Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Roy K. Swalley

Roy K. Swalley

Jun 20, 2017

Roy K. Swalley, 81, of Plainfield, passed away June 20, 2017. He was born February 12, 1936 in Bowling Green, IN to the late Harold and Hazel Swalley. Roy was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired in 1986 after 30 years as an installer/repairman for Indiana Bell (AT & T). Roy retired a second time in 2003 after 17 years...

Sharon Rae Klee

Sharon Rae Klee

Jun 19, 2017

Sharon Rae Klee, 64, of Avon, IN passed away on June 19, 2017. She was born in Covington, KY on October 7, 1952 to the late Chester and Eloise (Vice) Conrad. Sharon attended Eastern Kentucky University. She was an executive assistant for the 3M company for the past 22 years. Sharon loved running in marathons and was an avid sponsor...

Bernard R. Loechel

Bernard R. Loechel

Jun 12, 2017

Bernard R. Loechel, 84, of Plainfield, passed away June 12, 2017.  He was born June 20, 1932 to the late Bernard and Beatrice (Chamberlin) Loechel in Cincinnati, OH.  He was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War.  He was a locomotive engineer for Conrail for 45 years retiring in 1995.  He was the past Marine Corps Commandant 5...

Robert K. Stirling

Robert K. Stirling

Jun 9, 2017

Robert K. Stirling, 58, of North Salem, passed away June 9, 2017.  He was born May 28, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Drs Robert and Marie Stirling. He attended Decatur Central High School and Cathedral graduating in 1977. Robert received his bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from Brown University in 1981.    He went on to have a 40...

Charles Clark

Charles Clark

Jun 3, 2017

Charles Clark, 94, of Plainfield, passed away June 3, 2017.  He was born in Putnam County, IN on January 1, 1923 to the late Glen and Elizabeth (Hurst) Clark.  Charles served in WWII for the United States Navy and was an engineer on a naval destroyer.  He was the owner of a livestock exchange company for 44 years and retired...

Margaret L. Abbott

Margaret L. Abbott

Jun 2, 2017

Margaret L. Abbott, 87, of Flint, MI, passed away June 2, 2017.  She was born January 27, 1930 to the late Howard and Lita (Fitzpatrick) Keyes in Flint, MI.  She was a sales clerk for Lane Bryant for 15 years retiring in 1984.  She was an avid gardener with a exceptional green thumb.  She also loved to read and visit...

Clark W. Reeves

Clark W. Reeves

Jun 1, 2017

Clark W. Reeves, 69, of Plainfield, passed away on June 1, 2017.  He was born in Huntington, IN on February 20, 1948 to the late James and Roxanne "Opal" (Williams) Reeves.  Clark received his Master's Degree from Indiana State University in Physical Education.  He was a P.E. and Health teacher for Avon High School.  Clark was the Avon High School...

Edward M. Schmidt

Edward M. Schmidt

May 29, 2017

Edward M. Schmidt, 57, of Avon, passed away May 29, 2017.  He was born in Vicenza, Italy on April 28, 1960 to the late Edward L. and Adelina (Dalfior) Schmidt.  Edward received his teaching degree from Indiana State University.  Edward was a Lieutenant Colonel for the United States Army National Guard retiring from active duty in 2010.  He served in...

Anne I. Nickerson

Anne I. Nickerson

May 27, 2017

Anne I. Nickerson, 92, of Mooresville, passed away May 27, 2017.  She was born September 30, 1924 to the late William and Elizabeth (Cassidy) Morrison in Weehauken, NJ.  She was a homemaker.  Anne is survived by a son, Kenny (Mary Lou) Nickerson; a daughter, Patsy (Steve) Vanwanzeele; 10 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her...

Adam Joseph Austin

Adam Joseph Austin

May 27, 2017

Adam Joseph Austin, 13 months, passed away May 27, 2017.  He was born April 18, 2016 in Avon, IN.  He is survived by his parents, Alan J. and Courtney T. (McCubbin) Austin; a brother, Jacob W. Austin; grandparents, Mike and Carrie Austin and Larry and Jammie McCubbin; an aunt, Lyndsey (Otis) Mitchel; uncles, Anthony (Jennifer) Austin and Matt (Nichole) Austin;...

Alice Lucille Ray

Alice Lucille Ray

May 25, 2017

Alice Lucille (Malone) Ray, 89, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 25, 2017. She was born in Tell City, Indiana on September 18, 1927, daughter of the late Frank and Hettie (Simpson) Malone. Also preceding her in death was her husband Robert E. Ray and daughter Mary Beth (Ray) Carr. Alice was a registered nurse...

Anthony J. Ilich

Anthony J. Ilich

May 24, 2017

Anthony J. "Tony" Ilich, 71, of Plainfield, passed away May 24, 2017.  He was born August 17, 1945 to the late Groya and Anna (Sekula) Ilich in Indianapolis, IN.  He was a 1963 graduate of Cathedral High School.  He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He worked for Wabash Ford and later Fontaine Trucking Equipment in sales...

Laura L. Neeley

Laura L. Neeley

May 18, 2017

Laura L. Neeley, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 18, 2017.  She was born in Greencastle, Indiana on November 29, 1950 to the late Robert and Mildred (Eggers) Keller.  Laura was a hairdresser in Plainfield for 46 years.  She enjoyed gardening, reading, crossword puzzles, cooking and her margaritas.  Laura was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry and Robbie...

Ruby I. Cooney

Ruby I. Cooney

May 16, 2017

Ruby (Fisher) Cooney, 94, of Avon, formerly of Plainfield, passed away May 16, 2017.  She was born in Effingham, IL on November 19, 1922 to the late William F. and Carrie E. (Clark) Fisher.  Ruby worked for Allison Detroit as a communications clerk for 30 years.  She was a member of Plainfield United Methodist Church.  Ruby belonged to the Speedway...

Lori S. Smith

Lori S. Smith

May 15, 2017

Lori S. Smith, 52, of Altamont, IL, passed away May 15, 2017.  She was born March 23, 1965 to the late Bobby and Barbara (Robinson) Smith in Hazelcrest, IL.  She is survived by a daughter, Ashely N. (Kevin Golden) Smith; three brothers, Ricky (Belinda), John (April) and David Smith; a sister, Tammy S. (Lawrence) Choate; and a granddaughter, Makaela Golden. ...

Helen E. Stout

Helen E. Stout

May 13, 2017

Helen E. Stout, 89, of Plainfield, passed away May 13, 2017.  She was born June 10, 1927 to the late Alvin and Edna (Seighman) Simmons in Dallas, TX.  She was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church, and the Eastern Star.  She worked for Grove Hill Funeral Home in Dallas as a receptionist from 1979-1998.  Prior to that she was...

Vivian E. Haase

Vivian E. Haase

May 13, 2017

Vivian E. Haase 90, Plainfield died Saturday, May 13, 2017. Born in Anderson, Indiana on October 16, 1926 to the late Harlan Jamison and Flossie (Freeman) Jamison Dow. During her childhood the family moved to Paragon Indiana. It was here she graduated and met her husband, the late Henry Malcolm Haase who preceded her in death in 2003. Together they...

Chris Parton

Chris Parton

May 12, 2017

Chris Parton, 44, of Beech Grove, passed away May 12, 2017.  He was born August 20, 1972 in Beech Grove, IN.  He was a 1990 graduate of Indianapolis Baptist High School.  Chris was a hometown barber in Beech Grove for 24 years.   His sons were the loves of his life. He used his time teaching them about life and to...

Randy P. Ping

Randy P. Ping

May 7, 2017

Randy P. Ping, 54, of Plainfield, passed away May 7, 2017. He was born September 8, 1962 to the late Melvin and Martha (Stevens) Ping in Indianapolis, IN. He worked for Petros Tire as a tire technician for 17 years. He is survived by his partner, Katherine Robb; three daughters, Amanda J. Ping (Travis Houser), Melissa A. Ping and Ashley...

Irma P. Walton

Irma P. Walton

May 5, 2017

Irma P. Walton, 93, of Plainfield, passed away May 5, 2017. She was born March 20, 1924 in Bridgeport, IN to the late Fred and Hazel Price. She was a graduate of Avon High School. Irma was the former co-owner of Deerfield Estates Mobile Home Park. She was a member of Plainfield Christian Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May...