Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Wanda E. Rawnsley

Wanda E. Rawnsley

Jan 4, 2023

Wanda (Peach) Eileen Rawnsley, 92, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully at the home of her son, Mike, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 11:32 PM. Born March 30, 1930 in Lawrence County, IN, Peach was the daughter of the late Alvin True and Ora (Baugh) True. She married Robert Wayne Rawnsley on August 11, 1947.  Wanda was a dedicated wife...

Timothy Reed Mongan

Timothy Reed Mongan

Jan 4, 2023

Timothy Reed Mongan, son of Paul and Ina Reed Mongan, was born August 7, 1941, and passed away January 4, 2023.  Tim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to all.  He excelled as a Christian man, All-Big Ten athlete, teacher, coach, contractor and farmer.  His kindness and love of jokes and humor lightened the lives of all...

Raymond F. Hilliard

Raymond F. Hilliard

Jan 2, 2023

Raymond F. Hilliard, 75, of Plainfield, passed away January 2, 2023.  He was born May 12, 1947 to the late Clyde and Suzanne Hilliard in Chicago, IL.  He was a trust and security officer for The Northern Trust Co. in Chicago retiring after 40 years of service.  Raymond is survived by his wife, Ruth L. (Houser) Hilliard; a daughter, Kim...

Richard L. Lamer

Richard L. Lamer

Jan 2, 2023

Richard L. Lamer, 87, of Plainfield, passed away January 2, 2023.  He was born October 12, 1935 to the late Lewis and Lucille (Hadfield) Lamer in Chester, IL.  He was an US Army veteran, and a member of the Plainfield Christian Church.  He was a salesman for Sawhill Tubular Steel Products for 31 years retiring in 1997.  Richard was an...

Jo Ann Deer

Jo Ann Deer

Dec 30, 2022

JoAnn Deer, 76, was born and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Thaddeus and Charlotte (Jackson) Barr.  As a youth, she enjoyed dance and band. She excelled in school, even skipped a grade and later became valedictorian at Garfield High School class of 1963. While studying to get her Bachelor’s of Arts at Indiana State University to become...

Jo Ann Thompson

Jo Ann Thompson

Dec 27, 2022

Jo Ann Thompson, of Plainfield, IN, passed away at home surrounded by loving family members on December 27th, 2022, at the age of 90. She was born to parents James H. and Ruth Ladd Pierson on November 8th, 1932, in the same home that she passed in. Jo Ann graduated from Decatur Central High School in 1950.  Jo Ann was...

Rudolf "Rudy" F.L. Hoellein

Rudolf "Rudy" F.L. Hoellein

Dec 27, 2022

Rudolf Franz Louis Hoellein, 81, of Carmel, passed away December 27, 2022.  He was born May 1, 1941 to the late Ernst and Marta (Geisler) Hoellein in Linden, Germany.  In 1961 he immigrated to the United States of America after completing his apprenticeship as a watchmaker.  He met Jutta, his loving wife of 55 years, after serving his time in...

Vicky S. Downs

Vicky S. Downs

Dec 25, 2022

Vicky S. Downs 65, of Plainfield, passed away December 25, 2022.  She was born August 29, 1957 to the late Robert and Irma (Batts) Laux in Indianapolis, IN.  She is survived by her husband, Eddie Downs Jr.; a daughter, Angela M. (Jason) Reitzel; a brother, Michael (Maggie) Laux; a sister, Sandra Long; two grandchildren, Trinity and Cannon Reitzel; a niece,...

Mary Louise Coleman-Taber

Mary Louise Coleman-Taber

Dec 22, 2022

Mary Louise Coleman-Taber, 95, of Plainfield, passed away December 22, 2022.  She was born June 25, 1927 in Indianapolis to the late Horace Daum and Freida Nation.  Mary was a RN for the Indiana Youth Center, the Indiana Boys School, and a nurse at the Mill Creek School system.  She was a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church,  Tri...

Judy U. Farrell

Judy U. Farrell

Dec 21, 2022

Judy U. Farrell, 75, of Plainfield, passed away December 21, 2022.  She was born March 8, 1947 to the late John and Ann (Vaughn) Underwood in Murfreesboro, TN.  She was a member of the Hazelwood Christian Church.  Judy was a wonderful wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend to all she knew.  She was the oldest of 4 children and played...

Sandra L. Hawkins

Sandra L. Hawkins

Dec 16, 2022

Sandra L. Hawkins, 80, of Plainfield, passed away on December 16, 2022.  She was born on October 13, 1942 in Lidgerwood, ND to the late Robert and Isabella Miller.  Sandra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a dedicated homemaker.  She was a member of the Hope Presbyterian Church.  Sandra enjoyed crafts, puzzle books and traveling with her husband on...

Patty Jane Irving

Patty Jane Irving

Dec 13, 2022

Patty Jane Irving, 82, of Plainfield, passed away on December 13, 2022 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on August 26, 1940 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Robert and Sara Reynolds.  Patty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a dedicated homemaker.  She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church.  Patty played in...

Shawn Alan Boyd

Shawn Alan Boyd

Dec 13, 2022

Shawn Alan Boyd, 54, of Stilesville, passed away December 13, 2022.  He was born July 3, 1968 in Muncie, IN.  He was a 1986 graduate of Plainfield High School.  He was a self-employed carpet layer for most of his career and later became a dock worker for UPS.  Shawn was a beloved son, husband, brother, and friend to many.  He...

Michael Hampton

Michael Hampton

Dec 10, 2022

Michael Hampton, 79, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members.  He was born on May 24, 1943 in Greencastle to the late Roy and Ruth Hampton.  Michael worked as the Transportation Director at the Mill Creek Community School Corporation for 31 years retiring in 2004.  He was a member of the Stilesville Christian Church and former Chief of...

Diana G. Smith

Diana G. Smith

Dec 8, 2022

Diana G. Smith, 81, of Mooresville, formerly of Flint, MI, passed away on December 8, 2022 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on October 11, 1941 in Highland Park, MI to the late Jeremiah and Ruth Aldred.  Diana worked for Social Security for over 30 years before retiring.  She was a faithful member of the Plainfield Christian Church,...

Janet A. Myers

Janet A. Myers

Dec 4, 2022

Janet A. Myers, 79, of Danville, passed away on December 4, 2022 surrounded buy loving family members.  She was born on December 6, 1942 in Lancaster, WI to the late Owen Wiedman and Adaline Schmidt.  Janet was a loving wife, mother, Mimi and a dedicated homemaker.  She enjoyed decorating, shopping, laughing and was a wine connoisseur.  Janet loved spending time...

Donald E. Hunter

Donald E. Hunter

Dec 3, 2022

Donald E. Hunter, 84, of Plainfield, passed away December 3, 2022.  He was born December 20, 1937 to the late Charles and Othella (Goins) Hunter.  Donald loved to travel, go fishing and eat ice cream. He has traveled to every state in the US except Delaware. Most of his travels included some type of fishing. He went fishing in Canada,...

Mary Ann Robison

Mary Ann Robison

Dec 2, 2022

Mary Ann Robison passed peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022, having attained the age of 90, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck, Wisconsin. She was born on July 17, 1932, to Arthur and Thelma (Copeland) Lucas, in New Palestine, Indiana. She graduated in 1950 from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. Mary was married to Carl R. Robison on...

Terrance "Terry" Standiford

Terrance "Terry" Standiford

Nov 27, 2022

Terrance "Terry" William Standiford, age 74, of Hendricks County, IN passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Roberta Standiford and his daughter, Kathleen Marie Standiford. Terry is survived by his wife, Wilma Joyce Standiford of Hendricks County IN; his son, Michael (Annie) Standiford of Plainfield, IN; daughter, Sarah (Shane) Riebsomer...

Shawdownn Shay Hawkins

Shawdownn Shay Hawkins

Nov 23, 2022

Shawdownn "Shay" Hawkins, 34, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 23, 2022.  She was born in Houston, TX on October 21, 1988.  Shay loved working at Gillespie Florist over the years.  She enjoyed hosting karaoke and playing board games in her free time.  Shay started her own makeup company and was very proud of it.  She loved spending time with...

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