Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Ramona Marie Kersey

Ramona Marie Kersey

Jan 23, 2023

Ramona (Mona) Marie Kersey, 93, of Lady Lake, FL, passed away surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on October 31, 1929 to the late Edward and Lenora McNutt.  Ramona worked at the Indiana Girls School for 10 years.  She was a Sheriff's Detention Officer for Maricopa County, Arizona for 10 years before retiring in 1988.  Ramona belonged to...

Clifford W. Zimmerman Jr.

Clifford W. Zimmerman Jr.

Jan 21, 2023

Clifford W. Zimmerman Jr, 83, of Plainfield, IN. passed away on January 21, 2023. He was born April 28, 1939 to the late Clifford W. Zimmerman Sr and Virginia (Burris) Zimmerman. As a youth he enjoyed roller skating, cars, and spending time with his brothers Ron and Jim and his sisters Sue Ann, Tanya and Mary. Clifford was married for...

Alfred R. Bennett

Alfred R. Bennett

Jan 19, 2023

Alfred R. Bennett, 86, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members.  He was born on July 29, 1936 in Elkhart, KS to the late Earl R. and Frances Bennett. 

Al, along with his wife, Nancy, enjoyed spending time with their family.  Attending their grandchildren’s school functions was a priority.  Al and Nancy were always front and center...

Glen Patrick Talbott

Glen Patrick Talbott

Jan 19, 2023

Glen Patrick Talbott, 58, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 19, 2023.  He was born on September 14, 1964 in Marion, Indiana to Glen S. and Karen Talbott.  Glen retired from the Cumberland Police Department in 2009.  After retirement he attended the Chef's Academy of Indianapolis.  He worked at several restaurants on the north side of Indianapolis.  Glen was an...

Dorothy Joan Smith

Dorothy Joan Smith

Jan 16, 2023

Dorothy (Joan) Smith, 83, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on January 16, 2023 following a brief illness. She was born on November 23, 1939 in Iowa City, IA to the late Frank and Dorothy Gleason. Joan was a 1958 graduate of Clayton High School. She was an avid family photographer and was never without a camera at gatherings. She...

Harriet B. Hays

Harriet B. Hays

Jan 13, 2023

Harriet Blanche Varney Hays passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, January 13th. Her husband of 70 years, Marc, died one week and one day earlier on January 5th.  Harriet was born on June 1st, 1930 to American Baptist missionaries Drew and Ruth Varney. She lived in India for 17 years where she attended Kodai Kanal International School....

Judy D. Stinnett

Judy D. Stinnett

Jan 11, 2023

Judith “Judy” Stinnett, 80, of Syracuse, Indiana passed away on January 11th, 2023 at her home surrounded by family after a fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. Judy was born on December 17th, 1942 in Beech Grove to Nadalia “John” and Margarita “Hazel” (Gleason) Gerbick.  Judy grew up in Speedway and was the first-born and only daughter of John and Hazel...

Alma "Joan" McCord

Alma "Joan" McCord

Jan 10, 2023

Alma "Joan" McCord, 90, of Danville, passed away on January 10, 2023.  She was born on October 20, 1932 in Pittsboro, IN to the late Paul and Crystal Smith.  Joan was a sales associate at Walmart for 27 years before retiring.  She enjoyed fishing, camping, jigsaw puzzles and going to the flea market in her free time.  Joan loved spending...

James Edward Hardin

James Edward Hardin

Jan 8, 2023

James Edward Hardin, 80, of Mooresville/Plainfield, passed away January 8, 2023.  He was born January 15, 1942 to the late E. Richard and Betty (Culver) Hardin in Indianapolis, IN.  He was a graduate of Plainfield High School (1960) and Indiana Business College. After working at Link-Belt/FMC for 18 ½ years, he was a Corrections Officer at the Plainfield Correctional Facility...

Marc S. Hays

Marc S. Hays

Jan 5, 2023

Marc Sonny Harber Hays completed his earthly journey on Thursday, January 5th. He died while resting and holding the hand of his wife Harriet. The couple had celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last June. She followed him in death eight days later, January 13th.  Marc was born on April 17th, 1929. Both of his parents, Cuma Harber Hays and Marcus...

Wanda E. Rawnsley

Wanda E. Rawnsley

Jan 4, 2023

Wanda (Peach) Eileen Rawnsley, 92, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully at the home of her son, Mike, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 11:32 PM. Born March 30, 1930 in Lawrence County, IN, Peach was the daughter of the late Alvin True and Ora (Baugh) True. She married Robert Wayne Rawnsley on August 11, 1947.  Wanda was a dedicated wife...

Timothy Reed Mongan

Timothy Reed Mongan

Jan 4, 2023

Timothy Reed Mongan, son of Paul and Ina Reed Mongan, was born August 7, 1941, and passed away January 4, 2023.  Tim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to all.  He excelled as a Christian man, All-Big Ten athlete, teacher, coach, contractor and farmer.  His kindness and love of jokes and humor lightened the lives of all...

Raymond F. Hilliard

Raymond F. Hilliard

Jan 2, 2023

Raymond F. Hilliard, 75, of Plainfield, passed away January 2, 2023.  He was born May 12, 1947 to the late Clyde and Suzanne Hilliard in Chicago, IL.  He was a trust and security officer for The Northern Trust Co. in Chicago retiring after 40 years of service.  Raymond is survived by his wife, Ruth L. (Houser) Hilliard; a daughter, Kim...

Richard L. Lamer

Richard L. Lamer

Jan 2, 2023

Richard L. Lamer, 87, of Plainfield, passed away January 2, 2023.  He was born October 12, 1935 to the late Lewis and Lucille (Hadfield) Lamer in Chester, IL.  He was an US Army veteran, and a member of the Plainfield Christian Church.  He was a salesman for Sawhill Tubular Steel Products for 31 years retiring in 1997.  Richard was an...

Jo Ann Deer

Jo Ann Deer

Dec 30, 2022

JoAnn Deer, 76, was born and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Thaddeus and Charlotte (Jackson) Barr.  As a youth, she enjoyed dance and band. She excelled in school, even skipped a grade and later became valedictorian at Garfield High School class of 1963. While studying to get her Bachelor’s of Arts at Indiana State University to become...

Jo Ann Thompson

Jo Ann Thompson

Dec 27, 2022

Jo Ann Thompson, of Plainfield, IN, passed away at home surrounded by loving family members on December 27th, 2022, at the age of 90. She was born to parents James H. and Ruth Ladd Pierson on November 8th, 1932, in the same home that she passed in. Jo Ann graduated from Decatur Central High School in 1950.  Jo Ann was...

Rudolf "Rudy" F.L. Hoellein

Rudolf "Rudy" F.L. Hoellein

Dec 27, 2022

Rudolf Franz Louis Hoellein, 81, of Carmel, passed away December 27, 2022.  He was born May 1, 1941 to the late Ernst and Marta (Geisler) Hoellein in Linden, Germany.  In 1961 he immigrated to the United States of America after completing his apprenticeship as a watchmaker.  He met Jutta, his loving wife of 55 years, after serving his time in...

Vicky S. Downs

Vicky S. Downs

Dec 25, 2022

Vicky S. Downs 65, of Plainfield, passed away December 25, 2022.  She was born August 29, 1957 to the late Robert and Irma (Batts) Laux in Indianapolis, IN.  She is survived by her husband, Eddie Downs Jr.; a daughter, Angela M. (Jason) Reitzel; a brother, Michael (Maggie) Laux; a sister, Sandra Long; two grandchildren, Trinity and Cannon Reitzel; a niece,...

Mary Louise Coleman-Taber

Mary Louise Coleman-Taber

Dec 22, 2022

Mary Louise Coleman-Taber, 95, of Plainfield, passed away December 22, 2022.  She was born June 25, 1927 in Indianapolis to the late Horace Daum and Freida Nation.  Mary was a RN for the Indiana Youth Center, the Indiana Boys School, and a nurse at the Mill Creek School system.  She was a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church,  Tri...

Judy U. Farrell

Judy U. Farrell

Dec 21, 2022

Judy U. Farrell, 75, of Plainfield, passed away December 21, 2022.  She was born March 8, 1947 to the late John and Ann (Vaughn) Underwood in Murfreesboro, TN.  She was a member of the Hazelwood Christian Church.  Judy was a wonderful wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend to all she knew.  She was the oldest of 4 children and played...

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