obituaries


Lucille Mckenzie

Lucille Mckenzie

Jan 1, 2018

Lucille McKenzie, age 99, of Terre Haute passed away in her home surrounded by family.  She was born July 20, 1918 to Robert Shaw and Lula Burger Shaw.  Lucille was a very caring soul and enjoyed taking care of friends and family.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles Joseph McKenzie, son John...

Shawna Hay

Shawna Hay

Dec 24, 2017

Shawna Hay, 20, of Terre Haute passed away on December 24, 2017 at 7:39 p.m. at Union Hospital. She was born on November 26, 1997 in Terre Haute to Colleen Pyne Hay and George Hay. She was a member of the Terre Haute North Bowling Team, and she also loved to play volleyball. Shawna loved photography and...

Barbara Ann Roe

Barbara Ann Roe

Dec 15, 2017

Barbara Ann Stedman Roe, 81, passed peacefully on December 15, 2017 with her daughter, son, and lifelong friend Geneva by her side.  She was born August 8, 1936 in Sullivan Indiana to William (Bill) and Mary Alice (Slinkard) Stedman.  Barb took pleasure in the small things; family, friends, birds on a feeder, a flower in the yard,...

Mona Ann Crucitti

Mona Ann Crucitti

Dec 14, 2017

Mona Ann Crucitti, 88, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday December 14, 2017 at 3:35 a.m. at Westminister Village.  She was born on February 24, 1929.  Mona Ann was a home maker and a mother of eight. She enjoyed spinning and weaving and was a member of the Rockville Spinner and Weaver Guild.  She is survived by...

Jessamine Church Keegan

Jessamine Church Keegan

Dec 14, 2017

Jessamine Church Keegan, 78, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday December 14, 2017 at 6:45 a.m. in Springhill Village Nursing Home.  She was born on September 11, 1939 to Herbert Church and Louise Emma Neukom Church of Vigo County.  Jessie worked as a book keeper. She loved to sew an also enjoyed horses, but most of all...

Marsha (Wright) Harder

Marsha (Wright) Harder

Dec 13, 2017

Marsha Harder was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Marvin R. and Betty J. (Lee) Wright. She graduated with honors from Indianapolis North Central High School, the University of Evansville (BA) and Indiana State University (MLS). She and her husband lived in Evansville, Indiana, St. Louis, Missouri, Springfield, Illinois, Mount Vernon, Illinois, and Champaign, Illinois, before moving to...

John Edward Bedwell

John Edward Bedwell

Nov 30, 2017

John Edward Bedwell, age 74 of Terre Haute passed away November 30, 2017 at Regional Hospital.   John was born in Brazil, Indiana on January 31, 1943 to John and Julia (Tiffee) Bedwell.  He was raised by his mother and Horatio Frank Hensley, Sr.   He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and treasure hunting at local yard...

Billie Rae (Church) Johnston

Billie Rae (Church) Johnston

Nov 26, 2017

Billie Rae (Church) Johnston, 66, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday November 26, 2017 in her residence. She was retired from Union Hospital. Billie was born October 16, 1951 in Terre Haute to William Frederick Church and Margaret Mae (Akers) Church. She is survived by a daughter, Tabatha Skaggs and husband Patrick; sons, Tony Ringeo and wife...

Jo Ann (Scarbrough) Smith

Jo Ann (Scarbrough) Smith

Nov 18, 2017

Jo Ann Smith, 75 of Terre Haute, passed away at 11:33 a.m. on November 18, 2017 at Regional Hospital. She was born September 16, 1942 to Carl LeRoy Scarbrough and Maezell (Pilgram) Scarbrough in Jackson, Mississippi.  Jo Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lee Smith, Sr.; three grandchildren Jimmy Dan Shuler, Latina Wyatt, and...

Randall R Sparks

Randall R Sparks

Nov 17, 2017

Randall Sparks, 67, of Terre Haute passed away Friday November 17, 2017 at 8:50 am in Union Hospital. He was born January 3, 1950 in Terre Haute to John and Irene (Crawford) Sparks. Randall is survived by his wife, Kathryn Sparks, seven children, 24 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Shonda R Purdin

Shonda R Purdin

Nov 8, 2017

Shonda R. Purdin, 53, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday November 8, 2017 at 10:50 pm in Union Hospital. Shonda was born June 20, 1964 in Watseka, IL to Jerry Purdin and Marlene (Schaumburg) Purdin. She is survived by her parents; daughters, Teasa Hammond (Richard) of Terre Haute and Haley Wedell (Jury) of Goldsboro, NC; step-daughter, Alyson...

Michael J Ambs

Michael J Ambs

Nov 5, 2017

Michael J. Ambs, 66, of Terre Haute, passed away at 11:45 AM on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in his home. He was born in Terre Haute on June 30, 1951 to Rex and Beuleah Quick Ambs. He is survived by his wife, Mary. He was a machinist for PSI.

Angela Lynn Roberts

Angela Lynn Roberts

Oct 29, 2017

Angela Lynn Roberts, 49, of Terre Haute passed away in Indianapolis on Sunday October 29, 2017. Angela was born January 8, 1968 in Wilmington, OH to Howard Secrest and Donna Jean (Dunn) Secrest. She is survived by a son, Caleb Roberts; aunts, Teresa and Sylvia; cousins, Shana Dennis James and husband Kevin and their daughter Roseline and...

Patricia Mae Kullman

Patricia Mae Kullman

Oct 22, 2017

Patricia Mae Kullman, 77, of Terre Haute passed away on October 22, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in her home.  She was born on January 12, 1940 in Kettering OH to Neil and Dorothy Fine.  Patricia is preceded in death by her parents and a son, Andrew Ancil.  She is survived by her husband, Terry Kullman; two daughters,...

Clifford And Nada Coffin

Clifford And Nada Coffin

Oct 22, 2017

Clifford E Coffin, 88 of Terre Haute passed away April 13, 2017 at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil.  He retired from the Federal Prison System and Terre Haute Regional Hospital as a security guard. Clifford was born November 30, 1928 to Clifford C Coffin and Ethel (Sallee) Coffin.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one...

Rose Mary (Hunter) Orman

Rose Mary (Hunter) Orman

Oct 19, 2017

Rose M. Orman, 54, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday October 19, 2017 in her residence. She was born August 26, 1963 in Terre Haute to Richard Hunter and Sandra Niccum. Rose is survived by her husband Rick Orman; her mother, Sandra; a daughter, Sierra Orman; sisters, Peggy, Tammie, Becky, and Tina; brothers, Richard and John and...

Bryan Louis Jones

Bryan Louis Jones

Sep 28, 2017

Bryan Louis Jones, 50, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday September 28, 2017 at 5:25 pm in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born November 20, 1966 in Pompano Beach, FL to Louis Jones and Bonnie Kay (Tapscott) Jones. Bryan is survived by his wife, Heidi (Austin) Jones; sons, Chris Jones and Daniel Jones both of Terre...

Juliette Scott

Juliette Scott

Sep 25, 2017

Juliette Scott 68, of Terre Haute passed away September 25, 2017 at Meadows Manor East.  She was born April 17, 1949 to Scottie Brownfield and Christine Poff.  Juliette is survived by her brother Roger Brownfield (Lorre) of Alabama; her two sisters Penny Clark (Frank), Debbie Burgess (Frank), and brother-in-law Paul Babcock; sister-in-law Terrie; She is also survived...

John C. Bozack

John C. Bozack

Sep 23, 2017

John C. Bozack, 73 of West Terre Haute, died peacefully on the Bozack family farm at 7:49 PM on Saturday, September 23, 2017.  He was born in Terre Haute on July 4, 1944 to John T. Bozack and Grace L. Holland Bozack.  John was a life member of St. Mary's Village Church, and enjoyed working on his...

Rita Marie Allen

Rita Marie Allen

Sep 12, 2017

Rita Marie Allen, 59, of Terre Haute died Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Union Hospital.  Rita was born May 27, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois to Vera Oleta Allen and Chester Allen, Sr.  Rita's early departure from this earth will weigh heavily on the hearts of those who loved her and knew her well. With Rita's big smile...