Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Vicki J. Felty

Vicki J. Felty

Sep 19, 2017

Vicki J. Felty, 58, of Avon, passed away September 19, 2017.  She was born in Moline, IL on July 10, 1959 to Claude Schuldt and Fran (DeCastaker) Westfall.  Vicki was raised and loved by Robert "Bob" and Fran Westfall.  She was the branch manager for Indiana Members Credit Union for over 15 years.  Vicki was preceded in death by her...

Mildred R. Swenson

Mildred R. Swenson

Sep 18, 2017

Mildred R. Swenson, 103, of Plainfield, passed away September 18, 2017.  She was born February 6, 1914 to the late Arthur and Amelia (Swanson) Russell in Chicago, IL.  She was a homemaker.  She is survived by a son, George R. (Patty) Swenson; a daughter, Janet S. (Tony) Meyer; 5 grandchildren, Leonard Meyer, Laura Voight, Larry Meyer, Chris Swenson, and Rob...

Winifred I. Catlin

Winifred I. Catlin

Sep 14, 2017

Winifred I. Catlin, 97, of Plainfield, passed away September 14, 2017.  She was born September 27, 1919 to the late Frederick A. and Bernice M. (Peats) Peters in Indianapolis, IN.  She was a personal secretary to  J.I. Holcomb and the Chemical Manufactures Supply Co for 20 years retiring in 1987.  She was a member of the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church,...

Avery Blake Hollingsworth

Avery Blake Hollingsworth

Sep 13, 2017

Infant Avery Blake Hollingsworth, of Poland, IN,  passed away September 13, 2017.  He is survived by his parents, Clay M. and Susanna E. (Thomas) Hollingsworth; two brothers, Lucas Paul and Benjamin Michael Hollingsworth; a sister, Lillian Grace Hollingsworth; grandparents, Michael W. and Laura Thomas and Charles Paul and Martha Kay Hollingsworth; great grandparents, Iris Thomas, Paul Gibson and Margie Day;...

Richard "Dick" Wagner

Richard "Dick" Wagner

Sep 8, 2017

Richard "Dick" Wagner, 67, of Plainfield, passed away September 8, 2017.  He was born on January 23, 1950 in Logansport, IN to the late Frank and Florence (Sipple) Wagner.  Dick was an United States Army Reserve Veteran.  He was a senior designer for Allison Transmission for 30 years before retiring in 2003.  Dick was a member of the First Baptist...

Cindy J. Andrews

Cindy J. Andrews

Sep 4, 2017

Cindy J. Andrews, 66, of Danville, passed away September 4, 2017.  She was born May 20, 1951 in Indianapolis to Robert "Bob" Campbell and Nancy (Frosch) Shepler.  Cindy worked as a secretary for Carrier Corporation for 30 plus years.  She was preceded in death by her father, Bob Campbell and step father, Dyoll Shepler.  A Celebration of Life will be...

John E. Gentry

John E. Gentry

Sep 4, 2017

John E. Gentry, 84, of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Avon, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.  John was born in New Maysville, Indiana on August 10, 1933 to the late John R. and Virginia (Brown) Gentry. He was a graduate of Avon High School. John was a Quality Inspector for Indiana Bell Telephone Company for 32...

Robert L. Christian

Robert L. Christian

Sep 3, 2017

Robert L. Christian, 80, of Greencastle, passed peacefully away September 3, 2017 at Methodist Hospital surrounded by his  family.  He was born April 6, 1937 to the late Charles and Frances (Sparks) Christian in Tazewell County, VA.  He worked 30 years for Union Carbide retiring as a service technician in 1985.  Bob is survived by his loving wife Connie A....

Agnes M. Daniel

Agnes M. Daniel

Aug 27, 2017

Agnes M. Daniel, 84, of Flint, MI, passed away August 27, 2017 in Plainfield, IN. She was born September 22, 1932 to the late Howard and Lita (Fitzpatrick) Keyes in Flint, MI. She graduated from Tech High School, Flint with honors.  She worked as a telephone operator for Michigan Bell for 31 years retiring in 1985. She was very close...

Jeffrey C. Land

Jeffrey C. Land

Aug 17, 2017

Jeffrey C. Land, 39, of Greencastle, passed away August 17, 2017.  He was born May 8, 1978 in Indianapolis, IN.  He was a self-employed heavy equipment operator.  Jeff is survived by his mother, Judith A. (Land) Vibbert; two brothers, Joe (Amy) and Mark Jr. (Destiny) Vibbert; grandparents, Frank and Juanita Claspull; companion, Laura Nichols; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. ...

Mary Maxine Brooks

Mary Maxine Brooks

Aug 7, 2017

Mary Maxine Brooks, 93, of Plainfield, passed away on August 7, 2017.  She was born in Terre Haute, IN on February 3, 1924 to the late Fred and Agnes (Fitch) Hampe.  Mary was a loving mother and dedicated homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley C. Brooks.  Graveside services will be Friday, August 11, at 12:00 pm...

Michael Lee "Pluck" Jeffries

Michael Lee "Pluck" Jeffries

Jul 23, 2017

Michael Lee "Pluck" Jeffries, 75, of Plainfield, passed away July 23, 2017 after a short illness of pneumonia.  He was born April 17, 1942 to the late Herman and Mary Alice (Wheat) Jeffries in Terre Haute, IN.  He was a graduate of Harry E. Wood High School, Indianapolis, class of 1961.  He entered the US Army and his basic training...

Michaela Joy Wagner

Michaela Joy Wagner

Jul 22, 2017

Michaela Joy (Lawrence) Wagner of Katy, TX, formerly of Union City, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Memorial  Hermann Medical Center, Houston, surrounded by family and friends.She was born on January 9, 1958 in Connersville, IN to Edward and JoAnn (Snyder) Lawrence.Known as Joy by many, she attended and excelled in the Union City Community School system....

James "Jim" G. Conger

James "Jim" G. Conger

Jul 20, 2017

James "Jim" G. Conger, 87, of Plainfield, passed away July 20, 2017.  He was born October 5, 1929 to the late Wayne H. and Alta R. (Breedlove) Conger in Indianapolis, IN.  He was a member of the Plainfield Church Of Christ.  He owned Conger's Finishing Service and Furniture and Antique Restoration for 30 years retiring in August of 1985.  Jim...

Jeffrey W. Pirtle

Jeffrey W. Pirtle

Jul 19, 2017

Jeffrey W. Pirtle, 48  Beloved son, partner, brother, uncle and friend Jeffrey W. Pirtle, 48, died Wednesday, July 19 at his home in Shelbyville, Indiana. Jeff was born in 1969 in Danville, Indiana and spent an idyllic childhood in Plainfield, Indiana, where he discovered and indulged in his love of the outdoors--a lifelong passion. He graduated from Plainfield High School...

Molly J. Wiseman

Molly J. Wiseman

Jul 16, 2017

Molly J. (Adams) Wiseman, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away July 16, 2017.  She was born March 31, 1936 to the late Walter E. and Doris (Lowe) Adams in Rush County, IN.  She was a bartender for the Speedway Motel and the Shrine Club.  She was a member of the Flat Rock OES.  Molly is survived by a son, Walter F....

Leonard J. Eberwein

Leonard J. Eberwein

Jul 15, 2017

Leonard J. Eberwein, 95, of Plainfield, passed away on July 15, 2017.  He was born on May 27, 1922 in Zenith, IN to the late Sam and Mary (Price) Eberwein.  Leonard was a mechanic for Allison's Transmission for 22 years retiring in 1987.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie (Wilhoite) Eberwein; sons, Leroy and Randy Eberwein; several...

Rodney J. Hampton

Rodney J. Hampton

Jul 13, 2017

Rodney J. Hampton, 64, of Clayton, IN passed away July 13, 2017. He was born February 4, 1953 in Indianapolis to the late Roy and Ruth Hampton. He worked as a mechanic with YRC and retired after 34 years in 2012 in sales management. Rod was currently working as an operator for Eli Lilly & Company. In his earlier years,...

Richard E. George

Richard E. George

Jul 11, 2017

Richard E. George, 80, of Plainfield, passed away on July 11, 2017.  He was born in Indianapolis on September 29, 1936 to the late Vernon and Carrie (Culp) George.  Richard was an United States Navy veteran.  He was a bus driver for the Indianapolis International Airport.  Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine (Harris) George; step-sons, Kenny and...

Kimberly L. Neal

Kimberly L. Neal

Jul 11, 2017

Kimberly L. (Polston) Neal, 51, of Plainfield, passed away on July 11, 2017.  She was born on January 7, 1966 in Indianapolis to Royce and Anna (Compton) Polston.  Kimberly was a loving mother, daughter and dedicated homemaker.  She was a member of Plainfield Christian Church.  Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 15, 2017 in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home where...