Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana
William Ruhl
May 6, 2023
William E. Ruhl, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 6, 2023. He was born on August 9, 1930 in Indianapolis to the late Edward and Elva Eda Ruhl. William was an United States Air Force veteran and served in the Korean War. He worked for GM Allison Transmission for 20 years. He enjoyed relaxing and watching Notre Dame football...
John J. Phelan
May 5, 2023
John J. Phelan, 87, of Plainfield, passed away on May 5, 2023. He was born on November 23, 1935 in St. Louis, MO to the late Joseph and Betty Phelan. John graduated from St. Louis University High School in 1952. He attended the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1955. John was a member of the Jesuits from 1955...
Donna L. Reed
May 3, 2023
Donna L. Reed, 71, of Plainfield, passed away on May 3, 2023 surrounded by loving family members. She was born on September 3, 1951 in Indianapolis to the late Alvin and Evelyn Levin. Donna worked at Olin Brass in the benefits department for 30 years. She retired in 2013 from Core BTS as an accountant for 9 years. Donna enjoyed...
Janice M. Alger
May 2, 2023
Janice M. Alger, 85, of Plainfield, passed away on May 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving sisters. She was born in Plainfield on May 26, 1937 to the late Russell and Esther Barlow. Janice worked for the Hartford Insurance Company for 43 years retiring in 1999. She belonged to the New Winchester Christian Church. Janice loved spending time with her...
Bruce Gibbs
May 2, 2023
Bruce Gibbs, 68, of Clayton, passed away on May 2, 2023. He was born on March 12, 1955 in Indianapolis to the late Jack and Sally Gibbs. Bruce was a truck driver and a farmer for most of his life. He belonged to the Clayton Presbyterian Church, Putnam County Heritage Preservation Society and the Greencastle Arts Counsel. Bruce enjoyed golfing...
Robert "Bob" Russell
Apr 27, 2023
Robert A. (Bob) Russell died in Plainfield on April 27, 2023. He was born in Hendricks County on July 18, 1931, to the late Ralph C. and Marie (Branson) Russell.
After high school, Bob was in the US Naval Construction Battalion, also known as Seabees. After his service he worked as a driver for Richardson Rubber Company, receiving an award...
Charles Koontz
Apr 26, 2023
Charles Koontz, 89, of Camby, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis on November 8, 1933 to the late Roy and Edna Koontz. Charles was a proud United States Air Force veteran. He retired in 1994 after 30 plus years as a wood wire and metal worker. Charles enjoyed fishing, puzzles, playing cards and going...
Judith Ann Waggoner
Apr 23, 2023
Judith Ann Bush-Waggoner, 83, of Avon, passed away April 23, 2023 after having a long illness. She was born October 8, 1939 to the late Ernest Bowman and Geneva (Wilson) Bowman-Fowler in Trion, GA. At the age of 13 Judith and her family moved to Indianapolis She was a member of the Coatesville United Methodist Church. She was a loving...
Louise Kalb
Apr 20, 2023
Louise Kalb, 93, of Plainfield, passed away April 20, 2023. She was born December 23, 1929 to the late Minter Dale and Sarah (Clark) Hayes in Exeter, VA. She was a homemaker. She loved dearly her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved watching QVC, One of her weaknesses (or passion) was she loved to indulge in sweets. Louise is...
Sarah E. Lawson
Apr 14, 2023
Sarah E. Lawson, 87, of Plainfield, passed away on April 14, 2023 surrounded by loving family members. She was born on August 9, 1935 in Richland, Tazewell County, VA to the late William and Nellie "Octavia" Jackson. Sarah worked for many years at Diamond Chain before retiring. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, fishing and flower gardening in her free time. Sarah...
Keith Edward Taylor
Apr 12, 2023
Keith Edward Taylor, 69, of Plainfield, passed away on April 12, 2023. He was born February 24, 1954 to the late Ray E. and Bernadine A. (Engelbrecht) Taylor. After attending college in Maryland, Keith began his career in the hospitality industry. Most notably, he spent many years as the manager at the Indianapolis Athletic Club as well as several hotels....
Heather Faye Perkins
Apr 12, 2023
Heather Faye Perkins, 44, of Plainfield, passed away on April 12, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis on February 19, 1979 to Dennis and Deborah Joseph. Heather was the head custodian for Mooresville High School and worked in health care as well. She enjoyed going over to her Dad's house and working with hand tools. Heather would always look for...
Geraldine Dunkin
Apr 9, 2023
Geraldine L. “Gerry” (Baker) Dunkin, 81, of Plainfield, passed away April 9, 2023. Shewas born March 24, 1942 to the late Crawford and Doris (Napper) Baker. Gerrygraduated from Indiana State University with B.S. and M.S. degrees in HomeEconomics Education. She was a school teacher and small business owner throughouther life. While attending university, Gerry met her loving husband, Ralph, who...
Bradley M. Minton
Apr 4, 2023
Bradley M. Minton, 26, of Plainfield, passed away on April 4, 2023. He was born in Danville, IN on April 23, 1996. Bradley enjoyed skate boarding and working on cars. He loved his son, Michael Ray Minton most of all. Visitation only will be on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Survivors include his mother, Stephanie Minton;...
Ronald L. Wooden
Apr 1, 2023
Ronald (Ron, Rondo) Wooden, age 63, of Plainfield, left his earthly body on April 1, 2023. The family is deeply saddened but take comfort in knowing Ron now rests in heaven. Ron was born August 7, 1959 to William and Linda (Stedman) Wooden. Ron had a profound love of nature, music and animals. He had a great sense of humor...
Carolyn Kay Frye
Mar 25, 2023
Carolyn Kay (Haskett) Frye, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 25,2023. She was born April 15, 1941, in Switz City, Indiana, and was the oldest child of Harley and Martha Lou Haskett. Her brother, Gene (Debbie) Haskett, sister, Marilyn(Don) Clayton and several nieces and nephews remain to celebrate her life. On February 14, 1960, her high school sweetheart, Ronald...
Mary J. Carr
Mar 23, 2023
Mary J. Carr, 73, of Plainfield, passed away March 23, 2023. She was born April 16, 1949 to the late Frank and Josephine (Knight) Mack in Indianapolis, IN. She worked in the operations department at Allison's GM Plant for over 20 years. She loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She also loved to travel to see...
Reuben L. Pitts
Mar 22, 2023
Reuben L. Pitts, 90, of Clayton, passed away March 22, 2023. He was born March 18, 1933 to the late Ray and Lovie (Guthrie) Pitts in Dickson County, TN. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Hazelwood Baptist Church. He met Sandra Irvin in 1981 and they were married shortly thereafter...
Paul E. "Pete" Harmon Jr.
Mar 17, 2023
Paul E. “Pete” Harmon, Jr., 80, of Monrovia, passed away March 17, 2023. He was born February 5, 1943 to the late Paul E. Sr., and Laura (Gonzales) Harmon in Indianapolis, IN. He was a retired union electrician from IBEW local 481 retiring in March of 2006. He was also a member of the Bridgeport Masonic Lodge #162. Paul enjoyed...
Mary Lou Lollar
Mar 15, 2023
Mary Lou Lollar, 89, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members. She was born in LaPorte, IN on April 28, 1933 to the late Raymond and Gladys Brumley. Mary was a student guidance specialist for Wayne Township School Corporation for 18 years retiring in 1988. She was a Girls Scout Leader for 9 years. Mary enjoyed singing, playing...
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