Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Henry "Hank" Freitag Jr.

Henry "Hank" Freitag Jr.

Dec 20, 2023

Henry "Hank" Freitag Jr, 86, of Avon, passed away on December 20, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1937 in Sheboygan, WI to the late Henry Sr. and Ella Freitag.  Hank was a United States Air Force veteran.  He retired from the U.S. Postal Service out of Indianapolis in 1992 after 36 years of services.  Hank enjoyed bass fishing...

John E. Dingman

John E. Dingman

Dec 17, 2023

John E. Dingman, 80, of Plainfield, passed away on December 17, 2023.  He was born in Marion, Indiana on September 7, 1943 to the late P. Warren Dingman and Esther Louise (Miller) Dingman.  John was a United States Army Veteran and served his country during the Vietnam War.  He was an environmental engineer for the Federal Aviation Administration for over...

Paul S. Gunning

Paul S. Gunning

Dec 11, 2023

Paul S. Gunning, 87, of Plainfield, passed away on December 11, 2023.  He was born in New Haven, Kentucky on September 23, 1936 to the late James G. Gunning and Martha Hazel (Cheshire) Gunning.  Paul was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving our country during the Korean War.  He was the Director / Vice President for DA Lubricant for...

Laura Mae Kurkowski

Laura Mae Kurkowski

Dec 7, 2023

Laura Mae Kurkowski, 76, of Mooresville, passed away on December 7, 2023.  She was born in Indianapolis to the late John Root and Dorothy Berlin.  Laura had a successful career as a realtor, broker and property developer.  She enjoyed gardening, traveling and spending the winters in Florida.  Laura loved spending time with her family most of all.  She was preceded...

Robert C. Dieckman

Robert C. Dieckman

Dec 7, 2023

 

Robert C. Dieckman, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away December 7, 2023.  He was born July 23, 1933 to the late Clarence and Frieda (Skeller) Dieckman in Batesville, IN.  He was an US Army veteran of the Korean War.  He was a Technician for Indiana Bell for 30 years retiring in 1995.  Robert  is survived by his son, Mark R....

Donald Graham

Donald Graham

Dec 7, 2023

Donald Graham, 86, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023.  He was born in Clayton, IN on December 31, 1936 to the late Leslie and Mary Graham.  Don was a United States Air National Guard veteran.  He was a general foreman for GM Chevrolet before retiring.  Don enjoyed bowling, fishing, wood working and playing the slot machines at...

Hazel L. Williams

Hazel L. Williams

Dec 5, 2023

Hazel L. Williams, 82, of Danville, peacefully passed away on December 5, 2023.  She was born on June 8, 1941 to the late John R. Gentry and Mary Virginia (Brown) Gentry and grew up on the family farm.  Hazel worked as a secretary for Hendricks Regional Health and Hendricks County Senior Services for many years before retiring in 2012.  She...

Randy Stahl

Randy Stahl

Dec 5, 2023

Randall Stahl, 55, of Brownsburg, passed away surrounded by loving family members on December 5, 2023.  He was born on May 9, 1968 in Indianapolis to the late Ennis and Margaret Stahl.  Randy was a generator technician for Clarke Power Services.  He was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653.  Randy wasn't a member of any church but believed...

Ray "Taco" Garcia

Ray "Taco" Garcia

Dec 3, 2023

Ray "Taco" Garcia, 62, of Plainfield, passed away on December 3, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 2, 1961 to the late Joseph and Wilzena Garcia. Ray worked as a mechanic through the years, later working for Hendricks County Paving & Orr Paving Companies. He was a jack of all trades. Ray loved working, gardening and fishing....

Judy K. Fife

Judy K. Fife

Dec 2, 2023

Judy K Fife, 80, of Plainfield, IN, passed away on Saturday December 2nd, in her home filled with loving family. Judy was born the baby of 11 children on December 8th, 1942, to Paul V Walker and Anna B (Cannady) Walker in Washington, Indiana. She graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1960 and moved to Indianapolis.

She met Kenneth...

James W. Bridges

James W. Bridges

Nov 29, 2023

James "Jim" W. Bridges, 92, of Plainfield, passed away on November 29, 2023.  He was born in Plainfield, Indiana on July 5, 1931 to the late James A. Bridges and Helen (Baldock) Bridges.  Jim was a United States Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War.  After his military service, he worked as a salesman for over 25 years. Jim...

Debbie J. Curlin

Debbie J. Curlin

Nov 26, 2023

Debbie J. Curlin, 68, of Cicero, passed away on November 26, 2023.  She was born on April 16, 1955 to the late Donald and Barbara Harp.  Debbie worked as the Clerk of Court in Lebanon, PA.  She enjoyed gardening, music and diamond painting in her free time.  Debbie was preceded in death by her brother, Donnie Harp.  A Celebration Of...

Shelby Jean Wines

Shelby Jean Wines

Nov 26, 2023

 

Shelby Jean Wines, 85, of Plainfield, passed away November 26, 2023.

  She was born September 5, 1938 to the late Winford and Gustava

(Hedrick) Withrow in Heizer Creek, West Virginia.  She was a

homemaker.  She was a past member of the Red Hat Society.  Shelby is

survived by two sons, Dr. James B. Wines and Heath...

Frances "Darlene" Dare

Frances "Darlene" Dare

Nov 16, 2023

Frances "Darlene" Dare, 91, of Plainfield, passed away on November 16, 2023.  She was born on April 18, 1932 in Steffenville, MO to the late William and Ora Lindsey.  Darlene was a secretary for Lindeman Corp for 10 years.  She belonged to the BUNCO Club and the Plainfield Christian Church.  Darlene enjoyed crafts and sewing in her free time.  She...

Gayle L. Mayo

Gayle L. Mayo

Nov 15, 2023

Gayle L. Mayo, 64, Indianapolis, passed away on November 15, 2023.  She was born on November 6, 1959 to the late Wayne and Loretta Acton.  Gayle was a loving wife, mother and a dedicated homemaker.  She enjoyed reading in her free time.  Gayle loved spending time with her family.  She was preceded in death by brothers, Ross and Rex Acton;...

Nancy "Paulette" Blunk

Nancy "Paulette" Blunk

Nov 15, 2023

Nancy "Paulette" Blunk, 76, of Clayton, passed away on November 15, 2023 surrounded by loving family members. She was born on December 17, 1946 to the late Paul L. Gill and Helen E. (Pevler) Gill. Paulette worked various jobs as an accountant, realtor and claims adjuster. She loved dogs, reading and traveling with the Corvette Club. Funeral services will be...

Michael J. Brown

Michael J. Brown

Nov 15, 2023

Michael J. Brown, 66, of Avon, passed away on November 15, 2023 surrounded by loving family members.  He was born on November 10, 1957 in Crawfordsville, IN to Robert and Mildred Brown.  Michael grew up in Ladoga, IN and attended Southmont High School.  He received his bachelor's degree from Ball State University.  Michael worked for PSI/Cinergy from 1980 to 2004....

Denis C. Flora

Denis C. Flora

Nov 14, 2023

Denis C. Flora, 77, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members on November 14, 2023.  He was born on September 16, 1946 in Belen, NM to the late Robert and Veda Flora.  Denis was a United States Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War.  He received his bachelor's degree from Indiana State and later went on to pursue...

Effie Markel

Effie Markel

Nov 7, 2023

Effie M. Markel, 100, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 7, 2023.  She was born on January 17, 1923 in South Point, OH to the late John and Lillie Johnson.  Effie was a Nurses Aid for Vinewood Nursing Home retiring in 1985.  She enjoyed shopping in free free time.  Effie loved spending time with her family.  She was preceded in...

Emily Sue Austin

Emily Sue Austin

Nov 5, 2023

Emily Sue Austin, 80, of Plainfield, passed away on November 5, 2023. She was born on January 4, 1943 in Ellettsville, Indiana to the late Herschel and Dorothy (Arthur) Stanger. Emily worked as a tax accountant for many years. She enjoyed cooking, game shows, playing poker and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Emily was preceded in death by two...