Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana
Jackie S. Giffin
Nov 16, 2016
Jackie S. Giffin, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away November 16, 2016 in her home surrounded by loving family members. She was born in Indianapolis on May 1, 1950 to the late John and Marian (Terrell) Steadham. Jackie worked in transportation for 20 years. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Jackie was preceded in death by her brothers,...
Barbara J. Mayer
Nov 13, 2016
Barbara J. Mayer, 84, of Danville, passed away November 13, 2016. She was born October 14, 1932 to the late Clyde A. and Evah (Carrie) Reed in Indianapolis, IN. She was a coach and taught diving at Danville High School for 12 years retiring in 1998. Barbara is survived by a son, William G. (Mary) Mayer; 6 daughters, Beccy L....
Rita F. Klein
Nov 10, 2016
Rita F. Klein, 81, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away November 10, 2016. She was born March 13, 1935 to the late James J. and Barbara (Sims) Gaughan in Indianapolis, IN. Rita is survived by a son, Donald V. Dilk; three daughters, Moureen (Earl) Norris, Barbara C. Kennedy and Belinda K. Flynn; a brother, John Gaughan; 8 grandchildren and 11 great...
Christopher N. Baker
Nov 7, 2016
Christopher N. Baker, 47, of Indianapolis, passed away November 7, 2016. He was born March 6, 1969 in Danville, IN. He was a 1987 graduate of Avon High School. He worked as a project manager in construction. Chris is survived by his mother, Jean (Noel) Baker; two brothers, Scott (Nina) Baker and Jared L. (Rachel) Baker; 4 nephews, Nicholas, Alex,...
Diane A. Burrows
Nov 6, 2016
Diane A. Burrows, 81, of Indianapolis, went to be with the Lord November 6, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Indianapolis on March 28, 1935 to the late Robert Godsey and Jean (Ellis) Hewitt. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James Burrows and her brother Larry Kelso....
Bernice L. Batton
Nov 3, 2016
Bernice L. Batton, 84, of Plainfield, passed away November 3, 2016. She was born on September 26, 1932 in Charleston, WV to the late William and Reba (White) Winkler. Bernice was a dedicated homemaker and loving mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Batton Sr.; sisters, Betty Jo Bruce and Carolyn Hancock; great grandchildren, Connor & Tyler...
Gene V. Clement
Oct 23, 2016
Gene V. Clement, 85, of Plainfield, passed away October 23, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born May 22, 1931 in Centralia, IL to the late Berthal and Opal Clement. In 1951 at age 19, he married Joyce L. Featherling and enlisted in the US Air Force. He completed his basic training in Texas and was stationed...
Carroll L. Gould
Oct 23, 2016
Carroll L. Gould, 81, of Stilesville, passed away on October 23, 2016. She was born on February 6, 1935 in Boone County to the late Lloyd and Floretta (Smith) Eilar. Carroll was a dedicated homemaker and loving mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gould; sister, Sheran Sue Christian; grandsons, Jesse and Seth Gould. Funeral services will...
James William Purchase
Oct 19, 2016
James William Purchase, 45, of Plainfield, passed away October 19, 2016. He was born September 6, 1971 in Indianapolis, IN. He is survived by his parents, Wendell B. and Janie R. (Eiland) Purchase; 4 brothers , William B. and Josh Purchase, Roy (Ashley) Scruggs, and Andre Clark; and 6 sisters, Jennifer L. (Michael) Stokes, Rachel (Jeff) Taylor, Shanae, Angela, Tasia,...
Christina Marie Evans
Oct 17, 2016
Christina Marie Evans, 37, of Indianapolis, passed away October 17, 2016. She was born June 17, 1979 in Danville, IN to Larry Wasnidge and Shiela (Pierce) Taylor. Christina was the Front Line Coordinator for Marshalls department store. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Wasnidge and step father, Willie Taylor. Funeral services will be Friday, October 21, at...
Clair William Brocious Jr.
Oct 13, 2016
Clair William Brocious Jr., 75, of Plainfield, passed away October 13, 2016. He was born February 8, 1941 to the late Clair William and Mary Hannah (Wells) Brocious in Baxter, PA. He was a US Navy Reserves veteran. He was a forklift operator for Bridgeport Brass (Olin Brass) for 43 years retiring in 2002. He was a member of the...
Janet Bowman Long
Oct 10, 2016
Janet Bowman Long, 81, of Carmel, passed away October 10, 2016. She was born July 26, 1935 to the late Russell and Naomi (Buchanan) Bowman in Indianapolis, IN. She was a 1953 graduate of Tech High School. Throughout her life she worked many jobs in retail stores including sales clerk and management as well as being a homemaker. As a...
Arthur A. House
Oct 10, 2016
Arthur Anton House, 96, of Plainfield, returned to the Lord on October 10, 2016. He was born Arthur Usitalo on December 31, 1919, to Anton & Elin Usitalo House (his Finnish immigrant parents) in Gary, IN. A graduate of East Chicago Washington High School, he was an Army veteran, serving in France during WWII. Among his many jobs, he was...
Allan E. Rivers
Oct 6, 2016
Allan E. Rivers, 89, of Plainfield, passed away on October 6, 2016 in his home surrounded by family. He was born on January 22, 1927 in Indianapolis to the late Errett and Mary (Harvey) Rivers. Allan was a 1945 Plainfield High School graduate. He was an United States Army veteran. Allan was the former owner and operator of Starken Printing...
Laura Jane Brack
Oct 3, 2016
Laura Jane Brack, 69, of Plainfield, passed away on October 3, 2016. She was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado on May 8, 1947 to the late Robert and Helen (Yarnell) Dawley. Laura was a dedicated homemaker and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Brack. Funeral services will be in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home on Wednesday, October...
Helen Marie Doran
Sep 30, 2016
Helen Marie Doran, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away September 30, 2016. She was born December 5, 1923 to the late Joe and Flora (Mayo) Mitchell in Morristown, TN. She worked in the Analyst Material Control Department at Allison's for 33 years retiring in 1980. While working at Allison's she met John M. Doran, who she later married. They were married...
Jean D. Lind
Sep 28, 2016
Jean D. Lind, 89, of Plainfield left us here on earth to join her husband, Don in heaven on September 28, 2016. She was born June 13, 1927 to the late John and Bernice (Ruse) Drummond. She taught one year at Mooresville School District. She went on to teach 35 years in the Decatur Township School District at Stephan Decatur...
Rickey A. Strong
Sep 25, 2016
Rickey A. Strong, 39, of Plainfield, passed away September 25, 2016. He was born June 24, 1977 in Indianapolis. Rickey was a tattoo artist for the past 10 years. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mandy. Funeral Services will be Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home at 7:30 pm, where friends may call from 4:00 pm...
Susan D. Alexander
Sep 24, 2016
Susan D. Alexander, 74, of Plainfield, passed away September 24, 2016. She was born November 10, 1941 to the late John and Nettie (Wright) Haase in Indianapolis, IN. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Fairfield Friends Meeting. Susan is survived by her son, James M. Alexander; a daughter, Robin L. Alexander; a brother, John W. (Deborah) Haase;...
James D. Boles
Sep 24, 2016
James D. Boles, 71, of Plainfield, passed away September 24, 2016. Services and burial will be private.
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