Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Stephen B. Thompson

Stephen B. Thompson

Jan 25, 2013

Stephen B. Thompson, 68, of Clayton passed away January 25, 2013 following a brave and determined fight against cancer. He was born May 11, 1944 to Leonard (Tommy) and Mary Beadle Thompson. He was a graduate of Clayton High School and Purdue University. Upon graduation from Purdue, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served as an officer...

Dale Robert "Bob" Smith

Dale Robert "Bob" Smith

Jan 25, 2013

Dale Robert "Bob" Smith, 68, of Stilesville, passed away January 25, 2013. He was born September 20, 1944 to James R. and Mary Lee (Love) Smith. He worked as a jet engine tester for Allisons Division of General Motors for 31 years retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Stilesville Christian Church. Bob taught Sunday School Youth Group...

Alice Patricia Brooks

Alice Patricia Brooks

Jan 24, 2013

Alice Patricia Brooks, 91, of Plainfield, passed away January 24, 2013. She was born February 11, 1921 to the late Angelo and Louise Savio in Winona, MN. She was a registered nurse for 47 years retiring in 1990. She is survived by a son, Brad Brooks; a daughter, Joetta (Tom) Strickland; 6 grandchildren, Lisa (Wally)Warburton, Todd (Gerri) Hoffman, Ben (Uma)...

Virginia Maybell Brown

Virginia Maybell Brown

Jan 24, 2013

Virginia Maybell Brown, 82, of Plainfield, passed away January 24, 2013. She was born July 8, 1930 to the late George and Nancy Parsley in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Salem Order of the Eastern Star. Virginia is survived by two sons, Jeffrey (Denise) and David (Claudia) Brown; a daughter, Paulette (Steven)...

Earl Roger Wisor

Earl Roger Wisor

Jan 23, 2013

Earl Roger Wisor, 67, of Danville, passed away January 23, 2013. He was born August 23, 1945 to the late Edward and Bessie (Hargraves) Wisor in East Liverpool, OH. He was a US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a truck driver for 35 years retiring from Allied Van Lines in 2011. He was a member of...

Olas A. Hubbs

Olas A. Hubbs

Jan 23, 2013

Olas A. Hubbs, 94, of Mooresville, IN passed away on January 23, 2013. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on Dec. 31, 1918 to the late Emory and Lula Bell (Johnson)Hubbs. He worked for Link-Belt (now FMC) as a machinist for over 40 years. He grew up in Southside Indianapolis, attending PS 72 and graduating from Emmerich Manual Training High...

Chuck W. Lewis

Chuck W. Lewis

Jan 22, 2013

Chuck W. Lewis, 55, of Plainfield, passed away January 22, 2013. He was born November 4, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN. He was manager of Information Technology for Lee Supply Corp. since 1997. He was a member of Kingsway Christian Church. Chuck is survived by his wife, Lisa W. (Sparks) Lewis; two sons, Jonathan (Shannon) and Samuel (a student at Plainfield...

Carole L. Trueblood

Carole L. Trueblood

Jan 22, 2013

Carole L. Trueblood, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away January 22, 2013. She was born March 7, 1935 to the late Raymond and Louise Zimmerman in Detroit, MI. She is survived by two daughters, Ann and Jane Trueblood; a son, David Trueblood; and a grandchild. There will be no calling or services.

Dorothy L. Muncie

Dorothy L. Muncie

Jan 22, 2013

“….a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised; honor her for all that her hands have done…” (Proverbs 31) Dorothy (Beckner) Muncie, 90,of Avon, IN, departed this earth January 22 to meet her Savior face to face. She was born in Chrisman, IL on February 26, 1922 to Clyde and Fleta Beckner. She was preceded in death by...

Roberta E. Troyer

Roberta E. Troyer

Jan 14, 2013

Roberta E. Troyer, 91, of Plainfield, passed away January 14, 2013. She was born to the late Robert and Wilma (Driscoll) Grimme in Tipton County, IN. She retired from Forest Shear Insurance as an underwriter. She was a member of Hope United Presbyterian Church in Plainfield. Roberta is survived by two daughters, Jill Baker and Jane Rubenstein; a brother, Meredith...

Justin Allen Kroh

Justin Allen Kroh

Jan 13, 2013

Justin Allen Kroh, 27, of Plainfield, passed away January 13, 2013. He was born October 17, 1985 in Bismark, N.D. to Allen and Sherry Kroh. Justin was a 2004 graduate of Plainfield High School where he played football and baseball. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Justin was formerly employed at Hitachi in the order processing department. He was...

Charlene M. Shumaker

Charlene M. Shumaker

Jan 11, 2013

Charlene M. Shumaker, 87, of Plainfield, passed away January 11, 2013. She was born May 16, 1925 in Bloomington, IN to the late Charles and Mary (Barlow) McClain. She received her BS degree from Purdue University and her Masters degree from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. She was a homemaker and a librarian at the Cleveland Public Library. She...

Anna F. Hursh

Anna F. Hursh

Jan 9, 2013

Anna F. Hursh, 92, of Indianapolis, passed on to her Lord and Savior peacefully on January 9, 2013. Bobbi, as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren, was a small town girl who became the consumate military wife. She possessed a gift for hospitality and the organizational ability to coordinate over 40 relocations to 3 different continents throughout their married...

John M. Doran

John M. Doran

Jan 9, 2013

John M. Doran, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away January 9, 2013. He was born in Indianapolis on September 25, 1921 to the late Harry W. and Mary Angeline (Hunt) Doran. John was a graduate of Decatur Central High School and attended Purdue University. During WWII he worked as a P-51 aircraft engine test technician at Allison Engine where he met...

Mary Virginia Gentry

Mary Virginia Gentry

Jan 8, 2013

Mary Virginia Gentry, 95, of Danville, IN passed away January 8, 2013 in her residence. She was born April 12, 1917 in Danville to the late Wesley Edward and Lula Mae (Lines) Brown. She was a homemaker and member of Berean Baptist Church in Terre Haute, IN. Graveside services were Thursday, January 10th, at 10:00 am in Spring Hill Cemetery,...

Randall D. Moore

Randall D. Moore

Jan 8, 2013

Randall D. Moore, 37, of Clayton, passed away January 8, 2013. He was born June 30, 1975 in Danville, IN to Ronald R. and Darlene Moore. Randy worked for Siemens Water Technology in the regeneration department in Indianapolis. He also attended Center Community Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald R. Moore. Memorial services will be at...

Mary B. Western

Mary B. Western

Jan 3, 2013

Mary B. Western, 87, of Moultrie, GA, formerly of Cartersburg, passed away January 3, 2013. She was born January 11, 1925 to the late Richmond H. and Floy (Ireland) Goff in Ashburn, GA. She worked at Diamond Chain for 25 years retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Hazelwood Baptist Church and a lifetime member and past Worthy...

Don T. Perkinson Sr.

Don T. Perkinson Sr.

Dec 29, 2012

Don T. Perkinson Sr., 68, of Plainfield, passed away December 29, 2012. He was born October 29, 1944 to the late Harold and Minnie Perkinson in Indianapolis, IN. He was a corrections officer at the Indiana Boys School for 12 years retiring in 1984. He is survived by his wife, Gail J. (Gardner) Perkinson; a son , Don T. Perkinson,...

Hazel M. Crouse

Hazel M. Crouse

Dec 28, 2012

Hazel M. Crouse, 72, of Danville, passed away December 28, 2012. She was born July 2, 1940 to the late Carl and Nellie (Pollard) Price in Avon, IN. She was currently a cashier for the Plainfield Wal Mart for the past 14 years. She is survived by her husband, Herschel C. Crouse; two daughters, Cindy (Joe) Schober and Patty L....

Letha B. Sullivan

Letha B. Sullivan

Dec 27, 2012

Letha B. Sullivan, 92, of Danville, IN, formerly of Columbia, KY, passed away December 27, 2012. She was born November 20, 1920 to the late William and Ella Collins. She was a social worker for 12 years for the State of Kentucky in Columbia retiring in 1985, when she moved to Plainfield/Danville to spend time with her family. Letha enjoyed...