obituaries


Robert Joseph Mckenzie

Robert Joseph Mckenzie

Jan 8, 2020

Robert Joseph McKenzie, 70, of Terre Haute passed away on January 8, 2020 at Clinton Gardens.  He was born on May 18, 1949 to Donald W McKenzie and Leona S Kacmarek-McKenzie.  He is preceded in death by both parents. Surviving Robert is his sister, Donna McKenzie.  Robert was in the graduating class of 1967 at Schulte high...

Helen Lee Husain

Helen Lee Husain

Jan 7, 2020

Helen Lee Husain, 60, of Indianapolis passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Gibson Hospice Center, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Chicago to Syd and Marian Husain, Helen was an Indiana University alumna and received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.  A superb copywriter, she worked for many years in marketing and advertising. Helen...

Stephen Larry Franklin

Stephen Larry Franklin

Jan 5, 2020

Stephen Larry Franklin, 74, of Freedom, IN passed away January 5, 2020 in his residence. He was born October 10, 1945 in Bloomington to Lloyd and Evelyn (Jones) Franklin. He is survived by a daughter, Susan Franklin Heacox; son, Eric Franklin; grandchildren, Stephen A. Franklin, Andrew M. Heacox, and Alex N. Heacox; great-granddaughter, Ellie Marie Franklin; sister,...

Charles L. Norris

Charles L. Norris

Jan 3, 2020

Charles L. Norris, 55, of Terre Haute passed away January 3rd, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 23, 1964, in Nuremberg, Germany to Thomas and Shirley Norris. Charles is survived by his wife Colene Norris,son Charles E. Norris, sister Connie Norris, father-in-law and mother-in-law Ron and Lois Schwachenwald, sisters-in-law Dorene Strebing (Rod) and Darlene McGoffney, and brother-in-law...

Bryan Joseph Owen

Bryan Joseph Owen

Jan 1, 2020

Bryan Joseph Owen, 61, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday January 1, 2020. He was born June 11, 1958 in Oak Harbor, WA to Bobby Joe and Leah Ruth (Chambers) Owen. He is survived by sons, David Owen and Charles "Scott" Owen; brother Scott Owen; and a niece and nephew, Brittney Owen Hjelseth and Nicholas Owen. He...

Thomas H. Powell

Thomas H. Powell

Dec 30, 2019

Thomas H. Powell, 75 of Cloverdale, Indiana passed away on Monday December 30, 2019 at his family's home. He was born on December 3, 1944 to Joseph H. and Fern Powell in Oakland California. His family had settled in Missouri and he had eventually met his wife Carlene Baldwin. They married in Kansas on September 3, 1967....

Richard Anthony Cottrell

Richard Anthony Cottrell

Dec 24, 2019

Richard Anthony Cottrell, 47, of Terre Haute passed away December 24, 2019. He was born November 29, 1972 in Berne, Indiana to Victor Cottrell and Ann Williams. Richard loved his girlfriend Mary Hanna of 10 years. The Miami Dolphins were his favorite football team. He was a kind friendly man, outspoken, clean freak and adored his two...

Douglas Keith Bice

Douglas Keith Bice

Dec 22, 2019

Douglas Keith Bice, 56, passed away at Regional Hospital on December 22, 2019.  He was born on January 6, 1963 to James N Bice and Gloria Dawn McCammon.  Doug is preceded in death by his mother as well as his brother Mike Bice.  He is survived by his father; sisters Michelle May (Tim) and Niki Wright (Steve); ...

Ella Reely

Ella Reely

Dec 16, 2019

Ella Reely,69, of Terre Haute died December 16, 2019. She was born January 24,1950 in Terre Haute to Alice and Charles Gabbard. Survivors include three children; Jack Holland, Jane Holland, and Jason Holland, five loving grandchildren; Eddy, Danielle, Addie, Angie, Michael, four sisters Elise Bunch, Debra Glaspie, Connie Vester, Diana Shorter, four brothers Chester Gabbard, Randy Gabbard,...

Marcella Lorraine Mcdaniel Blankenship

Marcella Lorraine Mcdaniel Blankenship

Dec 16, 2019

Marcella Lorraine McDaniel Blankenship died Dec. 16, 2019, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born at home in southern Vigo County, IN, on May 18, 1940, to Margaret O'Hearn McDaniel and Richard McDaniel. She was the sixth of seven children, joining the family behind Juanita, Ramona, Richard, Theodore, and Russell, but before Stephanie.

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Dawn Michele Reynolds

Dawn Michele Reynolds

Dec 15, 2019

Dawn Michele Reynolds,54, of Terre Haute passed away in her home on December 15, 2019.  She was born on July 29, 1965 to Donald R. Greene and Janice K. Greene.  Michele is preceded in death by her brother Donnie Greene.  She is survived by both her parents; Husband Scott Eric Reynolds; Sons Lucas Ryan Reynolds and his...

Brenda E Haynes Durfee

Brenda E Haynes Durfee

Dec 15, 2019

Brenda E Durfee (Haynes) Departed this life surrounded by her loving family Sunday Dec 15th.  Brenda was a kind, loving mother, who enjoyed silly jokes, dancing and most of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.   She loved her Tuesday night outings to the Saint Bernice American Legion,   gathering with special people who included her in their fun.   ...

Wardell "Bobby" Brooks

Wardell "Bobby" Brooks

Dec 13, 2019

Wardell 'Bobby' Brooks was born May 18, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Bobby Brooks and Frieda Knox. Bobby was known in his youth days to break records in track & field for TH North High Sch. He attended church with his grandmother Irene Knox and mother at Shiloh MBC. He was well known at being helpful to...

Ronald G Kintz

Ronald G Kintz

Dec 7, 2019

Ronald G. Kintz, 74, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his faithful dogs on December 7, 2019.  He was born on June 22, 1945 to the late Harold and Ermagene Kintz.  He is survived by his brother, Robert Kintz, and sister, Haroldine Giles; two daughters, Jeanette Jackson and Kara Jackson, as well as his nieces, nephews,...

Bill Modesitt

Bill Modesitt

Dec 5, 2019

Bill Modesitt (90) of Cory, passed away Thursday night Dec. 5th 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born April 13, 1929 in Cory to Ray and Mona (Harris) Modesitt.

Bill was a retired farmer and fuel truck owner/operator, a US Army veteran of the Korean War, member of the American Legion Post 328...

Jack R. Stute, Jr.

Jack R. Stute, Jr.

Dec 5, 2019

Jack R. Stute, Jr., 88, of Terre Haute passed away December 5, 2019 at his residence.  He was born May 2, 1931 in Evansville, Indiana to Jack R. Stute and Mary Lee Stute.  Jack served his country in the Korean War as an MP in the US Army.  He enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing cards and visiting friends. ...

Marlene (Rust) Deerwester

Marlene (Rust) Deerwester

Dec 2, 2019

Marlene Elfrieda Deerwester, 80, passed away on December 2, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.  She was born in Buckley, IL on June 5, 1939 to John H Rust and Frieda (Kottke) Rust.  Marlene was the youngest of eight.  She is survived by her daughter Angela Fields (Ronnie Deetz); four Grandchildren, Duane, Aaron, Logan, and Daniel;...

Bobby Bun Lee Helms Sr.

Bobby Bun Lee Helms Sr.

Nov 30, 2019

Bobby Bun Lee Helms Sr, 66, of Terre Haute passed away November 30, 2019 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born July 17, 1953 to Robert Lee Helms Sr and Esther (Hendricks) Helms.  He is survived by his Sons Bobby Helms Jr and Aaron Lee Helms; Daughters Tammy Lynn Helms and Amber Sue Helms;...

Michael Hamilton

Michael Hamilton

Nov 25, 2019

Michael Hamilton, 68, passed away at home on November 25, 2019.  He was born on March 10, 1951 to Claude A Hamilton and Frances A Hamilton.  Michael is preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by his wife Nancy; His Children Matt Hamilton (Kami) and Charity Reed (Rodney); Brother Scott Hamilton; Sisters Diane Jones (Kenny)...

Sandra S. Willis

Sandra S. Willis

Nov 22, 2019

Sandra S Willis, 77, of Terre Haute passed away at Meadows Manor East on November 22, 2019. She was born on January 30, 1942 to James and Mary (Burhardt) McKee. Sandra is preceded in death by both parents; Husband Conrad Keith Willis; Son Brian Keith Willis as well as her brother David Duke McKee.  She is survived...