Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Willis Pruett

Willis Pruett

Feb 25, 2025

Willis M. Pruett, 85, of Plainfield, passed away on February 25, 2025.  He was born on May 26, 1939 in Scottsburg, IN to the late John W. and Mary Pruett.  Willie was a United States Army veteran.  He retired in 2001 from Utility Peterbuilt.  Willie was a member of the St. Augustine Episcopal Church, Past Master of the Plainfield Masonic...

Marjorie Viola O'Dell

Marjorie Viola O'Dell

Mar 20, 2025

Marjorie Viola O'Dell, 72, of Plainfield, passed away March 20, 2025.  She was born August 5, 1952 to the late Elmer Cole and Mable (Lakin) Dillon.  She was a proud semi-truck driver for many years.  She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren very much.  She was a God-fearing woman who loved the Lord.  Marjorie is survived by two sons,...

Cynthia L. Lauver

Cynthia L. Lauver

Mar 18, 2025

Cynthia L. Lauver, 73, of Indianapolis, formerly of Bridgman, Michigan, passed away on March 18, 2025.  She was born on December 28, 1951 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Cindi graduated from Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan in 1970. She later married Timothy Lauver on February 6, 1971, who passed back in May of 2004. Cindi was a life-long member of...

Selma J. Engle

Selma J. Engle

Mar 16, 2025

Selma J. Engle, 93, of Avon, passed away surrounded by loving family on March 16, 2025. She was born on April 9, 1931 in Burkesville, Kentucky to the late Clury Spears and Letha (Wells) Spears. Selma began working at age 14 at a Cotton Mill in Kentucky, followed by Blue Bonnet Butter Co., Knife & Fork Restaurant, RCA, then as...

José Longoria

José Longoria

Mar 11, 2025

José L. Longoria, 75, former network vice president for neurosciences for Community Health Network in Indianapolis, passed away March 11, 2025 in Plainfield, Indiana, where he lived with his loving wife of 34 years, Sally Longoria.

A decorated combat veteran of the U.S. Army, he was born September 26, 1949 in Edinburg, Texas, the son of Luis Longoria and Francisca Aguilar....

Raymond K. Marshall

Raymond K. Marshall

Mar 10, 2025

Raymond “Ray” Kennedy Marshall, 70, passed away March 10, 2025, in Plainfield, Indiana. Born on August 15, 1954, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ray lived a life defined by hard work, resilience, and an unwavering love for his family. From an early age, Ray understood the value of dedication. At just 10 years old, he began working on sod farms, a job...

Rick A. Robertson

Rick A. Robertson

Mar 9, 2025

Dr. Rick Alan Robertson of Plainfield, Indiana, a psychiatrist whose practice was in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, died on Sunday, March 9th, after a long illness. Michelle Mazza Robertson, his wife of thirty-two years, survives him along with his children, Carl Mazza Robertson and Sylvia Rae Robertson, who live in the metropolitan area. Dr. Robertson was the only child of...

Ramona Masten

Ramona Masten

Mar 9, 2025

Ramona Pearl Masten, 87, died Sunday March 9, 2025. Ramona was born September 20, 1937 in Crawfordsville, IN to Henry and Dorothy Richardson Sparks. 

She graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1955. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University in 1959. She married Ronald Masten on October 4th, 1959. Ramona worked as nurse when first married until...

LuAnn Elsbury

LuAnn Elsbury

Mar 4, 2025

LuAnn Elsbury, 71, of Avon, passed away on March 4, 2025.  She was born on November 17, 1953 in Greenfield, IN to William "Bill" and Opal "Peggy" Elsbury, who preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Warrum.  LuAnn was an employee of the Indiana Department Of Corrections and Pinellas County, Florida Sheriff's Department...

Pamela J. Staley

Pamela J. Staley

Mar 2, 2025

Pamela J. Staley, 76, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on November 24, 1948 in Greencastle, IN to the late William and Louella "Fern" Summers.  Pamela received her Master's degree from Indiana University.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated homemaker.  Pamela was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gary Staley;...

Michael Pappas

Michael Pappas

Feb 26, 2025

Michael N. Pappas, 94, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members on February 26, 2025.  He was born on December 31, 1930 in Indianapolis to the late Nick and Zoi Pappas.  Michael was a sheet metal worker with the Local Union #20 from 1950 to 1992.  He was a member of the Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, Plainfield...

William R. Loveless

William R. Loveless

Feb 25, 2025

William R. Loveless, 90, of Plainfield, passed away on February 25, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1934 in New Castle, Delaware to the late William A. Loveless and Laura (Peterson) Loveless. Bill received his Associate's Degree from the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma, later working as a lead mechanic at U.S. Air  for 37 years before...

Ronald Abbott

Ronald Abbott

Feb 23, 2025

Ronald Abbott, 79, of Mooresville, passed away on February 23, 2025. He was born on November 10, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Chester B. Abbott and Martha "Pauline" (Scott) Abbott. Ronald graduated from Avon High School in 1964. He later worked as a baggage handler for United Airlines for many years. Ronald loved fishing, attending auctions, working on...

Judith Larracey

Judith Larracey

Feb 17, 2025

Judith Lee Larracey, daughter of the late Marvin and Leona Jones of Plainfield, passed away on February 17, 2025.  She is the wife of Rev. Dr. Patrick Larracey.  They have two adult children, Steven P. Larracey of Camby and Cristina L. James of Avon and two grandchildren, Ben and Elinore James.  The Larracey's were married on August 9, 1963 at...

John Day Noah Malicoat

John Day Noah Malicoat

Feb 16, 2025

John Day Noah Malicoat, 72, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully with his brother by his side on February 16, 2025.  He was born on November 4, 1952 in Greencastle, IN to the late Noah and Ruth Malicoat.  John worked for Hobbs Nursery for over 45 years retiring in 2000.  He belonged to the New Testament Christian Church and loved his...

Rick Shaw

Rick Shaw

Feb 15, 2025

Rick Shaw, 67, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 in his home with his daughter at his side.  He was born on April 26, 1957 in Indianapolis to the late Eagle Shaw and Justine VonAxelson.  Rick was an insurance agent for American Family Insurance.  He started his athletic training career in Texas City, TX.  Rick was with...

Gladys Sherman

Gladys Sherman

Feb 12, 2025

Gladys L. Sherman, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 12, 2025.  She was born on January 21, 1935 in Oakland City, IN to the late Otto and Minnie Ragle.  Gladys was a cashier for 22 years at K-Mart before retiring.  She was a member of the Bridgeport United Methodist Church, where she was a part of the women's group...

Suzanne Barnes

Suzanne Barnes

Feb 11, 2025

Suzanne Barnes, 92, of Plainfield, passed away on February 11, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Suzanne was a homemaker with her husband, Kenneth Barnes and their three daughters. Suzanne enjoyed baking, sewing and spending time with her family and friends. She also did volunteer work for Plainfield United Methodist Church. Suzanne was also an...

Carolyn Heckman

Carolyn Heckman

Feb 7, 2025

Carolyn Sue Heckman, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 7, 2025.  She was born on October 27, 1949 in Sullivan, IN to the late Lloyd and Susan Runyan.  Carolyn was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Runyan.  A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date.  Survivors include her daughter, Manda McQuilling;...

Bonda J. Tedrow

Bonda J. Tedrow

Feb 3, 2025

Bonda J. Tedrow, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 3, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1956 in Bakersfield, California to the late Robert Hudson and late Wanda (Loflin) Walker. In her early years, Bonda worked as a freelance cosmetologist, later working in childcare as a nanny. She enjoyed country music, watching stand-up comedy and taking care of...

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