Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Julia Kimberly Durell

Julia Kimberly Durell

Jan 25, 2024

Julia Kimberly Durell, 24, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 25, 2024. She was born on December 31, 1999 in Indianapolis, Indiana to David and Laura (Hicks) Durell. Julia is preceded in death by her grandparents, James R. Durell and Suzanne G. Durell; and other grandfather, Ed Odoerfer.   Julia will be deeply missed by...

Beverly Groves

Beverly Groves

Jan 22, 2024

Beverly Groves, 73, of Avon, passed away on January 22, 2024. She was born on November 13, 1950 in Lebanon, Indiana to the late Chester and Ida (Harding) Storm. Beverly worked as a nurses aid for many years. She loved her grandchildren very much. She would speak with them daily and go out to dinner occasionally to catch up. Beverly...

Dallas W. Magee

Dallas W. Magee

Jan 21, 2024

Dallas W. Magee, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away January 21, 2024.  He was born March 8, 1933 to the late William and Edith (Kuhn) Magee in Shelbyville, IN.  He received his Civil Engineering Degree from IUPUI.  He was an electrician for the Chrysler Corporation for 34 years retiring in 1996. He was a past volunteer EMT and Fireman and trainer...

Geraldine "Gerry" Carpenter

Geraldine "Gerry" Carpenter

Jan 20, 2024

Geraldine "Gerry" Carpenter, 91, of Plainfield, passed away on January 20, 2024 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on August 6, 1932 in Red Boiling Springs, TN to the late Clelen and Bonnie Carver.  Gerry received her Bachelor's from Lipscomb University and her Master's from Butler University in Education.  She was a Home Economics teacher for Ben Davis...

Bonnie R. Bell

Bonnie R. Bell

Jan 16, 2024

Bonnie R. Bell, 88, of Greenwood, peacefully passed away on January 16, 2024. She was born on July 20, 1935 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Harry D. Benge and Mabel (Williams) Benge. Bonnie was a member of Plainfield United Methodist Church for many years. She was President of the Demaree Resident Council from 2018-2020, and was a member of...

LaShawnda N. Williams

LaShawnda N. Williams

Jan 15, 2024

LaShawnda N. Williams, 34, of Camby, passed away on January 15, 2024.  She was born on June 18, 1989 in Crawfordsville, IN to Parrish Matchem and Jennifer (Stonebracker) Johnson.  LaShawnda worked as a CNA for several years at multiple locations.  She enjoyed playing the piano, doing makeup, crafts, listening to music and playing with her cats and dog.  LaShawnda had...

Jon L. Yoho

Jon L. Yoho

Jan 15, 2024

Jon L. Yoho was born on 11-30-1937 in Solsberry Indiana to Dr. Robert O. Yoho and I. Jeanette Yoho.

Jon grew up in Speedway Indiana and was a 1955 graduate of Speedway High School. He was a member of the 1955 Speedway sectional basketball championship team, and a member of the 1955 Marion County Baseball championship team.  Jon obtained his...

Robert E. Hartung Sr.

Robert E. Hartung Sr.

Jan 12, 2024

Robert E. Hartung Sr., 87, of Plainfield, passed away January 12, 2024 in his home with his family by his side.  He was born August 3, 1936 to the late Howard and Hazel (French) Hartung in Crawfordsville, IN.  He retired from Cinergy (Duke) in 1996 after 33 years of being an electric shop mechanic.  Bob never missed a chance to...

Gloria J. Jacob

Gloria J. Jacob

Jan 7, 2024

Gloria J. Jacob, 76, of Avon, passed away on January 7, 2024.  She was born on September 7, 1947 to the late James Harding and Etta (Worley) Harding.  Gloria worked as a representative in customer service for various companies over the years.  She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, playing euchre and keeping in touch with old high school friends, attending every reunion....

Susan F. Walker

Susan F. Walker

Jan 5, 2024

Susan F. Walker, 65, of Plainfield, peacefully passed away at home on January 5, 2024.  She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 22, 1958 to the late William Joshlin and Rebecca (Wolfe) Joshlin. Susan worked as an accountant for Speedway Auto Parts for many years.  She enjoyed traveling, gardening, bird watching, shopping with her sisters and going on adventures...

Wayne Mayo

Wayne Mayo

Jan 4, 2024

Wayne Mayo, 62, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 4, 2024.  He was born in Clayton, IN on June 2, 1961 to James Mayo and Mary (Reed) Harris.  Wayne worked for Orr Paving.  He liked fishing, watching old western TV shows, working in his flower and tomato garden.  Wayne loved spending time with his family.  He was preceded in death...

Debra A. Millet

Debra A. Millet

Jan 2, 2024

Debra A. Millet, 64, of Plainfield, peacefully passed away on January 2, 2024.  She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 4, 1959 to the late Francis Boesche and Margaret (Guthrie) Boesche.  Debra was a member of St. Susanna Catholic Church for many years. She worked as a billing clerk for Ray's Trash for 14 years and for Anthem Blue...

Betty J. Cooper

Betty J. Cooper

Jan 1, 2024

Betty Jane (Clearwater) Cooper, 88, of Plainfield, passed away on January 1, 2024.  She was born at home in Stilesville, IN on a snowy day on March 16, 1935.  Born to Coleman and Bernice Clearwater.  Betty was the youngest of four children.  She started working by delivery papers in the morning and evening in Stilesville at about the age of...

Charles L. Acton

Charles L. Acton

Jan 1, 2024

Charles L. Acton, 88, of Plainfield, passed away January 1, 2024.  He was born December 25, 1935 to the late Charles H. and Elizabeth (Smith) Acton.  He was an US Army veteran of the Korean War.  He worked and retired as a test mechanic from GM Allison's Transmission.  Charles is survived by a son, Scott M. Acton; three daughters, Leigh...

Dennis Perry Christian

Dennis Perry Christian

Dec 31, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Perry Christian on Dec. 31, 2023 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was 66 years old. Perry was born to Dennis and Doris Christian on September 27, 1957 in the small town of Mullens, West Virginia. The family moved to the westside of Indianapolis in the early 1960s...

Ted Alan Underwood

Ted Alan Underwood

Dec 26, 2023

Ted Alan Underwood, 75, of Plainfield, passed away December 26, 2023.  He was born August 27, 1948  to the late Karol and Lois (Harrison) Underwood in Urbana, IL.  This December we said goodbye to Ted Alan Underwood, if you knew him he touched your heart.  He was a beloved Brother, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Cousin, and a friend.  He was devoted...

Catherine M. Bailey

Catherine M. Bailey

Dec 24, 2023

Catherine M Bailey, 73, of Indianapolis passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis on June 21st, 1950 to John E Monaghan and Audrey R Monaghan. Catherine graduated from Chatard High School in 1968. Catherine attended Ball State University, and enjoyed a 30 + year career with Indiana Bell. Catherine enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, (Las Vegas) and...

Daniel Allen

Daniel Allen

Dec 23, 2023

Daniel Burl Allen “Dan” was born on February 2, 1932 to Roy and Cora Allen in Washington, Indiana and was reunited with them in heaven on December 23, 2023 from the comfort of his home, surrounded by several loved ones. He had 7 siblings and enjoyed exploring outside with them as a young boy. Being born and growing up in...

James "Jim" Smith

James "Jim" Smith

Dec 22, 2023

James Kenneth  "Jim" Smith, 72, of Carmel, passed away on December 22, 2023.  He was born on September 7, 1951 in Indianapolis to the late James H. Smith and Vera Smith.  Jim worked for Carter Lee for almost 30 years.  He also owned his own business called World Homes & Design.  Jim was the past President of the Antique Veteran...

Raymond Benson

Raymond Benson

Dec 21, 2023

Raymond George Benson was born December 23, 1929 in Yonkers, New York  to Kenneth and Ruth Benson.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Mary Jean Benson. Additionally, by his daughter, Susan Cox, his daughter in-law Beverly Benson, his parents, and brothers Allen and David Benson. Ray received his Undergraduate degree in Biological Field Studies from...