey. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.