Jim Plahitko Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jim Plahitko Sr. of Indianapolis, Indiana, who passed away on April 9, 2026 at the age of 96. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jim Plahitko Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Jim may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Andrew Plahitko and Mary Margaret Plahitko (Potiseck); his wife Hazel Evelyn Shaw; his son Alvin Ray (Mary Ann); and his siblings, John, Robert (late Wanda) and Dorothy Wallace (late Gary).
He is survived by: his pet Joe; his sister Eleanor Calvert (late Jerry); his children, James William, Jr. (Vicki) and Linda Charlene Gosnell; and his daughter-in-law Mary Ann Worrell (late Alvin Ray Plahitko). He is also survived by his 17 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
