Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Joyce A. Mayes

Joyce A. Mayes

Jun 30, 2024

Joyce A (Hurt, Medsker) Mayes, 89, passed away on June 30, 2024, in Plainfield, Indiana. She was born on June 17, 1935, in Edinburgh, Indiana to Ray and Elma Hurt. She graduated from Martinsville High School in 1953 and went on to work as a Press Operator at McQuay-Norris in Indianapolis for ten of years. She later was hired by...

Betty G. Hartsock

Betty G. Hartsock

Jun 30, 2024

Betty G. Hartsock, 81, of Danville, passed away on June 30, 2024 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on September 17, 1942 in Bainbridge, IN to the late Estes and Hazel Shaw.  Betty was a nurse for Hendricks County Hospital retiring in 2005.  She was a member of the Danville Church of Christ.  Betty enjoyed cooking and sitting...

Sandra Wuensch

Sandra Wuensch

Jun 28, 2024

Sandra Wuensch, 85, of Plainfield, passed away on June 28, 2024.  She was born on December 28, 1938 in Indianapolis to the late Cecil and Mary Woolsey.  Sandra was an assistant administrator for the Indiana Hand Surgery Associates for 20 years.  She was a devoted loving wife, mom, mamaw and great grandmother.  She did many things in her life, some...

Nancy Smallwood

Nancy Smallwood

Jun 27, 2024

Nancy Smallwood, 86, of Plainfield, passed away on June 27, 2024 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on November 12, 1937 in Indianapolis to the late William and Mary Samuels.  Nancy graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1956.  She was a dedicated homemaker for her husband and children.  Nancy enjoyed playing card games, feeding the birds and...

JoAnna Blaschke

JoAnna Blaschke

Jun 25, 2024

JoAnna Blaschke, 77, of Plainfield, passed away on June 25, 2024 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on June 10, 1947 in Wabash, IN to the late Forrest and Martha Knotts.  JoAnna was a school bus driver for the Plainfield Community School system for 36 years.  She enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking and planting flowers in her free time....

Thomas L. Dages

Thomas L. Dages

Jun 22, 2024

Thomas L. Dages, 89, of Plainfield, passed away on June 22, 2024. He was born in Loogootee, Indiana on October 14, 1934 to the late James and Catherine (Bradley) Dages. Tom served honorably in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958. He later worked in human resources for GM Truck & Bus plant for 37 years. Tom was a...

Nina L. Olvey

Nina L. Olvey

Jun 22, 2024

Nina L. Olvey, 81, of Plainfield, passed away on June 22, 2024. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on September 25, 1942 to the late James Robert Neel and Sara Pauline (Gift) Neel. Nina worked as a teacher's aide for many years while living in Georgia. She was a member of Center Community Church. Nina enjoyed attending book clubs, bible...

Mary Lou Bell

Mary Lou Bell

Jun 16, 2024

Mary Lou Bell, 92, of Avon, passed away on June 16, 2024.  She was born on October 29, 1931 in Center Point, IN to the late Marion and Maxine Woods.  Mary Lou worked as a sales representative for Animal Health Store and Animal Medic retiring 1977.  She belonged to the First Baptist Church in Plainfield where she enjoyed singing in...

Elizabeth A. Hygh

Elizabeth A. Hygh

Jun 13, 2024

Elizabeth Ann (Murtaugh) Hygh, 92, of Plainfield, was born September 24, 1931 in Champaign, IL to the late Hugh and Esther (Ritenour) Murtaugh.  Elizabeth was a homemaker raising 4 children, Patrick and Mark (Colleen) who preceded her in death, Tim (Karen), and Mary. Elizabeth married the late William Edward Hygh on November 26, 1952 in Springfield, MO. who preceded her...

Letha L. Stevens

Letha L. Stevens

Jun 9, 2024

Letha L. Stevens, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away surrounded by loving family members.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Anna (Donica) Jophlin; husband of 52 years, Paul Stevens and 16 brothers and sisters.  Letha is survived by her children, Darrell Stevens, Cheryl Stevens and Mark (Lorna) Stevens; grandchildren, Aaron Stevens, Autumn (Mike) Bourg, Dustin (Alexandria) Trisch,...

Mary E. Hale

Mary E. Hale

Jun 8, 2024

Mary E. Hale, 92, of Plainfield, passed away on June 8, 2024.  She was born on October 26, 1931 in Indianapolis to the late Charles and Bertha Tuttle.  Mary worked as a secretary for many years.  She enjoyed shopping and sewing in her free time.  Mary loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.  She was a member of...

Thelma L. Shanklin

Thelma L. Shanklin

Jun 3, 2024

Thelma L. Shanklin, 89, of Avon, passed away on June 3, 2024. She was born on September 20, 1934 in Kentucky to the late Scott Hall and Addie Huffman. Thelma worked for GM as a seamstress for over 20 years. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning, coloring and playing golf. Thelma is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Shanklin....

Kelli D. Snider

Kelli D. Snider

Jun 2, 2024

Kelli Diane Snider, 54, of Plainfield, was called into her heavenly home to be with Jesus on June 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 1, 1969 at Hendricks County Hospital in Danville, IN to Marvin Ray and Virginia Rae Unger. Kelli worked for Lincoln Federal Savings Bank from 1988 to 1998. In 1998, she...

Cyle A. Sullivan

Cyle A. Sullivan

May 27, 2024

Cyle Allen Sullivan, 18, passed away on May 27, 2024 at Methodist Hospital.  He was  born on January 25, 2006 in Danville, IN.  Cyle attended Mill Creek East Elementary, Cascade Middle School and was a 2024 graduate of Cascade High School.  He was a member of the Varsity football team and was also a member of the Varsity wrestling team....

Mary L. Anderson

Mary L. Anderson

May 20, 2024

Mary L. Anderson, 86, of Plainfield, IN, formerly of Mooresville, passed away May 20, 2024.  She was born March 18,1938 to the late Oscar and Eileen (Destrampe) Kjellgren in Escanaba, MI.  She was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Plainfield.  Mary loved life and the outdoors working in her flowerbeds or gardening. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and...

Jack B. Parks

Jack B. Parks

May 18, 2024

Jack B. Parks, 81, of Danville, passed away May 18, 2024.  He was born January 24, 1943 to the late Stewart and Elsie (Bush) Parks in Gate City, VA.  He was a US Marine veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was a skilled tradesman for over 50 years with the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 20 retiring in 2002.  He...

Wanda Sue Putman

Wanda Sue Putman

May 17, 2024

Wanda Sue "Grammy" Putman, 79, of Clayton, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2024 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on February 25, 1945 in London, KY.  Sue was a loving mother and a dedicated homemaker.  She was a member of the Clayton Christian Church, Tri Kappa, PO-KE-NO Club and the Red Hat Society.  Sue was...

Pamela "Pam" Baker

Pamela "Pam" Baker

May 14, 2024

Pamela Rose Baker, 74, of Plainfield, passed away May 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on August 20, 1949, in Indianapolis, to the late Forrest J. Baugh and Lottie A. Baugh Mesling. Pam was sassy, stubborn, and very independent. If you knew Pam, you loved her; she never met a stranger! Pam was the owner of Plainfield Accounting...

Nettie Lou Rentschler

Nettie Lou Rentschler

Apr 27, 2024

Nettie Lou Rentschler, 90, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members on April 27, 2024.  She was born on July 16, 1933 in Clay City, IN to the late Emery and Hallie Miller.  Lou worked at Plainfield High School in the cafeteria as the cashier.  She also worked for Peggy Lewis Interior.  Lou was a member of the...

Charles W. Brown

Charles W. Brown

Apr 26, 2024

Charles W. Brown, 86, of Danville, passed away on April 26, 2024.  He was born on October 2, 1937 in Sistersville, WV to the late Nelson and Vera Mae Brown.  Charles worked for the Department Of Education for the state of Ohio before retiring.  He attended the Plainfield Church of Christ and was a former member of the Zane Grey's...

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