Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Susan W. Huls

Susan W. Huls

Sep 2, 2022

Susan W. Huls, 76, of Plainfield, passed away September 2, 2022. She was born July 31, 1946 to the late Maurice and Virginia (Paluso) Wilson in Titusville, PA. She was a homemaker and a member of the Kingsway Christian Church. Susan is survived by her husband, Alan T. Huls; two daughters, Libby J. (Brian) Simkins and Sarah L. (Matt) Sauers;...

Pamela Lee Porter

Pamela Lee Porter

Aug 29, 2022

Pamela “Pam” L. Holland Porter, 65, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away August 29, 2022.  Pam was born May 1, 1957. She attended Plainfield High School in Plainfield,  Indiana. Immediately following high school, in 1976, she began working as a member of the Plainfield Dispatch/Hendricks Co Communications Center. She provided assistance, to the community thru 911 calls until she retired in...

Donna L. Scott

Donna L. Scott

Aug 27, 2022

Donna L. Scott, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away August 27, 2022 after a short but courageous battle with complications of colon cancer.  She was born August 22, 1941 as an only child to the late Franklin and Vondalee (Lockwood) Breeze in Duquoin, IL.  After graduation she settled down with her high school sweetheart Donald R. Scott.  She was a hard...

Lonnie Edward Hefner

Lonnie Edward Hefner

Aug 27, 2022

Lonnie Edward Hefner, 77, of Avon passed away on Saturday August 27, 2022, at IU West Avon Indiana surrounded by his family.  Lonnie was born November 22, 1944, in Granite City IL, the son of Evelyn Verlena (Cadwell) Hefner and Louie P Sr.  Growing up he was active in choir and glee club and played flute at Sullivan High School. ...

Dolores M. Fors

Dolores M. Fors

Aug 24, 2022

Dolores Mae Fors, 91, Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. She was born March 18, 1931, in Stratford, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Kauer) Hartl.  On May 24, 1952, she married Jack Frederick Fors. He preceded her in death on December 1, 2018.  Dolores graduated from Stratford High School in 1949. An amazing woman,...

Lucille "Jackie" Harris

Lucille "Jackie" Harris

Aug 21, 2022

Lucille "Jackie" Harris, 96, of Plainfield, passed away on August 21, 2022.  She was born on August 23, 1925 in Indianapolis to the late Herbert and Lottie Hall.  Jackie was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker.  She liked doing crochet and sitting outside at night time to enjoy nature.  Jackie loved spending time with her family, especially...

Brian Ray Johnson

Brian Ray Johnson

Aug 20, 2022

Brian Johnson, 51, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 20, 2022.  He was born in Indianapolis on July 20, 1971 to Norman Jr. and Johnnie Johnson.  Brian drove a forklift for Interstate Warehousing in Franklin, IN.  He enjoyed collecting comic books and watching NASCAR.  Brian loved spending time with his family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his...

Rodrick L. Mahan

Rodrick L. Mahan

Aug 17, 2022

Rodrick L. Mahan, 74, of Plainfield, passed away August 17, 2022.  He was born October 4, 1947 to the late James and Elizabeth (Latimer) Mahan in Guntersville, AL.  He was a 1966 graduate of Cascade High School.  He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was stationed in Hawaii and Thailand.  He was awarded a Mortar...

Robert L. Helmond

Robert L. Helmond

Aug 16, 2022

Robert L. Helmond, 92, of Plainfield, passed away August 16, 2022.  He was born December 2, 1929 to the late Fredrick and Louise (McDole) Helmond in Lafayette, IN.  He was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War.  He worked at Lilly Industrial Coatings in the traffic department and customer service for 30 years retiring in 1991.  He was a...

Max E. Daugherty

Max E. Daugherty

Aug 13, 2022

Max E. Daugherty, 84, of Plainfield, passed away August 13 2022.  He was born August 22, 1937 to the late Charles and Virginia (Marshall) Daugherty in Lafayette, IN.  He was a tool maker for GM Truck and Bus Plant for 50 years retiring in 2006.  He was a member of Hope United Presbyterian Church.  Max was a busy man.  You...

Stanley Orr

Stanley Orr

Aug 7, 2022

Stanley Orr, 48, of Clayton, passed away surrounded by loving family members on August 7, 2022.  He was born in Indianapolis on September 1, 1973 to Clyde and Christine Orr.  Stanley was the co-owner of Hendricks County Paving along with his sons.  He loved Jesus and was a faithful member of the Crossroads Church in Avon.  Stanley enjoyed fishing in...

Robert "Bob" Lanham

Robert "Bob" Lanham

Jul 29, 2022

Robert "Bob" Lanham, 86, of Cartersburg, passed away surrounded by loving family members. He was born on May 29, 1936 in Bloomington, IL to the late Weldon and Alice Lanham. Bob was a United States Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a manager at Marsh and held various other positions for 37 years before retiring. Bob...

Vickey Freeland

Vickey Freeland

Jul 28, 2022

Vickey Freeland, 76, of Bloomington, passed away on July 28, 2022.  She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on July 24, 1946 to the late Brian and Doris Campbell.  Vickey was the Librarian for the Owen County Public Library for 16 years.  She belonged to the Bloomington Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints.  Vickey was a member of the...

John J. Stopczynski

John J. Stopczynski

Jul 27, 2022

John J. Stopczynski, 66, of Plainfield, passed away on July 27, 2022 surrounded by loving family members.  He was born on May 15, 1956 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Joseph and Dorothy Stopczynski.  John was a driver for the Black Horse Carriers Company for 25 plus years.  He enjoyed vacationing in Mexico and Las Vegas.  John loved spending...

James W. Phillips

James W. Phillips

Jul 27, 2022

James W. Phillips Sr., 75, of Plainfield, passed away on July 27, 2022. He was born in Martinsville, IN to the late William and Lella Phillips. James was an United States Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War in 1966 and 1967. He was a truck driver and owned his own truck for 12 years. James was a member...

Rachel M. Andrews

Rachel M. Andrews

Jul 27, 2022

Rachel M. Andrews, 87, of Plainfield, Indiana, left this earth to join her Heavenly family on July 27, 2022. Rachel was born on June 23, 1935, to the late Chester (“Don”) and Ethel (Maners) Clark. She was a graduate of Plainfield High School and attended Indiana University, Bloomington. She was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. Rachel married her...

Anne Estle

Anne Estle

Jul 23, 2022

Anne Estle, 84, of Plainfield, passed away on July 23, 2022.  She was born in Memphis, TN on April 29, 1938 to the late Guy and Gertrude Highley.  Anne received a Bachelor's Degree in Arts from Western Michigan University.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and a dedicated homemaker.  Anne enjoyed art and singing in her free time.  She was...

Brandon Kyle Craig

Brandon Kyle Craig

Jul 19, 2022

Brandon Kyle Craig, 35, of Plainfield, formerly of Greencastle, passed away July 19, 2022.  He was born October 17, 1986 in Fort Riley KS.  He is survived by his father, David B. Craig; three brothers, Bradley M. (Jennifer) Craig, Bryant A. (Natalie) Craig and Christopher S. Troutman; and two sisters, Heather (Jake) McKenzie, and Kristian Troutman.  He was preceded in...

Patricia K. Thompson

Patricia K. Thompson

Jul 19, 2022

Patricia Thompson, 68, of Danville, passed away July 19, 2022. She was born May 2, 1954 to the late Robert and Mary J. (Dunn) Farmer. She worked for Kroger Groceries as a clerk for over 45 years. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, and arranging flowers in her spare time. She also enjoyed attending the Plainfield Aquatic Center with friends. Patricia is...

Michael A. Gillespie Sr.

Michael A. Gillespie Sr.

Jul 14, 2022

Michael A. Gillespie Sr., of Plainfield, passed away July 14, 2022.  He was born May 12, 1946 to the late Herbert Gillespie and Margaret (Osting) Armstrong in Indianapolis, IN.  He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He worked as a lineman for AT&T for 37 years retiring in 2004.  He later worked in the produce department at...