Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana
Sherry L. Chittenden
Aug 11, 2026
Sherry L. Chittenden, age 76, of Plainfield, passed away on August 11, 2026. She was born on January 19, 1950 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to the late Ernest Lee O'Dell and Mildred Stout. After completing college, Sherry worked as a church secretary and also as a customer representative for Christ Corner Bookstore in Plainfield while raising her children. She...
Benjamin Burton
Aug 10, 2026
Benjamin Burton, 77, of Plainfield, passed away on August 10, 2026. He was born on May 30, 1949 in Clinton, IN to the late Russell and Charlene Burton. Ben was a truck driver for various companies throughout the years before retiring. He was a member of the Prospect Masonic Lodge # 714 and the Indianapolis Murat Shriners. Ben enjoyed working on...
Donald McAninch
Aug 7, 2026
Donald Frederick McAninch, age 91, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, in Plainfield, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 24, 1935, in Beech Grove, Indiana, Don was the son of Dennis Leon McAninch and Genevieve Juliette Rahm McAninch. From an early age, he demonstrated a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to excellence...
Thomas Newlin
Aug 6, 2026
Thomas (Tom) Everett Newlin was born in Plainfield, Indiana on June 14, 1935 to Lawrence and Edythe Newlin. He passed away peacefully at 91 in his hometown surrounded by family on August 6, 2026. He was the second of Lawrence and Edythe’s children along with Jane (Timian), Max, and Alice (Huus).
Tom was all-American: a farmer’s son, a youth leader, a...
Terry McCarter
Aug 5, 2026
Terry Steven McCarter, 87, of Greencastle, Indiana, passed away on August 5, 2026. He was born in Patricksburg, Indiana to Floyd and Lois McCarter. Terry spent his life doing what he loved while building friendships that lasted a lifetime. Terry’s love of basketball began in high school, where he was a talented player. He enjoyed watching the game and reminiscing...
Mary Elliott
Aug 4, 2026
Mary Elliott, 87, of Brownsburg, passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1938 in Indianapolis to the late James and Margaret Elliott. Mary was a factory worker and a beautician over the years. She enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews in her free time. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, August 13, 2026 at...
Louise Jones
Aug 1, 2026
Louise Jones, age 80, of Indianapolis, passed away on the first of August, 2026. She was born on February 6, 1946 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Clifford Messer and Lily Mae (Ellis) Messer. She worked for Diamond Chain Company, a historic industrial roller chain manufacturer in Indianapolis for many years before retirement. Louise was an active member of...
Kim L. Snodgrass
Jul 28, 2026
Kim L. Snodgrass, age 89, of Clayton, passed away after a long battle with cancer at home. He was born on December 31, 1936 in Cartersburg, Indiana to the late Ralph E. Snodgrass and Wilma (Welty) Snodgrass. Kim was a residental builder and a skilled brick and block mason. He did much of his own work for the majority of...
Wesley Myronson
Jul 24, 2026
Wesley Myronson, age 86, of Indianapolis, passed away in the evening hours of July 24, 2026. He was born to Myron Johnson and Nellie (Phillips) Johnson on May 8, 1940 in Evansville, Indiana. Wesley graduated from college with an associates degree. In his earlier years, he performed ministry work as a preacher, then he later became a technical supervisor for...
Debra F. Reagin
Jul 24, 2026
Debra F. Reagin, age 67, of Danville, passed away in the morning of July 24, 2026. She was born to the late Harold Freeman and Marjorie (Potter) Freeman on April 17, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Debra worked as a bank teller for various banks for many years before becoming a pharmacy technician towards the end of her professional career. She...
Hanh Thi Callahan
Jul 22, 2026
Hanh Thi Callahan, age 61, of Brownsburg, passed away in the early morning hours of July 22, 2026. She was born to Kieu Duy Hoang and Mah Do Hoang on September 10, 1964 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Hanh worked as a pharmaceutical technician for Accredo Health Group Inc., later known as Cigna for many years. She met Donald...
Steven Davis
Jul 19, 2026
Steven Daniel Davis, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 19, 2026 with his loving wife by his side. He was born on March 23, 1954 to the late Phillip Davis and Mary Normand. Steve was a United States Navy veteran. He worked for John Deer for 18 years and then went to Plainfield Equipment before retiring. Steve enjoyed NHRA...
Frances "Dianne" Smith
Jul 17, 2026
Frances “Dianne” Smith, 59, of Clayton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 13, 1966, in Natchez, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Prentiss Wayne Mathis and Cynthia Frances Lambert.
Dianne devoted her life to caring for her family and building a home filled with warmth, humor, and unwavering love. A dedicated...
Patricia "Patty" Clearwater
Jul 15, 2026
Patricia A. Clearwater, 85, of Stilesville, passed away on July 15, 2026. She was born on March 16, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late John and Mildred Kiefer. Patty was a dedicated homemaker, grandmother and great grandmother. She held various jobs over the years. Patty enjoyed cooking, gardening and canning food in her free time. She loved spending time with...
Gerald "Jerry" Gaedtke
Jul 15, 2026
Gerald "Jerry" Gaedtke, 68, of Plainfield, passed away on July 15, 2026. He was born on September 8, 1957 in Gary, IN to the late Theodore and Muriel Gaedtke. Jerry was a truck driver for 32 years and spent most of his career at Pace Air Freight before retiring. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, traveling with his wife, especially...
Rosemary Stremming
Jul 14, 2026
Rosemary Stremming, 93, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members. She was born on August 25, 1932 in Lawrenceville, IL to the late Hillary and Gladys Hayes. Rosemary was a secretary for the Plainfield Community School System superintendent office before retiring. She enjoyed shopping, reading and going to Starbucks in her free time. Rosemary and George traveled...
Kay F. Richardson
Jul 14, 2026
Kay F. Richardson, 85, of Plainfield, passed away on July 14, 2026. She was born on April 30, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late Wayne and Harrietta Pence. Kay received her Master's from Indiana University. She was a teacher in the IPS school system before retiring. Kay enjoyed reading, playing cards, watching Broadway shows and was an IU and Fever...
Gerald "Jerry" Winsted
Jul 14, 2026
Gerald "Jerry" Winsted, 81, of Plainfield, passed away on July 14, 2026. He was born on December 2, 1944 in Indianapolis to the late Charles "Toby" and Ruth "Bicky" Winsted. Jerry was a United States Air Force veteran. He was a buyer for ECS Refining in Santa Clara, CA retiring after 28 years. Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an...
Thomas M. Gullifor
Jul 2, 2026
Thomas M. Gullifor, 80, of Plainfield, passed away on July 2, 2026 with his loving wife by his side. He was born on July 23, 1945 in Chicago, IL. His parents were the late Harold and Anna Mary Gullifor. Tom was a United States Navy veteran. He was a clerk for the Terre Haute post office before retiring. Tom loved...
Patrick R. Olmstead
Jun 27, 2026
Patrick R Olmstead, age 83, of Avon, passed away on June 27, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 24, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Marion and Rosamary (Worrell) Olmstead. Pat was a 1960 graduate of Avon High School. He worked as a marketing manager for Ingersoll Rand and FMC, formerly known as Link...
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