obituaries

Jun 23, 2019

David Smithmeyer, 71, of Center Point passed away in his home on June 23, 2019.  He was born in Richmond IN on July 3, 1947 to Kenneth J Smithmeyer and Martha A (Hadley) Smithmeyer.  David is preceded in death by both parents.  He is survived by his wife Lynn Paul and son Jackson Paul.  David was on...

Jun 21, 2019

Fred Elmore was born August 1, 1943, at home in Bloomingdale, IN. His Parents were Eva Christine & Charles Philip Elmore. Fred was the youngest of 5 children: Betty, John, David, & Clotine. He graduated from Turkey Run High School and enlisted in the US Navy in 1960 at Great Lakes Naval Base. He received training as...

Jun 21, 2019

Daniel W. Shepard was born December 16,1948 and passed away June 21, 2019.  He was a life long resident of Terre Haute, Indiana.

Daniel is preceded in death by his parents, his late wife Shelby, and his brother Paul K. Crabb.  He is survived by his two children, son Kenny L. Shepard (Jo) of Terre...

Jun 20, 2019

Joseph W. Collester, 51, of Rosedale passed away unexpectedly at his residence on June 20, 2019.  He was born in Indianapolis to Charles Collester and Patricia Collier.  Joe was a mechanic by trade and loved working on cars.  He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and drinking beer.  He was the best dad and grandpa ever.  He also loved...

Jun 17, 2019

David R. Baysinger, 64, of Terre Haute passed away June 17, 2019 at his residence.  He was born February 8, 1955 to Jimmy Dan Baysinger and Doris Elaine Baysinger.  David loved music, especially the Beatles, Queen, and Rush.  He enjoyed gardening and sitting around a fire with friends.

David is preceded in death by his...

Jun 16, 2019

Mary Frances Terstegge Dwyer, 72, of Terre Haute IN, passed away on June 16, 2019 after an extended illness. She was born on July 30, 1946 to Thomas Terstegge and Helen Schulte Terstegge in Terre Haute. Mary graduated in 1964 from Schulte High School; afterwards she attended Indiana State University. She married Michael Dwyer on September 18,...

Jun 13, 2019

Janice "Gram" Lemond, 82,  a loving mother and grandmother passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, June 13th 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.  A visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church from 4-6pm on Wednesday, June 19th.  A funeral ceremony celebrating her life will follow immediately.

Jan was born on March...

Jun 12, 2019

Cindy S. Mitchell 54 of Rosedale passed away at her residence Wednesday June 12,2019 at 11:06 A.M. She lived in Kendallville for 44 years and lived in Rosedale for the last 10 years of her life. She was born on June 27th, 1964 her parents are James and Camilla (Rukes) Dean. Her father preceded her in death...

Jun 8, 2019

George E. Kai,88, formerly of Beloit, WI and a 10 year year resident of Terre Haute, IN, passed away around midnight on June 8th surrounded by family. He lived and died his way. He was one of those rare people who just did what they loved in life. He was in the military for 23 years. For...

Jun 8, 2019

Patricia Lucile Hoopengarner, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019, due to complications of dementia. She was born August 8, 1935 in her beloved grandmother's home in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Roy and Helen Ellis. While attending high school at Gerstmeyer Tech, she met and fell in love with a soldier in the Air Force...

Jun 3, 2019

Larry Grove, 57, of Staunton, IN. affectionately called "Larry Joe" went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2019 while at home surrounded by his family.  Born to Alvin Grove and Dorothy Clingerman in Cloverdale, IN.  He attended Brazil High School. Larry and worked for Townsend Tree Service, Asplundh Tree Service, for Leon Mercer, and was...

Jun 3, 2019

Marguerite Rose "Peggy" Walsh, 60, of Terre Haute passed away Monday June 3, 2019 at 4:35 am in Community Hospital South. She was born June 8, 1958 in Columbus, OH to Francis J. Walsh and Anne (Hassey) Walsh. Peggy is survived by her sisters, Frances Anne Bailie of Sugarland, TX, Mary Theresa Stone (Eddie) of Morgantown, IN,...

Jun 2, 2019

Johnathon "Bo" Dickerson born February 25, 1959 went home to meet his maker on June 2, 2019 after 60 years of raising hell here on Earth.  Bo enjoyed drinking, fighting, partying, women, and westerns, not necessarily in that order.  He lived his life how he wanted and didn't care what anyone had to say about it.  He...

May 30, 2019

Berniece M. Brown, 96, of Evansville passed away May 30, 2019.  She was born July 5, 1922 in Terre Haute to Earnest L. Cooley and Edna M. Ferguson Cooley.  Berniece was a member of the American Legion #346 and the Moose Lodge #1009.  She loved to play bridge, pinochle and poker, working crosswords, gardening and ballroom dancing. ...

May 30, 2019

After a hard fight with COPD Walter Junior Buchanan Jr. AKA: Jay, passed away on May 30, 2019 in Exceptional Living Center in Brazil at the age of 66.  He was born August 12, 1953 in Vigo County to Walter and Ruth Pope Buchanan.  Jay spent most of his life driving truck.  He enjoyed playing a bass...

May 29, 2019

Jerry Lynn Fuller, 73, of Terre Haute, went into the hands of our Lord peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 4:14 p.m. holding her caregiver and youngest of four daughters, Margaret Golemme, loving and praying hand. Survived by widower, Thomas Fuller of Terre Haute. Passed previously was husband Donald Gene Wheeler of West Terre Haute. She...

May 19, 2019

Viola Rene` Wilson, 62, of Terre Haute passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  She was born April 5, 1957 in Indianapolis to Emerson V. Tripp and Francis M. Wilson Tripp.  Viola loved to crochet, drink Coca-Cola, and put pepper on everything.   She was famous for her potato corn soup and cheeseburger pie.  Most...

May 16, 2019

Marie Magdalene Bingham, 106, of Terre Haute passed away May, 16, 2019 at Signature Healthcare.  She was born July 18, 1912 in Breese, Illinois to Wendolin Meyer and Catherine Kohrs Meyer.  Marie's family was her heart and soul.  She lived a life of service to her Father in heaven, as well as, her family and community here...

May 14, 2019

Reta C Burke, 82, of Terre Haute, passed away May 14, 2019 at 1:09 AM in Cloverleaf Healthcare, Knightsville IN.  She was born on May 9, 1937 to Harold Snyder and Eveline Harden Snyder.  Reta is preceded in death by both parents; Husband Art Burk; Children Steven Staley, Tonya Morris, and Jim Burke; Brother-in-law Archie Hogue and...

May 11, 2019

David P. Jewell, 62, formerly of Paris, Illinois passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10:04 pm EST at Southwood Nursing Home in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Born October 13, 1956, in Paris, IL, Dave was the son of Bunny and Claudine (Wolfe) Jewell.

Dave was a retired truck driver, hauling everything from grain...