obituaries

Mar 21, 2020

Jan Schnurpel went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 21st, 2020.  She was born January 7, 1938, in Terre Haute, the daughter of Russell and Juanita Weeks.  She graduated from Wiley High Class of 1956.

Jan retired from the Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute after 34 years.  She...

Mar 20, 2020

Jerald Eugene Rowe, Sr. passed away March 20, 2020 at Wyndmoor Assisted Living.  He was born November 8, 1948 to Hershel and Violet Row in Sellersburg, Indiana.  He is survived by his mother, brothers, and one sister.  He is also survived by his daughters Jeannie Newlin and Kathy Grabowski, and his son Jerry Rowe, Jr.  He had...

Mar 15, 2020

Mike L. Bender, 62, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday march 15, 2020 in Signature Healthcare. He was born July 27, 1957 in Brazil, Indiana to Claude and Della (Brown) Bender. Mike is survived by his mother, Della Bender of Terre Haute; son, Brandon Bender (Brooke) of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Makayla Bender, Drake Bender, and Aiden Bender;  ...

Mar 11, 2020

Susi Miller, 55, passed away at her home on March11, 2020 at 1:30 PM.  She was born on August 19, 1964 to Harry D Miller and Betty L Padgett-Miller.  Susi is preceded in death by both parents.  She is survived by her children, Joshua Hudson, Kitric Hudson, Rajen Megha, Tiersen Pfister, and Riel White; sister, Angel Cown;...

Mar 10, 2020

Gregory A Anthony, 57, of Terre Haute passed away at Regional hospital on March 10, 2020 at 12:30 PM. He was born on January 3, 1963 to Alvin Anthony and Hannah Pollock-Anthony.  He is preceded in death by his father.  Greg is survived by his mother and brother, Kenny Anthony (Kim).  Greg served his county in the...

Mar 9, 2020

Jerry W Beck Sr, 78, passed away on March 9, 2020 at Springhill Village.  He was born on January 29, 1942 to Claude Beck and Anna Porter –Beck.  Jerry was preceded in death by both parents and his brother Ronnie Beck. He is survived by his loving wife Joan Beck; sons Jerry W Beck Jr (Tammy Myers),...

Mar 8, 2020

Lisa Wellman, 43, of Terre Haute passed away on March 8, 2020 at Union Hospital.  She was born on March 20, 1976 to Ralph Wellman and Vicki Weir-Wellman.  She is preceded in death by her father.  Lisa is survived by her mother; two brothers, Brian and Tommy; two sisters Kathy and Beth; as well as several nieces...

Mar 4, 2020

Cheryl Ann LeMay, 55, passed away on March 4, 2020 at 2:20 a.m. at Southwood Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on January 3, 1965 to James E. LeMay and Ethel C.S. Franklin.  She was preceded in death by both her parents.  She is survived by her daughter Tabitha A. LeMay (her companion Mike Baysinger), her two sisters...

Feb 29, 2020

Michael Richardson, 61, of Terre Haute passed away in his home on February 29, 2020 at 8:33 AM.  He was born on April 3, 1958 to Bruce Richardson and Betty Markin-Richardson.  Mike is preceded in death by his father; love of his life, Terri Stott; and son Bruce L. Richardson II.  He is survived by his mother...

Feb 25, 2020

James C. Cox, 83, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday February 25, 2020 in his residence. James was retired from Ford Motor Company. He was born February 2, 1937 in Greencastle to A.J. and Vera Maxine (Robinson) Cox. James is survived by his wife, Janet (Kirby) Cox; daughters, Cindy Benson, Brenda Blackmon, and Amanda Gatton (Christopher); son, James...

Feb 23, 2020

Dale Sowards, 63, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Indianapolis.  Samaritan Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.  A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date.  Online condolences may be made to www.samaritanfunerals.com.

Feb 22, 2020

Leo Ray Leclercq Jr, 81, passed away on February 22, 2020 at Southwood Healthcare.  He was born on April 11, 1938 to Leo Ray Leclercq Sr. and Louise Catherine Heddon-Leclercq.  Leo is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Patricia; Brother Daniel; Sisters Judy and Eva.  Leo is survived by his sons Nathan, Leo, and Gene;...

Feb 21, 2020

Pastor John D. Montgomery, age 76, passed to his eternal home on February 21, 2020 at Union Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was born January 16, 1944 in Louisiana to the late John D. and Betty Montgomery.  His father that loved and raised him was Chester Neal.  He married the love of his life Colleen Daniels...

Feb 19, 2020

Mishelle Lynn Key 48, of West Terre Haute was reunited with her love Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2020 at the residence of her sister and best friend Dawn Bright.  Mishelle was born in Terre Haute on December 5, 1971 to Tim Christie and Lynda Connor. She met the love of her life, Wade A. Key, and married...

Feb 18, 2020

Frank Fisher, 84, of Riley, passed away on February 18, 2020 at Meadows Manor East.  He was born on January 10, 1936 to William Fisher and Irene Dildine Fisher.  He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his grandson Joshua Graham.  Frank is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Connie Sue Fisher;...

Feb 16, 2020

Susan Jo Walls (Taylor) 12/09/1948-02/16/2020 Survived by her loving partner Rick Grannan, 2 daughters Tina, Tamara (Harry), 1 sister Connie (Donna), 9 grandkids, Amber (David), Lanzell (Tiffanie), Christopher, Tasha, Courtney, James, Ryan, Caleb, Kaylee. 15 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Ex husband Gary (Glynda). She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 14, 2020

Nancy S. Butters,72, of Clay City passed away on February 14, 2020, at home surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer.  Nancy was born on November 14, 1948 in Terre Haute, IN to Albert H. and Jane (Harriott) Siebenmorgen.

Nancy is preceded in death by both of her parents.  She is survived...

Feb 13, 2020

Nancy Jo Scheeringa, 63, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday February 13, 2020 in her residence. She was born June 24, 1956 in Indianapolis to Joseph Privette and Lois Lawrence. Nancy is survived by her children, Michelle Brunty(Craig Williams), Jennifer Hellems, and Raymond Pendleton; grandchildren, Ashley White, Hayley White, Deanna Vargas, Samantha Jo Hellems, Brittany Fuller, and...

Feb 12, 2020

Reverend Samuel Freeman

Sam went peacefully at home with the love of his life, his wife of 49 years, Connie Dickey Freeman, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Sam leaves behind four sons, Sam Freeman III of Athens, WV, Ray (Angie) Freeman of Evansville, IN, Wade (Kara) Freeman, Robert Freeman of Nitro,...

Feb 10, 2020

Betty Chowning of Terre Haute Indiana peacefully rested her eyes on 02/10/2020 at 2:44 am in Regional Hospital at the age of 62.  She was retired from Moggers restaurant and pub after 12 years, Which she loved every second of. She is joined in death by her brother Butch and both her parents. She left behind her...