Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana
Nancy V. Swarn
Apr 27, 2018
Nancy V. Mitchem Swarn, 97, living in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on April 27, 2018. She was born November 1, 1920 to the late Anderson and Emma (Pearson) Mitchem in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was the fifth of eight children, five brothers and one sister, all preceded her in death. In 1941, she married Churchel L. Swarn, her late husband...
Ailene Ellen Peva
Apr 26, 2018
Ailene Ellen (Clark) Peva, 83. of Plainfield, passed away April 26, 2018. She was born March 23, 1935 to the late Glen M. and Ruth (Halstrom) Clark in Rockford, IL. In her youth the family moved to Florida and Ailene grew up in New Smyrna, FL, where, at age sixteen she was named "Miss New Smyrna Beach". She later moved...
Antolene P Santos
Apr 23, 2018
ANTOLENE “TONY’ PINEDA SANTOS, 73, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 5:45pm after a long, courageous 4-year battle with leukemia. Up until the very end, Tony was surrounded by his family and their love for him, always there by his side. Tony is very thankful and grateful for his loving family who helped care for...
Dale Eugene Unger
Apr 7, 2018
Dale Eugene Unger, 87, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully at Greenwood Healthcare Center on April 7, 2018. He was born in Clay County on March 25, 1931 to the late Clarence L. and Mildred A. Unger. Dale served proudly in the Air National Guard Reserve and later in the Marines during the Korean War. Dale married his childhood sweetheart JoAnne...
Walker Fullen
Apr 4, 2018
Walker Fullen, 97, of Avon passed away April 4, 2018. He was born in a small town in Virginia. He joined the US Army Artillery in 1937. During WWII he was enlisted in the US Army Air Corps and remained after the war when the Air Corps became the US Air Force. He retired from the service after 43 years...
Peggy R. Taylor
Mar 28, 2018
Peggy R. Taylor, 92, of Plainfield, passed away March 28, 2018. She was born January 23, 1926 to the late William and Rachyle (Hubbard) Etcheson in Roachdale, IN. She was a homemaker and a member of the Plainfield Christian Church. Peggy is survived by two sons, Tim (Monica) and Roger (Michelle) Tharp-Taylor; two daughters, Candace Ballinger and Vicki (Larry) Kuhns;...
Gerald F. Fisher
Mar 27, 2018
Gerald F. Fisher, 81, of Plainfield, passed away March 27, 2018. He was born June 21, 1936 to the late Jessie and Katie (Calvert) Fisher in Scottsville, KY. He was a plumber for B&W Plumbing and Heating for 26 years retiring in 2007. There will be no calling or services. Gerald is survived by his wife, Donna (Marshall) Fisher; a...
Madge M. Sospirato
Mar 25, 2018
Madge M. Sospirato, 70, of Avon, passed away March 25, 2018. She was born May 23, 1947 to the late Ray and Althea (Wideman) Tait in Cleveland, OH. She worked over 30 years for Sonshine Family Cleaners in Avon. She was also a crafter and made homemade candies, cookies and jams. She is survived by her husband, Dominic A. Sospirato;...
Diane M. Henry
Mar 24, 2018
Diane M. Henry, 81, of Plainfield, passed away March 24, 2018. She was born May 4, 1936 to the late Paul and Charlotte Henry in Chicago, IL. She retired from the AARP Foundation as an administrative assistant. She is survived by two daughters, Pamela (James) Ewing and Kristen Hayward; two sons, Steven and Joel (Britta) Burdick; a brother, Paul Henry;...
James M. Reistad
Mar 23, 2018
James Michael (Jim) Reistad II, 71, of Plainfield, In., passed away after his tired heart gave out on March 23, 2018. He had an infectious smile and a joyous laugh and was loved by all that knew him. He truly never met a stranger and made lifelong friends throughout his time on Earth.
During Jim’s long career in sales he...
Mae Elizabeth Rose
Mar 17, 2018
Mae Elizabeth Rose, 96, of Mooresville, passed away on March 17, 2018. She was born on August 2, 1921 in Mooresville, IN to the late Claude and Cuba (Franklin) Daily. She was a loving mother and dedicated homemaker. Mae enjoyed reading, knitting and gardening in her spare time. She belonged to the Belleville United Methodist Church. Mae was preceded in...
James R. Pound
Mar 15, 2018
James R. Pound, 75, of Plainfield, passed away March 15, 2018. He was born December 3, 1942 to the late Herbert and Dorothy (Richey) Pound in Terre Haute, IN. He was an US Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653, the Scottish Rite, the Plainfield Eagles #3207 and the FOP #132. James was Chief...
Richard Hopper
Mar 11, 2018
Services for Richard Stephen “Dick” Hopper, 89, who worked more than three decades for the Indianapolis Star and managed property near both Plainfield and Spencer, Indiana, will be at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, 106 Shaw St, Plainfield, Indiana. A calling will begin at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 18th, followed by a service at 5:00 p.m. Simple graveside services will be held...
William L. Hammer
Mar 7, 2018
William L. Hammer, 88, of Plainfield, passed away on March 7, 2018. He was born in Camby, IN on August 18, 1929 to the late Chester and Mary (Randal) Hammer. William was an United States Army veteran. He was a locksmith for the Indianapolis School Board. William was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order Of Eagles #3207. He enjoyed...
James Glen Broyles
Mar 5, 2018
James Glen Broyles, 75, of Plainfield, passed away March 5, 2018. He was born August 5, 1942 in Indianapolis. He graduated from Avon High School in 1960. He married his high school sweetheart, Anita Blanton of Plainfield, in 1964. They have 2 children: Andy (Jeanine) and Loretta; 7 grandchildren: Jamey, Samantha, Jenna, Eric, Danielle, Breana, and Cierra and 7 great-grandchildren....
Hazel D. Bailey
Mar 2, 2018
Hazel D. Bailey, 87, of Plainfield, passed away March 2, 2018. She was born August 26, 1930 to the late Arthur and Millie (Boston) Martin in Edmonton, KY. She worked as an office manager for Bailey Construction Inc from 1965 to 1981. She was a member of the Hope United Prebyterian Church, Plainfield, the Plainfield Order of Eastern Star #414,...
Edith Ida Welsh
Feb 28, 2018
Edith Ida (Falstead) Welsh, 94, of Plainfield, IN, passed away February 28, 2018. She was born May 29, 1923 in Rice Lake, WI. She retired after 30 years as an elementary school teacher for the Dayton Ohio School District. She was a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church. Her favorite hobby was sewing, especially quilting. Edith is survived by...
Raymond S. Moncrief
Feb 27, 2018
Raymond Scott Moncrief passed away Tuesday Feb 27th, 2018. He was born in Memphis, TN on November 11, 1956 to Thomas and Martha Moncrief. He graduated Ben Davis High School in 1974. He was President of International Cryogenics and worked there for over 38 years. He had a passion for muscle cars and motorcycles. Once the weather turned he was...
Keith V. Robbins
Feb 26, 2018
Keith V. Robbins, 94, of Plainfield, passed away February 26, 2018. He was born February 25, 1924 to the late Micajer and Esther (Tackett) Robbins in Maywood, IN. He was a US Army veteran of WWII. He worked for Eli Lilly for 35 years retiring as group leader in 1985. He also worked for Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Homes for...
Ann M. Williams
Feb 25, 2018
Ann M. Williams, 62, of Plainfield, passed away February 25, 2018. She was born in Bloomington, IN on February 16, 1956 to the late Austin and Theresa (Bruce) Patton. Ann graduated from Bloomington High School South. She was the co-owner of Williams Brothers T.V. & Appliance and the Economy Self Storage. Ann belonged to the Danville Genealogy Club. She was...
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