Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Naomi L. Johnson

Naomi L. Johnson

Jul 26, 2024

Our dear mother and grandmother, Naomi Lee Johnson, 89, of Plainfield, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2024. Naomi was born in April 7, 1935 to the late Bertha and Isaac Butcher in Plummer’s Landing, Ky and was raised with her five brothers and sisters who proceed her in death. Naomi was a cherished member of the...

Carol A. Dial

Carol A. Dial

Jul 25, 2024

Carol A. Dial, 72, of Plainfield, passed away July 25, 2024.  She was born January 19, 1952 to the late Verle and Elizabeth (Newman) Roberts in Mattoon, IL.  She is survived by brother, Tim (Sandy) Roberts; 4 grandchildren, Brian Stayte, Abigail Stayte, Dylan Stayte and Jaylee Currens; and a great granddaughter, Kenleigh French.  She was preceded in death by a...

Everett R. Deken Jr.

Everett R. Deken Jr.

Jul 24, 2024



Everett Ray Deken

January 8,1939 - July 24, 2024 

Everett Ray Deken, 85, of Plainfield, Indiana passed away on July 24th, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on January 8,1939 in Adrian, Michigan to the late Everett Ray Sr and Ethel Deken.  

Everett graduated from Brighton High School in Michigan in 1957 where he participated in varsity...

Carl S. Walton

Carl S. Walton

Jul 22, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Carl S. Walton. He was raised in Bridgeport, IN and lived most of his life in central Indiana. He was born July 4, 1934 and was always considered a “firecracker”. He was a proud Purdue graduate which led him to a long career as the Safety...

Reita F. Gladson

Reita F. Gladson

Jul 13, 2024

Reita F. Gladson, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 13, 2024. She was born in Tipton, IN on June 5, 1957 to the late Everett and Helen Wood.  Reita worked for Marsh grocery for many years as a baker. She enjoyed playing cards, games and solving puzzles. Reita regularly attended church with her family. She loved spending time with...

Penny Hobson

Penny Hobson

Jul 13, 2024

Stephannie "Penny" Ann Hobson, born April 11, 1937, to Stanley Edward Wissen and L. Grace (Hamilton) Wissen, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Stanley "Eddie" Edward Wissen II.  From a young age, Penny's life was marked by a nickname that became her identity....

Samuel L. Drake

Samuel L. Drake

Jul 11, 2024

Samuel L. Drake, 77, of Clayton, passed away on July 11, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1946 in Sullivan, IN to the late Floyd  and Lorena (Schuster) Drake. He graduated from Van Buren High School in Brazil and later received an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech in Terre Haute. He later attended Purdue University.  Samuel worked as a...

Phillip B. Springer

Phillip B. Springer

Jul 11, 2024

Phillip Birch Springer, 93, of Avon, passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2024.  He was born September 6, 1930 to the late William and Thelma (Shore) Springer in Sullivan, IN.  He was an US Army veteran of the Korean War.  He was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653, the Indianapolis Scottish Rite, the Indianapolis Shrine,...

Raymond L. Buchanan Jr.

Raymond L. Buchanan Jr.

Jul 8, 2024

Raymond Luther Buchanan Jr., entered eternal rest at Palm Harbor, Florida, on July 8, 2024, the day after his 94th birthday. He was born in Martinsville, Indiana, on July 7, 1930, the middle child of his parents, Raymond Luther Buchanan Sr and Ruth Elmore Buchanan. His grandchildren thought he was a pioneer after listening to his stories of the one...

Mitchell W. Kelley III

Mitchell W. Kelley III

Jul 5, 2024

Mitchell W. Kelley III, 40, passed away on July 5, 2024. He was born in Greencastle, Indiana on October 18, 1983 to Mitchell Kelley II and Sharon (Alexander) Kelley. He worked for Marathon Oil as a mechanic for over 10 years. Mitchell was a member of the Mid-West Motorcycle Club. He was a jack of all trades, and having the...

Samuel W. Stewart

Samuel W. Stewart

Jul 5, 2024

 Samuel W. Stewart, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away 11:05 pm on July 5, 2024. He was born November 1,1933 to the late John and Delta Stewart in Princeton, IN. He was an US Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a man passionate in life. God blessed him with an amazing journey. Dad was called to be a...

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...

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