Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Susan E. Abney

Susan E. Abney

Aug 23, 2023

Susan E. Abney, 64, of Plainfield, passed away on August 23, 2023 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born in Indianapolis on June 11, 1959 to the late Sibbie and Janice Abney.  Susan was a hard worker and the team leader at White Castle for the past 21 years.  She belonged to the Gospel Of Deliverance Church and went...

Everett "David" Lyles

Everett "David" Lyles

Aug 22, 2023

Everett "David" Lyles, 81, of Plainfield, passed away on August 22, 2023 surrounded by loving family members.  He was born on December 17, 1941 to the late Everett and Bertha Lyles.  David worked for CSXT and retired on May 29, 2002 as the general car foreman after 40 years of service.  He was a jack of trades and enjoyed fishing...

Ruth E. Bradley

Ruth E. Bradley

Aug 21, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth Bradley, of Indianapolis Indiana and Clearwater Florida, passed away August 21, 2023 at age 86. She was born February 18, 1937 to the late George and Margaret Hazel (Evans) Fields in Somerset, Kentucky. She was a homemaker. Ruth loved sports, particularly the Indy 500.She lived most of her life in Indianapolis Indiana and then Clearwater Florida from 1986...

Nancy DeWeese

Nancy DeWeese

Aug 21, 2023

Nancy DeWeese, 83, of Plainfield, passed away on August 21, 2023.  She was born on February 29, 1940 in Indianapolis to the late Gerald and Helen Maas.  Nancy worked for the Speedway High School in administration from 1980-87.  She then worked as the office manager for 20 years for Chiropractor Dr. Robert Krause retiring in 2019.  Nancy was a member...

John R. Reel

John R. Reel

Aug 14, 2023

John R. Reel – July 26, 1934 – August 14, 2023

Born in Sullivan County, John’s Father, Albert Reel and Mother, Doris Skinner Luellyn predeceased him.  John is survived by his Wife, Carolyn Moss Reel.  They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on July 19, 2023, and spent John’s 89th birthday together on July 26, 2023.  John is also survived by...

Shelby J. Dennison

Shelby J. Dennison

Aug 12, 2023

Shelby J Dennison (nee Dixon), 82, of Avon, died on Saturday, August 12, 2023 after a long illness.  She was born August 10, 1941 to the late Jack and Beatrice (Hinton) Dixon in Cross Plains, Tennessee.  Shelby retired from Kroger after more than 30 years of dedicated service.  With the loyalty of friendship, a generous spirit, the neighborhood mom, a...

Martha L. Johnson

Martha L. Johnson

Aug 7, 2023

Martha L. Johnson, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 7, 2023.  A lifelong resident of Plainfield, she was born on October 15, 1930 to the late Fay and Velma (Bayliss) Morrison.  She was a 1948 graduate of Plainfield High School and attended comptometer school. Upon graduation, she worked for Lindi Ayr in Speedway until 1955.  Later she...

Anne E. Watson

Anne E. Watson

Aug 6, 2023

Anne E. Watson, 93, of Plainfield, passed away on August 6, 2023 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on April 19, 1930 in Maywood, IN to the late James and Ethel Elliott.  Anne was a dedicated homemaker and loving mother.  She was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church.  Anne enjoyed ceramics, gardening, bird watching and was an...

Barbara J. Brown

Barbara J. Brown

Aug 6, 2023

Barbara J. Brown, 92, of Avon, passed away August 6, 2023.  She was born June 1, 1931 to the late Kenneth and Thelma (Taylor) Stanley in Plainfield, IN.  She worked as a cashier for Wal Mart in Greencastle for many years.  Among her hobbies was bird watching, sewing, and crocheting.  Barbara is survived by her children, Opal (Harold) Rumple, Donna...

William Larison

William Larison

Aug 2, 2023

William "Bill" Larison, 68, of Plainfield, passed away on August 2, 2023.  He was born on March 14, 1955 in Indianapolis to the late John Larison and Patricia Pearson.  Bill was a United States Army veteran.  He worked for RODC before he retired.  Bill enjoyed playing his guitar, taking pictures, art and singing karaoke.  Visitation will be Monday, August 7,...

Helen Marie Holmes

Helen Marie Holmes

Jul 26, 2023

Helen Marie Holmes, 90, of Plainfield, passed away July 26, 2023.  She was born October 17, 1932 to the late Homer and Kathryn (Hook) Huckelberry in Vienna, IL.  She spent her young life growing up in the hills of Southern Illinois, being the first chair violin in the VHS orchestra, and was a high school and college cheerleader.  In 1952...

Carolyn Rose Kitchens

Carolyn Rose Kitchens

Jul 25, 2023

Carolyn Rose Kitchens, 87, of Monrovia, was born on November 1, 1935 to Mark and Sylvia Shugart of Carmel, Indiana.  She was a graduate of Westfield High School.  For many years she worked in the cafeteria at the Carmel High School.  She married Jim Kitchens in August of 1974, & they were together until his death several years ago.  After...

Sue A. Arnold

Sue A. Arnold

Jul 20, 2023

Sue A. Arnold, 83,  passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the family home in Cloverdale, IN surrounded by her family after nearly a year battling cancer. She was born June 12, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Russell W. and Pauline N. (Ruth) Fisher. Sue was a graduate of Shortridge High School, where she excelled in track...

Gerald "Jerry" Depasse

Gerald "Jerry" Depasse

Jul 15, 2023

Gerald Anthony “Jerry” Depasse, 78, of Plainfield, passed away on July 15, 2023.  He was born on March 9, 1945 in Berwyn, IL to the late John and Sarah (Bonte) Depasse.  Jerry was a 1963 graduate of Schulte High School in Terre Haute.  He then went on to graduate from Indiana University (Indianapolis) in 1993.  Jerry was employed with PSI/Cinergy...

David Carl Kern

David Carl Kern

Jul 14, 2023

David Carl Kern, age 52, of Plainfield, Indiana was born May 5th, 1971, in Indianapolis. He was the loving son, of Jim and Carole (Schroeder) Kern and was raised in Avon, Indiana.

David married his wife Lisa (Evans) in 1995, and they celebrated 28 years of true happiness this past June. His outgoing, friendly, and warm personality drew people to...

Rebecca Ann Maners

Rebecca Ann Maners

Jul 14, 2023

Rebecca Ann Maners, 62, of Clayton, passed away on July 14, 2023.  She was born on January 1, 1961 in Indianapolis to the late Francis and Judith Williams.  Rebecca worked for TKO Graphix for the past 21 years.  She enjoyed gardening, camping and going on long road trips.  Rebecca loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.  She was...

Leslie Ann Kirby

Leslie Ann Kirby

Jul 12, 2023

Leslie Ann Kirby, 79, of Plainfield passed away on July 12, 2023. She was born on December 6, 1943 in Fortville, Indiana to the late Stewart G. Rafert and Mildred (Hawk) Rafert. Leslie attended Ball State University and I.U.P.U.I before becoming the general manager of the family farm. She loved to travel around the world and was an avid fan...

Thomas E. Pike

Thomas E. Pike

Jul 10, 2023

Thomas E. Pike, 60, was called home to the Lord on July 10, 2023.  He was born February 24, 1963 to Jerald and Mary Dee (Hoover) Pike. He was a 1981 graduate of Avon High School.  Thom was an active member of First Baptist Church Plainfield while living in Indiana and went on several mission trips.  He resided in Aurora,...

Helen Shrader

Helen Shrader

Jul 6, 2023

Helen Shrader, 90, of Plainfield, passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by loving family members.  She was born in Newhall, WV on December 28, 1932 to the late Otis and Leatha Stinson.  Helen was a cook at Cascade High School.  She enjoyed playing Euchre and shopping in her free time.  Helen loved spending time with her family as often...

Jon "Jack" Pickerel

Jon "Jack" Pickerel

Jul 5, 2023

Jon Pickerel, affectionately known as Jack, 85, of Plainfield, passed away on July 5, 2023.  He was born on July 16, 1937 in Belleville, IN.  Jon was a Clayton High School graduate.  He was a United States Air Force veteran.  Jon worked for RCA as a shift supervisor for 18 years retiring in 1982.  After retirement he became a semi-truck...

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