Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana
Nancy Marilyn Downey
Aug 1, 2024
Nancy Marilyn Downey, 93, of Denton, TX, formerly of Plainfield, passed away August 1, 2024. She was born May 21, 1931 to the late Buel and Della (Butler) Richie in Connersville, IN. She married Charles F. Downey on August 29, 1947. He preceded her in death on July 31, 2003, along with her daughter, Cheri Lynn Downey on March 9,...
Steven M. Fidler
Jul 29, 2024
Steven M. Fidler, 70, of Plainfield, passed away on July 29, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 16, 1954 to the late John and Kathleen (Nelson) Fidler. Steven worked as a metal spinner for many years. He enjoyed playing guitar in his spare time and loved being around his family. Steven is preceded in death by a...
Gerry Wellman
Jul 28, 2024
Gerry G. Wellman, 77, of Plainfield, passed away on July 28, 2024. He was born on March 15, 1947 in Coatesville, Indiana to the late Glenn and Nellie (Curtis) Wellman. Gerry was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. He was retired from Duke Energy after many years of service. There will be no calling or services....
Joseph G. Wilson
Jul 27, 2024
Joseph G. Wilson, 82, of Plainfield, passed away on July 27, 2024. He was born on February 23, 1942 in Plainfield to the late Luther and Lucy Wilson. Joe graduated from Plainfield High School in 1961. He was a United States Air Force veteran. Joe worked for ITT Hoffman for 25 years and then worked for Diamond Chain in Indianapolis...
Judy Ann Stanley
Jul 27, 2024
Julia (Judy) Ann Stanley passed from this life into the loving arms of our Lord on July 27, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family in her Plainfield home. Julia was very proud to be 96 years old. Julia was born in Muncie, Indiana on May 13, 1928, to Corenia Taflinger Bennett and Winton Redman Bennett. She had one...
Naomi L. Johnson
Jul 26, 2024
Our dear mother and grandmother, Naomi Lee Johnson, 89, of Plainfield, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2024. Naomi was born in April 7, 1935 to the late Bertha and Isaac Butcher in Plummer’s Landing, Ky and was raised with her five brothers and sisters who proceed her in death. Naomi was a cherished member of the...
Carol A. Dial
Jul 25, 2024
Carol A. Dial, 72, of Plainfield, passed away July 25, 2024. She was born January 19, 1952 to the late Verle and Elizabeth (Newman) Roberts in Mattoon, IL. She is survived by brother, Tim (Sandy) Roberts; 4 grandchildren, Brian Stayte, Abigail Stayte, Dylan Stayte and Jaylee Currens; and a great granddaughter, Kenleigh French. She was preceded in death by a...
Everett R. Deken Jr.
Jul 24, 2024
Everett Ray Deken
January 8,1939 - July 24, 2024
Everett Ray Deken, 85, of Plainfield, Indiana passed away on July 24th, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on January 8,1939 in Adrian, Michigan to the late Everett Ray Sr and Ethel Deken.
Everett graduated from Brighton High School in Michigan in 1957 where he participated in varsity...
Carl S. Walton
Jul 22, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Carl S. Walton. He was raised in Bridgeport, IN and lived most of his life in central Indiana. He was born July 4, 1934 and was always considered a “firecracker”. He was a proud Purdue graduate which led him to a long career as the Safety...
Reita F. Gladson
Jul 13, 2024
Reita F. Gladson, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 13, 2024. She was born in Tipton, IN on June 5, 1957 to the late Everett and Helen Wood. Reita worked for Marsh grocery for many years as a baker. She enjoyed playing cards, games and solving puzzles. Reita regularly attended church with her family. She loved spending time with...
Penny Hobson
Jul 13, 2024
Stephannie "Penny" Ann Hobson, born April 11, 1937, to Stanley Edward Wissen and L. Grace (Hamilton) Wissen, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Stanley "Eddie" Edward Wissen II. From a young age, Penny's life was marked by a nickname that became her identity....
Samuel L. Drake
Jul 11, 2024
Samuel L. Drake, 77, of Clayton, passed away on July 11, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1946 in Sullivan, IN to the late Floyd and Lorena (Schuster) Drake. He graduated from Van Buren High School in Brazil and later received an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech in Terre Haute. He later attended Purdue University. Samuel worked as a...
Phillip B. Springer
Jul 11, 2024
Phillip Birch Springer, 93, of Avon, passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2024. He was born September 6, 1930 to the late William and Thelma (Shore) Springer in Sullivan, IN. He was an US Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653, the Indianapolis Scottish Rite, the Indianapolis Shrine,...
Raymond L. Buchanan Jr.
Jul 8, 2024
Raymond Luther Buchanan Jr., entered eternal rest at Palm Harbor, Florida, on July 8, 2024, the day after his 94th birthday. He was born in Martinsville, Indiana, on July 7, 1930, the middle child of his parents, Raymond Luther Buchanan Sr and Ruth Elmore Buchanan. His grandchildren thought he was a pioneer after listening to his stories of the one...
Mitchell W. Kelley III
Jul 5, 2024
Mitchell W. Kelley III, 40, passed away on July 5, 2024. He was born in Greencastle, Indiana on October 18, 1983 to Mitchell Kelley II and Sharon (Alexander) Kelley. He worked for Marathon Oil as a mechanic for over 10 years. Mitchell was a member of the Mid-West Motorcycle Club. He was a jack of all trades, and having the...
Samuel W. Stewart
Jul 5, 2024
Samuel W. Stewart, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away 11:05 pm on July 5, 2024. He was born November 1,1933 to the late John and Delta Stewart in Princeton, IN. He was an US Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a man passionate in life. God blessed him with an amazing journey. Dad was called to be a...
Joyce A. Mayes
Jun 30, 2024
Joyce A (Hurt, Medsker) Mayes, 89, passed away on June 30, 2024, in Plainfield, Indiana. She was born on June 17, 1935, in Edinburgh, Indiana to Ray and Elma Hurt. She graduated from Martinsville High School in 1953 and went on to work as a Press Operator at McQuay-Norris in Indianapolis for ten of years. She later was hired by...
Betty G. Hartsock
Jun 30, 2024
Betty G. Hartsock, 81, of Danville, passed away on June 30, 2024 surrounded by loving family members. She was born on September 17, 1942 in Bainbridge, IN to the late Estes and Hazel Shaw. Betty was a nurse for Hendricks County Hospital retiring in 2005. She was a member of the Danville Church of Christ. Betty enjoyed cooking and sitting...
Sandra Wuensch
Jun 28, 2024
Sandra Wuensch, 85, of Plainfield, passed away on June 28, 2024. She was born on December 28, 1938 in Indianapolis to the late Cecil and Mary Woolsey. Sandra was an assistant administrator for the Indiana Hand Surgery Associates for 20 years. She was a devoted loving wife, mom, mamaw and great grandmother. She did many things in her life, some...
Nancy Smallwood
Jun 27, 2024
Nancy Smallwood, 86, of Plainfield, passed away on June 27, 2024 surrounded by loving family members. She was born on November 12, 1937 in Indianapolis to the late William and Mary Samuels. Nancy graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1956. She was a dedicated homemaker for her husband and children. Nancy enjoyed playing card games, feeding the birds and...
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