Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

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...

Mary C. Palmer

Mary C. Palmer

Jul 9, 2017

Mary C. Palmer, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away July 9, 2017.  She was born September 25, 1921 to the late Harry W. and Mary A. (Hunt) Doran in Indianapolis, IN.  She was an elementary school teacher for the Wayne Township School District from 1970 to 1995.  She was a member of the Plainfield Friends Meeting, the Bridgeport OES #513, and...

Jerry Wayne Cooper

Jerry Wayne Cooper

Jul 3, 2017

Jerry Wayne Cooper, 71, of Stilesville, passed away July 3, 2017.  He was born November 30, 1945 to the late Kenneth Cooper and Mary (Rippy) Mendenhall in Greencastle, IN.  He was a veteran of the US Army National Guard.  He worked 35 years for  Allison Gas Turbine  retiring as a senior manufacturing engineer in 2001.  He was a member of...

Earl L. Ross Sr.

Earl L. Ross Sr.

Jul 3, 2017

Earl L. Ross, Sr., 77, of Plainfield, passed away July 3, 2017.  He was born December 11, 1939 to the late Theodore and Audra (Money) Ross in Pittsboro, IN.  He was a production worker for GM Truck and Bus Plant for 30 years retiring in 1990.  Earl is survived by his wife, Mildred L. (Monday) Ross; a son, Earl Lee...

Ivan Rex Puckett

Ivan Rex Puckett

Jul 1, 2017

Ivan Rex Puckett, 88, of Plainfield, passed away July 1, 2017.  He was born July 7, 1928 to the late Walter and Stella (Sluder) Puckett in Jasonville, IN.  He was a US Air Force veteran.  He graduated from the Airplane Mechanics School in 1951.  He worked for Allison's Division of GM for 39 years retiring as an inspector in 1990. ...

Bobby D. Mink

Bobby D. Mink

Jun 30, 2017

Bobby D. (Bob) Mink, 76, of Clayton, passed away June 30, 2017 in Orlando, FL.  He was born November 17, 1940 to the late Alva and Flora (Ethel) Mink in Plato County, KY.  He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He worked at Yellow Freight Systems for 25 years as a driver and retired in 2002.  Some...

Hazel O. Rufenbarger

Hazel O. Rufenbarger

Jun 28, 2017

Hazel O. Rufenbarger, 87, of Brownsburg, passed away June 28, 2017.  She was born December 20, 1929 to the late Marvin and Alma (Walker) Hirst in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She worked as head secretary at Brodericks Corp in Muncie for 9 years retiring in 1958.  Hazel is survived by two sons, Lamar W. (Paulette) and Mark W. (Debbie) Rufenbarger; a...

Larry J. Winters

Larry J. Winters

Jun 23, 2017

Larry J. Winters, 74, of Avon, passed away June 23, 2017. He was born November 10, 1944 in Seymour, IN to the late Joseph and Norma Jane Winters. He was preceded in death by a cousin, Mike Halbert. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 28, at 12:00 pm (Noon) in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, where friends may call from 11:00...

June M. King

June M. King

Jun 23, 2017

June M. King, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away June 23, 2017.  She was born on December 5, 1935 in Hillsboro, OH to the late Ova and Virginia (Creed) Campbell.  June worked as a secretary for Church Brothers Collision Repair for 10 years.  She was a dedicated homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother.  June was a volunteer for Sheltering Wings.  She...

Mark E. David

Mark E. David

Jun 20, 2017

Mark E. David, 65, of Plainfield, passed away on June 20, 2017.  He was born in Dayton, OH on July 19, 1951 to Paul (Jenny) David and Ethel (Wolfinger) Prater.  Mark received his Master's from Indiana University Kelley School of Business and his undergraduate from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.  He retired in 2014 from BCfoward as a contractor for Eli...