Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Charlotte A. Volkel

Charlotte A. Volkel

Nov 17, 2025

Charlotte Ann Volkel, age 91, passed away on on November 17, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1934 in Danville, Illinois to the late Theodore Crawford and Helene (Taylor) Crawford. She was a teacher for Lakeview Christian Center for many years. Charlotte loved reading her bible, singing, stamping, making cards for friends and family but above all, she loved...

Ronald G. Neal

Ronald G. Neal

Nov 11, 2025

Ronald G. Neal, age 88, passed away on November 11, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1937 in Scipio, Indiana to the late Lewis Arthur Neal and Zona Mae (Shinolt) Neal. Ronald graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. He later worked as a mechanical engineer for Allison's Transmission for several years. In his earlier...

Diane Kirchoff

Diane Kirchoff

Nov 2, 2025

Joyce "Diane" Kirchoff, age 80, peacefully passed away on November 2, 2025. She was born on July 8, 1945 in Texarkana, Texas to the late Bill Hartsburg and Sadie (Reid) Hartsburg. Diane became a registered nurse and worked for Riley's Children's Hospital for 15 years before retiring in 1996. She was a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church for...

Linda Steele

Linda Steele

Nov 1, 2025

Linda C. Steele, 81, of Plainfield, passed away on November 1, 2025.  She was born on June 30, 1944 in Lawrenceburg, IN to the late Francis and Mildred Lower.  Linda was a supply clerk for the VA Hospital before retiring.  Inurnment will be at a later date in Greendale Cemetery.  Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Money; sisters, Yvonne Funch and...

Shirley Overton

Shirley Overton

Oct 31, 2025

Shirley Overton, 90, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members on October 31, 2025.  She was born in Frankfort, IN on March 1, 1935 to the late Roscoe and Ora Forney.  Shirley retired from Indianapolis Life Insurance Company as a supervisor after 17 years in 1989.  She was a loyal member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church.  Shirley...

Larry S. Feasel

Larry S. Feasel

Oct 30, 2025

Larry S. Feasel of Avon, IN, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the age of 82.  Larry was born on February 3, 1943 in Beech Grove, IN to William and Jean Feasel.  Larry enlisted in the United States Army in May of 1961 at the age of 18....

Louis "Fred" Meyer Jr.

Louis "Fred" Meyer Jr.

Oct 29, 2025

Louis "Fred" Meyer Jr., 80, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully and was surrounded by loving family members on October 29, 2025. He was born on May 5, 1945 to the late Louis F. Meyer Sr. and Rose Meyer. Fred was a Director at Naval Avionics with Raytheon before retiring. He was a Notre Dame Alumni and went to at least...

Walter Farmer

Walter Farmer

Oct 27, 2025

Walter L. Farmer, 79, of Plainfield, passed away on October 27, 2025 surrounded by loving family members. He was born on October 19, 1946 in Cloverdale, to the late Robert and Dorval Farmer. Walter was an IT specialist for The Hartford Company before retiring. He could fix anything and was known as papa.com because he had everything. Walter loved spending...

Shirley Nelson

Shirley Nelson

Oct 25, 2025

Shirley Nelson, 95, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025.  She was born on July 28, 1930 to the late Cole and Mary Winnett.  Shirley was a dedicated homemaker and worked for Link Belt retiring in 1982.  She was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church.  Shirley loved spending time with her family.  She was preceded in death...

Lawrence LeClare Searles

Lawrence LeClare Searles

Oct 22, 2025

Lawrence LeClare Searles, age 69, passed away on October 22, 2025. He was born on August 29, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Lawrence L. Searles and Rita (Sherman) Searles. Larry graduated from Avon High School in 1974 and then attended the University of Wyoming where he played football. He later transferred to Indiana State University and received his...

Jerry L. Fishel

Jerry L. Fishel

Oct 18, 2025

Jerry Lee Fishel, age 84, passed away on October 18, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1941 in Centerton, Indiana to the late Harry Fishel and Mildred (Robinson) Fishel. Jerry received his Master's degree in Biology from Indiana University, he later married Joan on July 30, 1961 and shared their life together for 64 years. He later taught science...

Marvin Williams

Marvin Williams

Oct 15, 2025

Marvin Lee Williams, 74, of Terre Haute, Indiana, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 15, 2025.  He was born in Salem, Indiana on September 23, 1951 to Everett and Alma Harlow Williams. He graduated from Salem High School in 1969 before earning a Bachelor of Arts (1973) and Master of Science (1974) from Indiana State University. He...

Norma Miller

Norma Miller

Oct 14, 2025

Norma P. Miller, 99, of Danville, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK on May 26, 1926 to the late Albert and Pauline Haley. Norma grew up on a farm and she developed a life long love for raising flowers and gardening. After raising her 3 boys she returned to college completing her...

Delisa Garriott

Delisa Garriott

Oct 10, 2025

Delisa "Blonde" C. Garriott, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members on October 10, 2025.  She was born in Indianapolis on May 11, 1959 to the late Walker and Virginia Fullen.  Delisa worked various jobs over the years for UPS.  She enjoyed listening to music and taking care of her kitties.  Delisa liked tending to her...

Charlene Waggoner

Charlene Waggoner

Oct 10, 2025

Charlene Waggoner, 90, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on March 18, 1935 in Oblong, IL to the late Millard "Mike" and Dorothy Davis.  Charlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a dedicated homemaker.  She enjoyed line dancing, country music festivals, crafts, shopping and staying up...

Stephanie Thate

Stephanie Thate

Oct 9, 2025

Stephanie "Sue" Thate, 67, of Bloomington, passed away on October 9, 2025.  She was born on February 18, 1958 in Baltimore, MD to the late Oscar and Dorothy Thate.  Sue was a manager for several different companies over the years.  She enjoyed art, painting, the WNBA, writing poetry, reading, softball, field hockey and listening to music in her free time....

Edith Creasy

Edith Creasy

Oct 7, 2025

Edith Creasy, 96, of Danville, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members on October 7, 2025.  She was born on December 28, 1928 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Arlus and Lora Dause.  Edith was a homemaker, cake decorator and was the Co-Owner of Glendel Wilson Siding Company with her first husband, Glendel Wilson and was married to him...

David Sheets

David Sheets

Oct 6, 2025

David Sheets, 85, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025 surrounded by loving family members.  He was born on November 26, 1939 in Indianapolis to the late Carl and Loyola Sheets.  David was a medical device service engineer before retiring.  He was a jack of all trades.  David enjoyed coaching youth sports and helped run the little league...

Ronald Gilbert

Ronald Gilbert

Sep 30, 2025

Ronald M. Gilbert, 74, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 30, 2025, in Plainfield, Indiana. He was a lifelong Hoosier, born on October 11, 1950, to the late Harry E. Gilbert & Doris E. (Clark) Gilbert. Ron is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Angela (Miller) Gilbert. Also carrying on his legacy of empathy and kindness are his...

Robert Daum

Robert Daum

Sep 27, 2025

Robert G. Daum, 85, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members on September 27, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1940 in Indianapolis to the late Horace and Ruth Daum. Bob was the owner of Daum Trucking starting in 1958. Bob was a lifelong farmer in Hendricks County and in Iowa as well. He enjoyed working and...