obituaries
Gary Michael Sluder
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...
Daniel J. Mundy
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 ...
Ruth May (Hoopingarner) Cesinger
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...
Jerry Lee Schell
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...
Polly Lynette (Hall) Bigney
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...
June Ann Reed
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...
Christopher Patrick Sullivan
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...
Rex Kent Moore
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...
Tony Lee Allen
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. ...
Joseph Martin Boyke
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,...
Donald Ray Lacey
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...
Adam Troy Long
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....
Walter Steinwald
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...
Thomas V. Childress
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....
Cathy S. Dailey
Jan 19, 2026
Cathy S. Dailey, 56, passed away on January 19, 2026 unexpectedly. She was born in Terre Haute on May 1, 1969 to William P. Ellinger Jr. and Alice O. (King) Fagg.
She was preceded in death by her father William, mother Alice, and beloved daughter Courtney Marie.
She is survived by her husband...
Barbara Jo (Kneller) Boyle
Jan 19, 2026
Barbara Jo Boyle (Kneller), 74, of Sullivan, Indiana, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on November 21, 1951 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Adolph Kneller and June Kneller (Turner). Barbara grew up in Terre Haute, was a 1970 graduate of Garfield High School, 1988 & 1990 graduate of Ivy Tech...
Dianne Marie Lapierre
Jan 18, 2026
Our beloved mother, Dianne LaPierre, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on July 10th, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio to Donald and Shirley (Carlson) LaPierre.
Dianne graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High School in Elwood, IN in 1972. She then later married the only true love of her life,...
Samuel Alvin Dunfee
Jan 18, 2026
Samuel "Sam" Dunfee, 86, of Sullivan, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at his residence.
Sam was born November 27, 1939. He was the youngest of nine children born to Arthur Dunfee and Opal Crum Dunfee.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Peggy Gardner Dunfee; son Sam Dunfee, Jr. and...
Peggy Sue (Cloyd) Bridwell
Jan 18, 2026
Peggy Sue (Cloyd) Bridwell, 55, of Seelyville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was born to Kenneth "Buddy" Cloyd and Rose (Hutson) Holland on August 23, 1970 in Clinton, Indiana.
Peggy enjoyed gambling and cruising the streets while listening to music. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
...Robert William Scott, Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Robert William Scott, Jr., 75, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. He was born to Robert W. Scott, Sr. and Evelyn (Mace) Scott on October 27, 1950 in Terre Haute. Robert worked as a truck driver for many years and eventually retired from working for the Terre Haute Street Department.
Robert met the love...