Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana
Donald P. Cummings
Apr 13, 2022
Donald P. Cummings, 85, of Plainfield, passed away April 13, 2022. He was born March 7, 1937 to the late Edward and Helen (Hinkle) Cummings in Indianapolis, IN. He was an US Air Force veteran. He worked 15 years as an instrument repairman for Allison's Transmission retiring in 1994. Don enjoyed fishing, working on “projects” in his workshop, watching shows...
Alice B. "Bernice" Mink
Apr 11, 2022
Alice B. “Bernice” Mink, 82, of Clayton, passed away April 11, 2022. She was born April 17 1939 to the late Charlie and Maudie (Thomson) Wilder in Salem, IN. She was a homemaker. Alice's (Bernice) main hobbies included watching her children and grandchildren play sports. Bernice and William would attend every game together. They would always arrive an hour early...
William "Bill" Handt
Apr 10, 2022
William “Bill” Handt, 76, of Plainfield, passed away on April 10, 2022. He was born on February 8, 1946 in Berwyn, IL to the late Luther and Florence Handt. Bill was a United States Army veteran. He retired from Carrier Corp. after 25 years with the company. Bill had been a member of Kingsway Christian Church for 30 years and...
Jerry Grider
Apr 9, 2022
Jerry Grider, 78, of Plainfield, passed away on April 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born on September 28, 1943 to the late James "Jim" and Nannie Grider. Jerry retired from Detroit Diesel Allison in 1996 after 30 years. He was a proud lifelong member of the NRA. Jerry belonged to the American Legion Post #118 and...
Robert F. Lydick
Apr 7, 2022
Robert F. Lydick, 85, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Plainfield, Indiana. Born May 22, 1936, he was the son of Roy Eugene and Maryan Eileen (Franklin) Lydick. Bob was a 1954 graduate of Amo High School where he played basketball on the Amo Aces team. He attended electronics school from 1954-1955 and served stateside...
Howard J. Owens
Apr 6, 2022
Howard J. Owens, 74, of Plainfield, passed away April 6, 2022. He was born October 15, 1947 in Chicago, IL. Howard was a 1965 graduate of Plainfield High School and attended Purdue University. He was a draftsman for Union Carbide and also worked in construction and sales until he retired. He enjoyed creating delicious meals to share with others, and...
Mary J. Benson
Apr 5, 2022
Mary Jean (nee Minehan) Benson was born May 31, 1930 in West Groton, Massachusetts, to Richard and Helen Minehan. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Cox, her daughter in-law Beverly Benson, her parents, and siblings Margaret Ryan, Richard Minehan Jr, David Minehan, Ellen Minehan, Patricia Hallet, and Kathleen Cowen.
Mary received her Undergraduate degree in education from...
Daniel B. Burger
Mar 30, 2022
Daniel Bruce Burger’s soul passed into eternal life on the afternoon of March 30, 2022. He was surrounded by those who loved him. He was born the third in line to Marvin and Martha Burger on December 29, 1958 in Goshen, IN. After graduating from Goshen High School in 1977, he attended A&P School in Broomfield, CO. His love of...
Loretta Price
Mar 27, 2022
Loretta Price, 83, of Plainfield, passed away March 27, 2022. She was born August 7, 1938 to the late Roy and Ruth (Harrell) Pyle in Crofton, KY. Loretta was a homemaker and often helped alongside her husband with many business endeavors throughout their 60 years of marriage. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved spending time with them....
Michael D. Burgess
Mar 26, 2022
Michael “Mickey” Burgess of Plainfield Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2022. Mickey was born in Harrisburg Illinois on January 12th, 1947. Mickey served honorably in the US Navy as a CT from 1966 to 1970, was a truck driver for Ryder/Rider PIE and Total Transportation from 1965 to 1966 and 1970 to 1997 and was a Teamster’s Retiree....
Ruth M. Lee
Mar 25, 2022
Ruth Lee, of Plainfield, passed away at the age of 93 in Park Ridge, IL. She was a lively, vibrant woman who will be missed. She was born to the late Joseph Sr., and Oleta (Harter) Murin in Berwick, PA, but lived most of her life in Indiana. She received certification from Indiana University in Bloomington as a Medical Technologist. ...
Carolyn R. Rosemary
Mar 24, 2022
Carolyn R. Rosemary, 93, of Plainfield, passed away March 24, 2022. She was born August 1, 1928, in Elm Grove, WV, to the late U. D. and Ruth (Campbell) Walker. She married Ralph A. Rosemary in 1949. Ralph preceded her in death on July 5, 2015. She was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church. Memorial services will be at...
Paul Pattison
Mar 19, 2022
Paul Pattison, 87, of Columbus, IN, passed away on March 19, 2022. He was born on June 6, 1934 in Indianapolis to the late Howard and Irma Pattison. Paul was a computer programmer for Cummins in Columbus, IN. He was a member of the Masons. Paul was an avid supporter of non profit groups like animal rescues. He enjoyed woodworking,...
Mary K. Springer
Mar 18, 2022
Mary Kathleen "Mary K" Springer passed away on March 18, 2022 surrounded by loved ones in her Avon, Indiana home following a long illness. The only child of Barbara and Kennett Chandler, born on September 12, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Shortridge High School. Throughout her lifetime, she filled many roles, including flight attendant and Sunday School Teacher....
Keith Tridle
Mar 18, 2022
Keith Tridle, 69, of Plainfield, passed away on March 18, 2022. He was born on February 26, 1953 in Indianapolis. Keith was a machinist for Allison's Transmission. He attended the Plainfield Christian Church. Keith was preceded in death by his father, Donald Tridle. There will be no calling or services. Survivors include his mother, Delores Anderson; brothers, Howard Owens, Dennis...
Wendell Trent
Mar 17, 2022
Wendell Trent, 96, of Avon, passed away on March 17, 2022. He was born on May 18, 1925, in Indianapolis to the late William and Weyburn Trent. The family moved to the Avon area when Wendell was about 6. After graduating from Avon High School in 1943, Wendell was a Navy medical corpsman with the 4th Marine Division in the...
Shirley Shaw
Mar 16, 2022
Shirley Shaw, 85, of Plainfield, passed away on March 16, 2022. She was born on March 23, 1936 in Guy, KY to the late Otha and Mildred Meador. Shirley was a secretary for Eli Lilly and retired when she was the secretary for one of the Vice Presidents of the company. She enjoyed knitting, reading and played the piano in...
Judith A. Sharp
Mar 12, 2022
Judith A. Sharp, 81, of Plainfield, passed away on March 12, 2022. She was born on June 3, 1940 in Greene County, IN to the late Laudis and Ruth Storm. Judith was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a dedicated homemaker. She was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church. Judith enjoyed cooking, reading the bible, listening to music...
Samuel L. Scherschel
Mar 11, 2022
Samuel Lee “Sam” Scherschel, 73, a resident of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on March 11th, 2022 while at home with his wife, sister-in-law and brother-in-law.
Sam was born in Bloomington, Indiana on February 27th, 1949 to James and Blanche Scherschel. He was the fifth of six kids and grew up on his parent’s farm in Bloomington. He loved...
Shirley K. Watson
Mar 11, 2022
Shirley K. Watson, 63, of Clayton, passed away on March 11, 2022. She was born on April 25, 1958 in Springfield, OH to the late Gerald Sr. and Mildred Fitzwater. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and canning in her free time. Shirley loved taking care of her horses. She was...
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