obituaries

Oct 23, 2023

Ernest "Ernie" L. Danek, Jr., 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023.  He was born June 3, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Ernest L. Danek, Sr. and Viola W. Talbert Danek.

Ernie was a veteran, serving in the United States Coast Guard.  Following his discharge, he graduated from Mankato State University in...

Oct 23, 2023

On October 23, 2023, Delilah Ann Batchelor (Dee) got her angel wings and went to walk with the angels. She passed away at 74 with family by her side during a brief hospital stay.

Dee was born on September 4, 1949, in Brazil, Indiana where she lived and worked. She retired from Morris Manufacturing on...

Oct 23, 2023

Maurice Dean Miller, 77, passed away on October 23, 2023. He was born on April 2, 1946 in Terre Haute to Richard Miller and Violet (Rhodes) Miller. Maurice married Naomi (Evans) Miller on August 9, 1968, and they have been inseparable ever since.

You could find his picture in the dictionary under the definition "Elder...

Oct 22, 2023

Jamie L. Crites passed away on Oct 22, 2023.  He was born on February 13, 1962 in Olney, Texas to John Crites and Clara (Moore) Crites .  Jamie was a 1981 graduate of Seeger Memorial High School in West Lebanon, Indiana.  Following graduation Jamie enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served 6 years as...

Oct 22, 2023

Stephen F. Bartos, 74, passed away on October 22, 2023. He was born on March 4, 1949 in Terre Haute to Stephen Bartos and Virginia (Northrop) Bartos. He graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in 1967. Stephen was married to Sheryl Bartos for 51 years, and he worked for GTE, Boeing, and US West. He was a proud...

Oct 21, 2023

Ed Morgan, 63, passed away on October 21st surrounded by his family after a short but intense battle with cancer. He grew up on his family farm in Myrtle, Missouri where he learned the importance of hard work. He spent much of his life in Smithton, Illinois where he was an active member of the community for...

Oct 20, 2023

Robert Rufus Loyd, 64, passed away on October 20,2023. He was a prior member of the Home Builders Association of Greater Terre Haute.

He is preceded in death his son Robert R. Loyd, Jr., mother and father Mary and James, sister Rebecca, her husband James Sutherland and niece Amber Richey. Robert leaves behind 8 siblings,...

Oct 19, 2023

Gertrude Ann (Presley) Orndorff, 72, died October 19, 2023 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice. She was born June 14, 1951 in Vigo County to Patricia Lee (Denny) McCullough and Robert Leon Presley.

She is preceded in death by her mother, father, stepfather Harold, sister Connie, son Harold Cooper, and granddaughter Alexis.

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Oct 19, 2023

Pamela Jean Weger, 61, passed away on October 19, 2023. She was born on April 11, 1962 in Clinton to John R. Tevlin and Donna J. (Whitsell) Tevlin. Pamela loved arts and crafts, especially coloring. She also enjoyed camping and fishing. Most importantly, family was her life.

She is survived by her life partner Richard...

Oct 18, 2023

Courtney Sue McCarter ( boobear) passed away October 18th 2023. She was born October 30th 1991 in Terre Haute, IN to Tonya Sue Bush and Thomas Earl McCarter Sr. She is survived by her Mom Tonya Bush and her dad Thomas McCarter and her sisters Megan Lynn Orman, Shannon Nicole Church, Anna Marie McCarter, her brother's Thomas...

Oct 15, 2023

Donald E. Reed, 61, passed away on October 15, 2023. He was born on September 20, 1962 in Terre Haute to Donald M. Reed and Virginia R. (Bannon) Reed. Donald was a proud Navy Veteran. He loved making bracelets and donating them to The Hux Center. Family was the most important aspect of his life, and he...

Oct 15, 2023

Brian William Lewis, 49, passed away on October 15, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1974 in Chicago, IL to Wayne E. Lewis and Carole M. (Cogler) Lewis. Brian was a truck driver for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed working on cars.

He is survived by his brothers Steven Lewis and...

Oct 14, 2023

James Edward Stewart passed away on October 14, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born on March 3, 1934 in Jackson County, Missouri. He worked as a purchasing agent for J. I. Case and ISU for many years. James married Judy Stewart on October 5, 1999. He was an avid photographer and loved to fish. He was...

Oct 14, 2023

Arley Glasgow Andrews, 88, of Terre Haute, a larger-than-life personality and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Arley was a great provider to his family and was the sort of person who lit-up a room, generous in laughter, with boundless energy. He was born 3 minutes after his twin...

Oct 13, 2023

Deanna Hope McCoskey, 83, of Terre Haute passed away Friday October 13, 2023 in Signature Healthcare, She was born April 24, 1940 in Terre Haute to Robert Dewey and Norma (Dreher) Moreland. Deanna is survived by her daughters, Christina Whitney, Vicki Barrett (Gary), and Dawn McCoskey; son, Randy McCoskey (Sherry); brothers, Robert L. Moreland and his wife...

Oct 13, 2023

Emil Carl Ogborn, 73, passed away on October 13, 2023. He was born on December 10, 1949 in Terre Haute. He worked as an Automotive Technician for many years. He enjoyed camping and fishing, and he liked music. Most importantly, he loved spending time with family and hosting cookouts.

He is survived by his wife...

Oct 12, 2023

Carolyn J Kluesner Hughes, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Carolyn was born on June 14, 1941, in Libertyville, IN to Joseph and Adeline (Riley) Kluesner. Carolyn married Alfred Hughes on October 16, 1998. They would have celebrated 25 years together.

Carolyn was a 1959 graduate...

Oct 11, 2023

William "Billy" B. Dunfee, 70, of Poland, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home on October 11, 2023 surrounded by family.

William was born on April 5, 1953 to William G. and Bette (Matrinetz) Dunfee, in Sendai Honshu, Japan.

William was raised in Highland, Indiana and graduated from Highland High School. After high...

Oct 5, 2023

Joseph "Eugene" Wilson, 60, passed away October 5, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 4, 1962 in Sullivan to Chester Wilson and Carolyn (Hoffeditz) Wilson. Eugene married Jamie (Warren) Wilson, and they have been together for over 40 years. He worked as a concrete finisher and later was the owner of J &...

Oct 3, 2023

Melvin Franklin Olson Jr., 69, passed away on October 3, 2023. He was born on May 12, 1954 in Terre Haute to Melvin F. Olson Sr. and Normajean (Townsend) Olson. He worked at Kmart as an automotive manager. Melvin owned M & G Tire and later was a partner of TLC Internet Services. He was also the...