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John Plasse 1963 - 2024Sheriff John A. Plasse, 60, of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, surrounded by his family. John was born October 2, 1963 in Terre Haute to Eli John Plasse and Violet Marie Traverse Plasse. He was a 1982 graduate of Terre Haute North High School and a 1990 graduate of Indiana State University....Obituary
Janice Dressler 1939 - 2024BRAZIL [mdash] Janice Lee Dressler, 85, of Brazil died peacefully at 6:04 pm on July 23, 2024 at Westminster Village in Indianapolis, IN following a brief illness. She was born April 6, 1939 in Brazil, IN, the daughter of Harry and Wynema Stewart Haverkamp. She graduated from Hobart High School and continued her...Obituary
Patricia Drake 1937 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Patricia Lue Drake, 86, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Majestic Care of Terre Haute. Patricia was born in Terre Haute on August 3, 1937, the daughter of Olan and Lue Ella (Byers) Head. Mrs. Drake worked for 45 years at Columbia House Records until her retirement. She helped...Obituary
Kevin Mayall 1957 - 2024Kevin Ray Mayall, 67, Greencastle, passed away July 14, 2024 at home. He was born June 23, 1957 to Jim and Barbara (Janie) Mayall of Oaktown, Indiana. Kevin, who graduated from North Knox High School, worked nearly three decades for Morris Trucking before retiring earlier this year. Prior to that, he farmed with his...Obituary
Larry Burch Sr. 1941 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Larry Burch, age 82, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024. He was born on October 5, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana to El- mer Lloyd Burch and Helen Marie Hill. He is survived by his children: Tonya Coleman (Ronald), Larry L. Burch Jr. (Carmen), Helean Franklin (Benny), David Burch...Obituary
Dale West Jr.Dale Eberly West Jr., of Terre Haute, passed away on July 18th, 2024, at the age of 93. He graduated from Honey Creek High School, class of 1949. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Air Force. He was the owner of Otter Creek Hardware, Otter Creek Tire, and West Well Drilling for many years. He was a...Obituary
Pamela Cloutier 1943 - 2024FARMERSBURG - Pamela Sue (Foutz) Cloutier, 80, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 21, 2024. She was born in Sullivan, IN on September 22, 1943, to Durham Stevenson Foutz, Jr., and Mary Jo Lund. On April 7, 1960, she married R. Don Cloutier, who preceded her in death in December 2017. She was also preceded in...Obituary
Daisy Hoopingarner 1927 - 2024Daisy E. Hoopingarner, 97, of Clinton, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was born in Burnett, Indiana on January 14, 1927, to Roy McClara and Ellen (Lee) McClara who precede her in death. Also, preceding Daisy in death are her first husband Jesse Wood; second husband Everett...Obituary
Raymond Watts 1947 - 2024Raymond Lowell Watts, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Union Hospital. He was born March 7, 1947 in Brazil, IN to Raymond Earl Watts and Helen Mae Johnson Watts. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Kelly Schoemaker Watts; son, Shawn Watts (Angie); daughters, Alyssa Watts (Zach Foster)...Obituary
Mary Blye 1948 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Mary Ellen (Gorrell) Blye, "LaLa", of Terre Haute passed away early Friday morning, July 19, 2024 in the Gorrell Family Home. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 26, 1948 to Rolland and Charlotte Gorrell. Her parents; her grandmother, Marie (Gonny) Gorrell; sister Peggy Fields; and her...Obituary
Larry Wheeler 1940 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Larry Keith Wheeler, 84, of Terre Haute passed away Monday evening, July 15, 2024. He was born January 3, 1940 in Sullivan County, IN to James Harvey Wheeler and Anna Britton Wheeler. Survivors include his wife, Barbara McCammon Wheeler. They were married December 30, 1960 in Lewis, IN. Also surviving...Obituary
James Royse, Jr. 1936 - 2024ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - James (Jim) Samuel Royse, Jr., age 88, passed away at 6:53 p.m. on July 4, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Jim was born January 5, 1936 in Terre Haute, IN to James Samuel Royse and Mary Bogart Royse. Jim was a graduate of Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, MA followed by Amherst College (1957),...Obituary
Richard Booe 1953 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Richard E. Booe, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday July 17, 2024, in his residence. Richard was owner of R. Booe & Sons Hardwoods. He was born July 11, 1953, in Brazil, Indiana to Marvin Dean Booe, Sr. and Virginia F. (Barrett) Booe. Richard is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Nees) Booe;...Obituary
Fred Link 1932 - 2024BEDFORD - Fred W. Link, 92, of Bedford, passed away at 8:20 am on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Autumn Trace in Bedford. Born May 11, 1932, in Terre Haute, he was the son of Fred and Thelma (Harkness) Link. He married Joan Hedley on January 26, 1952, and she preceded him in death on December 16, 2013. He began working...Obituary
Beverly Herrington 1935 - 2024WEST TERRE HAUTE - Beverly Herrington, aged 88, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1935 to Alva "Jack" Poff and Clara Poff (Spaulding). Her childhood was filled with the love of her ten siblings and country living. She married the love of her life, Jim, July 21, 1956...Obituary
Patti Garrett 1960 - 2024WEST TERRE HAUTE - Patti Anne Garrett, 63, of Terre Haute died Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Union Hospital. The daughter of Teddy Joe and Sarah Riggen Harpold, Patti was born on December 12, 1960 in Clinton, Indiana. She attended Montezuma High School, graduating with the class of 1979. Patti furthered her education...Obituary
Martha Francis 2024MIDLOTHIAN, Va. - Martha "Marty" Jane Francis, 80, of Midlothian, VA, passed away on July 16, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Michael Francis; daughters, Christie Fargis (Steve) and Dana Bray (David); son, Brad Francis; grandchildren, Parker, Alex, Conner, Noah, Sarah and Logan; and sister, Betty...Obituary
Betty Pritchard 1934 - 2023BERNALILLO, N.M. - Betty Jean Pritchard, age 89, passed away December 20, 2023, surrounded by her animals in her home in Bernalillo, NM. She was born November 25, 1934, in Dana, IN to parents Terrence and Mary Pritchard. She graduated from high school in 1952. She showed her talent for art at an early age by drawing...Obituary
Hilary Hamilton 2024Hilary Hollis Hamilton died on June 27, 2024, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late James Nelson Hollis and Mildred Balsley Hollis of Terre Haute, Indiana. Hilary was predeceased by her son, Andrew J. F. Hamilton, Sr., of Indianapolis, Indiana; and is survived by her daughter, Alison Broshears...Obituary
Schell Medlock 2024Schell Beeler Medlock, 63, of Jasonville, Indiana passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, July 12, 2024. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 10am to 12pm at the Cox Funeral Home on Meridian Street in Jasonville, and a graveside service will follow at the Peavey Cemetery in Howesville,...Obituary
Paul Brewer 1944 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - On Sunday, July 14, 2024 Paul David Brewer, loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 79 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born October 1, 1944 to Hannah Marie (Porter) and George Elmer Aaron Brewer. He married his wife Jacqueline Denise Brewer (Campbell) September 20,...Obituary
Constance Corey Nasser 1965 - 2024Constance "Renee" Corey Nasser, 58, was surrounded by her loving family and friends as she departed this life on July 12th, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Renee was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on October 5th, 1965 to Dr. Noble R. Corey and Mrs. Roseanne Corey. After graduating from Terre Haute North...Obituary
Samuel Drake 1946 - 2024Samuel 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 Associate's Degree from Ivy Tech in Terre Haute. He later attended Purdue...Obituary
Kathleen Padget 1930 - 2024Kathleen Ann Padget, 94, of Terre Haute, passed away June 24, 2024 at Signature Health Care. Kathleen was born on February 18, 1930 in Vincennes, IN, to Kleeman Winemiller and Iva Wyatt Winemiller. She was a longtime member of St. Margaret Mary Church. She served as an usher and many other volunteer positions at the...Obituary
Norma Bartlett 1951 - 2024Norma Lynn Bartlett, 73, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024 in Springhill Village.She was born March 17, 1951 in Terre Haute to Charles Leo Dean and Frances Louise Clawson Dean. Survivors include her sister, Wilma Harden (Eric); nieces and nephew, Cynthia Thompson (Kevin), Cristina Godwin...Obituary
Ronald Frey 1951 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Ronald Douglas Frey, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 in Southwood Health Care. He was born April 28, 1951 in Terre Haute to Carroll and Violet Frey. He is survived by his fiancée, Tina Rosa; daughter, Shannon Frey; stepdaughter, Brandy Rosa; son, Doug Frey; stepson, Eddie Rosa;...Obituary
Samuel Hoar 1950 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Samuel Gary Hoar, 73, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was born November 1, 1950, in Bath, Illinois to Jack Hoar and Gwendolyn King Hoar. Sam was a 1968 graduate of Garfield High School. He worked as an electrician for many years and retired from his business, Machine Tool...Obituary
Michael DeLana 1947 - 2024Michael Dale DeLana, 76, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully Tuesday July 9, 2024. He was retired from Bemis Company after 35 years. Michael was born August 20, 1947 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Ray and Mary DeLana. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia DeLana, daughters Melissa Frazier (Troy) and Michele...Obituary
Paula Monce 1951 - 2024BOWLING GREEN - Paula Rose (Schopmeyer) Monce, 72, of Bowling Green, Indiana, passed away on July 6, 2024, following a brief illness. Paula was born on July 7, 1951, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Paul and Rosalind (Hauser) Schopmeyer. She graduated from Clay City High School with the class of 1969. She...Obituary
Mary Sullivan 1930 - 2024WEST TERRE HAUTE - Mary Mae Sullivan, 93, of West Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away July 7, 2024 in her home surrounded with love by her children and grandchildren. She was born November 16, 1930 in Vigo County to Fred Christenberry and Pearl Rittinghouse McCauley. Mary was a co-founder of Sullivan Complete Sewer...Obituary
Sally Russell 1935 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Sally Russell, beloved daughter, sister, friend, and shining light to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, July 5, 2024. She was known for her infectious laughter, her kind heart, and her unwavering positivity. Sally embraced life wholeheartedly, finding joy in the simplest of...Obituary
Hans Turner 1955 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Hans C. Turner, 69, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Hutsonwood at Brazil. He was a retired Electrical Aircraft Engineer. Hans was born April 20, 1955 in Vincennes, Indiana to Clyde and Mary (Dickens) Turner. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Lesa (Switzer) Turner;...Obituary
Charles Nichols, Jr. 1947 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Charles "Chuck" E. Nichols, Jr., 77, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his home. He was born March 7, 1947, in Terre Haute to Charles E. Nichols, Sr. and Esther Romine Nichols. Chuck retired from the Terre Haute Fire Department after more than 20 years of service. He served as...Obituary
Barbara Becker 1941 - 2024Barbara J. Laufman Becker was born July 14, 1941 and departed this life on July 1, 2024 in Terre Haute, IN. She was born, the daughter of Christine Wallace Laufman and Fred Laufman in Macon, GA. Barbara graduated from Marshall High School and attended college in Illinois and Indiana. She lived in multiple states...Obituary
Lynne Higham 1954 - 2024Lynne Elaine Higham, 69, passed away on June 16, 2024. Lynne was born on October 10, 1954, in Clinton, IN to parents Francis and Lena Elizabeth (Goodman) Tate. Lynne is survived by her husband Darrell Higham and her 2 sons, Jeremy Carter and Darrell Higham (JR) Junior. She is also survived by 5 siblings, Jack Tate,...Obituary
Jack Deckard, Sr. 1943 - 2024Jack A. Deckard, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his home. He was born April 27, 1943, in Terre Haute to Kenneth Jenkins and Gertrude Jenkins (Hay). Jack enjoyed reading, fishing, and working in his yard. Jack had a heart of gold and was always there to help those in need. He was a...Obituary
Wayne Farrington 1933 - 2024Wayne C. Farrington, 91, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday July 1, 2024, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Clinton, Indiana on March 18, 1933, to George Farrington and Mildred Dickenson Farrington who precede him in death. Also, preceding Wayne in death are two brothers, Richard, and Don...Obituary
Joseph Card 1941 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Joseph B. Card, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday evening, June 13, 2024. Joe was born December 24, 1941 in Terre Haute to Richard Card, Sr. and Margaret Finnerty Card. Survivors include his three daughters, Kathryn "Kitty" Ater, Jennifer Kirsch (James), Melissa Thompson (Jeffrey), son-in-law,...Obituary
Judith Barrows 1942 - 2024Judith "Judy" Joann (Weir) Barrows, 82, passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2024. Judy graduated from Concannon High School in 1960. She then attended Indiana State University where she would receive her master's in education. Judy worked as a teacher for 40 years. She won the Golden Apple Award in 1989. She spent...Obituary
Robert Hammons Sr. 1972 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Robert Edward Hammons Sr., 51, passed away on June 24, 2024. He was born on September 18, 1972 in Greencastle, IN to Ronald Hammons and Alice (Gibson) Hammons. On July 5, 2008, he married his best friend, Tammy (Ortiz) Hammons. Robert enjoyed building plastic model military aircrafts, listening to...Obituary
Joretta McCalister 1934 - 2024Joretta "Jetty" Elmina McCalister, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 in Union Hospital. She was born June 10, 1934 in Clinton to James Wasson and Barbara Graham Wasson Howell. Survivors include her husband, Claude McCalister; sons, Tim McCalister, Jeff McCalister, and James McCalister; daughter,...Obituary
Barbara Agan 1939 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Barbara J. (Payne) Agan went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2024. She was born on July 5, 1939 in Blackhawk, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Charity Payne; a sister Sharon Payne; grandparents Pearl and Sylvia Lucas and Ellery and Christina Hayden; husband Robert Agan; and...Obituary
Kevin O'Maley 1990 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Kevin R. O'Maley, 34, passed away unexpectedly in Terre Haute on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on February 1, 1990 to Gregg M. O'Maley and Laura (Laurie) Hudson O'Maley. His father, grandparents Catherine Burns Hudson, Robert and Dorothy O'Maley, and stepfather G. Michael...Obituary
Mary Brumfield 1924 - 2024Mary Lee Brumfield, 99, of Terre Haute, IN and formerly of Linton, IN, passed from this life, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Cobblestone Crossings in Terre Haute. She was born on October 26, 1924, in Terre Haute to James K. Crooke and Grace Edith (Temple). Mary Lee married James J. Brumfield, on June 7, 1947, and...Obituary
Barbara Smith 1932 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Barbara Jean Smith, 91, of Terre Haute passed away June 26, 2024 in her residence surrounded by family. Barbara was born October 11, 1932 to Paul and Hannah Akers. She married David Smith in December of 1952. She loved baking and with that she learned to decorate cakes, which also led to catering...Obituary
James Staley, II 1969 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - James Jay "Wolfee" Staley, II, 54, of Terre Haute was called home on Sunday, June 23, 2024, with his family at his side, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He was born in Terre Haute on December 26, 1969, to James and Suzanne Staley. Jim was a 34-year member of the International Union of...Obituary
Peter Ekstrom 1936 - 2024Peter T. Ekstrom passed away peacefully Monday, June 17, 2024 with family by his side. He was born in 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, raised in Michigan, and moved to Terre Haute, IN in 1968. Peter loved his family, friends, adventures, music, and education. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 29,...Obituary
Annette Zunkuft 1949 - 2024HOCKLEY, Texas - Annette Zukunft, 75, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2024 at 1:20 p.m. while surrounded by her family. She was born May 29, 1949 to Robert and Betty Burton in Tipton, Indiana. Annette was a longtime member of the Eastern Star and Amaranthe. She was fortunate enough to serve five terms as Worthy...Obituary
Thomas Goss IIIWESTFIELD - Thomas Jeffrey Goss III passed away peacefully June 12, 2024. He was born June 11, 2024 to Thomas J. and Rachel (Welker) Goss II. Thomas is survived by his parents; his sister, Mary Ann Goss; maternal grandparents, Charlie and Kim Welker; paternal grandmother, Ann Thomas Goss; great-grandparents, Mary...Obituary
Bernice Storm 1943 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Bernice Jo Storm, 81, of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2024 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. Bernice was born in Indianapolis on February 6, 1943, the daughter of Raymond and Stella (Halas) Reddy. Survivors include her daughter, Tracy Arini, (husband Ken), Terre Haute;...Obituary
Stephen Lingenfelter 1946 - 2024GILBERT, Ariz. - Stephen Robert "Link" Lingenfelter, age 77, and formerly of Terre Haute, IN passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 in Gilbert, AZ. He was born July 29, 1946 in Terre Haute to Robert J. Lingenfelter and Ruth Pauline Jarrett Lingenfelter. He grew up with two brothers, Dwight and John. He was the father...Obituary
Clifton Ashby 1933 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Clifton "Corky" John Ashby was born in his parents' home on Pollack Avenue in Evansville, Indiana on January 14, 1933. He passed away while residing at Westminster Health Center in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 22, 2024. He will be missed and is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Anne Marie Ashby....Obituary
Vera Murle 1928 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Vera Xenia Murle, 95, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024 under the care of her grandson, Joseph, and the staff at VNA Hospice. She was born on August 7, 1928 in Center Point, IN to Roy and Florence Fogle. The most important thing to Vera was Jesus and her Christian faith. She was extremely...Obituary
Donald Jennermann 1939 - 2024Donald L. Jennermann passed away at home on June 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 20, 1939 to Eva (Johnson) Jennermann and Oscar E. Gunderson in Ladysmith, WI. At the age of 11 he moved to Madison, WI with his mother and ever after considered it to be his heart home. Born at the end of the...Obituary
Jerry Standeford 1932 - 2024MARTINSVILLE - Jerry O. Standeford, 91, of Martinsville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was lovingly known as "The Cross Man." Jerry leaves behind: his loving wife, Lova; five children: Fred (Laura), Andrew, Kathleen, and Patricia (Dean) Jewell; stepchildren Michael (Cheryl) Brady, Patty (Toni)...Obituary
Donna Huxford 1927 - 2024ROSEDALE - Donna Mae Huxford of rural Rosedale passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Union Hospital. Donna was born on November 29, 1927, in Harvey, IL to Opal Webster (DeGroff) Lucas and Haywood Charles DeGroff. She married Perry Seth Huxford on her eighteenth birthday, November 29, 1945. Perry and Donna lived...Obituary
Joyce Barr 1930 - 2024Joyce Irene Fruits West Barr, 93, of Terre Haute passed away at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2024, at home with her family by her side. She was born in Rockville, Indiana on June 18, 1930, to Omer Fruits and Alma (Miller) Fruits, who precede her in death. Also preceding Joyce in death are her husband Cecil A. West,...Obituary
Judith Conner 1954 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Judith ("Judy") Anne Conner, age 69, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born July 12, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri and later moved to Indiana, graduating from Harrison High School in Evansville before attending Indiana State...Obituary
Michael Murphy 1947 - 2024Michael John Murphy, Ph.D., age 77, died on June 7, 2024 in Terre Haute, IN following a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 6, 1947 to Morgan Joyce Murphy and Virginia Mae O'Connell Murphy. He earned a BA in Psychology from Loyola University of Chicago in 1969 and his Ph.D....Obituary
Ty Marlow 1961 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Ty Marlow, 62 years young, passed into eternal sleep on Sunday, June 16, 2024 with his loving family at his side. Ty began his life's journey on October 8, 1961 as the son of Virgil and Joane Stark Marlow. After graduation he went on to build a successful business in the utilities industry, Marlow...Obituary
Anna Hanna 1935 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Anna M. Hanna, 89 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Union Hospital. She was born in West Terre Haute on May 29, 1935 to Denton Snyder and Alta O. Wilson Snyder. Anna was a homemaker and member of Faith Baptist Church in Terre Haute. Anna was a devoted wife of her husband Owen...Obituary
Janet Lucinda Masters 1931 - 2024GRAYSON, Ga. - Janet Lucinda (Rhoads) Masters, age 92, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in the Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Janet was a 6-year resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia,...Obituary
Robert Lankford 1965 - 2024WEST TERRE HAUTE - Robert Lee Lankford, 59 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born in Oceanside, California on May 22, 1965 to Mitchell Lankford and Glenda Stark Lankford. Robert was an excavator and owner of Lankford Excavating. He enjoyed...Obituary
Louis Mazely 1943 - 2024WEST TERRE HAUTE - Louis Frank Mazely, Jr. passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born October 14, 1943, in Clinton, Indiana to Louis and Lucille (Miller) Mazely. Frank met the love of his life, Melissa "Dink" Montgomery-Tucker, in May of 1984. They just celebrated 40 years...Obituary
Linda Simmons 1944 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Linda Sue Simmons, 79, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Witham Extended Care Unit. She worked at Terre Haute First National Bank from 1981 to 2010. She was born December 12, 1944 in Terre Haute, IN to Virgil and Virginia (Kunz) Hamelmann. Linda is survived by her daughter Kelly...Obituary
Ruth Erickson 2024Ruth Ann Veronica Erickson, 81 of West Terre Haute, Indiana left us peacefully on June 5, 2024 with her family at her side. Ruth was a self-assured, creative free spirit who loved reading, learning, cultivating human connections and fostering a deep relationship with nature. Born in Sand Lake Township, Wisconsin to...Obituary
William Shipman 1956 - 2024William D. "Billy" Shipman, 67, of Terre Haute, passed away Friday June 7, 2024 in Lincoln Illinois on his was way to an automotive race in the area. He was born February 5, 1956 in Terre Haute to John D. Shipman and Ruth Einecke Shipman. He was a graduate of North High School and attended Indiana State University....Obituary
Everett Engle 1935 - 2024Everett Engle, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday June 11, 2024 at Gibson Family Hospice Center. He was founder of Engle Laboratory Animals which became the largest hamster producer in the United States, he sold the business to Harlan Labs in 1984 and continued working there until he retired in 2006. Everett was...Obituary
Jeffrey Malloy 1980 - 2024If you ever had the opportunity to meet Jeff Malloy, you'd remember it forever, as he was a friend to all. Jeffrey Michael Malloy passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, June 9, and for someone to leave us so young, our greatest comfort is knowing how much pure joy Jeff packed into his 44 years. Jeff...Obituary
Mary Box 1929 - 2024Mary Evelyn Allen Box passed away June 11, 2024 at Westminster Village North in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born October 27, 1929 in Daviess County, Indiana to Joseph Ray Allen and Mary Emeline Harp who predeceased her. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; Michael and Stephanie (Edmund) Box of...Obituary
Michael "Mike" Yatsko 1940 - 2024Michael "Mike" Lawrence Yatsko, 84, of Rockville went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born March 24, 1940, in Terre Haute to Michael J. Yatsko and Helen Roberts Yatsko. Mike was a 1958 graduate of Garfield High School where he played basketball. He was a member of the St. Joseph...Obituary
Ruth Ford 1932 - 2024Ruth Laverne Ford, 91, of Terre Haute, passed away June 7, 2024 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Ruth was born June 29, 1932 in Omaha Nebraska to George DeLespine and Laverne Marvel DeLespine. She was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church where she was very involved in many aspects of the church. She...Obituary
Robert Brown 1947 - 2024Robert R. Brown, 76, of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Union Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on Father's Day, June 15, 1947, in Farmersburg, to Archie Brown and Mary Lou Gaskins Brown. Bob is survived by his children, Robert J. Brown (Lori), Kenneth R. Brown (Gretchen), and...Obituary
Ruth Itamura 1935 - 2024Ruth K. Itamura, 89, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully in the presence of family, early Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, after a brief illness. Ruth was born on May 12th, 1935, in Wahiawa, Hawaii to John Y.A. and Edna (Ito) Kim. She was the second oldest of five children. December 7th, 1941, Ruth was five and a half...Obituary
Melissa Miller 1940 - 2024Melissa Ann Miller, 83, of Clay City, passed away June 2, 2024 in Hutsonwood, Brazil, IN. Melissa was born December 6, 1940 in Clark County, IL to Dean Kermit Janney and Mary Esther Orr Janney. She was a member of Clay City First Church. She loved to read, work crossword puzzles and loved music. She enjoyed bowling...Obituary
Susan Berta 1957 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Susan Mary Berta, of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at her residence. Dr. Susan Berta was a professor at Indiana State University, Department of Earth and Environmental Systems, and retired in 2021. Susan was born July 29, 1957 in Flint, Michigan to Julius and Mary (Walsh) Berta....Obituary
Tamara Carter 1959 - 2024BLOOMINGTON - Tamara "Tammy" Marie Ramey Carter, daughter of the late James Samuel Ramey and Dorothy Marie Deal Ramey, was born September 11, 1959, in Bloomington, Indiana. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and became a member of Second Baptist Church of Bloomington, Indiana. During her...Obituary
Dorene Cooper 1939 - 2024UNIVERSAL - Dorene Pauline Cooper, 85, of Universal passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born January 25, 1939 in Terre Haute. Dorene is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Virgil Dean Cooper; daughter, Lora McKinney (Jason); sisters, Carolyn Myers (Fred) and Donna Boatman; grandchildren, Briana Shull...Obituary
Janet Wesley 1937 - 2024PIMENTO - Janet E. Wesley, 86, of Pimento passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in Casey Healthcare Center. She retired in 1999 from Sears. Janet was born July 7, 1937 in Oaklandon, Indiana to Glen E. and Mary (Love) Stewart. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Wesley (San Dyer); sons, Bruce Wesley and Roger...Obituary
Duane Klueh 1926 - 2024Duane M. Klueh, 98, passed away on Sunday morning June 2, 2024, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Duane was born January 6, 1926 in Bottineau, North Dakota to Joseph Klueh and Martha Doman Klueh. The Klueh family, including his only sister Genevieve Klueh, moved to Terre Haute, Indiana in 1932. Duane's early childhood home...Obituary
Marilyn Fortune 1934 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Marilyn Joan Fortune, 90, passed away on June 3, 2024. She was born on May 1, 1934 in Terre Haute to Bernie Ensminger and Dessie (Harris) Ensminger. She retired from Union Hospital as an LPN. She enjoyed cross-stitch. She also liked to do woodworking and painted those pieces with her husband. She was...Obituary
Gordon Geckeler 1937 - 2024Gordon K. Geckeler, 86, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Union Hospital. He was born August 14, 1937 in Terre Haute to Oscar Geckeler and Marguerite Forsythe Geckeler. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Tharon Shepherd Geckeler; daughters, Rebecca Boehler (Joe), Donna Stewart (Ed),...Obituary
Roberta Beaumont 1947 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Roberta L. Beaumont, 77, passed away on June 2, 2024. She was born on March 10, 1947, to Robert Beaumont and Alice (Kruger) Beaumont. She is preceded in death by both parents. Roberta is survived by her good friends Patricia Green and Woodrow Dickerson. Roberta retired as a nurse at Union Hospital...Obituary
Timothy Bird 1948 - 2024PARIS, Ill. - Timothy Michael Bird, 76, of Paris, Illinois passed away peacefully at Twin Lakes Rehab and Healthcare on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was born on February 27, 1948 to Bennie A. and Lena Steppe Bird. Tim attended West Vigo High School and began his working career at Froderman Chevrolet. He also worked at...Obituary
Michael Nussel 1946 - 2024BRAZIL - Michael Freeman Nussel, 77, born on June 15, 1946, to Edward and Goldyl Freeman Nussel, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024 with family by his side. Mike attended Glenn Schools and graduated from Cory High School. He played high school basketball and even as a young boy, always had a love for farming....Obituary
Joan Elliott 1938 - 2024Joan Rogers Cottrell Elliott, 86, of Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Clinton Gardens surrounded by her family. Joan was born January 14, 1938 in Terre Haute to Richard Doc Rogers and Helen Donnenhoffer Rogers. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Terre Haute, and in later...Obituary
Anne Randolph 1932 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Anne M. Randolph (Suter), 91, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, in her room at Harrison's Crossing Health Campus surrounded by family. Anne was born on December 11, 1932, to Arlen and Carrie Suter in Jett, Kentucky. She married Carl L. Randolph on March 13, 1953, and had two sons: Barry and...Obituary
James Cooper Sr. 1942 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - James Ray Cooper Sr., age 82, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1942 to Harold Cooper and Vivian Burton Cooper. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Cooper; his son, Tom Cooper and wife Shelly; daughter, Linda Lippo and husband Joe; and stepchildren,...Obituary
Mildred King 1922 - 2024Mildred Lucille Herndon King, 102, of Terre Haute, went to her heavenly reward May 30, 2024. She was born to William Jennings Bryan Herndon and Eva Marie Jamison Herndon on April 4, 1922 in Bicknell, IN. She and her three sisters, Mary Louise, Betty Jean and Jerry Ann Herndon, brother, Bill and parents moved to...Obituary
William Carty 1956 - 2024SULLIVAN - William Brian Carty, 68, of Sullivan was eternally reunited with his twin brother, Brent, on Friday, May 31, 2024. Brian began his life journey on April 8, 1956, one of 5 children of William and Barbara Brown Carty. Brian was a 1974 graduate of Sullivan High School and went on to ISU for his Master's...Obituary
Betty Kneller 1936 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Betty Kneller, age 88, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024, at McCormick's Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Spencer. She was born in Terre Haute, IN on April 22, 1936, the daughter of William and Thelma (Dean) Hamilton. She was a graduate of Otter Creek High...Obituary
Anna Hill 1923 - 2024Anna Louise Danielson Hill, 100, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was born July 10, 1923 in Centerville, South Dakota to Gustor Danielson and Jennie Johnson Danielson. In 1941 her father moved the family to Northern Indiana. She was baptized into the...Obituary
Judith Lemmons 1953 - 2024Judith G. Lemmons, 88, of Rosedale and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 in The Gibson Family Center of Hospice Care. Judith was born December 12, 1953 in Terre Haute to Joseph (Zdrojewski) Drisko and Mary Pearl Hall Drisko. On April 10, 1953 she married the love of her life, Freeman L....Obituary
Rodger Frye 1962 - 2024Rodger Dean Frye, 62, died on May 22, 2024. He was born April 5, 1962, the son of Leatha (Jaynes) Frye and Gale Frye, both deceased. He was a great father, husband and son, and a great friend. He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years as a field artillery officer, a military police officer and a medical officer,...Obituary
Janice Harris 1942 - 2024WEST TERRE HAUTE - Janice Sue (Klass) Harris, 82, passed away on May 28, 2024. She was born on January 14, 1942 in Brazil to Cleotis Klass and Martha (Fouts) Klass. Janice married Ron Harris on June 4, 1961. She is survived by her daughters Kelly (Harris) Bovenschen (Bobby) and Becky Harris (Paula), and many other...Obituary
Catherine Hayden 1935 - 2024Catherine Elizabeth Rudd Hayden was born November 8, 1935, in Morganfield, KY, to George Rudd and Flora Mae Session. After her mother's death, Catherine moved to Terre Haute, IN, to live with her grandmother, Ora Session. Catherine was united in marriage with William Hayden for 35 beautiful years. Catherine left...Obituary
William "Bill" Nicoson II 1947 - 2024William "Bill" Edward Nicoson II was born February 26, 1947 in Terre Haute, IN to William "Ted" and Norma Nicoson, and he passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 27, 2024. Bill was a retired IBEW Local 725 electrician and farmer. He was the Chief of Linton Twp. Fire Dept, dedicating over 50 years to the...Obituary
Roy Waldron 1934 - 2024Roy Pearl Waldron, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 in Springhill Village. He was born November 28, 1934 in Terre Haute to Pearl Waldron and Helen Ornduff Waldron. Survivors include his sister, Ruby Waldron (Bill Bower); brother-in-law, Gale "Bud" Travis (Donnetta); sister-in-law, Theada Morris...Obituary
Shirley Drake 1934 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Shirley A. Drake, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Friday evening, May 24, 2024. She retired as Manager of Gift Accounting at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Shirley was born September 23, 1934 in Brazil, IN to Oral Hill and Naomi Smith Hill. Her husband, Donald Wayne Drake, and grandson Benjamin...Obituary
Donald Jennings 1935 - 2024Donald P. Jennings, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at home with his family nearby. He was born October 13, 1935, in Farmersburg, IN, to Thomas and Stella (Bowen) Jennings. Donald's love story began in high school when he met his soulmate, Lou Anne Sullivan. Their bond grew stronger over the...Obituary
Daniel Wunderlich 1949 - 2024Daniel (Dan) Wunderlich, age 74, died on Tuesday, April 10th, 2024 in Louisville, KY. Dan, the son of Donald and Kathryn (Thompson) Wunderlich, was born on April 22nd, 1949 in Harvey, Illinois. He graduated from Thornton Township High School in 1967. Dan received a gymnastics scholarship from Indiana State...Obituary
Doris Knight 1928 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Doris Jean (Maurer) Knight, 96, passed away May 25, 2024. She was born February 26, 1928 in Prairieton to Fred Maurer and Daisy (Hayworth) Maurer. She is survived by her sons Robert Knight (Kim) of Clarksville, TN, Darrel Knight (Nancy) of Terre Haute, Fred Knight of Florida, and Randy Knight of Terre...Obituary
Monte White 1962 - 2024GREENCASTLE - Monte Cliff White passed to his heavenly home to join loved ones on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Monte was born on December 19, 1962 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Robert Oran White and Carol June White (Rhoden). Monte was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Brad White. Monte is survived by...Obituary
Patricia Toffolo 1934 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Patricia L. Toffolo, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in the Gibson Family Center - Hospice of the Wabash Valley, in Terre Haute. She was born July 31,1934 in Terre Haute, to John "Jack" L. Stevenson and Thelma (Brown) Stevenson. She was a 1952 graduate of Otter Creek High...Obituary
Jeffery Thompson 1974 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - A Celebration of Life for Jeff Thompson will be held on Sunday, June 2, beginning at 3:00 p.m. in Fowler Park, Shelter House A. This is a gathering for friends and family to share our many experiences, stories, memories, and love of a beautiful soul who left his earthly life on March 21, 2024 due to a...Obituary
Keith A. Bealmear 1947 - 2024CANTON, Ga. - Dedicated husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, devoted friend and retired executive, Keith Albert Bealmear, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Canton, Georgia, after valiantly battling cancer for seven years. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana on January 1, 1947, Keith was blessed...Obituary
Kelly Cook 1963 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - Kelly Dawn Cook, 60, of Terre Haute passed away early Monday morning, May 20, 2024. She was born June 18, 1963 in Terre Haute to Donald Heramb and Daisey Wiles Heramb. Survivors include her three daughters, Kristina Michaels of Terre Haute, Tina Trosper (Robert) of Louisiana and Terresa Cook of Terre...Obituary
James Brown 1953 - 2024UPLAND, Calif. - James R. Brown, 70 years old, of Upland, California passed away May 9, 2024. Jim's parents were Bob and Barbara Brown from Switz City, Indiana. Jim graduated from Switz City High School, where he played baseball and ran cross country. In 1975, Jim earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from...Obituary
Tina Ditto 1959 - 2024Tina Jo (Hamilton) Ditto, born January 28, 1959, passed away peacefully in her home Monday May 20, 2024, after a battle with ALS. She is survived and missed by her husband of 47 years Tim Ditto, and her children Tim Ditto Jr. (Jackie) and Randi Rippy (Rob). Tina will be forever missed and cherished by her three...Obituary
Vincent Pfister 1963 - 2024Vincent Eugene Pfister, 61, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 in his residence. He was born April 29, 1963 in Terre Haute to Charles Edward Pfister and Marie Jeanne Eierman Pfister. Survivors include his siblings, Josephine Newport, Charles Henry "Hank" Pfister, Edward Pfister, William Pfister, George...Obituary
Dorothy Eccles 1931 - 2024Dorothy J. (Titus) Eccles, 93, of Jasonville, IN, went home to be with the Lord at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Serenity Springs Senior Living in Jasonville, IN. She was born February 21, 1931 in Knightsville, IN, to Hugh A. Titus and Bernice B. (Deal) Titus. Dorothy married Don "Doc" Eccles; he passed...Obituary
William Miller 1934 - 2024TERRE HAUTE - William Joseph Miller, age 89, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away in the early morning hours of May 19, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born September 12, 1934, in Terre Haute to John C. Miller and Gertrude Wanda Branham Miller. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife,...Obituary
Helen Lorene Pearman Modesitt 1930 - 2024COVINGTON - Helen Lorene Kelley Pearman Modesitt died on May 17, 2024 at Fountain Springs in Covington. She was born on December 16, 1930 to Leoniel and Eva Lena Kelley around Potomac, IL. She attended Newport Grade School for the first six years and the 7th and 8th grade was taught by her mother in a one-room...Obituary
Clifford Dunham Jr. 2023Clifford Allen Dunham Jr. of Enterprise, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Enterprise. He was 76 years old. Allen was born in Terre Haute to Clifford Allen Dunham Sr. and Margaret Baska Dunham. He attended Gerstmeyer High School and then joined the Marines, serving in Vietnam. Then he continued...Obituary
Jimmy Rogers 1943 - 2024Jimmy Jamison Rogers, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born January 20, 1943 in Danville, IL to Harrison Maxwell Rogers and Rose Jamison Rogers. Jim was a Trust Officer at First National Bank in Robinson, IL Survivors include his wife,...Obituary
Peggy Conwell 1942 - 2024Peggy Lee Conwell passed away May 15th, 2024 . She was born May 18, 1942 to Conrad and Stella (Haynes) Ferguson in Linton, Indiana. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, but most of all, the kindest friend to all. She leaves behind a son, Michael Conwell, to join his loving wife...Obituary
Marjory Eyster 1924 - 2024Jean Eyster passed away peacefully on May 13th in the company of her daughter, Judy Wycoff, and her husband Charles; son Brent Eyster and his wife Sue. After a brief illness, she was surrounded in her final days by her grandson Jonathan Wycoff and his wife Donna, her granddaughter Sara Wycoff McCauley and her...Obituary
Stanley Petty 1944 - 2024Stanley James Petty of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on the morning of May 13, 2024. He was born in Heyworth, IL, on February 25, 1944. His passing was preceded by both parents, James and Elaine Petty and his wife Mary Jean Petty. He is survived by a sister Rita Gibson of Normal, IL, son Britt Petty wife Lori,...Obituary
Shirley Kuykendall 1935 - 2024Shirley Mae Highsmith Kuykendall, 89 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in her residence. She was born in Vigo County on February 18, 1935 and was the last living child of Chester Highsmith and Mabel Pea Highsmith. Shirley is survived by three daughters; Debra Couch (Ken), Cynthia Wright...Obituary
Suzanne Gummere 1956 - 2024Suzanne Denise Gummere, 67, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on May 13, 2024. She was born on June 5, 1956, in Brazil, Indiana, to Forest Glen Lawson and Agness (Korect) Lawson. She leaves behind the love of her life, her husband of 47 years, whom she married on December 24, 1976, Michael "Mike" Gummere; a son...Obituary
Cynthia Sartor 1948 - 2024Cynthia Marie Sartor of Clinton, Indiana passed peacefully on May 12, 2024, at 9:37 PM at Providence Health Care - St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Born November 23, 1948, at Lyla Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her father Ambrogio Sartor and her mother Domenica (Conto), and her...Obituary
Pauline LeMay 1927 - 2024Pauline E. LeMay, 96, formerly of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 in The Waters of Chesterfield. She was born October 10, 1927 in Terre Haute to Arthur and Lena (West) Willan. Survivors include her daughter, Debi Gansz; son, Rick LeMay (Mary); grandsons, Ross LeMay (Brooke) and Ransom LeMay;...Obituary
Nancy Patterson 1955 - 2024TERRE HAUTE [mdash] Nancy Ann Patterson, 69, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on May 9th 2024. Nancy was born on April 6th 1955 to Fonie and Gertrude Warner in Terre Haute. She was a beautician and owned her own salon for many years. Nancy is survived by her husband of nearly 43 years Timmy Patterson, a daughter...Obituary
Ronald Smith 1933 - 2024Ronald K. Smith, Age 90 of Terre Haute passed away on May 11, 2024. He was born in Mt. Carmel, Ill the son of Clarence Smith and Ruby Smith. He was proceeded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister, his first wife Beverly Smith, his second with Mildred Smith and son Dennis Smith. Survivors include Daughter...Obituary
Eugenia Parker 1925 - 2024Eugenia M. "Peggy" Flanagan Parker. 99 years, of Terre Haute, IN passed away on May 11, 2024. Peggy was born in Terre Haute to John and Elizabeth (Mullen) Flanagan on April 21, 1925. She graduated from Wiley High School in 1943 and worked at Terre Haute First National Bank after graduation. She retired from General...Obituary

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