Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Sean D. Fox

Sean D. Fox

Dec 13, 2020

Sean D. Fox, 21, of Plainfield, passed away on December 13, 2020.  He was born on April 16, 1999 in Danville, IN to Edward Alan Fox and Michelle Hynds.  Sean was a senior at Purdue University and a member of St. Susanna Catholic Church.  He loved spending time with his brother and friends, playing golf, fantasy football and attending concerts. ...

Richard Dale Fitzwater

Richard Dale Fitzwater

Dec 13, 2020

Richard "Dale" Fitzwater, 64, passed away December 13, 2020.  He was born October 31, 1956 in Greencastle, IN.  He worked in marketing at Eli Lilly for 19 years.  He is survived by his mother, Barbara (Jacobs) Denton; an aunt, Peggy Jacobs; a brother, Will Garrigus; two sisters, Katherine Fitzwater and Lisa (Scott) Busenbark; and a step-mother, Phyllis Fitzwater.  He was...

Janet K. Gray

Janet K. Gray

Dec 12, 2020

  Janet K. Gray, 81, of Plainfield, passed away December 12, 2020.  She was born November 24, 1939 to the late Mike and Hazel (Kugelman) Alex in Stilesville, IN.  She received her BA at Indiana Central University and her Masters from Butler University.  She was a teacher for 28 years retiring from Doe Creek Middle School in New Palestine in 2001. ...

Gregory Allen Hylton

Gregory Allen Hylton

Dec 11, 2020

Gregory Allen Hylton, June 22, 1968-Dec. 11, 2020

Gregory Allen Hylton was born June 22, 1968 to loving parents, Anna and Larry Hylton in Indianapolis, IN.

Greg grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana playing sports and making friends. He went on to Indiana University and graduated with majors in both telecommunications and psychology. He had interned with the Indiana Pacers before...

Georgia Rafferty

Georgia Rafferty

Dec 8, 2020

Georgia Rafferty, 95, of Mooresville, passed away on December 8, 2020.  She was born on August 3, 1925 in Indianapolis to the late Charles and Pheba Ann Tingle.  Georgia was an independent real estate broker.  She was a past Worthy Matron of the Bridgeport Order of Eastern Star and the past deputy of the 11th district of the Order of...

Lisa R. Bellomy

Lisa R. Bellomy

Dec 7, 2020

Lisa R. Bellomy, 52, of Noblesville, passed away December 7, 2020.  She was born April 30, 1968 in Indianapolis, IN.  She was a homemaker.  She was a 1987 graduate of Avon High School.  Lisa is survived by a daughter, Ashley D. Uhlir; father, Steven (Pamela Golden) Lohn; granddaughter, Emilynn A. Uhlir; husband, Michael T. Bellomy; grandmother, Ruth Lohn; step father,...

Michael L. Mendenhall II

Michael L. Mendenhall II

Dec 7, 2020

Michael L. Mendenhall, 40, of Mooresville, passed away on December 7, 2020 leaving behind his beloved canines Spence and Quincy.  He was born on July 3, 1980 in Indianapolis, IN to Michael and Glenda Mendenhall.  Michael graduated from Plainfield High School in 1998.  At the age of 18 he started his own company called CWB Accessories for 10 years, then...

G. Max Rettig

G. Max Rettig

Dec 6, 2020

Max Rettig, 84, of Plainfield, passed away December 6, 2020. He was born August 29, 1936 to the late George and Jane (Jordan) Rettig in Lafayette, IN. He attended Mooresville High School.  He owned and operated many machine shops since 1965.  His last business he started in 1992, which he currently owned, was Industrial Sales, Supply and Machining (ISSI) in...

Thomas William Crowe

Thomas William Crowe

Dec 4, 2020

Thomas William Crowe, 90, of Plainfield, passed away December 4, 2020. He was born October 6, 1930 to the late Ebron and Ruby (Sinders) Crowe in Jasonville, IN. He was a master tool and die maker at Hamblen Gage Corporation until 1969 when he started his own company, Component Machine. Tom also farmed 100 acres on his homestead in Plainfield...

Wilma A. Rector

Wilma A. Rector

Dec 4, 2020

Wilma Alberta Riggs Rector, passed away at age 98,  December 4, 2020. A lifelong resident of Terre Haute, IN, Wilma and her late husband, Marvin, moved to Avon, IN in 1999. In 2014, she moved to Westside Gardens where she was a resident until her passing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Russell Rector on February 14,...

Patty J. Holtsclaw

Patty J. Holtsclaw

Dec 3, 2020

Patty J. Holtsclaw, 87, of Plainfield, passed away December 3, 2020.  She was born June 4, 1933 to the late William and Lois (Baugh) Rosenbaum in Tunnelton, IN.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Plainfield Christian Church.  Patty is survived by two sons, Rick (Betsy) Holtsclaw and Joe David (Debra) Holtsclaw; a daughter, Dianna (Scott) Rivers; 4...

William S. "Bill" Sutton

William S. "Bill" Sutton

Dec 3, 2020

William S. "Bill" Sutton, 71, of Plainfield, passed away December 3, 2020.  He was born September 10, 1949 to the late Oren and Helen (Richardson) Sutton in Franklin, IN.  He graduated from Center Grove High School in 1968.  He married Debbie Cole on July 24, 1976.  He worked at Stokley Van Camp; P.R. Mallory, where he was a warehouseman for...

Carol Ann Patrick

Carol Ann Patrick

Dec 1, 2020

Carol Ann Patrick, 72, of Plainfield, passed away December 1, 2020.  She was born May 24, 1948 to the late James and Lucille (Havener) Giberson in Decatur, IL.  She was a psychiatric nurse at Methodist Hospital and later St. Vincent Hospital for 23 years retiring in 2003.  She was a member of the Brownsburg VFW and American Legion Auxilliary, the...

Mabel Willene Cummins

Mabel Willene Cummins

Dec 1, 2020

Mabel Willene Cummins, 92, of Plainfield, passed away on December 1, 2020.  She was born on September 30, 1928 in Eubank, KY to the late Cebert and Lula Scott.  Mabel was a pharmacy technician for Strafford Drugs, Hooks Drug, Revco Drug and finally retired from CVS in 1999.  She belonged to the Decatur Township Church of Christ.  Mabel enjoyed fishing...

John C. Hanes

John C. Hanes

Nov 27, 2020

John C. Hanes, 45, of Avon, passed away on November 27, 2020 surrounded by loving family members.  He was born on August 9, 1975 in Dallas, TX to Larry and Teresa Hanes.  John received his Bachelor's degree from Indiana University and his Master's degree from James Madison University.  He was the Director of Engineering Security for Eli Lilly.  John loved...

Donald "Don" Groninger

Donald "Don" Groninger

Nov 26, 2020

Donald "Don" Groninger, 84, of Plainfield, passed away on November 26, 2020.  He was born in North Manchester, IN on March 21, 1936 to the late Henry and Geneva Groninger.  Don graduated from Plainfield High School in 1954.  He attended Purdue University.  Don was the owner of Groninger Excavating retiring in 2008.  Don was inducted into the Plainfield Community School...

William Gent Jr.

William Gent Jr.

Nov 23, 2020

William Gent Jr., 93, of Plainfield, passed away on November 23, 2020.  He was born on August 22, 1927 in Wilder, VA to the late William Gent and Grace Barfield.  William was an WWII United States Army veteran.  He was a manager for Miller Well Drilling for 27 years.  William enjoyed wood working, fishing and camping in his free time. ...

Donald Elton Joseph

Donald Elton Joseph

Nov 21, 2020

Donald Elton Joseph, 42, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 21, 2020.  He was born in Indianapolis on July 3, 1978 to Ronald and Kathy Joseph.  Donald was a loving stay at home dad.  He enjoyed working out and watching football.  Donald loved spending time with his family and was proud to be a father.  He was preceded in death...

Marjorie L. Hampton

Marjorie L. Hampton

Nov 21, 2020

Marjorie McCollum Hampton, 93, of Plainfield, passed away November 21, 2020.  She was born September 3, 1927 to Everett and Lena (Phillips) McCollum.  She was a 1945 graduate of Stilesville High School.  She was married to Morris Hampton for 63 years until his death in 2010.  In addition to being a secretary at Stilesville Elementary School, Marjorie was an engaged...

Jared I. English

Jared I. English

Nov 19, 2020

Jared Irwin English, 71, of Avon, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on November 19, 2020.  Jared was born March 19, 1949 to the late Jared and Hazel English in Elgin, IL.  Jared courageously enlisted in the U.S Navy, becoming a Machinist Mate in the Vietnam War.  After his naval service, Jared began his longtime journey as a hairstylist. ...