Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Joan Tuttle Dale

Joan Tuttle Dale

Aug 9, 2019

Joan (Tuttle) Dale, 89, of Plainfield, passed away August 9, 2019.  She was born with her twin sister on February 12, 1930 to the late Clyde and Helen (McCoy) Tuttle in Indianapolis, IN.  She was a member of the Plainfield Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.  Joan is survived by three daughters, Laura J. (William) Albers, Cheryl (Richard) Irwin and Carol...

Ronald L. Gentry

Ronald L. Gentry

Aug 7, 2019

Ronald L. Gentry, 61, of Coatesville, passed away August 7, 2019.  He was born September 29, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN.  He was a 1975 graduate of Speedway High School and  a 2001 graduate of ITT Technical Institute.  He was a quality control inspector for Peerless Pump/Grundfos from 1976 until the present.  He was also a reserve police officer for the...

Judith C. Smith "Judy"

Judith C. Smith "Judy"

Aug 7, 2019

Judith C. Smith "Judy", 80, of Plainfield, passed away on August 7, 2019.  She was born in Washington, PA on June 28, 1939 to the late Gerald Duvall and Ellen (Jim) Harper.  Judy was a loving wife of 60 years and a dedicated homemaker to her family.  She enjoyed reading, baking and traveling in her younger years to Melbourne, Florida. ...

Robert Gene Smith

Robert Gene Smith

Aug 6, 2019

Robert "Bob" Gene Smith, 68, of Leland, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 6, 2019.  He was born December 2, 1950 to the late Orda H. and Virginia A. (MacFatridge) Smith in Delaware County, IN. He grew up in Parker City, IN, graduating as valedictorian from Monroe Central High School, where he played...

Charles "Mickey" Milhous

Charles "Mickey" Milhous

Jul 29, 2019

Charles "Mickey" Milhous, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 29, 2019.  He was born on January 5, 1939 in Indianapolis to the late Charles G. and Esther (Riddle) Milhous.  Mickey graduated from Ben Davis High School.  He was the owner of Furniture Palace.  Mickey enjoyed baseball, basketball and bowling.  He even had a tryout with the Cincinnati Reds.  Visitation...

Betty Luckett

Betty Luckett

Jul 24, 2019

Betty Luckett, 90, of Plainfield, passed away on July 24, 2019.  She was born in Dana, IN on January 23, 1929 to the late Bert and Carrie McDowell.  Betty was a book keeper for Pontiac in Dana Indiana.  She was a loving wife, mother and a dedicated homemaker.  Betty was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church.  She loved animals...

Joseph Clarence Baldwin Jr.

Joseph Clarence Baldwin Jr.

Jul 23, 2019

Joseph Clarence Baldwin, 78, of Plainfield, passed away July 23, 2019.  He was born June 24, 1941 to the late Joseph C. Sr, and Ruth Emily (Haworth) Baldwin in Indianapolis.  He was a graduate of Plainfield High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from Purdue University.  He owned and operated Baldwin Industrial Sales and later...

Karen L. Coon

Karen L. Coon

Jul 20, 2019

Karen Coon, 80, of Greencastle, passed away on July 20, 2019.  She was born in Plainfield, IN on May 25, 1939 to the late Wilfred and Dorris (Hardin) Heald.  Karen had various jobs, the one she enjoyed the most was a  health  advocate for Key Consumer in Indianapolis.  She was a loving wife, mother and dedicated homemaker.  Karen loved her...

Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson

Jul 18, 2019

Steven Johnson, 57, of Plainfield, passed away on July 18, 2019.  He was born on October 24, 1961 in Loves Park, IL to Paul and Mary Johnson.  Steven worked many different jobs at Pattonair in Indianapolis.  He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting in his free time.  Steven was preceded in death by his father, Paul Johnson.  Funeral services will be...

Patricia A. Boles

Patricia A. Boles

Jul 15, 2019

Patricia A. Boles, 78, of Plainfield, passed away on July 15, 2019.  She was born in Beech Grove, IN on January 26, 1941 to the late Joseph and Alice (Young) VanMetre.  Patricia retired from Kroger's as a pharmacy assistant.  She was a member of Center Community Church in Plainfield.  Patricia loved her family especially her grandchildren.  She was preceded in...

Cleo M. Haynes

Cleo M. Haynes

Jul 14, 2019

Cleo M. Haynes, 86, of Avon, passed away July 14, 2019. He was born May 28, 1933 to the late Judge and Lummie (Cole) Haynes in Finney, KY. He was a member of the Mill Grove Baptist Church in Quincy, IN. He was a union carpenter with Carpenters Local #301.  He worked for Gravely Construction in the 1960's and 70's...

Warren A. "Robby" Robbins

Warren A. "Robby" Robbins

Jul 8, 2019

Warren A. (Robby) Robbins went to be with his Lord July 8, 2019, while surrounded by family at Meadow Lakes Assisted Living, Mooresville, IN.  He was 98 years old and died of natural causes.  Warren was born in Belleville, KS March 30, 1921 to Earl William and Frankie Jane (Thomas) Robbins.  He was the third of four siblings.  Warren was...

Norma R. Hackler

Norma R. Hackler

Jul 5, 2019

Norma R. Hackler, 96, of Plainfield, passed away on July 5, 2019.  She was born on May 15, 1923 in Washington, IN to the late William Shanks and Ethel (Fish) Moore.  Norma was an accounting clerk for Fort Benjamin Harrison's Army Financing Center.  She was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church where she volunteered in her free time.  Norma...

John "Dave" Arnold

John "Dave" Arnold

Jul 5, 2019

John "Dave" Arnold, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Gathering Together in Plainfield.  He was born on November 21, 1937 in Plainfield, IN to the late Horace and Elsie (Pickett) Arnold.  Dave was a graduate of Plainfield High School.  He attended Purdue University.  Dave played baseball at Ball State where he met the love of...

Barbara J. Acton

Barbara J. Acton

Jul 5, 2019

Barbara J. Acton, 82, of Plainfield, passed away July 5, 2019.  She was born October 16, 1936 to the late Robert and Corda (Barr) Whitaker in Indianapolis, IN.  She worked at Allison's Div. of GM for 30 years retiring as an executive secretary in 1992.  After retiring, she and her sister Mary opened Kate's Place in Plainfield, an antique and...

Jerald R. "Jerry" Cummings

Jerald R. "Jerry" Cummings

Jun 29, 2019

Jerald R. "Jerry" Cummings, 77, of Plainfield, passed away June 29, 2019.  He was born April 7, 1942 to the late Edward and Helen Cummings in Indianapolis, IN.  He graduated from Plainfield High School, and continued to live most of his life in Plainfileld.   He worked in sales and architectural design and  later became vice president at Acme Refrigeration Co,...

Erma Jean Weber

Erma Jean Weber

Jun 29, 2019

Erma Jean Weber, 84, Clayton, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 29, 2019.Born Sept. 22, 1934, in Effingham Ill., she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Lizzie Kincaid.She was a former employee of Public Service Indiana (now Duke Energy) and Mill Creek East Elementary School and retired from Indiana Boys School in Plainfield....

Donald C. Pence II

Donald C. Pence II

Jun 28, 2019

Donald C. Pence II, 76, of Plainfield, passed away June 28, 2019.  He was born June 6, 1943 to the late Donald C. Sr, and Orinda (Mullikin) Pence in Indianapolis, IN.  He received his BA degree from University of Indianapolis and his Masters from American University.  He was a wonderful stay-at-home dad.  Don is survived by his wife, Marie-Christine (Ostric)...

Troy D. Flanagan

Troy D. Flanagan

Jun 15, 2019

Troy D. Flanagan, 51, of Plainfield, passed away June 15, 2019.  He was born July 12, 1967 in Danville, IN.  He was a 1985 graduate of Avon High School and he belong to the American Legion Post #500.  He was a US Navy veteran.   He was currently an office worker for Ceva for the past several years.   Troy is survived...

John D. Cole

John D. Cole

Jun 13, 2019

John D. Cole, 81, of Avon, passed away June 13, 2019. He was born August 2 1937 to the late Chester and Frankie (Grider) Cole in Albany, KY. He was an inspector for GM Detroit Diesel plant (Allison Division) retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653 and the Plainfield Eagles Lodge #3207. John is...