All Obituaries

Rev. Max Brunton, 89, if Terre Haute, passed away late Tuesday evening at Regional Hospital with his wife by his side. Rec. Brunton was born October 25, 1931, in Westport, IN, to Cecil Victor Brunton and Eva Ruth Downey Brunton. He was the fifth of six children. Rev. Brunton was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Earl Ross (Barbara), Pauline Doles (Vern), Kenneth Edward (Charlotte), Scottie Lee (Jo), Marian Woods (Tommy), and his first wife Norma Jeanette Waite, who passed away...

Kathryn (Cotton) Marie Smith, 86, passed away July 23, 2021 at Arbor Hospice in Saline MI, with her family by her side. A special thank you to Chelsea and Marva @ Arbor Hospice for the exceptional care for our mom and the family.   She was born on April 8, 1935 to Frank and Rosella Smith in Terre Haute, IN.   She is survived by 3 children, Jack (Debbie) Smith of West Bloomfield MI, Fred (Lisa) Smith of San Marcos CA, Pam (David) Bieganski of Fowlerville MI; 9 Grandchildren,...

Thayron “Butch” Jenkinson, 66, of Spencer, Indiana passed away Friday July 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Thurlow and Lucille (Perry) Jenkinson. Butch was a professional firefighter. He is survived by his wife Debra (Aders) Jenkinson; daughters, Shanna Jenkinson, Amanda Jenkinson, and Kayla Phillips (Jesse); sons, Jeffrey Jenkinson (Connie) and Timothy Jenkinson (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Darryl, Isabella, Trystan, Makenzie,...

Brian “Can’t Get right” Gilbert, 46, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday July 22, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 26, 1974 to George Leland and Alma Virginia (Thompson) Gilbert. Survivors include his father; sisters, Tammy Beasley (Frank), Melinda Gilbert, and Lola Garloch (Mike); brothers, George Gilbert (Cindy) and Wayne Gilbert; nieces and nephews, Erica Higginbotham (Rob), Terrie Lynn Racey, John Beasley, Brianna Racey, Frank Beasley, Chelsea Paul,...

Ivan passed away July 19,2021. He passed away at home with his family by his side. He was the son of Donald and Evelyn Croy. He married his high school sweetheart, Cyrilla Higgins on December 15,1980. They were together for 45 years. Ivan enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching the play. He is survived by his wife Cryilla Croy, his son Ivan Don(wife Brittany) Michael Croy(wife Mandy), his sister Penny Dulin(husband Kevin) and his grandchildren, Landon, Athena, MaKendra, Remington, Wayne, Levi...

David Bik, 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, died from cancer Monday, July 19, 2021, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born June 9, 1956, in Peabody, Massachusetts. Son of Peter and Filene Bik, David was a resident of the North Shore for 57 years. He most recently resided in Terre Haute, Indiana with his wife, Enola Holmberg Bik. He was the maintenance lead overseeing buildings for a local newspaper, and most recently road supervisor for Community Corrections. In each of his roles...

Robert  M. “Bob” Smith, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021.  He was born June 18, 1950 in Terre Haute to Paul and Delores Smith.  Bob served his country in the U.S. Navy.  He was also a member of the American Legion 346 and Eagles 291.  Many knew Bob as a talented musician.  He played with several bands in Terre Haute as a drummer and vocalist.  He was a 50 year member of the Wabash Valley Country Music Hall of...

Marion (Doug) (Jeep) Kluesner, 81, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday July 15, 2021. He was born March 4, 1940 to John and Lola (Wilkes) Kluesner. Remaining family is his wife Kathy; eight children; one sister; one sister-in-law; two daughters-in-law; one son-in-law and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 11 siblings. You loved unconditionally You gave your time and energy selflessly. You set an amazing example just by being yourself. Everything you did was...

After a short illness, Jonni Sue Hayes passed away on July 12, 2021 in Terre Haute Union Hospice Unit in Indiana. Jonni Maxey was born in Mattoon, Illinois on February 10, 1956 to John and Helen Fitzpatrick Maxey. She was raised by her mother and step father, Helen and Doc Edwards. Jonni’s marriage to Pete Terrell brought 3 children into this world. They are Tammy Craig of Terre Haute; Tommy Terrell; and Tara Terrell of Terre Haute. She is survived by 8 grandchildren, and 4 great...

Margaret Hamblen (09/08/1931 - 07/11/2021)  Margaret “Marge” Hamblen went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2021 at age 89. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going places with her best friend Joyce Hull, and spending time outdoors.  She is survived by her children Steve Hamblen and his wife, Stephanie, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Keith Hamblen of Terre Haute, Donnie Hamblen Jr. and his wife, Tammy, of Brazil, eight grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. She...