Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Fran Means

Fran Means

Dec 2, 2019

Frances McCracken (Fran) Means, 68, of Avon, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 2, 2019 at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, IN. She had battled many tormenting chronic ailments, including rheumatoid arthritis, for several years. Fran was born in Henderson, NC on September 12, 1951, a daughter of the late William Woods McCracken and Wilma...

Linden H. Swift

Linden H. Swift

Dec 1, 2019

Linden H. Swift, 89, of Plainfield, Indiana went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 1, 2019. Linden was born in Mansfield, Illinois on January 4, 1930 the eighth of nine children to Howard and Clarice Swift. He was preceded in death by his parents, eight sisters, his grandson Jake and his dear companion Rubye Creech. He...

Ernestine "Ernie" Cooper

Ernestine "Ernie" Cooper

Nov 30, 2019

Ernestine L. Cooper, 91, of Stilesville, passed away on November 30, 2019. She was born in Stilesville, IN on July 14, 1928 to the late Glen and Iva Hampton. Ernie worked for the Cooper Hardware Store in Stilesville for 20 years. She was a member of the Hazelwood Christian Church. Anytime someone would walk in the door, Ernie would ask...

Thomas P. Hobbs

Thomas P. Hobbs

Nov 30, 2019

 Thomas P. Hobbs, 98, of Plainfield,  passed away November 30, 2019.   Tom was born to Fred and Helen Hobbs Jan.9,1921. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 70 years, Mary Brown Hobbs, daughter of JC and Cleo Brown. He was a leader--captain of the Plainfield Quaker football team, president of his fraternity at Purdue, during which he...

Benedict "Ben" J. Dulaski II

Benedict "Ben" J. Dulaski II

Nov 28, 2019

BENEDICT JOSEPH DULASKI II (“Ben”) 81, of Avon, passed from this life on November 28, 2019.   He was the son of Benedict Joseph Dulaski and Virginia Cunningham.   His parents met in Moscow, where his father was with the U.S. State Department, and his mother was studying concert piano with the Moscow Conservatory of Music.  Ben was born on May 8,...

Mary Kay Pedigo

Mary Kay Pedigo

Nov 25, 2019

Mary Kay Pedigo, 87, of Plainfield, passed away on November 25, 2019. She was born in Terre Haute, IN on April 26, 1932 to the late Jacob and Thelma Parr. Mary Kay was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a dedicated homemaker. She was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church. Mary Kay enjoyed painting, shopping, reading, cooking, girls lunches,...

Christopher L. Smith

Christopher L. Smith

Nov 20, 2019

Christopher L. Smith, 42, of Plainfield, passed away November 20, 2019.  He was born January 17, 1977 in Indianapolis, IN.  He received a BA from St. John's Seminary, where he also received his Masters in Theology.  He was a former priest with the Ft. Wayne/ South Bend Diocese.  Chris is survived by his parents, Tom and Becky (Carnes) Smith; his...

Luke R. Evans

Luke R. Evans

Nov 18, 2019

Luke R. Evans, 17, of Plainfield, Indiana passed away on November 18, 2019. He leaves behind parents, Greg and Krista; sisters, Kate and Bryn; brother, Ryan; grandparents, Dave and Sue Hoyt; and grandparents, Bob and Kathy Evans. He was born on July 12, 2002 in Mooresville, Indiana. Luke lived his elementary school years in Bella Vista, Arkansas, and his middle...

Dorothy A. Hochstetler

Dorothy A. Hochstetler

Nov 17, 2019

Dorothy A. Hochstetler, 92, of Mansfield, OH formerly of Plainfield, IN passed away on November 17, 2019 and is now absent from the body and present with her Lord and Savior.  She was born on February 4, 1927 in Stilesville, IN to the late Carl and Lilly Elmore.  Dorothy was a teachers aid at Brentwood Elementary from 1974 to 1994. ...

Sharyn A. Gee

Sharyn A. Gee

Nov 16, 2019

Sharyn A. Gee, 80, of Plainfield, passed away on November 16, 2019.  She was born on March 3, 1939 in Taylorville, IL to the late James and Sally White.  Sharyn worked at Plainfield Health Care Center as the activity director for 14 years.  She enjoyed reading and playing on the computer.  Sharyn was preceded in death by her brother, James...

Carl T. Krebs

Carl T. Krebs

Nov 15, 2019

Carl T. Krebs, 91, of Plainfield, passed away on November 15, 2019.  He was born on July 17, 1928 in Indianapolis to the late Earl and Alma Krebs.  Carl was a truck driver for Kraft Foods and retired in 1990 after 35 years.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Carl loved his wife and family with a...

Bernice L. Stultz

Bernice L. Stultz

Nov 14, 2019

Bernice L. Stultz, 88, of Plainfield, passed away November 14, 2019.  She was born May 6, 1931 to the late Floyd and Lena May (Cummings) Johnson in Heltonville, IN.  She was a homemaker.  Bernice is survived by her husband, George R. Stultz; three sons, Jonathan Stultz, Dan (Janet) Stultz and Tim (Tania) Stultz; a sister, Rowena Todd; 6 grandchildren and...

Sharon Coatney

Sharon Coatney

Nov 14, 2019

Sharon Coatney, 58, of Stilesville, passed away November 14, 2019. She was born October 29, 1961 to the late Corbitt and Sue (Carman) Pittman.  She was a chef for 14 years at Dena's Daycare in Indianapolis.  Sharon is survived by her husband, James E. Coatney; two sons, Ryan E. (Melissa) and Bryan M (Kylie) Coatney; a daughter, Jamie E. (Levi...

Margot M. LaHaye

Margot M. LaHaye

Nov 10, 2019

Margot M. LaHaye, 91, of Frankfort, MI formerly of Plainfield, IN passed away on November 10, 2019. She was born on October 7, 1928 in Kaiserslautern, Germany to the late Robert and Lydia Janzer. Margot was a dedicated nanny to several different families over the years. She loved helping people in any way possible. Margot was a member of the...

Judith Ann Weigart

Judith Ann Weigart

Nov 9, 2019

Judith Ann Weigart, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 9, 2019 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born in Franklin, IN on June 27, 1941 to the late Clifford and Pauline Smith.  Judith worked for Tractor Supply Company for 30 years and Menards for 10 years.  She belonged to the Women Of The Moose Speedway #518.  Judith enjoyed...

Mark Allen Kennedy

Mark Allen Kennedy

Nov 8, 2019

Mark Allen Kennedy, 62, of Plainfield, passed away on November 8, 2019.  He was born in Indianapolis on August 6, 1957 to the late Herbert and Marilyn Kennedy.  Mark was a 1975 graduate of Plainfield High School.  An immediate graveside service will be Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 11:30 am in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Frederick E. West

Frederick E. West

Nov 7, 2019

Frederick E. West, 75, of Plainfield, passed away on November 7, 2019.  He was born on January 10, 1944 in Washington, IN to the late Samuel Jr. and Carolyn West.  Frederick worked for Allison Transmission as a machine repair man.  He enjoyed watching TV, golfing and bowling in his spare time.  Visitation will be Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 2:00...

Tom W. Corwin

Tom W. Corwin

Nov 6, 2019

Mooresville — Tom Wayne Corwin, 72, died Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis following a severe stroke.  He leaves his wife of 50 years, Sarah (Wilson) Corwin; his son Christopher S. Corwin and his wife Katie B. Corwin; his son Joshua S. Corwin and his wife Erin and their children Sophie, Caleb, and Elise; his daughter...

Janice M. Lucie

Janice M. Lucie

Nov 5, 2019

Captain Janice Claire Lucie (Morton) passed peacefully on November 5th, 2019 in Plainfield, Indiana at 73 years of age. 

Janice is survived by sisters Alice Morton of Greenwood, Indiana and Ann Morse of Plainfield, Indiana.  She is also survived by her nephew John Morse of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Janice was born on July 21, 1946 in Robinson, Illinois to John...

Cecile M. Thweatt

Cecile M. Thweatt

Nov 4, 2019

Cecile M. Thweatt, 93, of Plainfield, passed away on November 4, 2019. She was born on February 10, 1926 in Beech Grove, IN to the late Thomas and Sarah (Abbott) Long. Cecile was a dedicated homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels in her spare time. Cecile was a member of the Plainfield...