obituaries

Mar 5, 2026

Jeffrey Allen Scully, age 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 5, 2026. Jeff was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer last November and fought a courageous battle until the end. Jeff was surrounded by his family during his last days.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents Mary...

Mar 5, 2026

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Nathan J Cook. Nathan was born October 3, 1971 in Joliet, Illinois. He left this world way too soon on the evening of Thursday, March 5th, 2026.

He is survived by his Wife, Sarah (Nicholas) Cook, his daughters, Madison, Alena, and Sophia Cook of Terre Haute, Indiana....

Mar 4, 2026

Iris Eileen (Orndorff) Smith age 79 of Terre Haute Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was born on December 16th, 1946 to Clyde Orndorff and Eva Niccum Orndorff.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 7 brothers; Max Orndorff, Raymond Orndorff, Chester Green, Walter Green, Arthur Orndorff, Stanley Orndorff and Garald...

Mar 3, 2026

Mark James Minger, 40, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.  He was born to Stanley J. Minger and Suzann (Upton) Peebles on September 2, 1985 in Terre Haute.  Mark was a jack-of-all-trades, but most recently had worked in the healthcare industry.  He was employed as a Case Manager at the Hamilton Center....

Mar 2, 2026

Daniel "Danny" Schell, 63, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born to Richard Schell and Shirley (Fields) Martin on July 1, 1962 in Terre Haute.

Danny was a hard worker, he worked in the heating and cooling industry, lawn care and landscaping industry,...

Mar 2, 2026

Joshua Krackenberger, 43, passed away on March 2, 2026 at home surrounded by family.  He was born on June 2,1982 to Allyn and Jan Krackenberger.  Josh was preceded in death by his father.  He is survived by his wife Tamara; mother Jan; children Dustin, Desi, and Chace (Casey); brothers Eric (Lizabeth Zeiss-Rigollot) Pat, Alan, Matt, and Josh;...

Feb 28, 2026

Mary Jane Coker, 76, of Terre Haute entered eternal life on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Mary Jane, a State of Indiana Licensed Social Worker, was born in Terre Haute on June 12, 1949 to Gertrude Vollmuth Coker and Charles M. Coker.

Mary Jane attended St. Ann Elementary School, graduated from Paul Schulte High...

Feb 28, 2026

Linda Kaye (Williams) Peelman gained her wings this weekend.  She bravely battled cancer for many years.  She was originally from Milan, IN, but has lived in many places through life as a pastor's wife to Larry Peelman who grew up in Moores Hill.

Linda loved God and her family and will be missed.

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Feb 27, 2026

Dr. Lisa G. Kinderman ran into the arms of Jesus on February 27, 2026. Lisa was born December 15, 1960, to Ronald and Mary Jane (Griffis) Kinderman in Danville, Illinois. She is survived by her dad, sisters Kathy Snapp, Laurie Duggan, and Christy (Bob) Aldershoff; nieces Alexis & Jess Duggan, nephews Justin Snapp, Willem & Walker Aldershoff,...

Feb 27, 2026

Kevin Alfred Vance, 67, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away Friday, February 27, 2026.  He was born on May 9, 1958 in Peoria, Illinois.  Kevin loved camping, building things, and driving.  He also loved his cats, which he adopted from the Humane Society.  Kevin married Felicia Oostheim Focsa on December 22, 2012 and spent many happy years...

Feb 27, 2026

Dawnella "Dawn" Dru Welch, 60, of Jasonville, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Terre Haute Regional hospital. She was born July 2, 1965 in Martinsville, IN to Donovan "Don" Ross Housel and Lena Drucilla "Dru" (Foster) Housel.

Dawn had worked at many jobs throughout her life; notable...

Feb 26, 2026

Beverly A. McClure, born September 5, 1952, in Staten Island, New York, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on February 26, 2026, at her home in Spencer, Indiana surrounded by the love of her family.

Beverly was fluent in American Sign Language earning a degree from Gallaudet University and served as a Sign...

Feb 24, 2026

Buckey, 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24,2026, at home with family by his side, after a short illness.  He enjoyed riding his Harley, hunting, fishing. He loved the outdoors and  spending time with family and friends. He worked with Southard  Homes for 12 years, and was a painter before that. He is survived by brothers...

Feb 20, 2026

Tonya Sue Julian, 55, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.  She was born to Gary Dean Julian and Paulette Sue (Robinson) Isabell in Vincennes, Indiana on February 14, 1971.

Tonya enjoyed coloring and making others laugh by acting goofy.  She loved to dress-up – doing her hair, nails, and makeup...

Feb 20, 2026

Michael Joseph Hall, 57, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 20, 2026. Michael was born on September 19, 1968, in Anderson, Indiana to Lanny and Geneva (Burden) Hall Stewart.

Mike graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Performance, with emphasis on Recreation...

Feb 19, 2026

Todd Alan Alkire II, 37, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on February 19, 2026.  He was born to Todd Alkire I and Pennie Edmonson on December 17, 1988 in Terre Haute.  Todd loved watching football and loved his dogs.  Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his daughter.

Todd is survived by both...

Feb 18, 2026

Dr. Douglas Timmons, 83, of Brazil, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at Union Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.

Born on January 9, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Douglas was the son of the late Bert A. and Margaret (Hacket) Timmons. As a lifelong educator, Dr. Timmons spent his career in various capacities, driven by...

Feb 17, 2026

Geneva Ann Walden McGee, 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1927, in Terre Haute to Ulysses Augustus Walden and Grace Wilcox Walden Moore.

She grew up in the Highland Community attending Highland School and Gerstmeyer High School. Geneva performed in high...

Feb 17, 2026

Firman "Joe" Joseph Cordell, 81, passed away on February 17, 2026. He was born on May 29, 1944 in Terre Haute to William G. Cordell and Mary (Davis) Cordell Burris. Joe loved to hunt and fish. He was a hustler, and he also enjoyed setting up at flea markets and the Covered Bridge Festival.

He...

Feb 16, 2026

Evan David Boyer of Terre Haute passed away on February 16th, just weeks after his 69th birthday. He was born in Berea, Ohio on January 28, 1957 to Martha Ann and Merle Sheldon Boyer.

Evan graduated from Terre Haute North where he was a standout athlete on the swim team, holding school records for the...