Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Robert L. Painter

Robert L. Painter

Apr 17, 2020

Robert Lee Painter, 79, of Plainfield, IN passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 17th, 2020.  He was born in Paxton, IL in 1940 to Carl and Zara Painter.  He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Plainfield.  Bob worked in construction for over 60 years.  He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, spending time with his...

Loretta L. Utley

Loretta L. Utley

Apr 14, 2020

Loretta L. Utley, 93, of Brownsburg, passed away April 14, 2020.  She was born September 20, 1926 to the late Leo and Helen (Zablocki) Timler in Green Valley, WI.  She was a 1944 graduate of Gladstone High School, and a graduate of St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Chicago.  After graduating from St. Luke’s School of Nursing, she moved to...

Gilbert R. Wiseman

Gilbert R. Wiseman

Apr 13, 2020

Gilbert Ray Wiseman, 81, of Plainfield, went home to be with the LORD on April 13, 2020.  Gilbert was born on July 27, 1938 in Corydon, IN to the late Jesse L and Beulah K. (Watson) Wiseman.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 60+ years, Rita Rose (Click) Wiseman.  He graduated from Corydon High School in 1956. ...

Steven DiGregorio

Steven DiGregorio

Apr 11, 2020

Steven DiGregorio, 57, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 11, 2020. He was born in Boston, MA on May 16, 1962 to David Sr. and Reberta Medeiros. Steven was a sales manager for Alcoa Fastening Systems for 30 years. He enjoyed going to the beach and the Indianapolis 500. A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date....

Joann Lenz

Joann Lenz

Apr 10, 2020

Joann Lenz, 89, of Plainfield, passed away on April 10, 2020. She was born on August 24, 1930 in Indianapolis to the late Harry and Willie Maxson. Joann graduated from Ben Davis High School. She was a dedicated homemaker to her family she loved dearly. Joann was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed decorating and keeping a...

Donna L. Frazier

Donna L. Frazier

Apr 3, 2020

Donna L. Frazier, 70, of Plainfield, passed away April 3, 2020.  She was born July 13, 1949 to the late Laurence and Beulah (Richardson) Trampe in St. Louis, MO.  She was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church.  She was a medical secretary for many years retiring in 2015.  Donna is survived by her beloved husband of  46 years, Steven...

Betty Lou Ross

Betty Lou Ross

Apr 2, 2020

Betty Lou (Soots) Ross, 91, of Plainfield, passed away on April 2, 2020. She was born in North Salem, IN on March 13, 1929 to the late Earl and Hazel (Kersey) Soots. Married James H. Ross also from North Salem. After James WWII service, they moved to San Juan, Puerto Rico. After more service in Korea, they settled in Clayton...

Shirley Mae Breedlove

Shirley Mae Breedlove

Apr 1, 2020

Shirley Mae Breedlove, 84, of Plainfield, passed away on April 1, 2020. She was born on August 27, 1935 in Indianapolis to the late Donnie and Flossie Kershaw. Shirley was a loving mother and a dedicated homemaker. She loved dogs, going to the casino and spending time with her family especially her great grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by...

Reatha Molen

Reatha Molen

Mar 25, 2020

Reatha Molen, 86, of Clayton, IN passed away on March 25, 2020. She was born in Milan, IN on December 29, 1933 to the late Lowell and Nettie Percell. Reatha was a dedicated homemaker to her loving family. She enjoyed baking, riding horses and would have been a cat lady had Ronald let her. Reatha was preceded in death by...

Donald King

Donald King

Mar 21, 2020

Donald King, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away March 21, 2020. He was born August 4, 1934 to the late Harry and Ella (Mann) King in Greencastle, IN. He was a member of the Hazelwood Christian Church. He was a Union Bricklayer for 35 years retiring in 1997. Along with his deep love for his family, he also loved golfing and...

Alice K. Chandler

Alice K. Chandler

Mar 20, 2020

Alice K. Chandler, 77, of Plainfield, passed away March 20, 2020.   She was born December 1, 1942 to the late Roswell and Jeanette (Lessey) Southworth in Providence, RI.  She was a member of St. Susanna Catholic Church, and a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary.  She was a building service worker for Indianapolis Airport Authority for 25...

Helen J. Baar

Helen J. Baar

Mar 19, 2020

Helen J. Baar, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 19, 2020. She was born on August 15, 1944 in Marquette, MI to the late Frederick and Beverly Harkin. Helen was an administrative assistant for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis for 27 years retiring in 2015. She was a member of the St. Ann Catholic Church. Helen enjoyed going...

Phyllis Fischer

Phyllis Fischer

Mar 17, 2020

Phyllis Fischer, 83, of Plainfield, passed away on March 17, 2020. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 18, 1936 to the late Charles and LaVerne Gaalema. Phyllis was a loving wife and dedicated homemaker. She was preceded in death by her son, Rick Fischer; brothers, Charles "Pete", Frank and Tony Gaalema; sister, Patricia Johnson; sister in law, Sandra...

Lois Ann Shaver

Lois Ann Shaver

Mar 16, 2020

Lois Ann Shaver, 87, of Avon, passed away March 16, 2020.  She was born September 22, 1932 to the late Lawrence Rager and Florence  (Rager) Cowles in Columbus, IN.  She was a bank teller for American Fletcher National Bank in Indianapolis for 14 years retiring in 1984.  Lois is survived by her son, Gregory D. (Ruthie) Shaver; one grandson, Adam...

Martha Linda Cooper

Martha Linda Cooper

Mar 15, 2020

M. Linda Cooper, 92, of Clayton, went home to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2020.  She died peacefully at home with her family.  Linda was born to Lee and Gretchen Peyton on February 7, 1928 in New Castle, IN.  She was a 1945 graduate of Clayton High School.  She married Leland Cooper on June...

Jerry Heffernan

Jerry Heffernan

Mar 13, 2020

Jerry Heffernan, 73, of Terre Haute, passed away on March 13, 2020. He was born in Washington, IN to the late John Robert Heffernan and Thelma Strange. Jerry was a manager for Meis department store for 25 years. He retired and started his own company called Restaurant Sales & Supplies. Jerry was formerly a member at the Emmanuel United Methodist...

Frederic O. Griffin

Frederic O. Griffin

Mar 11, 2020

Frederic O. Griffin, 75, of Plainfield, passed away March 11, 2020.  He was born May 2, 1944 to the late Marion and Statia (Oberleas) Griffin in Henry County, IN.  He received his BS in engineering from Purdue University and his MBA from the University of Indianapolis.  He was a member of Connection Pointe Christian Church in Brownsburg.  He worked for...

Marjorie Lois (Edmondson) Welker

Marjorie Lois (Edmondson) Welker

Mar 10, 2020

Marjorie Lois (Edmondson) Welker, 102, of Plainfield, passed away March 10, 2020. She was born July 18, 1917 in Clayton, In to the late Chauncey and Carrie Edmondson. Marge graduated from Clayton High School in 1936. She was a homemaker. After her children were raised, she worked as a secretary and supervisor in the dental division for the Indiana State...

Ralph Fugate

Ralph Fugate

Mar 9, 2020

Ralph Fugate, 88, of Plainfield, passed away on March 9, 2020. He was born on November 19, 1931 in Hancock County, TN to the late Hugh and Florence Fugate. Ralph was a sheet metal worker for the local #20 for 27 years retiring in 1993. He was one of the founding members of the Calvary Bible Wesleyan Church in Plainfield....

James A. Bell

James A. Bell

Mar 8, 2020

James A. Bell, 89, of Plainfield, passed away on March 8, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis on June 29, 1930 and raised by Bill and Mildred Drumm. James graduated from Washington High School in 1950. He was an United States Navy veteran. James was a manager for several different Kroger stores and retired after 40 years in 1995. He...