obituaries

Feb 23, 2021

Mark Julian Silverstein, 69, passed away February 23, 2021 at his home in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Mark was born February 6, 1952 to Julian L. and Martha Rose Silverstein. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Margaret Elizabeth "Bitsy" Silverstein.

Mark leaves behind his children: Aaron...

Feb 18, 2021

John Marshall Strahla, 91, of Seelyville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born January 22, 1930, in Lewis, Indiana. In 1959, he married Erika Strahla, who preceded him in death in April 2017. Also preceding him in death were father Roland Strahla; mother Flossie Kittle Strahla; brothers Arthur, Robert, Carl "Bunk" Bernard; sister Lila...

Feb 16, 2021

Jamie L. Lashbrooke, 41, passed away at her home on February 16, 2021.  She was born on February 14, 1980 to Jerry and Margaret Goff Lashbrooke in Phoenix AZ.  She is preceded in death by her father.  Jamie is survived by her mother; siblings Kathy Clark, Debbie Iles (Greg Meadows), and Bruce Clark (Veronica.); several nieces and...

Feb 15, 2021

Mark Allen Chubb passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2021, at Southwood Nursing Facility, Terre Haute, IN. Mark was born to Roy and Elaine Chubb in Sullivan, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Elaine; and sisters, Sharon and Becky. Mark is survived by his daughter, Amanda Morgan, New York; sisters, Kathy Cooper, Indiana,...

Feb 13, 2021

Donald K. Tourtillott, of Brazil, Indiana passed away Saturday, February, 13, 2021 at his residence.  He was born June 9, 1950 in Oconto, Wisconsin to Donald A. Tourtillott and Carman A. Scheffen Tourtillott.  Don was a member of the Rosedale American Legion, Bricklayer's Union, 14 year member of the Cloven Hoofs MC, avid Greenbay Packer fan, enjoyed...

Feb 13, 2021

James "Wiley' Hoffman, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday February 13th. He was born in Brazil on January 26th, 1936, son of Francis and Gladys Hoffman. Wiley was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Sheryl Hoffman Hunt, and his wife Edith Joan Hoffman. Wiley is survived by his children, Bill (Kathy)Burdine, Ben (Becky) Hoffman, Rebecca...

Feb 9, 2021

Cathy Byerly, 63, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday February 9, 2021 in Union Hospital. She was born July 15, 1957 in Indianapolis. Cathy is survived by her daughter, Sara Ferran (Jeremy); parents, Dave and Judy Cutsinger; sisters, Anna, Dee, Tabby, Samantha, and Sabrina; brothers, Eric, Frank, David, and Michael; grandchildren, Lily and Oli and several nieces...

Feb 8, 2021

Phyllis Opal May Shaw Bashaw, 75, of Brazil passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at home surrounded by family.  She was born on June 29, 1945 in Terre Haute to James Sidney and Esta Elizabeth (Westfall) Shaw.  She was married to the late Frank Bashaw.

Phyllis is survived by her children Kim O'Connell (Riley)...

Feb 7, 2021

David Williamson, 73, of Indianapolis passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born on May 8, 1947 to Omar and Ella Williamson. He is survived by 2 sisters, 1 brother, 5 children; Louise, Brian, Stephen, Stephany, and Charles, 16 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a son, David A. Williamson and...

Feb 5, 2021

Mike Allen Harris, 62, of Paris, Illinois and formerly of Desoto, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice.  He was born May 25, 1958 in Desoto, Missouri to Raymond Harris and Emogene McIntyre Harris.  Mike loved to fish and hunt.

He is survived by his son Michael Harris,...

Feb 4, 2021

Ronald Lee Hicks was born February 21, 1948 in Linton, Indiana to Charles E. Hicks and Laura Lois Hicks. Ron lived in Jasonville Indiana until 1960, and then moved to Terre Haute Indiana.

Ron graduated from Honey Creek High School in 1966. He played football (all conference), basketball, and golf. In 1967 he joined a...

Feb 2, 2021

William E. "Bum" Alumbaugh Jr., 69, passed away on February 2, 2021.  He was born on July 14, 1951 to William E. "Pops" Alumbaugh Sr. and Maryjane Alumbaugh.  William is preceded in death by both parents.  He is survived by his sons William E. "Billy" Alumbaugh and Steve Alumbaugh; ex-daughter-inlaw Lydia Alumbaugh; brothers Dave Alumbaugh (Sandy) and...

Feb 2, 2021

On Tuesday February 2, 2021, William J. Lodas, (Bill), caring husband and father passed away at age 71.

Bill was born August 21, 1949 to Helen Jordan and William Lodas of Westville, Il.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Jordan, his father, William Lodas, of Westville, Il, and his brother...

Feb 1, 2021

Betty L. Handcock, 80, of Greencastle passed away on February 1, 2021 with family by her side.  She was born in KY to Taylor Parnell and Betsy Rogers-Parnell on April 20, 1940.  Betty is preceded in death by her son Steve Molden as well as all of her siblings.  She is survived by her husband Roy Hancock;...

Jan 31, 2021

Mary Berry,59, of Terre Haute passed away on January 31, 2021.  She was born on September 3, 1961 to Maxine Sury.  Mary is preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her husband William Berry; sons Barry Sury (Kristin) and Gary Neidhimer; daughters Shannon Berry, Sierra Orman and daughter-in-law Darla Wilson; Sister Sharon Orman (David...

Jan 30, 2021

William "Joe" Drisko, 63 of Shelburn, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. He was born in Terre Haute on September 24th, 1957 to George W. Drisko and Priscilla J. Drisko. Joe was a scuba diver, Veteran, belonged to the American Legion 107 in Hymera, and was a lifelong member of the Local 157 Pipefitters. Joe is...

Jan 27, 2021

Scott William Griffis, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Union Hospital.  He was born October 9, 1952 in Panama City, Florida to Walter Griffis and Marjorie Jones Griffis.  Scott was a hardworking contractor for many years.  He also served his country in the United States Navy.  Scott married the love of his life,...

Jan 26, 2021

Andrew Traucins, 58, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday January 26, 2021 in his residence. He was a material handler at Amcor (formerly Bemis) for 23 years. He was born April 2, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois to Martin and Mary Belle (Cole) Traucins. Andrew is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kim (Lawrence) Traucins; daughter, Sarah...

Jan 20, 2021

Robert (Bob) Lee Tabor, 75, passed away at his home after a long battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord on the 20th of January, 2021. He was born June 25, 1945 in Brazil, Indiana to Mary Ellen (McIndoo) and Hanford (Hank) Leslie Tabor. Growing up in a large family of seven siblings, Bob...

Jan 19, 2021

Rose Marie Sullivan Mullen, 86, passed away at home on January 19, 2021.  She was born on February 17, 1934 to Laura Smith Mullen and William Joseph Mullen of Terre Haute.  Rose is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Neil Patrick Sullivan; son, Christopher, sister-in-law, Margaret Ann Burk, as well as her brother in law Jerry...