Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Michael D. Burgess

Michael D. Burgess

Mar 26, 2022

Michael “Mickey” Burgess of Plainfield Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2022. Mickey was born in Harrisburg Illinois on January 12th, 1947. Mickey served honorably in the US Navy as a CT from 1966 to 1970, was a truck driver for Ryder/Rider PIE and Total Transportation from 1965 to 1966 and 1970 to 1997 and was a Teamster’s Retiree....

Ruth M. Lee

Ruth M. Lee

Mar 25, 2022

Ruth Lee, of Plainfield,  passed away at the age of 93 in Park Ridge, IL.   She was a lively, vibrant woman who will be missed.  She was born to the late Joseph Sr., and Oleta (Harter) Murin in Berwick, PA, but lived most of her life in Indiana.  She received certification from Indiana University in Bloomington as a Medical Technologist. ...

Carolyn R. Rosemary

Carolyn R. Rosemary

Mar 24, 2022

Carolyn R. Rosemary, 93, of Plainfield, passed away March 24, 2022.  She was born August 1, 1928, in Elm Grove, WV, to the late U. D. and Ruth (Campbell) Walker.  She married Ralph A. Rosemary in 1949.  Ralph preceded her in death on July 5, 2015. She was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church.  Memorial services will be at...

Paul Pattison

Paul Pattison

Mar 19, 2022

Paul Pattison, 87, of Columbus, IN, passed away on March 19, 2022.  He was born on June 6, 1934 in Indianapolis to the late Howard and Irma Pattison.  Paul was a computer programmer for Cummins in Columbus, IN.  He was a member of the Masons.  Paul was an avid supporter of non profit groups like animal rescues.  He enjoyed woodworking,...

Mary K. Springer

Mary K. Springer

Mar 18, 2022

Mary Kathleen "Mary K" Springer passed away on March 18, 2022 surrounded by loved ones in her Avon, Indiana home following a long illness. The only child of Barbara and Kennett Chandler, born on September 12, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Shortridge High School. Throughout her lifetime, she filled many roles, including flight attendant and Sunday School Teacher....

Keith Tridle

Keith Tridle

Mar 18, 2022

Keith Tridle, 69, of Plainfield, passed away on March 18, 2022.  He was born on February 26, 1953 in Indianapolis.  Keith was a machinist for Allison's Transmission.  He attended the Plainfield Christian Church.  Keith was preceded in death by his father, Donald Tridle.  There will be no calling or services.  Survivors include his mother, Delores Anderson; brothers, Howard Owens, Dennis...

Wendell Trent

Wendell Trent

Mar 17, 2022

Wendell Trent, 96, of Avon, passed away on March 17, 2022. He was born on May 18, 1925, in Indianapolis to the late William and Weyburn Trent. The family moved to the Avon area when Wendell was about 6. After graduating from Avon High School in 1943, Wendell was a Navy medical corpsman with the 4th Marine Division in the...

Shirley Shaw

Shirley Shaw

Mar 16, 2022

Shirley Shaw, 85, of Plainfield, passed away on March 16, 2022.  She was born on March 23, 1936 in Guy, KY to the late Otha and Mildred Meador.  Shirley was a secretary for Eli Lilly and retired when she was the secretary for one of the Vice Presidents of the company.  She enjoyed knitting, reading and played the piano in...

Judith A. Sharp

Judith A. Sharp

Mar 12, 2022

Judith A. Sharp, 81, of Plainfield, passed away on March 12, 2022.  She was born on June 3, 1940 in Greene County, IN to the late Laudis and Ruth Storm.  Judith was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a dedicated homemaker.  She was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church.  Judith enjoyed cooking, reading the bible, listening to music...

Shirley K. Watson

Shirley K. Watson

Mar 11, 2022

Shirley K. Watson, 63, of Clayton, passed away on March 11, 2022.  She was born on April 25, 1958 in Springfield, OH to the late Gerald Sr. and Mildred Fitzwater.  Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a dedicated homemaker.  She enjoyed gardening and canning in her free time.  Shirley loved taking care of her horses.  She was...

Samuel L. Scherschel

Samuel L. Scherschel

Mar 11, 2022

Samuel Lee “Sam” Scherschel, 73, a resident of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on March 11th, 2022 while at home with his wife, sister-in-law and brother-in-law. 

Sam was born in Bloomington, Indiana on February 27th, 1949 to James and Blanche Scherschel.  He was the fifth of six kids and grew up on his parent’s farm in Bloomington.  He loved...

Linda L. Francis

Linda L. Francis

Mar 11, 2022

Linda L. Francis, 75, of Plainfield, passed away March 11, 2022.  She was born January 15, 1947 to the late Walter and Marguerite (Harmon) Wilson in Lakewood, CO.  She was a cook for Martin-Marietta in Denver, CO for 13 years.  She leaves behind three daughters, Laura (Allen) Jordan, Susan (John) Haigler and Debbie Francis; and two grandchildren, Kimberly and Johnathan...

Mark R. Peterson

Mark R. Peterson

Mar 7, 2022

Mark Raymond Peterson, of Avon, Indiana was born on May 4, 1954 to Herman and Maybelle Peterson in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He earned his golden wings in the early hours of March 7, 2022, surrounded by family, when his Lord and Savior called him home. He is survived by his wife of nearly 34 years, Lisa (Ragan); his three children...

Eleanor Louise Edwards

Eleanor Louise Edwards

Mar 6, 2022

Eleanor Louise (Doughty) Edwards, 82, of Plainfield, passed from this life on March 6, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Gene Paul Edwards; parents, Joe and Florence Doughty; and a brother, Joe T. Doughty.  She is survived by her sisters, Delores Morphew, and Wilma (Larry) Morgan; and a sister-in-law, Kyla Doughty.  Though Eleanor...

Ashley Madison Moore

Ashley Madison Moore

Mar 3, 2022

Ashley Madison Moore, 18, was born in Indianapolis, lived in Brownsburg, went to school in Plainfield and was involved in a car crash in Avon, Indiana.  Ashley died March 3rd, 2022, from her injuries.  Ashley, known as “Ash” to her friends, was a senior at Plainfield High School and is survived by her mother Diana Moore, her father Russell Moore,...

Mildred L. "Millie" Ross

Mildred L. "Millie" Ross

Feb 28, 2022

Mildred "Millie" Louise Ross, 80, of Plainfield, IN was called to heaven by her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 28th, 2022. She was born on December 24th, 1941 in Danville, IN to Albert and Doshia Monday. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Bible Study, where one of her last good deeds was to help a family in need...

Oakley R. Blevins

Oakley R. Blevins

Feb 27, 2022

Oakley R. Blevins, 90, of Plainfield, passed away February 27, 2022.  He was born August 7, 1931 to the late Sylvester and Elva (Smith) Blevins in Oneida, TN.  He worked as an assembler for Ford Motor Co. for 38 years retiring in 1997.  He was a member of Plainfield Christian Church.  Oakley enjoyed watching NASCAR races, vacationing in Florida, watching...

Tony Johnson

Tony Johnson

Feb 26, 2022

Tony Johnson, 66, of Greenwood, formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022.  He was born in Indianapolis on December 7, 1955 to the late Shirl Johnson and Della Mae Fuquay.  Tony was a 1974 graduate of Plainfield High School and served in the United States Coast Guard from 1977 to 1981.  He was a technician with AT&T/Indiana...

Charles "Chuck" Kiefer

Charles "Chuck" Kiefer

Feb 25, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Kiefer, 87, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022.  He was born on March 23, 1934 in Louisville, KY to the late Charles and Elizabeth Kiefer.  Chuck was an United States Navy veteran.  He retired from Honeywell in 1995 after 35 years with the company.  Chuck was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling with Mary Ann...

Carol E. Wesseler

Carol E. Wesseler

Feb 24, 2022

Carol Elaine (Rivers) Wesseler, age 70, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.  She was a lifelong resident of Plainfield, Indiana and had recently relocated to Tennessee to be closer to her children and grandchildren.  Carol is survived by her husband of 47 years, Tom, her daughters Audrey Reese (John), Megan Maynard (Aaron), Emily Roberts (Branton), and...