obituaries

Jul 15, 2024

Sondra Sue Burns, 79, passed away July 15, 2024. She was born on January 1, 1945, in Terre Haute to Kenneth and Helen Norman. For many years, she worked in housekeeping at Union Hospital. Sondra married Paul on July 2, 1985, and over the years, they traveled from coast to coast.

She is survived by...

Jul 14, 2024

Mary Carol Griskey Frederick, 78, departed on July 14, 2024, after a ten year battle with Melanoma.

Carol was born November 19, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Margaret (Tomko) and Albert Griskey. She was a caring older sister to Alan and Arlene (David). In her younger years, Carol spent time with her cousins and cherished...

Jul 14, 2024

William Dale Bush, 63,  of St. Bernice passed away on July 14th, 2024, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice in Terre Haute. He was born in Greenwood IN. On April 7th, 1961 to Jim and Pat Bush.

Those preceding Dale in death are Jim Bush father, Mike Bush brother, Robert (Bob) brother, and Susan...

Jul 12, 2024

Donna L. Greenlee, 80, passed away on July 12, 2024. She was born on July 8, 1944, in Terre Haute to Albert Neice and Charlotte (Frezise) Neice.  Donna married the love of her life Max Greenlee, October 12,1991. She loved knitting, listening to music, and her dogs that she had over the years.

Donna is...

Jul 11, 2024

Mark Allen Pickens, 68, of Terre Haute passed away at Union Hospital on Thursday, July 11, 2014, with his brother, Jeff by his side.  Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Charles C. Pickens and Lillian G. Pickens.  Survivors include his brothers, Jeff Pickens (Pam) and their children Jed Olivia and Lily, and Chuck Pickens (Rhonda)...

Jul 9, 2024

Charles Hawkins, Sr., the son of the late Carl and Annie Hawkins was born October 25, 1952, in Mt. Vernon, Indiana.  He departed from this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Harrison Crossing Health Care.

Charles grew up and was raised in the Church of God and Christ in Mt. Vernon, Indiana.  He served...

Jul 8, 2024

Kendra Sue Hill Burrage, 37. Of Terre Haute passed away Monday July 8, 2024 in her residence. She was born January 10, 1987 in Terre Haute to Christopher Wayne Higginbotham and Melissa Anne Hill. Kendra is survived by her mother and father; daughters, Miranda Critchlow and Khloe LeClercq; sons, Christopher Critchlow, Tyler Critchlow, and Logan Critchlow; sister,...

Jul 6, 2024

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; son, Matthew Turner; sister, Tammy...

Jul 5, 2024

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 fiancé, Tina Rosa; daughter, Shannon Frey; step-daughter, Brandy Rosa; son, Doug Frey; step-son, Eddie Rosa and eight grandchildren. Ronald was a...

Jul 5, 2024

Susan Jane Brown, 69, of Carlisle, IN passed away peacefully at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, IN on July 5, 2024.  Susan's daughter, Jessica Bailey, was able to be with her on the day of her passing.  Jessica would like to express her gratitude to the compassionate care team at Eskenazi Hospital that went above and beyond for...

Jun 30, 2024

Susan Kelly, 59 passed away on June 30, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Paris, Illinois to Wayne and Guynith Kelly on November 15, 1964. She was a graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School and Ivy Tech Community College.

Susan loved music, fashion, cooking, and her cat Juliet....

Jun 29, 2024

Robert John Lawrence, 76, of Terre Haute fell asleep in death on June 29, 2024, after a long fight with Kidney Disease.

Robert was born on May 21, 1948 to John and Lorraine Lawrence. After he graduated from High School he took up art classes. He was able to renew his art interest...

Jun 28, 2024

Judith "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 thirty years...

Jun 25, 2024

Della Ann Fagg, 80, of West Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born September 14, 1943, in Terre Haute to Clarence Melvin and Leola Wright Melvin.  Della was a proud graduate of Gershmeyer High School class of 1962.  She retired from the United States Postal Service. ...

Jun 23, 2024

James Jay "Wolfee" Staley, II, of Terre Haute passed away 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 Laborer's Local...

Jun 23, 2024

Duquata Rose Rankin, 69, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.  She was born July 4, 1954, in Brazil, Indiana to Edward and Elizabeth Lints.

Duquata enjoyed sewing, crafts, crocheting, and gardening.  She also set up booths at local festivals throughout the year.  Her favorite things to make were sock monkeys and...

Jun 21, 2024

Barbara J. Shafer, 74, of West Terre Haute passed away Friday June 21, 2024 in Union Hospital. She was born January 19, 1950 in Indianapolis to Francis J. and Batty Jane (Kemmerer) Lee. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Larry Shafer; son, Kenneth Shafer; sister, Cindy Cherry; brothers, John Lee and Steve Lee; grandchildren, Kayla Shafer...

Jun 20, 2024

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 long-time member of the Eastern Star and Amaranthe.  She was fortunate enough to serve five terms as...

Jun 17, 2024

David E. Britton, 74, of Mt. Carmel, IL passed away on Monday, June 17, at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN.  He was born in Linton, IN on August 28, 1949 to Clarence E. and Zada (Bobbitt) Britton.  He married his wife of 56 years, Jeanie (Hardesty) Britton on September 10, 1967. David graduated from Linton...

Jun 16, 2024

Jo Ann Wordsworth, 74, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024.  She was born November 17, 1949, in Terre Haute to John T. Wright and Mable I. Schallberg Wright-Bond.  Jo was an avid fan of the Bee-Gee's.  She enjoyed gardening, spending time outdoors and being down by the river.  Jo worked at Hamilton Center...