Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Karen Parks

Karen Parks

Feb 2, 2023

Karen Parks, 79, of Danville, passed away February 2, 2023. She was born October 13, 1943 to the late Coleman and Grace (Edwards) Farthing. Karen worked as a data entry associate for Mayflower Trucking, King's Systems and L.S. Ayers. She enjoyed playing bingo, reading and ceramics. Karen also liked following the lifestyles of her favorite movie stars. She loved spending...

Larry Paul Fricke

Larry Paul Fricke

Feb 2, 2023

Lawrence Paul “Larry” Fricke of Indianapolis, passed away on February 2, 2023, one month before his 98th birthday.  He was born on March 2, 1925, in Monroe, IN to the late Eddie and Clara Steiner Fricke.  A graduate of Broad Ripple High School and Purdue University in Airport Management, Larry was an active member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served...

Phyllis Harris

Phyllis Harris

Feb 1, 2023

Phyllis Harris, 91, of Plainfield, passed away on February 1, 2023 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on July 18, 1931 in Bloomington, IN to the late Ben Srygley and Louise Hiestand.  Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a dedicated homemaker.  She enjoyed sewing and cross stitching in her free time.  Phyllis loved spending...

Anthony Paul Giandalia

Anthony Paul Giandalia

Jan 31, 2023

Anthony Paul Giandalia, 68, of Mooresville, passed away surrounded by loving family members.  He was born on June 4, 1954 in LA County to the late Carlo and Patsy Giandalia.  Tony was an electrician for First Rate Electric and then Marian Inc for 25 years.  He was an avid sports fan and loved fishing in his earlier years.  Tony enjoyed...

Lyndon W. Smith

Lyndon W. Smith

Jan 27, 2023

Lyndon W. Smith, 81, of Avon, passed away January 27, 2023.  He was born April 13, 1941 to the late Vernon and Hattie (Wayman) Smith in Indianapolis, IN.  He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School.  He was a Master Electrician for General Motors Corp for 47 years retiring in 2007.   His memberships include  the Avon Parkside Church of the Nazarene;...

Frances "Rene" Smith

Frances "Rene" Smith

Jan 26, 2023

Frances "Rene" Smith, 81, of Plainfield, passed away on January 26, 2023 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on May 26, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late Francis and Marie Hechinger.  Rene was a business analyst for Alverno Information Services in Beech Grove retiring in 2002 after 27 years.  She was a member of the Connection Point Christian...

Kit L. Bowermaster

Kit L. Bowermaster

Jan 25, 2023

Kit L. Bowermaster, 58, of Plainfield, passed away January 25, 2023.  She was born April 27, 1964 in Indianapolis, IN.  She was married 41 years and worked at Walmart in receiving for 30 years retiring in 2018.  She loved flowers and has an extensive garden. She was an avid animal lover with many different types of animals. Her amazing sense...

Tammy L. Gipson

Tammy L. Gipson

Jan 24, 2023

Tammy L. Gipson, 60, of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away January 24, 2023.  She was born May 3, 1962 in Sullivan, IN.  She formerly owned a ceramic shop in Plainfield at St. Rd. 267 and US 40.  She was a loving and giving person throughout her life.  Tammy is survived by her mother, Ebba (Lawhead) Cook; her step-father, Leonard Cook;...

Robert A. Blue

Robert A. Blue

Jan 24, 2023

Robert A. Blue, 72, of Plainfield, passed away January 24, 2023.  He was born February 8, 1950 to the late Neil and Mabel (Taylor) Blue in Indianapolis, IN.  He worked as a lineman for the Chrysler Corporation for 35 years retiring in 2004.  He loved fishing and hunting and was proud of his family.  He is survived by his wife,...

Gary L. Day

Gary L. Day

Jan 23, 2023

Gary L. Day, 62, of Plainfield, passed away on January 23, 2023.  He was born on May 30, 1960 in Greencastle, IN to the late Kenneth and Beatrice Day.  Gary worked in warehousing for most of his life.  He loved music, riding his scooter, Al's Donuts and enjoyed pizza with his friends.  Gary was involved in the Hendricks County and...

Ramona Marie Kersey

Ramona Marie Kersey

Jan 23, 2023

Ramona (Mona) Marie Kersey, 93, of Lady Lake, FL, passed away surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on October 31, 1929 to the late Edward and Lenora McNutt.  Ramona worked at the Indiana Girls School for 10 years.  She was a Sheriff's Detention Officer for Maricopa County, Arizona for 10 years before retiring in 1988.  Ramona belonged to...

Clifford W. Zimmerman Jr.

Clifford W. Zimmerman Jr.

Jan 21, 2023

Clifford W. Zimmerman Jr, 83, of Plainfield, IN. passed away on January 21, 2023. He was born April 28, 1939 to the late Clifford W. Zimmerman Sr and Virginia (Burris) Zimmerman. As a youth he enjoyed roller skating, cars, and spending time with his brothers Ron and Jim and his sisters Sue Ann, Tanya and Mary. Clifford was married for...

Alfred R. Bennett

Alfred R. Bennett

Jan 19, 2023

Alfred R. Bennett, 86, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members.  He was born on July 29, 1936 in Elkhart, KS to the late Earl R. and Frances Bennett. 

Al, along with his wife, Nancy, enjoyed spending time with their family.  Attending their grandchildren’s school functions was a priority.  Al and Nancy were always front and center...

Glen Patrick Talbott

Glen Patrick Talbott

Jan 19, 2023

Glen Patrick Talbott, 58, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 19, 2023.  He was born on September 14, 1964 in Marion, Indiana to Glen S. and Karen Talbott.  Glen retired from the Cumberland Police Department in 2009.  After retirement he attended the Chef's Academy of Indianapolis.  He worked at several restaurants on the north side of Indianapolis.  Glen was an...

Dorothy Joan Smith

Dorothy Joan Smith

Jan 16, 2023

Dorothy (Joan) Smith, 83, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on January 16, 2023 following a brief illness. She was born on November 23, 1939 in Iowa City, IA to the late Frank and Dorothy Gleason. Joan was a 1958 graduate of Clayton High School. She was an avid family photographer and was never without a camera at gatherings. She...

Harriet B. Hays

Harriet B. Hays

Jan 13, 2023

Harriet Blanche Varney Hays passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, January 13th. Her husband of 70 years, Marc, died one week and one day earlier on January 5th.  Harriet was born on June 1st, 1930 to American Baptist missionaries Drew and Ruth Varney. She lived in India for 17 years where she attended Kodai Kanal International School....

Judy D. Stinnett

Judy D. Stinnett

Jan 11, 2023

Judith “Judy” Stinnett, 80, of Syracuse, Indiana passed away on January 11th, 2023 at her home surrounded by family after a fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. Judy was born on December 17th, 1942 in Beech Grove to Nadalia “John” and Margarita “Hazel” (Gleason) Gerbick.  Judy grew up in Speedway and was the first-born and only daughter of John and Hazel...

Alma "Joan" McCord

Alma "Joan" McCord

Jan 10, 2023

Alma "Joan" McCord, 90, of Danville, passed away on January 10, 2023.  She was born on October 20, 1932 in Pittsboro, IN to the late Paul and Crystal Smith.  Joan was a sales associate at Walmart for 27 years before retiring.  She enjoyed fishing, camping, jigsaw puzzles and going to the flea market in her free time.  Joan loved spending...

James Edward Hardin

James Edward Hardin

Jan 8, 2023

James Edward Hardin, 80, of Mooresville/Plainfield, passed away January 8, 2023.  He was born January 15, 1942 to the late E. Richard and Betty (Culver) Hardin in Indianapolis, IN.  He was a graduate of Plainfield High School (1960) and Indiana Business College. After working at Link-Belt/FMC for 18 ½ years, he was a Corrections Officer at the Plainfield Correctional Facility...

Marc S. Hays

Marc S. Hays

Jan 5, 2023

Marc Sonny Harber Hays completed his earthly journey on Thursday, January 5th. He died while resting and holding the hand of his wife Harriet. The couple had celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last June. She followed him in death eight days later, January 13th.  Marc was born on April 17th, 1929. Both of his parents, Cuma Harber Hays and Marcus...

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