obituaries

Feb 4, 2026

Linda Darlene Pickell passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 4th 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion to God, family and friends. Linda was born on January 10, 1952 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.  She spent most of her childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada, briefly lived in the Bahamas with...

Feb 3, 2026

Joanne Christine (Steinbach) Tighe, 77, of Rockville, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.  She was born to Raymond Steinbach and Bertha Steinbach on October 12, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI.  Joanne loved and enjoyed crafts, crocheting, Bingo, car rides, Boston Terriers, and horses.  She worked for Walmart for many years.

Joanne is survived by...

Feb 2, 2026

Paul Wayne Hoover, 82, of Loogootee, IN passed away in the company of his family on February 2, 2026.  He was born on June 17,1943 to Charles Hoover and Helen (Johnson) Hoover.  Paul is preceded in death by both parents; his wife Brenda Hoover; brother Richard Hoover; niece Tarin Harlan; as well as his stepson Jason Reed. ...

Feb 2, 2026

Yvonne Sue Cartwright, 60, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born on February 20, 1965 in Terre Haute to Thomas and Linda (Orndorff) Powers.

She is survived by her daughters Leslie, Ashley (Laird), and Brittany (Dempsey) and their father Steve; mother Linda, siblings Kevin (Candy), Mike (Rita), Daryle, Debbie (Johnny), Tina (Kenny), and...

Feb 2, 2026

Gerald Wayne Willan, Sr., 82, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026.  He was born to Benjamin and Ethel in Terre Haute, Indiana on September 15, 1943.  Gerald served in the United States Army and retired as the Head Custodian at Terre Haute South High School, after 29 years.  He enjoyed fishing, camping,...

Jan 31, 2026

Marsha D. Jones, 89, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on January 31, 2026.  She was born to Henry McCallen and Irene (Bean) McCallen on October 27, 1937 in Effingham, Illinois.  Marsha was a homemaker and enjoyed the summertime, especially swimming in her in-ground pool.

Marsha is preceded in death by her late husband, James...

Jan 31, 2026

Gary "Mike" Sluder, AKA: The BIG BIG Man of Lyons – formerly of Leicester N.C., went MIA for the second and final time, at the ripe young age of 70 after one heck of a battle with every illness known to man.  Oddly enough, it was his biggest attribute that took him out.  His heart couldn't take...

Jan 31, 2026

Dan "Danny" Mundy was born on July 2, 1941, to Stanton and Peggy Mundy in Springfield, Ohio. He passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at the age of 84. He and his family moved to California in the early 1970's where they made many lifelong friends. In 2006 he made his home in Watson, Illinois, where  ...

Jan 29, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth May (Hoopingarner) Cesinger, 86, of Riley, IN, who passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Gibson Hospice Center. Born on October 27, 1939, in Vigo County, Ruthie was the daughter of Everett and June Hoopingarner. She was a resident of West Terre Haute for...

Jan 29, 2026

Jerry Lee Schell, 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born to Richard Schell and Shirley (Fields) Martin on November 2, 1960 in Terre Haute.  Jerry was married to his wife, Tammy (Harvey) Schell.  He worked at Bemis for 37 years before retiring...

Jan 27, 2026

Polly Hall Flowers Bigney, 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Majestic Care of Terre Haute. Polly was a graduate of West Vigo High School.  She then worked at Columbia House for many years.  Polly took courses at Ivy Tech to further her career as an Executive Assistant.  She worked for Thompson Thrift and later...

Jan 27, 2026

June Ann Reed, 78, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away peacefully at her residence Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

She was a retired widow of a veteran. She worked mostly in the medical/healthcare field as an EMT and later as a CNA in a nursing home. She also worked as a bartender back in her younger...

Jan 26, 2026

Christopher Patrick Sullivan, 63, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 in his home.  He was born to Joseph Sullivan and Shirley (Barnett) York on February 8, 1962 in Terre Haute.  Chris worked as a maintenance person at the Hilton Garden Inn and enjoyed his job, especially all the people he was able...

Jan 25, 2026

Rex Kent Moore, 86, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026.  He was born to Theodore K. Moore and Mildred (Brandenburg) Moore on August 22, 1939 in Terre Haute.  Rex worked as an Operating Engineer for the Local 841 and was also a member of the Air National Guard.  He married the love...

Jan 25, 2026

Tony Lee Allen, 66, of Worthington, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026.  He was born on August 6, 1959 to Lucille (Ford) Allen and Dwight "Bud" Allen, Jr. in Waverly, Ohio.

He was in the Laborer's Union Local 204 and worked at Wabash Valley Asphalt for almost 40 years before retiring in 2016. ...

Jan 24, 2026

Joseph Martin Boyke, 52, passed away on January 24, 2026, following a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 30, 1973, to John and Patricia Boyke in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He is survived by his loving wife, Pam Boyke; his children,...

Jan 24, 2026

Donald Ray Lacey passed away on January 24, 2026 after a lengthy illness.  Don was born in Terre Haute on August 7, 1939 to Lena Ghindes and Rudy (Guy) Lacy.  Don graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in 1957, where he excelled in basketball.  Don attended Indiana State University and was a member of the United States Army...

Jan 23, 2026

Adam Troy Long, 45, passed away on January 23, 2026. He was born on June 4, 1980 in Indianapolis to Jerry K. Long and Veni R. Long. Adam worked at ISU in recycling, the Air Guard doing computer work, and at Regional Hospital taking medicines to nurses' stations. He also loved to listen to music and sing....

Jan 23, 2026

Our beloved father, Walter (Walt) Steinwald was welcomed into the loving embrace of our Heavenly King on January 23rd in Terre Haute, Indiana at 79 years old.  After a long a difficult battle.  He was too strong and stubborn to let any illness slow him down and just kept fighting on, challenging each new diagnosis. Few have...

Jan 21, 2026

Thomas V. Childress, 61, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on January 20, 2026.  He was born to Thomas Childress and Patricia (Morris) Harris on November 2, 1964 in Terre Haute.  Thomas enjoyed collecting things and being a jokester.

Thomas is preceded in death by both of his parents; brothers Kevin Morris and Danny Harris....