Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Janet Bowman Long

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

James D. Boles

Sep 24, 2016

James D. Boles, 71, of Plainfield, passed away September 24, 2016. Services and burial will be private.

Michael D. Hackler

Michael D. Hackler

Sep 19, 2016

Michael D. Hackler, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away September 19, 2016. He was born June 8, 1947 in Washington, IN to Raymond Sr. and Norma (Moore) Hackler. Michael received his Bachelors degree from Ball State University. He retired in 2014 from Praxair Surface Technologies as a technician after 19 years. Michael enjoyed the Indianapolis 500, Colts, grilling, golfing, gardening and...

Pauline M. Fisher

Pauline M. Fisher

Sep 18, 2016

Pauline M. Fisher, 77, of Plainfield, passed away September 18, 2016. She was born June 29, 1939 to the late Ernst and Emma Haizmann in Chicago, IL. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Plainfield. Pauline is survived by two daughters, Natalie A. Fisher and Denise B. (Arvine) Spalding; a sister, Erika (Mickey) McKee; three...

Joe L. Shrout

Joe L. Shrout

Sep 9, 2016

Joe L. Shrout, 58, of Indianapolis, passed away September 9, 2016. He was born July 3, 1958 in Indianapolis to Leigh Shrout and Janice (Roby) Letterly. Joe was a yard supervisor at Furrows Lumber for 20 years. He was an avid fisherman. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Leigh Shrout. Funeral services will be Friday, September 16, at...

Dorothy J. Appleby

Dorothy J. Appleby

Sep 5, 2016

Dorothy J. Appleby, 82, of Plainfield, passed away September 5, 2016. She was born January 26, 1934 in Bonita Springs, FL to the late John and Mable (Patrick) Downing. Dorothy was a dedicated homemaker. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Pat and Sandra Appleby; sister, Evelyn Downing. Funeral services will be Friday, September 9, 2016 at 1:00 pm...

Jeffrey Scott Green

Jeffrey Scott Green

Sep 5, 2016

Jeffrey Scott Green, 44, of Clayton, passed away September 5, 2016. He was born November 28, 1971 in Danville, IN. He was a 1990 graduate of Plainfield High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy and attended Crossroads Church in Avon. He worked for American Welding Co as a pipefitter for 7 years. Jeffrey is survived by a...

Kenneth E. Day

Kenneth E. Day

Sep 4, 2016

Kenneth E. Day, 84, of Plainfield, passed away September 4, 2016. He was born August 24, 1932 to the late Daniel and Martha (Goodwin) Day in Indianapolis, IN. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked for Public Service of Indiana as a telecommunications manager for 26 years retiring in 1990. For over 50 years he...

Jerry L. Chapman Sr.

Jerry L. Chapman Sr.

Sep 4, 2016

Jerry Chapman Sr., 80, of Mooresville, passed away September 4, 2016. He was born June 11, 1936 in Indianapolis to the late Willis and Mary Jo (Sivage) Chapman. Jerry was in the printing industry his entire career. He was a lifetime fisherman. Jerry was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Baker. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 8, at...

Charles W. Cain

Charles W. Cain

Sep 2, 2016

Charles W. Cain, 77, of Avon, passed away September 2, 2016. He was born October 21, 1938 in Jennings County, IN to Arvine and Willetta (Boggs) Cain. Charles was a machine operator for Link-Belt retiring in 1999 after 40 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Willetta Cain. Funeral services will be Friday, September 9, at 10:00 am...

Lillian "Jane" Fields

Lillian "Jane" Fields

Sep 2, 2016

Lillian "Jane" Fields, 80, of Plainfield, passed away September 2, 2016. She was born on August 2, 1936 in Mt. Vernon, KY to the late Charles and Angie (Hasty) Cress. Jane was a reservation agent for U.S. Airways for 33 years retiring in 1991. She was a member of Center Community Church. Jane was the past Worthy Matron of Bridgeport...

Braden Tyler Beaman

Braden Tyler Beaman

Sep 1, 2016

Braden Tyler Beaman, 23, of Plainfield, passed away September 1, 2016. He was born November 27, 1992 in Indianapolis to Brad and Bonnie (Fredrick) Beaman. Braden was a 2011 Plainfield High School graduate. He was a landscaper for the past several years. Braden was preceded in death by his grandparents, Don Beaman, Elmer & Ruth Fredrick. Funeral services will be...

Leroy D. Anders

Leroy D. Anders

Aug 31, 2016

Leroy D. Anders, 95, of Mooresville, passed away August 31, 2016. He was born in Mooresville on November 16, 1920 to the late Robert and Albia (Stout) Anders. Leroy was a 1941 graduate of Mooresville High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in WWII. Leroy worked for the Mooresville Post Office for 32 years...