Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Ruth A. Hamilton

Ruth A. Hamilton

Apr 19, 2014

Ruth A. Hamilton, 101, of Indianapolis, passed away April 19, 2014 in Chandler, AZ.  She was born March 28, 1913 to the late Henry and Alice (Moehler) Goll in Indianapolis, IN.  She was a homemaker.  She graduated from Ben Davis High School, and married James R. Hamilton on September 20, 1935.  Ruth enjoyed cooking and entertaining friends and family.  She...

Macklin (Mack) J. Swinney

Macklin (Mack) J. Swinney

Apr 18, 2014

Macklin (Mack) James Swinney, 27, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 18, 2014. He was born May 4, 1986 in Indianapolis. Mack was a 2004 graduate of Ben Davis High School. He enjoyed surfing with friends and family at Dale Hollow Lake, playing frisbee golf and spending the month of May at the...

Chester C. Scherf Jr.

Chester C. Scherf Jr.

Apr 13, 2014

Chester C. Scherf Jr., 63, of Brownsburg, passed away April 13, 2014 in his residence. He was born September 15, 1950 in Port Washington, WI, to the late Chester C. Sr. and Gloria Scherf. Chet was a truck driver for R.L. Carter Trucking Company in Clayton, IN.  Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 16, at 11:00 am in Maple Hill...

Jessica L. Broady

Jessica L. Broady

Apr 13, 2014

Jessica L. Broady, 26, of Cicero, passed away April 13, 2014.  She was born June 28, 1987 in Urbana, IL.  She was a 2006 graduate of Avon High School, and a 2010 graduate of IUPUI School of Engineering and Technology with a BS in Construction Engineering Management.  While at IUPUI she was on the Dean's list four times and graduated in the...

Carolyn J. (Beagle) Davee

Carolyn J. (Beagle) Davee

Apr 12, 2014

Carolyn J. (Beagle) Davee, of Plainfield, peacefully passed away April 12, 2014.  She was born January 2, 1955 in Indianapolis to Jerome and Emma Lee Beagle.  She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Indiana University, and was an RN at IU and St. Vincent Hospitals in Indianapolis as well as at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville.  Carolyn truly loved...

Madelene Miller

Madelene Miller

Apr 11, 2014

Madelene Miller, 84, of Avon, passed away April 11, 2014.  She was born June 21, 1929 in Kokomo, IN.  She was a homemaker.  She is survived by two sons, Paul L. and William Miller Jr.; 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Miller.  Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, April...

Barbara N. Freeland

Barbara N. Freeland

Apr 5, 2014

Barbara N. Freeland, 75, of Plainfield, passed away April 5, 2014.  She was born February 15, 1939 to the late Orville and Mary (Fuller) Dobbins in Anderson, IN.  She work in sales at Columbia Distributing  Co in Indianapolis and later for K Enterprises in Avon retiring from there in 2001.  She is survived by three sons, Gary (Debbie) Haag, Frank...

Megan Lynn (Nottingham) Rosbottom

Megan Lynn (Nottingham) Rosbottom

Apr 5, 2014

Megan Lynn (Nottingham) Rosbottom, 35, of Avon, passed away on April 5, 2014.  She courageously battled breast cancer for 14 months.  Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Megan had blessed throughout her very memorable life.  She was born in Evansville, to Charles and Shirley Nottingham.  After losing both of her parents at a young age...

Jeanette Hayes

Jeanette Hayes

Apr 3, 2014

Jeanette Hayes, 94, of Plainfield, passed away April 3, 2014 in Brooke Knoll Village in Avon. She was born June 4, 1919 in Princeton, IN to the late Frank and Nellie Thompson. Jeanette was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 1:00 pm in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, where friends may call from 11:00 am until service...

William J. Counter

William J. Counter

Mar 31, 2014

William J. Counter, 84, of Plainfield, formerly of Greencastle, passed away March 31, 2014 in Hendricks Regional Health, Danville. He was born December 12, 1929 in Canton, SD to the late Theodore and Susan Counter. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War where he was awarded the Purple Heart. Bill retired from General Motors in 1984 after 30...

Finous Rodgers Jr.

Finous Rodgers Jr.

Mar 31, 2014

Finous Rodgers Jr., 82, of Belleville, passed away March 31, 2014.   He was born July 23, 1931 to the late William and Zeulah (Hunt) Rodgers in Webster County, KY.  He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War.  He was a model maker for Stewart-Warner Corp. for 47 years retiring in 1999.  He was a member of the Bridgeport...

Mervin E. Clark

Mervin E. Clark

Mar 31, 2014

Mervin E. Clark, 88, of Plainfield, passed away March 31, 2014.  He was born January 16, 1926 to the late Leland and Lola (Wright) Clark in Urbana, IL.  He was a US Navy veteran of WWII.  He worked at Allisons Div. of GM for 30 years retiring as supervisor in 1981.  He was  a member of the Plainfield Friends Meeting...

Mary K Storey

Mary K Storey

Mar 27, 2014

Mary K. Storey, 83, of Plainfield, passed away March 27, 2014 at Indiana University Hospital West, Avon. She was born November 14, 1930 in Indianapolis to the late Lowell and Alice Franklin. She had worked for Wm H. Block as a sales associate. Later, she worked in data entry for the State of Indiana for 26 years. She was a...

Ronnie G. Garrett

Ronnie G. Garrett

Mar 27, 2014

Ronnie G. Garrett, 65, of Clayton, passed away March 27, 2014 in his home.  He was born July 19, 1948 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Ottis and Marchie Garrett.  Ronnie worked as a millwright and welder for General Motors from 1977 to 2007.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.  Survivors include his daughter, Stephanie...

Raphael E. "Ray" O'Nan Jr.

Raphael E. "Ray" O'Nan Jr.

Mar 22, 2014

Raphael E. "Ray" O'Nan Jr., 81, of Indianapolis, passed away March 22, 2014. He was born January 17, 1933 in Indianapolis to the late Raphael and Ella O'Nan Sr. He was a US Army veteran. Ray retired after 30 years with Carrier Corporation in the production department. His memberships include the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts and Mini Mizers Miniature...

Kenneth Eugene Hoffman

Kenneth Eugene Hoffman

Mar 21, 2014

Kenneth Eugene Hoffman, 85, of Avon, IN passed away March 21, 2014. He was born October 26, 1928 in Bridgeport, IN to the late Walter and Reba Hoffman. Kenny was owner and operator of Hoffman Pools retiring in 2011 after 53 years. Prior to that he was a home builder from 1947-1958. His memberships include Bridgeport United Methodist Church, Bridgeport...

Carolyn J. Sfreddo

Carolyn J. Sfreddo

Mar 19, 2014

Carolyn J. Sfreddo, 78, of Plainfield, passed away March 19, 2014. She was born March 18, 1936 in Indianapolis to the late Samuel and Opal Jacobs. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority at Indiana State University. She also was a volunteer nurse at the VA Hospital during the Vietnam War. Carolyn was a member and very active...

Martha Alice (Susie) Stogsdill

Martha Alice (Susie) Stogsdill

Mar 15, 2014

Martha Alice (Susie) Stogsdill, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away March 15, 2014. She was born February 29, 1940 in Indianapolis to the late Albert and Dorothy Cazee. Susie was a homemaker  and former officer and member of the Moose Lodge #500. She was preceded in death by siblings, Albert, Jim, Barbara and Judy. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 18,...

Sidney Lee Nighbert

Sidney Lee Nighbert

Mar 15, 2014

Sidney Lee Nighbert, 96, of Mooresville, formerly of Plainfield, passed away March 15, 2014.  He was one of 5 children and was born April 15, 1917 in Hanover Township, Jefferson County, IN to the late Shirley Lee and Lulu Sutherland Nighbert.  Lee grew up working on the family farm. After marriage, he worked at Yunkers Pearl Packing in Madison, IN. ...

Thelma Jean (Wilson) Brinkman

Thelma Jean (Wilson) Brinkman

Mar 12, 2014

Thelma Jean Brinkman, 75, of Avon, passed away March 12, 2014. She was born February 21, 1939 in Indianapolis to the late Wayne and Elma Wilson. Thelma was a member of Ben Davis Christian Church and former member of Avon Christian Church. She was an active community volunteer  as well as a founding member of the Women's Auxillary for the...