obituaries


George E Kai

George E Kai

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...

Patricia Lucile Hoopengarner

Patricia Lucile Hoopengarner

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...

Larry Grove

Larry Grove

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...

Marguerite Rose "Peggy" Walsh

Marguerite Rose "Peggy" Walsh

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,...

Johnathon "Bo" Dickerson

Johnathon "Bo" Dickerson

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...

Berniece M. Brown

Berniece M. Brown

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. ...

Walter J. Buchanan

Walter J. Buchanan

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...

Jerry Lynn Fuller

Jerry Lynn Fuller

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...

Viola R. Wilson

Viola R. Wilson

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...

Marie Magdalene (Meyer) Bingham

Marie Magdalene (Meyer) Bingham

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...

Reta C Burke

Reta C Burke

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...

David P Jewell

David P Jewell

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...

Joanna Rose Debruhl

Joanna Rose Debruhl

May 10, 2019

Joanna Rose DeBruhl, 71, of Sullivan, formally of Indianapolis,  passed away on May 10, 2019 in Sullivan, at home, surrounded by family.

A memorial service will be Friday, May 31, 2019 from 12pm-9pm, at Worthington Community Building in the Worthington Park.  Address is 228 N. Dayton St. Worthington IN 47471. Cremation by Samaritan Funeral and...

Patricia Dorsett Halfman

Patricia Dorsett Halfman

May 9, 2019

Patricia Dorsett Halfman,61, of Sullivan passed away recently.  She was born on August 18, 1957 to Wilbur Halfman and Edith (Tappan) Halfman.  She is preceded in death by both parents; former husband and companion Donald Alumbaugh; as well as brothers Michael and Ronald Halfman.  Patricia is survived by her two daughters Jessica Harding (David) and Bernie Ratliff...

Zachary Lloyd Mills

Zachary Lloyd Mills

May 9, 2019

Zachary Lloyd Mills, 33, passed away in Brazil on May 9, 2019.  He was born on January 27, 1986 to Christopher Mills and Pam Brannan.  He is preceded in death by two grandfathers Lloyd Mills and Clifford Dunham.  Zack is survived by his mother Pam (Hector Hernadez; Pat Dunham, whom raised him as his own son; Brothers...

Florence Manuel Cooper

Florence Manuel Cooper

May 9, 2019

Florence Manuel Cooper, 100, of Terre Haute, passed away, May 9, 2019, peacefully in her home with her loving family at her side. Florence was born May 26, 1918, in Mattoon, Illinois, the daughter of the late Clyde and Lettie (Bell) Manuel. Florence is survived by her son, Angelo; and daughter, Beverly; thirty-two grandchildren; fifty-nine great-grandchildren; thirty-one...

James Smith

James Smith

May 6, 2019

James Smith, 60, of Terre Haute passed away on May 6, 2019.  He was born June 27, 1958 in Terre Haute to Howard N. Smith and Erma E. Smith (McClure).  James loved to go camping and was motorcyclist and Harley Davidson enthusiast.  He also loved to do yardwork and spend time with his family.

James...

Patricia L. Trimmer

Patricia L. Trimmer

May 5, 2019

Patricia L. Trimmer, 74, of Lewis passed away on May 5, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born June 18, 1944 in Terre Haute to James and Dora Trimmer.  Patricia loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening.  She was a loving and caring mother.  Her grandkids were her heart.  They say she was a friend of...

Briggitte D. Slusser

Briggitte D. Slusser

May 5, 2019

Briggitte D. Slusser, 60, of Terre Haute passed away May 5, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born January 13, 1959 in Marion, Indiana to Larry and Mary Enyeart.  Briggitte enjoyed cooking, playing games on the computer, and caring for her family.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Slusser,  grandchildren Molly and...

Linda Walton

Linda Walton

May 4, 2019

Linda Walton, 63, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2019 after a battle with brain cancer.  She was born April 3, 1957 to Lawrence and Peggy Walton who preceded her in death.  Linda had various factory jobs over the years.  Her grandchildren and her family were her life.  She loved...