Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Carolyn B. Gruener

Carolyn B. Gruener

Jun 24, 2018

Carolyn B. "Aunt Sissy" Gruener, 91, of Avon, formerly of Monticello, passed away June 24, 2018.  She was born February 7, 1927 to the late William and Hazel (Yeager) Bauer in Logansport, IN.  She retired as an office manager for Shepherd Industries after many years there.  Carolyn was preceded in death by the love of her life Ed Gruener (whom...

Doreen J. Ping

Doreen J. Ping

Jun 24, 2018

Doreen J. Ping, 86, of Plainfield, passed away June 24, 2018 at Avon Village.  She was born August 8, 1931 to the late Sam and Flossie Smith in Indianapolis.  Doreen was a 1949 graduate of George Washington High School, Indianapolis.  She served various duties with the Indiana Legislature from 1972 to 1990.  Doreen was a loving mother and a dedicated...

Charles David Arthur

Charles David Arthur

Jun 18, 2018

Charles David Arthur, 62, of Indianapolis, passed away June 18, 2018. He was born March 4, 1956 in Lebanon, IN. He was a member of the USWA. He was a dock foreman for RSR Quemetco in Indianapolis having worked there for 40 years. Charles David is survived by his wife, Diana C. (Robinson) Arthur; a son, Wesley K. Arthur; a...

Geraldine A. Butler

Geraldine A. Butler

Jun 14, 2018

Geraldine A. Butler, 88, of Carmel, passed away on June 14, 2018.  She was born in St. Thomas, Ontario on May 2, 1930 to the late George and Ada Spangler.  Geraldine was a nurse for 36 years at Riverview Health Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana.  She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.  Geraldine was preceded in death...

Jeffrey B. Mace

Jeffrey B. Mace

Jun 10, 2018

Jeffrey B. Mace, 64, of Plainfield, passed away on June 10, 2018.  He was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on December 3, 1953 to the late Clayton and Pansey Mace.  Jeffrey was the maintenance supervisor for the Westside Retirement Village.  After that he worked as the maintenance supervisor for the Stafford Point Apartment Complex in Plainfield.  Jeffrey loved playing chess...

Richard L. Kirk

Richard L. Kirk

Jun 10, 2018

Richard L. Kirk, 88, of Plainfield, passed away June 10, 2018.  He was born July 24, 1929 to the late Daniel and Goldie Kirk in Monrovia, IN.  He was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653.  He worked for the Plainfield Oil Co as a driver for 37 years retiring in 1985.  He  was a school bus driver for...

Martha B. Silliman

Martha B. Silliman

Jun 8, 2018

Martha B. Silliman, 95, of Plainfield, passed away June 8, 2018.  She was born April 30, 1923 to the late Robert and Iva (Kemp) Barnes in Indianapolis, IN.  She was a lifelong member of the Light and Life Free Methodist Church.  She worked 39 years for Allison Div. of GM retiring as the area manager in 1988.  Martha is survived...

William "Bill" Lange Jr.

William "Bill" Lange Jr.

Jun 7, 2018

William "Bill" Lange Jr., 100, of Plainfield, passed away on June 7, 2018.  He was born on December 23, 1917 in Indianapolis to the late William Sr. and Lottie Lange.  Bill was a WWII United States Army veteran and received a bronze star for his meritorious service.  He received his bachelor's degree from Butler University.  Bill retired in 1980 as...

Harlan W. Gipson

Harlan W. Gipson

May 27, 2018

Harlan W. Gipson, 81, of Plainfield, passed away May 27, 2018. He was born July 14, 1936 to the late Wilson and Evelyn (Basham) Gipson in Danville, IN. He was a US Air Force veteran. He worked as a pipe fitter for Olin Brass for 20 years retiring in 2009. Harlan is survived by a son, Tony L. Gipson; a...

Linda Sue Anderson

Linda Sue Anderson

May 27, 2018

Linda Sue Anderson, 70, of Clayton, passed away May 27, 2018.  She was born March 14, 1948 to the late Luther and Minta (Mink) Anderson in Somerset, KY.  She worked for the State of Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles in the clerical department for 15 years retiring in 1990.  She was a member of the Belleville Church of Christ.  Linda...

Desper C. Neighbors Jr.

Desper C. Neighbors Jr.

May 17, 2018

Desper C. Neighbors Jr., 94, of Plainfield, passed away on May 17, 2018.  He was born in Morgantown, KY on November 4, 1923 to the late Desper Sr. and Rosa Neighbors.  Desper was a WWII United States Army veteran and received a purple heart for his services.  He worked for General Motors as a dye spotter for 42 years in...

John Michael Storm

John Michael Storm

May 13, 2018

JOHN M. STORM was born on June 26, 1954 to Concetta (Tina) Storm (nee Cormio) of Naples, Italy, and William B. Storm of Lizton, Indiana. The second of four children, John was raised on a small farm and learned at a young age the value of hard work and perseverance. Upon graduation from North Salem High School, John went on...

Richard J. Caraboa

Richard J. Caraboa

May 11, 2018

Richard J. Caraboa, 88, of Plainfield, passed away May 11, 2018. He was born on November 11, 1929 in Morris, IL to the late George and Ann Caraboa. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Richard retired in 1985 after 36 years at Naval Avionics as a planner/estimator. He was an avid sports enthusiast. Richard loved watching the...

Robert "Bob" Roe

Robert "Bob" Roe

May 6, 2018

Robert "Bob" Roe, 82, of Plainfield, passed away May 6, 2018. He was born April 18, 1936 to the late Vople and Gladys (Wright) Roe in Vincennes, IN. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Plainfiled. He worked in the shipping department at Lilly Industrial Coatings for 36 years retiring in 1996. Bob is survived by his wife,...

Douglas A. Stevens

Douglas A. Stevens

May 2, 2018

Douglas A. Stevens, 48, of Plainfield, passed away May 2, 2018. He was born February 15, 1970 in Dayton, OH. He was a US Army veteran. He was a paramedic for the Morgan County EMS. Doug is survived by his wife, Christy M. (Hughey) Stevens; 4 children, Autumn, Colin, Logan, and Zoe Stevens; his father, James Stevens; a sister, Kimberly...

Thomas Hurt Jr.

Thomas Hurt Jr.

May 1, 2018

Thomas Hurt Jr., 83, of Clayton, passed away May 1, 2018.  He was born in Kentucky on August 7, 1934 to the late Thomas Sr. and Mary Hurt.  Thomas was a jack of all trades.  He loved his family, hunting, fishing and chopping wood.  A Celebration of Life will be Monday, May 7, at 6:00 pm where friends may visit...

Terry Lee Hale Jr.

Terry Lee Hale Jr.

Apr 29, 2018

Terry Lee Hale Jr., 32, of Plainfield, passed away on April 29, 2018.  He was born in Indianapolis, on September 24, 1985 to the late Terry Lee Sr. and Norma June Hale.  Terry was a tow truck driver for Hix Wrecker Service.  He loved his family, friends, fishing, hunting and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.  Funeral services will be held on...

Nancy V. Swarn

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

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

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...