obituaries


Robert Wayne Kratzer

Robert Wayne Kratzer

Mar 8, 2021

Robert Wayne Kratzer, 76, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully in his home on March 8, 2021. Robert is survived by his loving wife Connie (Archer) Kratzer, daughter Peggy (Jason) Powell, son Robert (Kriston) Kratzer, granddaughter Ashton Krazter, grandson Michael (Alex) Powell, four great-grandchildren Rylan and Kasyn Smith, Elli Powell, Ayvah Santos, and one great-grandchild on the...

Mary Louise Eubank

Mary Louise Eubank

Mar 7, 2021

"Well done...my good and faithful servant". Surely our mother heard those words early in the morning of March 7, 2021 as she passed from this life into Heaven.

Mary Louise (Medlin) Eubank was born March 12, 1932 to Charles and Denise (Brevasse) Medlin in Boles, Johnson County, Illinois. She graduated from St. Elmo Community High...

Kevin J Johnson

Kevin J Johnson

Feb 27, 2021

Kevin Johnson, 50, passed away at his home on February 27, 2021. He was born November 24, 1970 to John and Mary Johnson in Alpena, MI. Kevin is survived by his parents, daughter Samantha Johnson of Cookeville, TN, brothers John Johnson of Terre Haute and Kenneth Johnson of Loveland, CO, sister Michelle Johnson of San Antonio, TX,...

Diana Lynn Glaspie

Diana Lynn Glaspie

Feb 26, 2021

Diana Lynn Glaspie, 60, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away at 3:12 PM on February 26, 2021. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on May 11, 1960 to Edwin Leroy Glaspie and Bernice Imogene Glaspie and  was a graduate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School.  Diana was a hard worker and held a variety of...

Mark Julian Silverstein

Mark Julian Silverstein

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...

John Marshall Strahla

John Marshall Strahla

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...

Jamie Lashbrooke

Jamie Lashbrooke

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...

Mark Allen Chubb

Mark Allen Chubb

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,...

Donald K. Tourtillott

Donald K. Tourtillott

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...

James "Wiley" Hoffman

James "Wiley" Hoffman

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...

Cathy Byerly

Cathy Byerly

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...

Phyllis Opal May Bashaw

Phyllis Opal May Bashaw

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)...

David W. Williamson

David W. Williamson

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...

Mike Allen Harris

Mike Allen Harris

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,...

Ronald Lee Hicks

Ronald Lee Hicks

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...

William E. "Bum" Alumbaugh Jr.

William E. "Bum" Alumbaugh Jr.

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...

William J. Lodas

William J. Lodas

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...

Betty L. Handcock

Betty L. Handcock

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;...

Mary Berry

Mary Berry

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...

William Joe Drisko

William Joe Drisko

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...