Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Debra A. Millet

Debra A. Millet

Jan 2, 2024

Debra A. Millet, 64, of Plainfield, peacefully passed away on January 2, 2024.  She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 4, 1959 to the late Francis Boesche and Margaret (Guthrie) Boesche.  Debra was a member of St. Susanna Catholic Church for many years. She worked as a billing clerk for Ray's Trash for 14 years and for Anthem Blue...

Betty J. Cooper

Betty J. Cooper

Jan 1, 2024

Betty Jane (Clearwater) Cooper, 88, of Plainfield, passed away on January 1, 2024.  She was born at home in Stilesville, IN on a snowy day on March 16, 1935.  Born to Coleman and Bernice Clearwater.  Betty was the youngest of four children.  She started working by delivery papers in the morning and evening in Stilesville at about the age of...

Charles L. Acton

Charles L. Acton

Jan 1, 2024

Charles L. Acton, 88, of Plainfield, passed away January 1, 2024.  He was born December 25, 1935 to the late Charles H. and Elizabeth (Smith) Acton.  He was an US Army veteran of the Korean War.  He worked and retired as a test mechanic from GM Allison's Transmission.  Charles is survived by a son, Scott M. Acton; three daughters, Leigh...

Dennis Perry Christian

Dennis Perry Christian

Dec 31, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Perry Christian on Dec. 31, 2023 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was 66 years old. Perry was born to Dennis and Doris Christian on September 27, 1957 in the small town of Mullens, West Virginia. The family moved to the westside of Indianapolis in the early 1960s...

Ted Alan Underwood

Ted Alan Underwood

Dec 26, 2023

Ted Alan Underwood, 75, of Plainfield, passed away December 26, 2023.  He was born August 27, 1948  to the late Karol and Lois (Harrison) Underwood in Urbana, IL.  This December we said goodbye to Ted Alan Underwood, if you knew him he touched your heart.  He was a beloved Brother, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Cousin, and a friend.  He was devoted...

Catherine M. Bailey

Catherine M. Bailey

Dec 24, 2023

Catherine M Bailey, 73, of Indianapolis passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis on June 21st, 1950 to John E Monaghan and Audrey R Monaghan. Catherine graduated from Chatard High School in 1968. Catherine attended Ball State University, and enjoyed a 30 + year career with Indiana Bell. Catherine enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, (Las Vegas) and...

Daniel Allen

Daniel Allen

Dec 23, 2023

Daniel Burl Allen “Dan” was born on February 2, 1932 to Roy and Cora Allen in Washington, Indiana and was reunited with them in heaven on December 23, 2023 from the comfort of his home, surrounded by several loved ones. He had 7 siblings and enjoyed exploring outside with them as a young boy. Being born and growing up in...

James "Jim" Smith

James "Jim" Smith

Dec 22, 2023

James Kenneth  "Jim" Smith, 72, of Carmel, passed away on December 22, 2023.  He was born on September 7, 1951 in Indianapolis to the late James H. Smith and Vera Smith.  Jim worked for Carter Lee for almost 30 years.  He also owned his own business called World Homes & Design.  Jim was the past President of the Antique Veteran...

Raymond Benson

Raymond Benson

Dec 21, 2023

Raymond George Benson was born December 23, 1929 in Yonkers, New York  to Kenneth and Ruth Benson.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Mary Jean Benson. Additionally, by his daughter, Susan Cox, his daughter in-law Beverly Benson, his parents, and brothers Allen and David Benson. Ray received his Undergraduate degree in Biological Field Studies from...

Henry "Hank" Freitag Jr.

Henry "Hank" Freitag Jr.

Dec 20, 2023

Henry "Hank" Freitag Jr, 86, of Avon, passed away on December 20, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1937 in Sheboygan, WI to the late Henry Sr. and Ella Freitag.  Hank was a United States Air Force veteran.  He retired from the U.S. Postal Service out of Indianapolis in 1992 after 36 years of services.  Hank enjoyed bass fishing...

John E. Dingman

John E. Dingman

Dec 17, 2023

John E. Dingman, 80, of Plainfield, passed away on December 17, 2023.  He was born in Marion, Indiana on September 7, 1943 to the late P. Warren Dingman and Esther Louise (Miller) Dingman.  John was a United States Army Veteran and served his country during the Vietnam War.  He was an environmental engineer for the Federal Aviation Administration for over...

Paul S. Gunning

Paul S. Gunning

Dec 11, 2023

Paul S. Gunning, 87, of Plainfield, passed away on December 11, 2023.  He was born in New Haven, Kentucky on September 23, 1936 to the late James G. Gunning and Martha Hazel (Cheshire) Gunning.  Paul was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving our country during the Korean War.  He was the Director / Vice President for DA Lubricant for...

Laura Mae Kurkowski

Laura Mae Kurkowski

Dec 7, 2023

Laura Mae Kurkowski, 76, of Mooresville, passed away on December 7, 2023.  She was born in Indianapolis to the late John Root and Dorothy Berlin.  Laura had a successful career as a realtor, broker and property developer.  She enjoyed gardening, traveling and spending the winters in Florida.  Laura loved spending time with her family most of all.  She was preceded...

Robert C. Dieckman

Robert C. Dieckman

Dec 7, 2023

 

Robert C. Dieckman, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away December 7, 2023.  He was born July 23, 1933 to the late Clarence and Frieda (Skeller) Dieckman in Batesville, IN.  He was an US Army veteran of the Korean War.  He was a Technician for Indiana Bell for 30 years retiring in 1995.  Robert  is survived by his son, Mark R....

Donald Graham

Donald Graham

Dec 7, 2023

Donald Graham, 86, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023.  He was born in Clayton, IN on December 31, 1936 to the late Leslie and Mary Graham.  Don was a United States Air National Guard veteran.  He was a general foreman for GM Chevrolet before retiring.  Don enjoyed bowling, fishing, wood working and playing the slot machines at...

Hazel L. Williams

Hazel L. Williams

Dec 5, 2023

Hazel L. Williams, 82, of Danville, peacefully passed away on December 5, 2023.  She was born on June 8, 1941 to the late John R. Gentry and Mary Virginia (Brown) Gentry and grew up on the family farm.  Hazel worked as a secretary for Hendricks Regional Health and Hendricks County Senior Services for many years before retiring in 2012.  She...

Randy Stahl

Randy Stahl

Dec 5, 2023

Randall Stahl, 55, of Brownsburg, passed away surrounded by loving family members on December 5, 2023.  He was born on May 9, 1968 in Indianapolis to the late Ennis and Margaret Stahl.  Randy was a generator technician for Clarke Power Services.  He was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653.  Randy wasn't a member of any church but believed...

Ray "Taco" Garcia

Ray "Taco" Garcia

Dec 3, 2023

Ray "Taco" Garcia, 62, of Plainfield, passed away on December 3, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 2, 1961 to the late Joseph and Wilzena Garcia. Ray worked as a mechanic through the years, later working for Hendricks County Paving & Orr Paving Companies. He was a jack of all trades. Ray loved working, gardening and fishing....

Judy K. Fife

Judy K. Fife

Dec 2, 2023

Judy K Fife, 80, of Plainfield, IN, passed away on Saturday December 2nd, in her home filled with loving family. Judy was born the baby of 11 children on December 8th, 1942, to Paul V Walker and Anna B (Cannady) Walker in Washington, Indiana. She graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1960 and moved to Indianapolis.

She met Kenneth...

James W. Bridges

James W. Bridges

Nov 29, 2023

James "Jim" W. Bridges, 92, of Plainfield, passed away on November 29, 2023.  He was born in Plainfield, Indiana on July 5, 1931 to the late James A. Bridges and Helen (Baldock) Bridges.  Jim was a United States Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War.  After his military service, he worked as a salesman for over 25 years. Jim...

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