Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana
Kathy M. Passarelli
Dec 1, 2021
Kathleen Passarelli, 78, of Plainfield, passed away on December 1, 2021. She was born on December 29, 1942 in Chicago, IL to the late Robert Foy and Lorraine (O’Brien) Foy. Kathy worked at Pepsico Pizza Hut for about 25 years. She enjoyed doing crafts, her beloved animals, camping and plants. Kathy was preceded in death by her daughter Deborah Tencate...
Russell L. Speck
Nov 30, 2021
Russell L. Speck, 84, of Plainfield, passed away November 30, 2021. He was born November 26, 1937 to the late Russell C. and Agnes (Wyss) Speck in Plymouth, MI. He was a US Army veteran. He was a member of St. Susanna Catholic Church, Plainfield. He worked in sales for Grande Greenhouses in Indianapolis for 20 years retiring in 1999. ...
Nadine Kemp
Nov 28, 2021
Nadine Kemp loving mother of four children, passed away at the age of 93. Nadine was born Virginia Nadine Revis on February 27, 1927 in Cicero, IN to William (Billy) and Florence Lorenz Revis. She was married to Gene Darrell Kemp and raised four sons, Gerry, Kirk, Douglas, and Jay. She loved camping and traveling. Her favorite places were lakes...
Rosalie Dick
Nov 24, 2021
Rosalie Mary (Pike) Dick was born on October 18, 1924 and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 24, 2021. She was married to Ralph Lee Dick Sr. who preceded her in death in 1972. Rosalie was also preceded in death by her only son, Ralph Lee Dick Jr. in 2000; brother, Roscoe Maurice Pike...
Bill Walton
Nov 19, 2021
Bill H. Walton, 93, of Avon, passed away on November 19, 2021. He was born on July 17, 1928 in Hendricks County to the late Paul and Mary Jane Walton. Bill was a 1947 graduate of Avon High School. He was an United States Air Force veteran during the Korean War. Bill was the administrative V.P. for Indiana Lumberman's Mutual...
Grover L. McGowan
Nov 18, 2021
“Life is not measured by how long you live. Life is measured by how you live… that is all.” Grover Leonidus McGowan was born on December 10, 1927 to Grover and Sarah Ella(Smith) in Jabez, Kentucky and went to be with his Lord and Savior, on November 18, 2021. Being raised on a farm with 12 brothers and sisters was...
Sharon L. Acton Prether
Nov 18, 2021
Sharon Lynn Acton Prether passed away on November 18, 2021. Sharon was born June 13, 1958 to the late Leslie Darrell and Barbara (Whitaker) Acton. Sharon was a 1976 graduate of Plainfield High School and attended Anderson University and Butler University. She and her husband, Don Prether, travelled extensively. They spent time in Okinawa, Japan and eventually settled down in...
Donna Gail Simmons
Nov 14, 2021
Donna Gail Simmons, 71, of Avon, passed away November 14, 2021. She was born September 27,1950 to the late Fred and Ruth (Benge) Schooler in Valley Creek, TN. She was a devoted employee of Indiana Bell and Ameritech, beginning her 30-year career as a mail clerk and working her way into leadership roles including Lead College Recruiter and Director. She...
Alma "Jane" Deaton
Nov 11, 2021
Alma "Jane" Deaton, 74, of Plainfield, passed away on November 11, 2021. She was born on September 4, 1947 in Indianapolis to the late Victor and Dora McNabb. Jane worked for Wal-Mart for 10 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a dedicated homemaker. Jane enjoyed gambling, sewing and quilting in her free time. She loved spending time...
Edgar A. Ziege
Nov 10, 2021
Edgar A. Ziege, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away November 10, 2021. He was born November 21,1940 to the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Neumann) Ziege in Indianapolis, IN. He graduated from Washington High School. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. After the service he attended Indiana University where he received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. He worked...
Barbara Ann John
Nov 7, 2021
Barbara Ann John, 76, of Avon, passed away November 7, 2021. She was born August 18, 1945 to the late Robert C. and Patricia (Reese) Bailey in Indianapolis, IN. She received her Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Ball State University and went on to receive her degree as a Specialist in Education. Barb began her career in education as an...
Jeffery Scott Dorman
Nov 6, 2021
Surrounded by family, Jeffery Scott Dorman, 65, of Plainfield, IN, joined his Heavenly Father on November 6, 2021. He was born November 21, 1955 in South Bend, IN, the son of Richard (deceased) and Norma Dorman. Jeff graduated from La Salle High School and completed his undergraduate degree at Indiana University of South Bend. He then moved to Indianapolis and...
Brenda Kay Wilkins
Nov 5, 2021
Brenda Kay Wilkins, 66, of Plainfield, passed away November 5, 2021. She was born January 19, 1955 to the late John and Juanita (Harvey) Stinnett in Indianapolis, IN. Brenda was employed by Gray Brother's Cafeteria, working in various departments for over 47 years, retiring in 2020.Brenda enjoyed spending her time in the kitchen, where baking quickly became her passion. Brenda...
Martha M. "Marty" Elliott
Nov 3, 2021
Martha M. "Marty" Elliott, 81, of Danville, passed away November 3, 2021. She was born November 11, 1939 to the late William and Corinne (Kersey) Maurer in Terre Haute, IN. She graduated from Wiley High School in Terre Haute. After graduating from high school she attended Indiana State University. She worked at Commercial Solvents until she married George Elliott in...
Rocksand Western
Oct 31, 2021
Rocksand Western, 46, of Indianapolis, passed away October 31, 2021. She was born August 3, 1975 in Spirit Lake, IA. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Jake M. Western; a daughter, Gabriel D. (Blake) Stevens; her parents, Pete and Sandy (Mitchell) Jones; three sisters, Mary (Arthur Stanley) Jones, Laurie Jones, and Valerie (Theodore) Davis; and a...
Talbert W. Burden
Oct 29, 2021
Talbert W. Burden, 69, of Speedway, passed away on October 29, 2021. He was born in Beaver Dam, KY on March 5, 1952 to the late Charles and Ruby Burden. Talbert loved his job as the purchasing manager for Aero Industries in Indianapolis for 40 years retiring in 2018. He was a member of Kingsway Christian Church. Talbert enjoyed fishing,...
Geneva Sullivan-Poindexter-Underwood
Oct 20, 2021
Geneva Sullivan-Poindexter-Underwood, 76, of Plainfield, passed away October 20,2021. She was born November 19, 1944 to the late Cassius C. and Letha B. (Collins) Sullivan in Columbia, KY. She was a member of Plainfield Christian Church, the Plainfield Order of the Eastern Star #414, American Legion in Avon, and the Plainfield Eagles. She worked 9 years as a clerk/typist at...
Doris Ferguson
Oct 18, 2021
Doris Ferguson, 74, of Plainfield, passed away on October 18, 2021. She was born on November 22, 1946 in Vincennes, IN to the late Ralph Smith and Florence Schultz. Doris was an United States Army veteran. She worked as a secretary for 10 years at Navi Star. Doris was a member of Christ Church in Plainfield. She enjoyed reading, walking...
Emory "Gene" Watson
Oct 18, 2021
Emory Eugene “Gene” Watson, 89, of Danville, passed from this life surrounded by his family at 10:50 p.m., Monday, October 18. He was born July 8, 1932 in Plainfield to the late William Gobel and Dollie Edith (Hashman) Watson, one of nine children. Gene served his country proudly as an anti-aircraft gunner in the United States Army during the Korean...
Ruth Arterburn
Oct 18, 2021
Ruth Arterburn, 92, of Plainfield, passed away October 18, 2021. Ruth was born in rural Brown County, Indiana to Ray Barringer and Myrtle Greenlee Barringer. When she was a teenager, her family moved to Columbus, Indiana where she graduated from Columbus High School. She and her mother were members of the first congregation of the Church of Christ in Columbus. ...
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