obituaries

Feb 13, 2026

Donald "Buddy" Lee Pifer, 60, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1965, to Farrell Pifer and Charlotte Porter Pifer. Buddy loved fishing. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed watching racing.  Buddy was a very hard worker and had a heart of gold. He was always there...

Feb 12, 2026

Joseph Lee Euliss, 62, passed away on February 12, 2026. He was born on July 12, 1963 in Indianapolis to Robert Euliss and Ann (Volz) Euliss.

Joseph is survived by his brother Steven Euliss and sisters Christina Simpson and DeAnna Euliss. He is preceded in death by both his parents.

Cremation has been...

Feb 12, 2026

John Martin Boyke, 78, passed away on February 12, 2026. He was born on September 6, 1947 in Terre Haute to John J. Boyke and Martha A. (Crowley) Boyke. John married Patricia (Fry) Boyke on April 19, 1969.

John was a self-employed truck driver and operating engineer through the Local Union 841. He loved hunting,...

Feb 9, 2026

Steven Eugene Wells, 73, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026.  He was born on September 16, 1952 at Mattoon Memorial Hospital.  Steven was the son of Robert and Edna (Snyder) Wells.

Steve worked at Tubelock Metzger Welding and as a Roofer at Drake's Roofing Company, along with various other jobs.  He played the drums...

Feb 9, 2026

Kenneth Fredrick Goetz, 75, passed away on February 9, 2026. He was born on November 29, 1950 in Terre Haute to Fred Goetz and Nina (Wise) Goetz. Kenneth was a proud Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army, where he earned the Bronze Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, and Purple Heart Medal.

Kenneth worked as a maintenance...

Feb 9, 2026

Alice Jane (Krummel) McKinney, 89, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Springhill Village of Terre Haute.  She was born to Leo Wilton Krummel and Harriett Elizabeth (Duncan) Krummel in Sullivan, Illinois on November 12, 1936.

Alice retired from Eastern Illinois University.  She was an accomplished piano player, and gave...

Feb 8, 2026

Duane Leo Strader, 69, passed away on February 9, 2026. He was born on May 5, 1956 in Pekin, IL to Norman Strader and Daisy (Gibbons) Strader.

Duane was a Civil War and World War II buff, and he was part of the Pentecostal/Jewish faith.

He is survived by his siblings Pam Smith,...

Feb 8, 2026

Dudley R. "Eric" Carlton, 57, passed away at home February 8, 2026. He was born September 24, 1968, in Gunnison, CO to Glenn and Patricia (McGuire) Carlton.

Eric was an airplane mechanic in the United States Air Force from 1986 until 1995. He served as Avionic System Journeyman, Instument and Flight Control earning rank of...

Feb 8, 2026

Thomas G. Lavey, 87, of Clinton, IN, passed away at home February 8, 2026. He was born September 29, 1938 in Jackson, MI to George and Zita (Stover) Lavey. His parents, siblings Emmett Lavey and Lamoine Jacob, and daughter Christine (Lavey) Hamilton Roy preceded him in death.

Thomas was baptized November 15, 1969 as one...

Feb 7, 2026

Matthew Adam Wagle, Jr., 32, passed away Saturday February 7, 2026. He was born January 29, 1994 in Terre Haute to Matthew Adam Wagle and Jennifer Rutledge. He is survived by his mother, daughter, Raylee Wagle; sister, Brooklynn Wagle and her three children; brothers, Zach Wagle and his three sons and one daughter on the way and Thurman Rutledge;...

Feb 7, 2026

Mark Lee Quinn, 55, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026.  He was born to Ronald Thomas Quinn and Patricia (Pickrill) Quinn on February 16, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Mark could always be found tinkering on something.  He loved collecting things, specifically knives, coins, and baseball cards.  Mark was a fan...

Feb 7, 2026

Mary Deneca passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a family who meant everything to her. She was a devoted mother to her son, Christopher Franklin Deneca, and a loving mother-in-law to Penny Rogers. Her greatest joy was her seven grandchildren: Jesse, Lyric, Adam, Heidynn, Aydan, Lydia, and Christopher Jr., whom she loved with her whole heart....

Feb 6, 2026

David E. Wood, Jr., age 43, passed away on February 6, 2026 in Fontanet, Indiana.  Born August 25, 1982.  He was the son of Vicki Wood and the late David E. Wood.  David shared a special bond with his twin brother, Dennis (Alexis).  He was brother to Lisa Garrison and Missy Shaw (Bill).  Also his beloved dog,...

Feb 4, 2026

Kathie Jean (Chubb) Cox, 70, of Sullivan, IN passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.  She was born to Clarence Chubb and Helen (Carpenter) Chubb on September 10, 1955 in Hymera, IN.  Kathie worked as a Caretaker for special needs children and loved her work. After retiring as a caretaker, her main "job" was taking care of...

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...