Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Willard "Billy" Carpenter

Willard "Billy" Carpenter

Apr 22, 2019

Willard "Billy" Carpenter, 52, of Plainfield, passed away on April 22, 2019.  He was born on July 24, 1966 in Martinsville, IN.  Billy was the owner of Carpenter Tire Inc.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle.  Billy was preceded in death by brothers, Scott, Dennis and Robert Carpenter.  A Celebration Of Life will be at a later date. ...

Helen L. Keefer

Helen L. Keefer

Apr 15, 2019

Helen L. Keefer, 97, of Plainfield, passed away April 15, 2019. She was born March 21, 1922 to the late Claude P. and Vera (Smith) Sneed in Indianapolis, IN. She worked at CSX Railroad as an office worker and dispatcher. Later she worked many years at Roselyn Bakeries as a baker and manager. She was a member of the Speedway...

Orland "JR" Warren

Orland "JR" Warren

Apr 13, 2019

Orland "JR" Warren, 94, of Brownsburg, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2019.  He was born in Pawhuska, OK on August 15, 1924 to the late Howard and Minnie Augusta Warren.  Orland graduated from Plainfield High School in 1942.  Then he was inducted into the U.S. Army during WWII and served in the (ETO) the 126th AAA...

Rita Marie Such

Rita Marie Such

Apr 10, 2019

Rita Marie Such, 61, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members on April 10, 2019.  She was born on May 3, 1957 in Indianapolis to the late Grafton and Gladys Lillpop.  Rita graduated from Ritter High School in 1975.  She held many jobs over the years but none were as important as being a homemaker for her family. ...

Jovata Ann Terrell

Jovata Ann Terrell

Apr 6, 2019

Jovata Ann Terrell, 66, of Danville, passed away on April 6, 2019.  She was born in Indianapolis on October 31, 1952 to the late Noral "Ivan" and Viola Terrell.  Jovata was a lab technician for Hendricks Regional Hospital for 40 years.  She was a volunteer for the Hendricks County Museum and the Danville Public Library.  Jovata enjoyed genealogy and was...

Patricia Ann Humphrey

Patricia Ann Humphrey

Apr 4, 2019

Patricia Ann Humphrey, 54, of Plainfield, passed away April 4, 2019.  She was born January 12, 1965 to the late Johnny and Betty (Harvel) Smith in Bogalusa, LA.  She was a homemaker.  Patricia is survived by two sons, Gary L. (Dona) Humphrey and Gabriel J. Humphrey; a brother, David Smith; two sisters, Laura (Phil) Christian and Karen Smith; and a...

Barbara Ann Winsted

Barbara Ann Winsted

Apr 2, 2019

Barbara Ann Winsted, 85, of Plainfield, passed away on April 2, 2019.  She was born in Indianapolis on December 25, 1933 to the late Francis Dale Padgett and Dorthea (Butterfield) Frank.  Barbara was a loving mother and a dedicated homemaker.  She attended the First Baptist Church in Plainfield.  Barbara was a member of the Foresters Friendly Society Club.  She was...

Anita K. Ilich

Anita K. Ilich

Apr 1, 2019

Anita K. Ilich, 72, of Plainfield, passed away April 1, 2019. She was born November 14, 1946 to the late William and Phyllis (Nigh) James in Shelbyville, IN. She was a 1965 graduate of Shelbyville High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Indiana University in 1969.  She worked at Hendricks Regional Heath in a variety of...

Sharon D. Keegan

Sharon D. Keegan

Mar 31, 2019

Sharon D. Keegan, 57, of Plainfield, passed away after a year long battle with cancer on March 31, 2019.  She was born October 10, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN.  She was a 1979 graduate of Ben Davis High School and she received her associates degree in nursing from the University of Indianapolis.  She was a Registered Nurse for over 20 years...

Patricia L. Vincent

Patricia L. Vincent

Mar 29, 2019

Patricia L. Vincent, 77, of Plainfield passed away March 29, 2019.  She was born February 5, 1942 to the late Christ and Elsie (Pouch) Christoff in Gary, IN.  She was a 1960 graduate of Calumet High School.She was a member of Plainfield United Methodist Church and  was an avid player of Bunco for 40 years.  She worked at the Hendricks...

Paul Prescott Johnson

Paul Prescott Johnson

Mar 26, 2019

Paul Prescott Johnson, 80, of Plainfield, passed away March 26, 2019.  He was born October 5, 1938 to the late Milton and Rietha (Prescott) Johnson in Milford, CT.  He served in the US Army Reserves.  He worked as an over-the-road truck driver and terminal manager at Dohrn Transport and later Roadway Express retiring in 2004.  He was a member of...

Maureen L. Jackson

Maureen L. Jackson

Mar 24, 2019

Maureen L. Jackson, 88, passed away March 24, 2019 at Hendricks Regional Health, Danville.  She was born in Indianapolis on April 8, 1930 to the late Lawrence and Mary Ann (Davies) Leavitt.  On December 25, 1948 she married Clifford R. Jackson in Greenfield, IN.  He preceded her in death.  Maureen was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ...

Martin Kehr

Martin Kehr

Mar 16, 2019

Martin Kehr, 94, of Plainfield, passed away March 16, 2019.  He was born on December 1, 1924 in Goshen, IN to the late Jerry and Beulah Kehr.  Martin was a WWII United States Navy veteran.  He was a manager for Nestle and retired in 2004 after 40 years.  Martin was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church.  He enjoyed watching...

Helen Fekete

Helen Fekete

Mar 16, 2019

Helen Fekete, 92, of Plainfield, passed away March 16, 2019 in Plainfield Health Care. She was born July 17, 1926 in Cleveland, OH to the late Alexander and Barbara Kosa. She was an office worker for the Indiana Blood Bank for over 10 years. Helen was the widow of John Fekete. She was also preceded in death by her daughter,...

Hollis J. Bradley

Hollis J. Bradley

Mar 10, 2019

Hollis J. Bradley, 78, of Plainfield, passed away March 10, 2019. He was born March 22, 1940 to the late Raymond and Vera (Jent) Bradley in Macon County, TN. He worked at Allison Transmission for 17 years retiring as a supervisor in 1992. He was a member of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. Hollis is survived by his wife, Billie...

Margret L. Stafford

Margret L. Stafford

Mar 9, 2019

Margret L. Stafford, 98, of Plainfield, passed away on March 9, 2019.  She was born on December 4, 1920 in Thorntown, IN to the late Alfred and Emily Warren.  Margret graduated from Thorntown High School then attended Purdue University.  She became a teacher at Plainfield High School for several years.  Margret decided to return to Purdue and became a Registered...

Joseph E. "Joe" Trump

Joseph E. "Joe" Trump

Mar 7, 2019

Joseph E. "Joe" Trump, 47, passed from his earthly life on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at his home in Clayton where he resided with his father, Bill Trump.  He found tremendous joy with the family and friends that loved him.  The antics and "adventures" he shared with his brothers, Donnie Trump and Tim Trump were many and could often curl...

Rick L. Smith

Rick L. Smith

Mar 5, 2019

 

  Rick Smith was born to Bob and Barbara Smith of the Vienna, Illinois area. Rick was the oldest of five children. The family moved to Harvey, Illinois where he spent his early childhood. Then they moved to Vienna where Rick attended and graduated from Vienna Grade School and Vienna Township High School.

                After graduation, Rick joined the navy...

Patricia "Patty" O'Brien

Patricia "Patty" O'Brien

Mar 3, 2019

Patricia "Patty" O'Brien, 86, of Clayton, passed away March 3, 2019.  She was born on June 13, 1932 in Indianapolis, to the late Benjamin and Dorothy Lee.  Patty was a loving mother and a dedicated homemaker.  She was a member of the Hazelwood Christian Church and worked with a youth group at the church.  Patty enjoyed sewing quilts, collecting Precious...

Rose Marie Swarn

Rose Marie Swarn

Mar 2, 2019

  Rose Marie Brown Swarn was born December 11, 1925 in Cecil, Pennsylvania. She was the first of two children who were blessed to Mr. and Mrs. Rufus and Sallie Brown. Rose received God at an early age. She graduated from Cecil High School. She met the love of her life, Herbert S. Swarn while corresponding to soldiers in WWII. They...