Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Sandy Ping

Sandy Ping

Feb 21, 2020

Sandy Ping, 61, of Plainfield, passed away on February 21, 2020. She was born on November 11, 1958 to the late Melvin and Martha (Stevens) Ping. Sandy worked for the Scott Group at the Keystone at the Crossing and the Police & Firemen's Insurance Association over the years. She enjoyed laughing, watching Days of Our Lives, playing solitaire and of...

Joanna "Jo" Martin

Joanna "Jo" Martin

Feb 21, 2020

Joanna “Jo” (Hall) Martin, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 21, 2020.  She was born November 5, 1941 in Evansville, IN to Alfred S. and Mildred E. Hall of Boonville, IN.  Following graduation from Boonville High School in 1959 as top ranking female student, she attended Indiana University, graduating in 1963 with a B.S....

Ann J. Morse

Ann J. Morse

Feb 20, 2020

Ann J. Morse, 78, of Plainfield, passed away February 20, 2020.  She was born February 9, 1942 to the late John W. and Shirley A. (Siegel) Morton in Robinson, IL.  She was a member of St. Susanna Catholic Church.  She began her career as an English teacher at Paris High School in Paris, IL in 1964.  She retired from Monrovia...

Carolyn S. Wise

Carolyn S. Wise

Feb 18, 2020

Carolyn S. Wise, 57, of Clayton, passed away on February 18, 2020.  She was born on August 17, 1962 in Greencastle, IN to the late Lorn and Carolyn Griswold.  Carolyn worked various jobs over the years.  She was an avid NASCAR and Indianapolis Colts fan.  Carolyn loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.  Funeral services will be Friday,...

Debra L. Tolen

Debra L. Tolen

Feb 18, 2020

Debra L. Tolen, 63, of Plainfield, passed away on February 18, 2020. She was born on September 24, 1956 in Evansville to Cecil and Mary Bruce. Debra was a retired clerk for over 20 years with the Indianapolis Post Office. She enjoyed traveling and gardening in her free time. Debra loved spending time with her family. She was a member...

Norma J. Wilson

Norma J. Wilson

Feb 17, 2020

Norma J. Wilson, 77, of Plainfield, passed away February 17, 2020.  She was born August 31, 1942 to the late William and Edith (Hashman) Watson in Belleville, IN.  She was a waitress for Clayton Café for 5 years.  Norma is survived by three sons, James E., Randy (Lillie), and David (Peggy) Brickert; a daughter, Kathy Delp; a brother, Emory Watson;...

Patty Hiatt

Patty Hiatt

Feb 17, 2020

Patty Hiatt, 69, of Avon, passed away February 17, 2020. She was born December 17, 1950 in Indianapolis, IN.  She attended Decatur Central High School.  While living in Florida she was banquet manager for Burnt Store Country Club in Punta Gorda.  Later she moved to Avon and was a sales associate for Wal Mart for 6 years.  Patty is survived...

Christopher Lynn Gish

Christopher Lynn Gish

Feb 14, 2020

Christopher Lynn Gish, 59, of Plainfield, passed away on February 14, 2020.  He was born in Indianapolis on January 2, 1961 to James Gish and Marilyn Shane.  Chris was an electrician with the IBEW electrical workers union.  He enjoyed playing pickleball in his free time.  Chris liked spending time at the White Lick Creek in Hummel Park.  He loved spending...

Quentin C. Shore

Quentin C. Shore

Feb 14, 2020

Quentin C. Shore, 94, of Plainfield, passed away on February 14, 2020. He was born in Ashley, IN on June 9, 1925 to the late John M. Shore and Dorothy Haskins. Quentin was a WWII United States Navy veteran.  He graduated from Purdue University and then received his Master’s from Butler University. Quentin was a teacher and guidance counselor retiring...

Kimberly S. Hendricks

Kimberly S. Hendricks

Feb 13, 2020

Kimberly S. Hendricks, 50, of Danville, passed away February 13, 2020.  She was born May 19, 1969 in Indianapolis, IN.  She was a graduate of Eagledale Christian School.  She was a homemaker.  Kim is survived by her husband, James "Danny" Hendricks; her parents, James and Sandra (Baldwin) Gish; a brother, David (Veronica) Pickett; a sister, Wendy Pickett; two half-brothers, David...

Bette Ooley

Bette Ooley

Feb 12, 2020

Bette Ooley, 75, of Plainfield, passed away on February 12, 2020. She was born in Brazil, IN on September 16, 1944 to the late Warren Cagle and Ethel Robinson. Bette was a dedicated homemaker. A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date. Survivors include her sons, David (Robin) and Marty (Christy) Ooley; daughter, Lisa Ooley; sisters, Bobbe...

Major General Clyde "Chet" Wright

Major General Clyde "Chet" Wright

Feb 12, 2020

Clyde Chester “Chet” Wright, 101, of Avon, IN, passed from this life February 12, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis on August 21, 1918 to the late Clyde M. and Lillian (Staton) Wright. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma (Smith) Wright on April 10, 2001. Chet and Velma transferred their church membership from Fleming Garden Christian Church...

Mary V. Gilcrest

Mary V. Gilcrest

Feb 9, 2020

Mary V. Gilcrest, 84, formerly of Chicago, passed away on February 9, 2020.  She was born on April 4, 1935 in Cadiz, KY to the late John and Pearline Carliss.  Mary was a nurse for over 20 years.  She enjoyed dancing in her earlier years.  Mary loved when her family would come and visit with her.  She was preceded in...

Shirley A. Washburn

Shirley A. Washburn

Feb 9, 2020

Shirley A. Washburn, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 9, 2020.  She was born on April 22, 1936 in Fairbanks, IN to the late Wilbur and Mary Phillips.  Shirley was a medical coder at Methodist Hospital for 35 years retiring in 1993.  She then worked for H.C. Senior Services as a caregiver for 11 years retiring in 2017.  Shirley...

Margaret J. "Maggie" Freeman

Margaret J. "Maggie" Freeman

Feb 6, 2020

Margaret J. “Maggie” Freeman, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away February 6, 2020.  She was born December 21, 1945 to the late Jack and Mary Marie (Lloyd) Shadoan in Indianapolis, IN. She graduated from Decatur Central High School and later attended Indiana Central College and IUPUI.  She was a realtor for 26 years.  She enjoyed camping, traveling and cruising. Some of...

Charles F. Eccles

Charles F. Eccles

Feb 1, 2020

Charles F. "Chuck" Eccles, 89, of Plainfield, passed away February 1, 2020.  He was born December 13, 1930 to the late John Edward and Juanita (Miller) Eccles in Howesville, IN.  He was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Plainfield.  He worked for Public Service of Indiana for...

Terry Joe Street Jr.

Terry Joe Street Jr.

Jan 29, 2020

Terry Joe Street Jr., 54, of Clayton, passed away January, 29, 2020.  He was born March 16, 1965 to the late Terry Joe Sr., and Sue (Wheatly) Street in Vincennes, IN.  He worked  for Uncle Bill’s Pet Center, Indianapolis for 24 years retiring as Vice President.  He was a member of the Clayton Christian Church.  Joe is survived by his...

Andrea K. Boston

Andrea K. Boston

Jan 29, 2020

Andrea K. Boston, 62, of Avon, passed away January 29, 2020.  She was born August 17, 1957 to the late James and Geraldine (Terhune) Dillon in Indianapolis, IN.  She was a 1975 graduate of Decatur Central High School.  She was a dispatcher for Duke Energy for 15 years retiring in 2014.  Andrea is survived by her husband, Jeff R. Boston;...

Louis V. "Buddy" Swank Jr.

Louis V. "Buddy" Swank Jr.

Jan 28, 2020

Louis “Buddy” Swank, Jr, 76, went to be with his Lord on January 28, 2020 while on hospice at home.  He was born in Louisville, KY to Margaret Herron Swank and Louis V. Swank on December 21, 1943.  He graduated from New Albany High School where he was in choir and musicals.  He played guitar and sang with a trio...

Terry K. Riggen

Terry K. Riggen

Jan 24, 2020

Terry K. Riggen, 60, of New Castle, passed away January 24, 2020.  He was born July 3, 1959 to the late Kenneth and Ardith (Plank) Riggen in Clinton, IN.  He was a Register Nurse for Lincare for 4 years until 2008.  He loved fishing, raising chickens, reading and watching the Indiana Pacers.  Terry is survived by his wife, Theresa M....