Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Billie Lee Quinn

Billie Lee Quinn

Jan 21, 2018

Billie Lee Quinn, 90, of Cartersburg, passed away January 21, 2018. He was born November 11, 1927 to the late Lee and Ella (Chandler) Quinn in Cartersburg, IN. He was a US Army veteran during the Korean War. He was a Hendricks County farmer and a Teamster. He worked for Sanborn Electric for over 20 years and later for Acoustic...

William P. Ball

William P. Ball

Jan 21, 2018

William P. Ball, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on January 21, 2018. He was born on March 24, 1935 in Lackawanna, NY to the late Lewis and Margaret (Earle) Ball. William worked for Occidental Chemical in Niagara Falls, NY as a chemical operator, retiring after 22 years to live in St. Petersburg, Florida. Throughout his life, William was...

Genevieve "Jenny" Stinson

Genevieve "Jenny" Stinson

Jan 19, 2018

Genevieve "Jenny" Stinson, 83, of Plainfield, passed away January 19, 2018.  She was born April 3, 1934 to the late Raymond and Georgia (Wallace) Young in Plainfield, IN.  She worked in housekeeping at Duke (PSI) for 12 years retiring in 1994.  She was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church.  Jenny is survived by her son, Michael D. Murphy; a...

Richard "Rick" Baughn

Richard "Rick" Baughn

Jan 17, 2018

Richard "Rick" Baughn, 78, of Plainfield, passed away on January 17, 2018.  He was born on April 30, 1939 in Indianapolis, to the late Theodore and Gladys (Elmore) Baughn.  Rick was an United States Army veteran during the Vietnam War.  He was a photographer for IUPUI retiring after 25 years in 2001.  Rick was a member of the Belleville Church...

Charles "Chuck" Blaschke III

Charles "Chuck" Blaschke III

Jan 13, 2018

Charles "Chuck" Blaschke III, 63, of Mooresville, passed away on January 13, 2018.  He was born in Topeka, KS on April 10, 1954 to Charles and Phyllis (Sims) Blaschke.  Chuck was a parts salesman for Kenworth in Indianapolis from 1975 to 2000.  He was the owner of I-70 Wrecker Service from 2000 to 2005.  Chuck enjoyed playing baseball and basketball...

Mary Ellen Rhoden

Mary Ellen Rhoden

Jan 12, 2018

Mary Ellen Rhoden, 98, of Plainfield, passed away on January 12, 2018.  She was born in Terre Haute, IN on July 3, 1919 to the late Martin and Anna (Templeton) Conklin.  Mary was a dedicated homemaker.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan E. Rhoden and son, Mark Rhoden.  Funeral services...

Donald "Buzz" Keltner II

Donald "Buzz" Keltner II

Jan 11, 2018

Buzz Keltner, 55, Plainfield, passed away on January 11, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born Donald Neal Keltner II on August 20, 1962 in Indianapolis to Donald N. and Nelda J. Keltner.  Buzz graduated from Purdue University with a BA in Agriculture in 1985 and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, Purdue Alumni Association and...

Louise Roach

Louise Roach

Jan 7, 2018

Louise Roach 89, of Plainfield, Indiana went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Sunday morning January 7, 2018.   Louise grew up near Loogootee, Indiana. She worked as an electronics technician for many years and retired from Esterline-Angus in Speedway.      Louise loved bowling, line dancing, square dancing, RV'ing and fishing, playing cards and was an excellent gardener. She...

Gilbert L. Duncan

Gilbert L. Duncan

Jan 6, 2018

Gilbert L. Duncan, 84, of Plainfield, passed away January 6, 2018.  He was born January 15, 1933 to the late Lawrence and Ophia (Nauman) Duncan in Greencastle, IN.  He was a US Coast Guard veteran.  He was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church, the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653, OES, and the Plainfield Elks.  He worked as a structural engineer...

George E. Carlton

George E. Carlton

Jan 5, 2018

George Carlton, age 94, died on January 5,2018 at his home near Lafayette, IN. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to Beecher and Nola Carlton. He was a lifelong farmer and a school bus driver for Avon Schools. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 74 years, Doris Masten Carlton, children, Darrell Carlton (Donnie), Dawn Rubendall (Lloyd), Kevin...

Anita M. Wildman

Anita M. Wildman

Jan 4, 2018

Anita M. Wildman, 85, of Plainfield, passed away January 4, 2018.  She was born May 18, 1932 to the late Everett and Ethel (Webber) Owen in Bloomington, IL.  She was  a homemaker and a member of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Mooresville.  Anita is survived by two sons, Joe A. (Sherry) and Mike H. (Carol) Beason; a step-son, DeWayne Wildman;...

James A. Searcy

James A. Searcy

Jan 3, 2018

James A. Searcy of Rockville (formerly of Avon) passed away January 3, 2018 at the age of 83. Jim was born April 3, 1934 in Indianapolis.

 

Jim was a founding member of the Avon Volunteer Fire Department and worked hard to fund the first fire truck purchased by the township. After moving to Rockville, he continued to dedicate his...

Deborah S. Goen

Deborah S. Goen

Jan 2, 2018

Deborah S. Goen, 67, of Plainfield, passed away January 2, 2018.  She was born December 12, 1950 to the late William and Rebecca (Davis) Goen in Beech Grove, IN.  She was a 1968 graduate of Plainfield High School.  She was a hairdresser for 25 years retiring in 1989.  Later she worked in customer service at Brylane in Indianapolis for 15...

Mary Canfield Hank

Mary Canfield Hank

Jan 2, 2018

Mary Hank finished her journey on this earth Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018, in Plainfield, IN. Born on December 14, 1927 in Ashland, PA, she was the second of three children of James and Helen (Foley) Canfield. She was a graduate of Ashland High School where she was a member of the Marching Black Diamonds. Mary was married to Russell Hank,...

Jack E. Westhead

Jack E. Westhead

Jan 1, 2018

Jack E. Westhead, 92, of Plainfield, passed away January 1, 2018.  He was born July 24, 1925 to the late Brigham and Lucille (Munch) Westhead in Hymera, IN.  He was a US Navy veteran of WWII.  He graduated from Indiana State University and received his MA from Butler University.  After 34 years, he retired from Eli Lilly as a Microbiologist. ...

Mary Ann E. Shrum

Mary Ann E. Shrum

Jan 1, 2018

Mary Ann E. Shrum, 95, of Plainfield, passed away January 1, 2018. She was born November 22, 1922 to the late Charles E. and Margaret (Gibson) Robertson in Belleville, IL. She was a member of Plainfield United Methodist Church, Tri Kappa, PEO, the Friday Club, various bridge clubs and a volunteer for Hendricks County Meals on Wheels. She worked at...

Glenn E. Newby Sr.

Glenn E. Newby Sr.

Dec 29, 2017

Glenn E. Newby Sr., 93, of Plainfield, passed away December 29, 2017.  He was born April 10, 1924 to the late Lee and Edith (Weiss) Newby in Indianapolis, IN.  He worked 45 years for Farm Bureau Co-op as a service technician retiring in 1983.  He was a member of Center Community Church, Plainfield.  Glenn is survived by 4 grandchildren, John...

Frances L. Neese

Frances L. Neese

Dec 29, 2017

Frances L. Neese, 73. of Indianapolis, passed away December 29, 2017.  She was born October 15, 1944 to the late Lester and Daisy (Earl) Viles in Indianapolis, IN.  She was a homemaker.  Frances is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Neese;  three sons, Tom (Elizabeth), Mike (Linda) and Bobby (Christina) Neese; a sister, Wanda Viles; 15 grandchildren and 4 great...

Donald A. Mumford

Donald A. Mumford

Dec 29, 2017

Donald A. Mumford, 53, of New Baden, IL, passed away December 29, 2017.  He was born September 16, 1964 to the late Terrance and Gayle (Becongia) Mumford in Waukegan, IL.  He graduated from Northwest High School in Indianapolis in 1982.  Upon graduation he entered the US Air Force Academy and graduated in 1986.  He retired as a major from the...

James E. Nicely

James E. Nicely

Dec 26, 2017

James E. Nicely, 88, of Plainfield, passed away December 26, 2017.  He was born to the late Harry Sr. and Gertrude Nicely in 1929 in Hendricks County.  He was a veteran of the Indiana Air National Guard.  He worked in material control at Allison's GM Plant for 30 years retiring in 1981.  James is survived by his wife, Naomi J....