Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana
Jerry Massingale
Sep 16, 2025
Jerry Massingale, 78, of Plainfield, passed away on September 16, 2025. He was born on June 18, 1947 in Indianapolis to the late Charles Massingale and Alice Montgomery. Jerry was a United States Army veteran. He worked for Indiana Bell/AT&T before retiring. Jerry enjoyed road trips to national parks with his family and going to the beach. He loved spending...
Mildred I. Giffin
Sep 15, 2025
Mildred Iva Giffin, 99, of Indianapolis, peacefully passed away on September 15, 2025. She was born in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas on February 9, 1926 to the late Ward Hunt and Anetta "Nettie" (Wood) Hunt. As a young woman, she enlisted in the United States Navy and honorably served her country during World War II. During her time in the military,...
Robert "Bob" Grosskreutz
Sep 15, 2025
Robert "Bob" Grosskreutz, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 15, 2025. He was born on July 31, 1945 in Indianapolis to the late Harold and Inez Grosskreutz. Bob was a 1963 graduate of Plainfield High School and a Purdue graduate. He was the head of the math department for Mooresville High School before retiring. He enjoyed photography and the...
Paul "Richard" Hochstetler
Sep 13, 2025
Paul "Richard" Hochstetler, 100, of Mansfield, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members. He was born on April 17, 1925 in Clay City, IN to the late Jesse and Maude Hochstetler. Richard was the owner of Hendricks County Florist. He enjoyed collecting antique's and flower gardening in his free time. Richard loved spending time with his family and...
Betty Loveless
Sep 11, 2025
Betty Loveless, 91, of Plainfield, passed away on September 11, 2025. She was born in Clarksville, Indiana on July 15, 1934 to the late Frank Jackson and Margaret (Stoner) Jackson. She married William "Bill" Loveless in 1954 and were happily married until his passing earlier this year. Betty was a homemaker and raised two children with Bill. She enjoyed gardening...
Dale Armour
Sep 9, 2025
Dale C. Armour, 91, of Clayton, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025. He was born in Arcola, IL on May 26, 1934 to the late George and Ina Armour. Dale was a graduate of Franklin College. He was a United States Army veteran. Dale worked for the Indiana State Board of Health as a microbiologist for 40 years. He...
Clara "Jean" Pryor
Sep 2, 2025
Clara "Jean" Pryor, 94, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. She was born on August 3, 1931 in Plainfield to the late Ira and Helen Snepp. Jean was an executive secretary at Duke Energy for 30 plus years before retiring. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and boating in her free time throughout her life. Jean loved spending time...
Ruth E. Suddith
Aug 28, 2025
Ruth E. Suddith, 90, of Greencastle, peacefully passed away on August 28, 2025. She was born on February 23, 1935 in Science Hill, Kentucky to the late George E. Abbott and Ida Mae Smith. Ruth worked as a clerk for J & J Research Company for 30 years before retiring in 2007. She was a very generous soul, doing her...
David L. Thiele
Aug 27, 2025
David was born on August 11, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri and was the son of Norville Thiele and Mary Lou Sharp. His paternal grandparents, Mae and Dayton Thiele of Fredericktown, Missouri, played a significant role in his upbringing. David grew up surrounded by family, as his father, Norville, was one of eight siblings in the Thiele household.
He showed his...
Lauren J. Messer
Aug 17, 2025
Lauren Jon (Thomas) Messer, 69, of Amo, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. A beloved daughter, wife, sister, and friend, Lauren was a true Indiana native who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Born and raised in Fillmore, Indiana, Lauren graduated from South Putnam High School. She was a woman of many talents and passions, reflected in...
Mary E. Franks
Aug 12, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Franks, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother & friend passed away on August 12, 2025 at the age of 87. She was surrounded by love in her final moments. Born on September 13, 1937 in Bainbridge, Indiana to the late George Miller and Floy (Smith) Miller. Mary was known for her warmth, kindness and unwavering devotion...
Joan Fishel
Aug 12, 2025
Joan Fishel, 83, of Plainfield, peacefully passed away surrounded by loving family members on August 12, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Joseph and Gladys (Disney) Elkin. Joan was a graduate of Mooresville High School, class of 1960. She later married Jerry Fishel on July 30, 1961 and were happily married for...
Marjorie Long
Aug 8, 2025
Marjorie Long, 98, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by many of her loved ones on August 8, 2025. She was born on June 30, 1927 in Plainfield to the late George and Laura Bayliff. Marjorie was a homemaker and also taught kindergarten at the Plainfield United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading and doing her morning puzzles. Marjorie...
Barbara Clark
Aug 7, 2025
Barbara A. Clark, 83, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. She was born on April 30, 1942 in St. Louis, MO to the late Charles and Florence Madden. Barbara was the cornerstone of the family and was deeply loved by all. She was a maintenance worker for Plainfield High School. Barbara enjoyed reading and crocheting in her...
Kenneth Appleby
Aug 6, 2025
Kenneth E. Appleby, 95, of Plainfield, passed away on August 6, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1929 in Indianapolis to the late Claude and Mildred Appleby. Kenneth was a United States Army veteran. He was a supervisor for 27 years with Farm Bureau and a supervisor for Joy Metal in Indianapolis before retiring. Kenneth enjoyed reading, watching westerns...
Shelby J. Cromer
Aug 6, 2025
Shelby J. Cromer, 86, of Greenfield, peacefully passed away on August 6, 2025. She was born on January 21, 1939 in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late Robert Milhorn and Ida Crouch. Shelby worked as a cafeteria server for Avon School Corporation for 27 years, before retiring in 1999. She was a member of the Brownsburg Church of Christ. She...
Concetta "Tina" Mucci
Aug 3, 2025
Concetta "Tina" Mucci, 78, of Plainfield, passed away in her home on August 3, 2025. She was born on October 1, 1946 in Naples, Italy to the late Ciro and Maria (Attanasio) Grassano. Tina was married to Antonio Mucci and moved to America in 1970. She was a talented seamstress and owned Tina's Alterations for over 12 years. Tina enjoyed...
Keith A. Kluesener
Jul 26, 2025
Keith A. Kluesener, 66, of Avon, passed away on July 26, 2025. He was born on April 15, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Charles Kluesener and Janet (Carpenter) Kluesener. Keith worked as a machinist for Allison Transmission since 2017. He was a member of the Plainfield Church of Christ. He loved the outdoors and spent many weekends camping...
Bettie S. Dyer
Jul 25, 2025
Bettie S. Dyer, 80, of Plainfield, passed away at home on July 25, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1945 in Harriman, Tennessee to the late George Testement and Pearl (Collins) Testement. Bettie worked alongside her husband, Gary Dyer, as co-owner of Jack's Pizza for over 35 years. She enjoyed browsing Facebook and shopping online. Bettie is preceded in...
Sarah E. Tavis
Jul 20, 2025
Sarah E. Tavis, 28, of Brownsburg, passed away on July 20, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1997 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Robert Tavis and Sherry (Bradley) Elslager. Sarah graduated from Speedway High School in 2015. She worked as a procurement finance specialist for I.N.D.O.T. for the past few years. Sarah was an avid Amazon shopper, loved clothes, enjoyed...
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