Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Debra S. King

Debra S. King

Jun 23, 2023

Debra Sue (Phillips) King, loving Mother, Sister, and Friend went home to Heaven on June 23, 2023 after a courageous battle with ALS.  Debbie, aged 69, was born on January 11, 1954, to Betty Genaro and Leon Phillips.  She grew up in Plainfield, Indiana and graduated from Plainfield High School in 1972.  Debbie dedicated her life to caring for others...

Anita E. Broyles

Anita E. Broyles

Jun 22, 2023

Anita Eileen Blanton Broyles, 78, of Plainfield, went to Heaven to be with her husband and our Lord on June 22, 2023.  She was born on June 24, 1944 at home in Plainfield.  She graduated from Plainfield High School in 1962.  She married her high school sweetheart, James Broyles of Avon on May 15, 1964.  They have 2 children: Andy...

Veronda Tevebaugh

Veronda Tevebaugh

Jun 16, 2023

Veronda Tevebaugh, 71, of Avon passed away on June 16, 2023. She was born to the late Arthur and Shirley (Kershaw) Breedlove. Veronda worked as a warehouse associate for many years. She loved going to the casino, watching the Yellowstone television series and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her son; Aaron (Krista) Tevebaugh and two grandchildren;...

Patricia E. Williams

Patricia E. Williams

Jun 16, 2023

Patricia E. Williams, 76, of Plainfield, passed away on June 16, 2023 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on November 17, 1946 in Indianapolis to the late Francis and Eileen Johnson.  Patricia was a sales rep. for Lawyers Title Insurance Company and then Meridian Title Insurance Company retiring in 2009 after 40 years.  She was a member of...

Steve Bryant

Steve Bryant

Jun 14, 2023

William "Steve" Bryant, 79, of Danville passed away on June 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Plainfield on November 16, 1943 to the late Meade Bryant and Evelyn Cheak. Steve worked as a diesel mechanic at Yellow Freight Roadway until he started his own business in auto sales. He enjoyed traveling and spending winters in...

Sarah "Sally" Roche

Sarah "Sally" Roche

Jun 13, 2023

Sarah "Sally" Roche, 91, of Plainfield, passed away on June 13, 2023.  She was born in Indianapolis on October 3, 1931 to the late James Francis and Marcella Foster.  Sally was a factory worker for Union Carbide Company before she retired.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Sally enjoyed shopping and going out to dinner.  She loved...

Steven Tucek

Steven Tucek

Jun 6, 2023

Steven Tucek, 68, of Plainfield, passed away on June 6, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1955 in Springfield, IL to the late Joseph and Betty (Mealer) Tucek. Steven was a business owner of First Class Carpet Cleaning. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, boating, playing golf as well as being in the outdoors. Steven is preceded in death by his...

Carl Fraley

Carl Fraley

Jun 2, 2023

Carl Fraley, 95, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2023. He was at home and passed peacefully.  Carl was born to Andrew and Edna Froehle on April 26, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He came to Indiana with Ruby his wife, and their two oldest daughters in 1959. Carl was an United States Army veteran.  He was a...

Janet R. Kluesener

Janet R. Kluesener

Jun 1, 2023

Janet Ruth Carpenter Kluesener, 90, of Avon, passed away June 1, 2023.  She was born January 11, 1933 to the late Mabern and Ruth (Lentz) Carpenter in Maywood, IN.  She lived wit her family in a farmhouse on Tibbs right across from Allison's.  Janet began working at Allison’s upon her graduation from Ben Davis in 1951. She married Charles Kluesener...

Richard Schafer

Richard Schafer

May 24, 2023

Richard Schafer, 78, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members on May 24, 2023. He was born in Clay County, Indiana on October 21, 1944 to the late Carl and Mary Louise Schafer.  Richard is a Clay City High School and Purdue University graduate where he was a member of the Purdue All American Marching Band....

David W. Roby

David W. Roby

May 22, 2023

David W. Roby, 54, of Plainfield, passed away on May 22, 2023 surrounded by loving family members.  He was born on December 16, 1968 in Muncie, Indiana.  David was a financial advisor for the Napleton Auto Group in Indianapolis for several years.  He was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge # 653.  David enjoyed medieval reenactment and online gaming...

Nicholas S. "Sam" Moreland

Nicholas S. "Sam" Moreland

May 20, 2023

Nicholas S. "Sam" Moreland, 92, of Plainfield, passed away May 20, 2023.  He was born February 13, 1931 to the late Walter and Blanche (Hannefey) Moreland in Laurel, IN.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.  He retired as an assistant supervisor at Allison's Div. of General Motors in 1985 after 35 years of service.  He was a member...

James E. Riley

James E. Riley

May 13, 2023

James Elmore Riley 85 of Plainfield IN passed away May 13 2023.  He was born in New Hartford MO July 7 1937,  the youngest child and only son of the late James Samual and Madge Inez (Dempsey) Riley.  James loved to travel and eventually made his home in Dallas Texas where he retired from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical...

Keith W. Woods

Keith W. Woods

May 7, 2023

Keith W. Woods, 81, of Clayton, passed away May 7, 2023.  He was born December 31, 1941 to the late Lloyle and Beulah (Smith) Woods in Eaton Rapids, MI  He was a truck driver for Yellow Freight for 35 years retiring in 2004.  He was a member of the Teamsters.  He enjoyed restoring antique tractors, especially Oliver Hart-Parr implements and...

Sylvia Shake

Sylvia Shake

May 6, 2023

Sylvia G. Shake, 97, of Plainfield, passed away on May 6, 2023.  She was born on December 11, 1925 in Pulaski County, KY to the late Zach and Susan Roy.  Sylvia was a dedicated homemaker and retired from RCA in her later years.  She enjoyed talking to people and collecting porcelain dolls.  Sylvia loved spending time with her family as...

William Ruhl

William Ruhl

May 6, 2023

William E. Ruhl, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 6, 2023. He was born on August 9, 1930 in Indianapolis to the late Edward and Elva Eda Ruhl. William was an United States Air Force veteran and served in the Korean War. He worked for GM Allison Transmission for 20 years. He enjoyed relaxing and watching Notre Dame football...

John J. Phelan

John J. Phelan

May 5, 2023

John J. Phelan, 87, of Plainfield, passed away on May 5, 2023.  He was born on November 23, 1935 in St. Louis, MO to the late Joseph and Betty Phelan.  John graduated from St. Louis University High School in 1952.  He attended the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1955.  John was a member of the Jesuits from 1955...

Donna L. Reed

Donna L. Reed

May 3, 2023

Donna L. Reed, 71, of Plainfield, passed away on May 3, 2023 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on September 3, 1951 in Indianapolis to the late Alvin and Evelyn Levin.  Donna worked at Olin Brass in the benefits department for 30 years.  She retired in 2013 from Core BTS as an accountant for 9 years.  Donna enjoyed...

Janice M. Alger

Janice M. Alger

May 2, 2023

Janice M. Alger, 85, of Plainfield, passed away on May 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving sisters.  She was born in Plainfield on May 26, 1937 to the late Russell and Esther Barlow.  Janice worked for the Hartford Insurance Company for 43 years retiring in 1999.  She belonged to the New Winchester Christian Church.  Janice loved spending time with her...

Bruce Gibbs

Bruce Gibbs

May 2, 2023

Bruce Gibbs, 68, of Clayton, passed away on May 2, 2023.  He was born on March 12, 1955 in Indianapolis to the late Jack and Sally Gibbs.  Bruce was a truck driver and a farmer for most of his life.  He belonged to the Clayton Presbyterian Church, Putnam County Heritage Preservation Society and the Greencastle Arts Counsel.  Bruce enjoyed golfing...