Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Sandra L. Hawkins
Dec 16, 2022
Sandra L. Hawkins, 80, of Plainfield, passed away on December 16, 2022. She was born on October 13, 1942 in Lidgerwood, ND to the late Robert and Isabella Miller. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a dedicated homemaker. She was a member of the Hope Presbyterian Church. Sandra enjoyed crafts, puzzle books and traveling with her husband on...
Patty Jane Irving
Dec 13, 2022
Patty Jane Irving, 82, of Plainfield, passed away on December 13, 2022 surrounded by loving family members. She was born on August 26, 1940 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Robert and Sara Reynolds. Patty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a dedicated homemaker. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church. Patty played in...
Shawn Alan Boyd
Dec 13, 2022
Shawn Alan Boyd, 54, of Stilesville, passed away December 13, 2022. He was born July 3, 1968 in Muncie, IN. He was a 1986 graduate of Plainfield High School. He was a self-employed carpet layer for most of his career and later became a dock worker for UPS. Shawn was a beloved son, husband, brother, and friend to many. He...
Michael Hampton
Dec 10, 2022
Michael Hampton, 79, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members. He was born on May 24, 1943 in Greencastle to the late Roy and Ruth Hampton. Michael worked as the Transportation Director at the Mill Creek Community School Corporation for 31 years retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Stilesville Christian Church and former Chief of...
Diana G. Smith
Dec 8, 2022
Diana G. Smith, 81, of Mooresville, formerly of Flint, MI, passed away on December 8, 2022 surrounded by loving family members. She was born on October 11, 1941 in Highland Park, MI to the late Jeremiah and Ruth Aldred. Diana worked for Social Security for over 30 years before retiring. She was a faithful member of the Plainfield Christian Church,...
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