Debaun Funeral Home

Ronald L. Trueblood, Sr.

debaunobits — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:39:22 +0000

Ronald L. Trueblood, Sr., 64 of Terre Haute, passed away at 10:00 PM on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in his residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Terre Haute on November 8, 1947 to Doyle Trueblood and Betty Milner Trueblood. He is survived by his wife Patty Trueblood, 2 sons, Ronald L. Trueblood, Jr. (& his wife Nita) and Darrell W. Trueblood (& wife Belinda). Also surviving is his mother, Betty Trueblood, 5 grandchildren; Heather Trueblood, Tyler Trueblood, Jeremy Funk, Michael Funk, and Taylor Trueblood, as well as one sister and her family. He was preceded in death by his father. His memberships include Sons of the American Legion Krietenstein Post # 104 and Murdock Racing Club. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has been chosen and a memorial service will be held at Krietenstein American Legion Post # 104, 2690 Fort Harrison Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47804, on Monday, May 21, 2012 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hux Cancer Center in his memory. The family also would like to thank Dr. Kunapareddy and all the staff at Hux Cancer Center for the care and compassion given to Ronald during his illness. Arrangements are under the direction of DeBaun Funeral Homes and Crematory.

Davis C. ‘Sonny’ Burke

debaunobits — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:01:58 +0000

David C. ‘Sonny’ Burke of Lewis, formerly of Florida and Chicago, passed away May 15, 2012 at the residence of his daughter where he has lived since August. He was born in Illinois on August 6, 1930 to John and Frances Kostello Burke. He retired as a superintendant and grounds keeper at a several country club golf courses in Illinois and Indiana. After relocating to Florida he was in charge of the estate grounds for Frances Langford, actress and movie star. His wife, Glory Burke, preceded him in death. He was also preceded by two brothers and one nephew. His survivors are his daughters Donna Nottingham and her husband LaVern; Cathy Jensen and her husband Jeff. He has two sisters, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are scheduled for noon (CST) Thursday at Hickey Funeral Chapel, Blue Island, IL with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, also in Blue Island. DeBaun Springhill Chapel assisted with local arrangements where online condolences may be offered at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com

Phyllis Withem

debaunobits — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:01:22 +0000

Phyllis Joan Schroeder Withem, 84 of Terre Haute our loving mother passed away on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 2012 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 29, 1928 in Terre Haute to Robert Frederick and Mildred Mae Schroeder. In 1940 at age 12 she fell in love with the love of her life, Otis Luther Withem, they were united in marriage on June 7, 1946, a union that lasted for 57 years. She was a January 1946 of Garfield High School.
Mother will be remembered as a wonderful mother that instilled in each of her children to achieve all that we could and taught us valuable morals, always made sure that each of us knew we were loved unconditionally, and forever would have her love, and to hold our memories close to our hearts. A grandmother who could get any of her fussing grandbabies calmed in an instance and a Great Grandmother who watched from afar in amazement.
Survivors include her son, Otis Christopher Withem (Brenda) of Terre Haute, daughter, Phyllis Joan Biddle (Paul) of Terre Haute, daughter, Jayne Dinkel and companion, Paul Corbin of Terre Haute. Grandchildren, Jennifer Siner Singh (Manny) of Naperville, IL, Andrew Siner (Sarah) of Crystal Lake, IL, Jo Ellen Withem of Terre Haute, Samantha Biddle Lichti (Jason) of Indianapolis, AJ Dinkel of Terre Haute. Great grandchildren, Eli and Evey Cunning of Terre Haute, Evan and Madeline Singh of Naperville, IL, a son-in-law, Robert Siner of Algonquin, IL as well as several nieces, nephews and special friends.
She was preceded in death by her Husband, Otis Withem in 2003, her Mother on Mother’s Day, May 12, 1935, Father in 1968, Brother, Jack Schroeder in 1989, granddaughter, Abby Brooke Withem in 1983, granddaughter, Julie Beth Withem in 1986, and her daughter, Janice Mae Siner in 2011.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that you donate to the Terre Haute Animal Society.

Pallbearers will be: Chris Withem, Paul Biddle, AJ Dinkel, Jason Lichti, Scott Biddle, and Paul Corbin.

Visitation will be Thursday May 17, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Dr. with funeral services at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery.

Constance Ruth Christiansen Winkle

debaunobits — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:25:04 +0000

Constance (Connie) Winkle of Terre Haute died in her home at Westminster Village on her 81st birthday, May 12, 2012.

Connie was born May 12, 1931 in Huron, South Dakota, to C.H. and Ruth Christiansen. After graduating from Huron College she taught English and Choral Music in Spencer and Huron, SD. She married Curtis Winkle in 1954, and following a year in Panama where her husband was serving in the Army, she taught high school English and directed drama productions in Pierre and Hase, SD. Connie became a full-time homemaker and, with her husband, raised five children. The family homesteaded in Terre Haute’s Edgewood Grove in 1966. In 1979, Connie took a position as Library Assistant at Indiana State University where her major responsibility was coordinating the Reserve desk. She retired in 1996.

Connie’s activities and interests were centered on her family, music, writing and the theater. She participated in theater activities with the faculty wives of the University of Minnesota. In Terre Haute she was a long-time parishioner and member of the choir at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and served on the vestry. She also sang in the Terre Haute Chorale Society and Sweet Adeline’s, which she directed for one year. Connie was very active in theater activities in the community including the Historical Society, Indiana State University and The Community Theatre of Terre Haute. She was particularly active in Community Theatre where she served on the Board of Directors and numerous committees, provided backstage and box office support and memorably performed as an actress in eighteen plays between the years 1967 to 1993. Connie also enjoyed painting and had many of her paintings on display at Community Theatre in 1987. Connie never met a pun she did not like and received great pleasure in writing witty poems and parodies for family and close friends’ special events. A stickler for correct grammar and punctuation, she is no doubt “tisk-tisking” her own obituary for the errors we who love her have somehow let slip.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Curtis A. Winkle, her five children-Curtis R. (Ken Martin) of Chicago IL, Christi Fenton (Patrick Sheehan) of Terre Haute, Clarke (Debbie) of St. Charles MO, Carter (Miguel Suarez) of Miami Shores, FL, Caryl Lynn Deelo (Randy) of St. Louis MO, her ten grandchildren and her brother, Clarke Christiansen (Shirley) of Huron SD.

Services will be officiated by the Rev. Joseph H. Chillington at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 9th at 11 a.m. Her ashes will be scattered in The Mabley Garden at St. Stephen’s immediately after the service.

Her family will meet with friends at 10 a.m. in the Cloister Room of St. Stephen’s before the service. Immediately following the service, members of St. Stephen’s will provide a reception for family and friends.

DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Drive, has been entrusted with making arrangements

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested for St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, The Community Theatre of Terre Haute or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Wilma Jean Marshall

debaunobits — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:41:26 +0000

Wilma Jean Marshall, 79, of Terre Haute, passed away at 4:03 AM on Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Union Hospital. She was born in Terre Haute on July 31, 1932 to Charles Slavens and Burdetta Hedge Slavens. She is survived by her husband Sidney P. Marshall, Jr., mother of Patrick McCombs, Michael Reeve, Melody Diamond, Sidney P. Marshall III, and Jacqueline Marshall. She was the sister to Charles Slavens, Sue Shields, Barbara Vester, Larry Slavens, Patti Slavens, and Sharron Johnson. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria McCombs, one brother, Jackie Ray Slavens, and one sister, Evelyn Hargis. Funeral services will be held at DeBaun Springhill Chapel on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10:30 AM, with Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 2:00 – 6:00 PM in DeBaun Springhill Chapel.

William Lee Ridge

debaunobits — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:29:25 +0000

William Lee Ridge, 73, of Terre Haute passed away on May 8, 2012 at 11:14 a.m. at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born on April 2, 1939 to Murvin and Eloise (Hatfield) Ridge. William was a member of Pleasant Valley Church for 23 years.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years Sharon (Scarbrough) Ridge; son Harold Ridge ( Missy); daughters Brenda Keller , Karen Cloutier ( Rob), and Connie Strain ( Scott); brothers James Ridge, Joe Ridge, Larry Ridge, Jack Ridge, Steve Ridge, Mike Ridge, Murvin Ridge, and William Shepard; sister Shiela Smith; 12 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Harold Ridge; and sisters Karen Ridge, Mary Shepard, Margaret Fields, and Eva Strain.
Funeral services have been scheduled for Friday May 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Church, French Drive and Battlerow Drive in Prarie Creek, IN. Pastor Chad Tooloose will be officiating. Burial will be at Watson Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 12:00 p.m. until the service time. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to any veteran organization in Williams’s name. The family has entrusted DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E Springhill Drive, will arrangements.

Robert O. Rutledge, Jr.

debaunobits — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:40:34 +0000

Robert O. Rutledge, Jr., 45 of Terre Haute, passed away at 2:45 AM on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on June 17, 1966 to Robert Rutledge, Sr. and Alice Dunn Rutledge. He was a machine operator at AET for 15 years. He is survived by his father, Robert Rutledge, Sr. (& wife Cindy), his mother Alice Targett (& husband Richard), his brother, Steven Rutledge, Sr.—with whom he had many years of fun competition, and 5 sisters, Anna Whitlow, Joy Frederick (& husband Kirk), Kate Targett, Ann Mitchell, and Bobbie Jo Rutledge. Also surviving are 9 nieces and nephews; Brandie Rutledge, Amber Whitlow, Cora Frederick, Kayla Rutledge, Dennis Whitlow, Collier Frederick, Porter Frederick, Steven Rutledge, Jr., and Cameron Rutledge, as well as his girlfriend Sonia Potts. He enjoyed NASCAR, the Colts, golf, and bowling, and was a member of Voiture 21 40/8 and Eagles Lodge # 291. Funeral services will be held in DeBaun Springhill Chapel on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Aaron Wheaton officiating. Burial will follow in Summit Lawn Cemetery in Brazil. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM in DeBaun Springhill Chapel. Pallbearers are: Cal Rutledge, Dick Rutledge, Richard Targett, Don Rutledge, Jerry Rutledge, and Charlie Dunn.

Michael M. Short

debaunobits — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:18:59 +0000

Michael Manchester Short, 28, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday May 3, 2012 due to asthma complications. He was born September 12, 1983 in Milford, DE. Michael is survived by his mother, Ada Ruth Short of Terre Haute and his father, Thomas Chester Short of Dover, DE. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Marjorie Smith of Terre Haute and fraternal grandparents, Horace and Elizabeth Short of Camden-Wyoming, DE. Michael had been employed at Clinton Union Hospital completing his 12th year working in the Admissions Department. He graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High School in 2002 and attended Indiana State University. One of the most important parts of his life was his Basenji, Billy who brought him such joy as his loyal friend. Visitation will be Thursday May 10, 2012 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. in DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Dr. A private burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to either the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 8201 Corporate Dr. Suite 1000, Landover, MD 20785 or the charity of your choice.

Charles Loren Myers

debaunobits — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:12:52 +0000

Charles Loren Myers, 87, of Terre Haute passed away on May 6, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. He was born in Vigo County to Charles and Blanche (Irving) Myers on March 23, 1925. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness and an elder. He enjoyed the ministry because he knew he was helping people to learn about Jehovah God. He also enjoyed walking. He walked the Honey Creek Mall everyday, and averaged 2-6 miles a day.
He is survived by his son David Myers, and his wife Debby; daughters Charlena Hall and her husband Bob, and Goldie Kruger and her husband Braden; sister Dora Carpenter, and her husband Bob; grandchildren Chris Hall his wife Teale, Ryan Hall his wife Susanna, Heather Barker her husband Ben, Victoria Bassett her husband Kyle, and Kim VanRyswyk and her husband Jeff; and great grandchildren Baylee VanRyswyk, Nate Hall, Addy Hall, Peyton Hall, Corbin Barker, and Lydia Barker. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Georgia Myers; and son Charles Edward Myers.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday May 19th, 2012 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Brown and Hulman, Terre Haute, IN 47802.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday May 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Jerry Denton will be officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Chris Hall, Ben Barker, Vince Little, Mike Bowman, Doug Campbell, and Jim Stepp. Visitation will be on Wednesday May 9, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and also the morning before the funeral from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Margaret E. Haugh

debaunobits — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:35:37 +0000

Margaret E. Haugh, 90 of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday May 3, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. in her residence. She was a homemaker and had worked at American Glass. Margaret was born August 16, 1921 in Sullivan County, IN to Henry C. Altvater and Vivian (Ebby) Altvater. She is survived by three daughters: Mary Miller and her husband Samuel of East Glenn, IN, Jane Pearson of Terre Haute, and Paulette Davis of Terre Haute; 8 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, a sister: Evelyn Keegan, a niece, a nephew, and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother: Violet Carson Altvater; two sons: James C. Haugh and Steve Lee Haugh; a daughter: Cecelia Lambert, and two brothers: Henry Altvater and Richard Altvater. Margaret was a member, since the age of 13, of Maryland Community Church, was a member of Senior Seekers, was a Gold Star Mother (origination for mother who have lost children in military service) She was also a very
loving, Christian mother who was both a mother and father to her family and will be sadly missed. Visitation will be Monday May 7, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Dr. with funeral services at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home with Reverends Abe Miller and Curtis Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to either VistaCare Hospice or toward the moving of the Vigo County Vietnam Veteran Memorial.