Jada May Dunlap, 68, of Allendale, Illinois, passed away peacefully, at home, on Friday, November 3, 2023. She was born August 20, 1955, in Jasper, Indiana, the daughter of Jesse William and Mary Katherine (Richardson) Polen. She attended Jasper Elementary School, and high school in Petersburg, Indiana.
Jada worked for more than twenty-five years as a cashier in local convenience stores. In her spare time, she enjoyed working puzzles and being with her beloved dog, Ozzy. Jada liked spending time at the river, fishing, and four-wheeler riding. She was a St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan, enjoyed watching wrestling and shopping the QVC network on television. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Jada leaves behind her son, Jeremy Cheesman, and wife Tracey; three grandchildren, Tommy Joe, Autumn Renee, and Ainsley Violet Cheesman; four great-grandchildren, Emmalee, Dante, Grayson, and Maverick; one brother, Dave Polen, and wife Wanda; and several nephews.
Jada was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Michael, and William Polen.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be 12:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Huntingburg, Indiana.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Jada’s memory to Wabash County Animal Shelter Buddies. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry St., Mt. Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Jada’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for her family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
