Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

John R. Baskin Jr.

John R. Baskin Jr.

Apr 20, 2013

John R. Baskin Jr, 66, of Brazil, formerly of Plainfield passed away April 20, 2013 in his residence. He was born March 7, 1947 in Urbana, IL to the late John R. and Frances Baskin Sr. John was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a cook for Stacy's Restaurant for several years. Visitation will be Thursday,...

Jessie A Young

Jessie A Young

Apr 17, 2013

Jessie A. Young, 90, of Plainfield, passed away April 17, 2013. She was born August 17, 1922 in Fairview, VA to the late Willie and Myrtle (Nichols) Lewis. Jessie was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis R. Young; daughter, Phyllis M. Herrin; siblings, Harmon Lewis, Margaret Mailcoat, Murle Mitchell, Irene Swan and Jo Anne Unger....

Donna B. Marter

Donna B. Marter

Apr 13, 2013

Donna B. Marter, 75, of Clayton, passed away April 13, 2013 in St. Francis Hospital, Mooresville. She was born October 18, 1937 in South Bend, IN. She was a homemaker. Graveside services will be Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 11:00 am in Clayton Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, David Marter; son, Don (Liz) Rix; daughters, Tammy and Carol Rix; 5...

William J. Clayton

William J. Clayton

Apr 8, 2013

William J. Clayton, 88, of Plainfield, passed away April 8, 2013. He was born June 21, 1924 in Indianapolis, IN. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Brancenia (Millie) Clayton; sons, Tom (Heidi) and John (El) Clayton; daughter, Pam (Jim) Sheads; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Bill was a service technician for J & J Distributors for 28 years...

Coarrean F. Davis

Coarrean F. Davis

Apr 5, 2013

Coarrean F. Davis, 90, of Danville passed away April 5, 2013. She was born October 6, 1922 to the late Roy and Cora (Mills) Vanlaningham in Hardinsburg, IN. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a son, Norman L. Davis Jr; a daughter, Betty J. Settles; a brother, Harry Vanlaningham; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded...

Charles Louis Lehman

Charles Louis Lehman

Apr 4, 2013

Charles Louis Lehman, 90, of Avon, IN, passed away April 4, 2013. He was born August 10, 1922 in Cleveland, OH to the late Louis and Emma Lehman. Chuck was a senior buyer for Allison Gas Turbine for 43 years retiring in 1982. He was a member or Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653 and Indianapolis Scottish Rite where he received the...

Herschel W. Marshall

Herschel W. Marshall

Apr 3, 2013

Herschel W. Marshall, 93, of Plainfield, passed away April 3, 2013. He was born December 13, 1919 in Payson, IL to the late Wernie and Lilia (Rueter) Marshall. He was a WWII Army Air Corp veteran. Herschel retired in 1974 as an air traffic controller. He was a member of Plainfield BPOE # 2186, American Legion and was a 50...

Martha J. Boesche

Martha J. Boesche

Apr 2, 2013

Martha J. Boesche, 85, of Plainfield, passed away April 2, 2013. She was born June 26, 1927 to the late William and Blanche (Hardwick) Guthrie in Paris, IL. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a son, Michael (Cynthia) Boesche; three daughters, Peggy (Jack) Hammond, Debbie (Kevin) Millet and Terri (Tom) Walker; 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She...

Carl E. McNeely

Carl E. McNeely

Mar 29, 2013

Carl E. McNeely, Tucson, AZ, formerly of Plainfield, passed away March 29, 2013. He was born May 2, 1927 in Greencastle, IN to the late Leonidas and Sallie McNeely. He was a WWII Navy veteran. Carl retired in 1988 after 40 years as an engineering technician for Allison Gas Turbine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary J....

Eva M. Thompson

Eva M. Thompson

Mar 16, 2013

Eva M. Thompson, 94, of Plainfield, passed away March 16, 2013. She was born March 7, 1919. She lived in Plainfield for 47 years her last years in Indianapolis. She worked for Eli Lilly Co for 37 years retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Ben Davis Christian Church. Eva was fondly known as the squirrel and hugging...

Ella W. Rarridon

Ella W. Rarridon

Mar 14, 2013

Ella W. Rarridon, 97, Plainfield, IN, passed away March 14, 2013. She was born October 19, 1915, in Putnam County, IN, to the late Roy and Mable (McAninch) Buis. She retired in 1981 after 28 years at Public Service of Indiana. Her memberships include Plainfield Christian Church, Plainfield Womans Club and Alpha Chapter of Delta Alpha Gamma Sorority. She was...

Albert E. "Bud" Chandler

Albert E. "Bud" Chandler

Mar 13, 2013

Albert E. "Bud" Chandler, 98, of Plainfield, passed away March 13, 2013. He was born June 20, 1914 to the late Alex and Clara (Glendenning) Chandler in Hendricks County, IN. He was a die setter for GM Chevrolet Truck & Bus Plant for 30 years retiring in 1976. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Plainfield, the...

Col. (Ret.) John M. Hine

Col. (Ret.) John M. Hine

Mar 6, 2013

COL (Ret) John M. Hine . 79 of Plainfield, Indiana passed away on March 6th. John was born in Martinsville, IN, August 5th 1933 to Harold and Evelyn Hine. John grew up as a farm boy and continued to farm, run a dairy farm and raise cattle. That is where he learned his love for the land and legendary work...

Alice Ida Dodzik

Alice Ida Dodzik

Mar 4, 2013

Alice Ida. (Kievit) Dodzik passed away peacefully at the age of 90 at Countryside Meadows on March 4, 2013. Preceding her was her husband of 60 years, Andrew John Sr, who passed away June 3, 2006 at the age of 87. Andrew's ashes will be layed to rest with his loving wife, so they may live in the house of...

Lillie M. Shugars

Lillie M. Shugars

Mar 4, 2013

Lillie M. Shugars, 59, of Indianapolis, IN passed away March 4, 2013. She was born February 6, 1954, in Canton, OH to the late James Buchanan and Anna (Murphy) Shaw. Lillie was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was currently attending Ivy Tech. Lillie was a tour guide at Lucas Oil Stadium for two years. Memorial services will...

Pastor Carl A. Riley

Pastor Carl A. Riley

Mar 3, 2013

Pastor Carl A. Riley, 76, of Plainfield, passed away March 3, 2013. He was born January 31, 1937 to the late Carl B. and Lillian (Carrier) Riley in Bluff City, TN. He was ordained July 5, 1955. He graduated from Carson Newman College in 1959 and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1966. He began his pastoral calling with Western Ave....

Stephen P. Brown

Stephen P. Brown

Mar 3, 2013

Stephen P. Brown, 68, of Plainfield, passed away March 3, 2013. He was born January 18, 1945 to the late Myron and Marian (Armstrong) Brown in Plymouth, IN. He was a US Navy veteran. He was a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church, the Plainfield Kiwanis, Life Master in bridge and chess; and an Eagle Scout. Stephen did his...

Rosemary T. Johnson

Rosemary T. Johnson

Mar 2, 2013

Rosemary T. Johnson, 83, of Danville, passed away March 2, 2013. She was born September 13, 1929 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Gertrude (Lichtenstein) Brandes. She was adopted and raised by Richard and Emma Wallpe. Rosemary was a R.N. at Community East Hospital and retired in 1995. A Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, March 6, at 11:00...

Luther Anderson

Luther Anderson

Mar 2, 2013

Luther Anderson, 88, of Clayton, passed away March 2, 2013. He was born November 29, 1924, in Woodstock, KY to the late John and Eva Anderson. He was a millwright and master welder retiring after 27 years with Union Carbide. Luther was a member of the Belleville Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minta L....

Helen Marie Snepp

Helen Marie Snepp

Feb 25, 2013

Helen Marie Snepp, 100, of Plainfield, passed away February 25, 2013. She was born May 12, 1912 in Hendricks County, IN. to the late Herbert and Florence Harrison. She retired in 1966 after 15 years as a secretary with Public Service of Indiana. She was a member of Plainfield Friends Meeting. Funeral services will be Friday, March 1 at 11:30...