Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

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...

Carolyn Sue Moore

Carolyn Sue Moore

Jul 13, 2022

Carolyn Sue Moore, 71, of Brownsburg, passed away July 13, 2022.  She was born March 26, 1951 to the late William and Lois (Long) Maxwell in Indianapolis, IN.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree and A.S. Respiratory Therapy degree from IUPUI.  She worked as a respiratory therapist at IU Health West Hospital and taught respiratory therapy at Ivy Tech...

Barbara Furman

Barbara Furman

Jul 13, 2022

Barbara Furman, 87, of Plainfield, passed away July 13, 2022.  She was born November 1, 1934 to the late William and Weyburn (Dooley) Trent in Avon, IN.  She worked as a secretary for Indiana Youth Center and Belcan Technical Services.  She was a member of Plainfield Christian Church and past member of Tri Kappa Sorority.  Barbara attended all of her...

Barbara "Barb" Kidwell

Barbara "Barb" Kidwell

Jul 5, 2022

Barbara “Barb” Kidwell, 65, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members on July 5, 2022.  She was born on June 24, 1957 in Indianapolis to Bob and Edna Pedigo.  Barb is the co-owner of American Floor Covering along with her husband, since 1996.  She enjoyed cooking and gardening in her free time.  Barb loved spending time with her...

Piper E. Dimmick

Piper E. Dimmick

Jul 4, 2022

Piper Elizabeth Dimmick, 32, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by family on July 4, 2022. She was born on September 14, 1989 in Indianapolis. She was an avid science fiction fan and an accomplished home cook. She is survived by her daughter, Madeleine Kay Scott; husband, Josh Dimmick; mother, Kristen Hudson; father and step-mother, Mark & Anna Harriman; siblings, Tanner...

Lois Ann Perko

Lois Ann Perko

Jul 1, 2022

Lois Ann Perko, 94 of Plainfield, IN died peacefully the afternoon of July 1, She had been healthy and active, living independently until a recent fall that occurred during Easter weekend in April.  Lois was born in Sheboygan, WI on August 28, 1927, to the late Frederick and Anita (Marold) Blanke. She married her beloved husband of 62 years, Richard...

Carolyn Prose

Carolyn Prose

Jun 27, 2022

    Carolyn Ann Prose, 75, of Plainfield, passed away on June 27, 2022.  She was born on December 22,1946 in Crawfordsville, Indiana at Culver Hospital to Donald and Mary Hiatt. Carolyn graduated from Pike High School and went on to attend college at Butler, Indiana State and the University of Indianapolis (Indiana Central), were she obtained a Master's in Education.  She...

Banner "Gene" Robinette

Banner "Gene" Robinette

Jun 24, 2022

Banner "Gene" Robinette, 84, of Clayton, passed away on June 24, 2022 surrounded by loving family members.  He was born on May 10, 1938 in Dante, VA to the late Henry and Ada Robinette.  Gene was a truck driver for 30 years with Local P & D Teamsters Union.  He was a member of Christ Church in Plainfield.  Gene enjoyed...

Kenneth "Kenny" Creasy

Kenneth "Kenny" Creasy

Jun 23, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Creasy, 83, of Plainfield, passed away on June 23, 2022.  He was born on June 26, 1938 in Allen County, Kentucky to the late Dewey and Lassie Creasy.  Kenny retired in 1992 after 30 years with GM Allison Transmission.  He was a member of the GraceWay Fellowship Church.  Kenny enjoyed working in the yard and playing shuffle board...

Loudella M. Gilbert

Loudella M. Gilbert

Jun 13, 2022

Loudella M. Gilbert, 81, of Clayton, passed away June 13, 2022.  She was born November 3, 1940 to the late Alva and Luella (Robinson) Newby in Indianapolis, IN.  She was a member of the Monrovia Church of the Nazarene.  She worked over 30 years in trust services for Indiana National Bank retiring in 1996.  Loudella is survived by two daughters,...

Diane M. Clack

Diane M. Clack

Jun 2, 2022

Diane M. Clack, 60, of Plainfield, passed away June 2, 2022.  She was born April 28, 1962 in Indianapolis, IN.  She worked as a legal secretary for Duke Energy for 30 years retiring in 2017.  Diane lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 2.  She was one unstoppable lady.  She could light up a room with her energy.  From...

Margaret Ann Berry

Margaret Ann Berry

Jun 1, 2022

Margaret Ann Berry 80, of Plainfield,  was born on November 14, 1941 to the late James and Margaret Smith in Indianapolis, IN.  She was married to Charles W. Berry in 1973.  After 35 years of service, Margaret Ann retired from the Indiana Bell Telephone Company.  Margaret Ann, also known affectionately as "Aunt Maggie" to her nieces and nephews, had a...

James O Harper

James O Harper

May 31, 2022

James O. Harper, 92, of Camby, passed away May 31, 2022.  He was the son of the late Raymond and Elsie (Randolph) Harper.  He was born October 5, 1929 in Portland, TN, where he lived before moving to Indiana.  He was a Korean War veteran serving in the US Army from 1951-52.  He retired from Conrail where he worked as...

Julia Pauline Jenkel

Julia Pauline Jenkel

May 31, 2022

Julia Pauline Francis Jenkel, 101, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away surrounded by loving family members on May 31, 2022. She was born on August 11, 1920, in West Frankfort, Illinois, to the late Charles and Grace Francis. Julia grew up in Franklin County and graduated from West Frankfort High School. She married Elvis Herman Jenkel on August 4, 1940, and...

Anthony "Tony" Baar

Anthony "Tony" Baar

May 31, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Baar, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, surrounded by his loving family members.  He was born on November 16, 1942, in Indianapolis to the late William C. Baar Jr. and Madeline Baar.  Tony graduated in 1960 from Sacred Heart Central School.  He served in the United States Air Force after High School and also served...

Antoinette Toni Mushinski

Antoinette Toni Mushinski

May 14, 2022

Antoinette (Toni) D. Mushinski, 90, passed away May 14, 2022 in Plainfield, Indiana.  Toni was born in Calumet City, Illinois, on March 18,1932.  Her parents were John Demas and Marie Benak and she was a beloved daughter, sister to Deana (Murray), and Angie (Kmiecik) and step-sister to Patsy and Millie. 

Growing up, Toni worked as a waitress in the...

Virginia M. Eaton

Virginia M. Eaton

May 12, 2022

On the morning of May 12, 2022, Virginia Marr Eaton of Plainfield, joined her heavenly father. Virginia was born to James and Mattie Ree in 1933 in Thompkinsville, KY. She attended Thompkinsville High School where she met her husband, Roy Eaton. She worked at Western Bell before becoming a full time homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. Virginia was a long...

Kathleen Piel

Kathleen Piel

May 11, 2022

Kathleen Piel, 90, of Plainfield, passed away on May 11, 2022.  She was born on March 31, 1932 in Roscommon, Ireland to the late Christopher and Mary Fullard.  Kathleen worked in the cafeteria for the Plainfield School system for 20 years.  She enjoyed gardening and bird watching in her free time.  Kathleen loved spending time with her family especially her...

James "Bubby" Land Jr.

James "Bubby" Land Jr.

May 10, 2022

James "Bubby Land Jr., 51, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 10, 2022.  He was born on August 18, 1970 in Indianapolis to James Monroe and Mary Ann Land.  Bubby graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1988.  He worked for Crown Hill Cemetery as a floor tech grounds keeper.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking and grilling in his free...

Jesse H. Cox

Jesse H. Cox

May 7, 2022

Jesse H. Cox, 69, of Mooresville, passed away on May 7, 2022.  He was born on July 11, 1952 in Indianapolis to the late James and Gertrude Cox.  Jesse worked for AMS Production Machining Inc. in the quality control department.  He belonged to the Monrovia Masonic Lodge #654, Plainfield Eagles #3207, Mooresville Eagels # 3988 and the Indy Hi-Winders Car...