All Obituaries

Norma Jean Trendelman
August 13, 1930 – January 20, 2021 Norma Jean Trendelman, 90, of Nashville, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2021.  She was born August 13, 1930, to Louie and Frances Miller. Jean was a long-time member of First Prairie Creek Baptist Church, Owensburg Baptist Church, and Bloomington Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years, as well as serving in missions outreach committees and other roles. Jean was primarily a...

Mary E. Deal, 98, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday January 19, 2021 in Meadows Manor East. She was a legal secretary for over 53 years in Terre Haute. Mary was born December 17, 1922 in Terre Haute to Melvin Deal and Helen (Kelly) Deal. She is survived by friend, Sue Lamb and many other friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her brother. She was a long-time member of Central Christian Church. Graveside services for Mary will be Friday January 22, 2021 at 11:00 am in...

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS - Sister Martha Ann Rifner died at Jan. 16,2021, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Muncie, IN, on March 1, 1925 to Oliver and Anna Barth Rifner and was baptized Mary Viola. Sister Martha Ann entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 2, 1953 and professed Final Vows Aug. 15, 1960. She earned a bachelor's degree from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master's degree from Indiana State University. Of her 68 years as a...

Arlene Louise Criss, 84, passed away on January 12, 2021.  She was born on November 9, 1936 to Wesley Tobias and Lois Sturdy-Tobias in Peoria, IL.  Arlene is preceded in death by her parents; husband Jerry; son Mark, as well as her sister Margy.  She is survived by her 2 daughters Kathy Helton (Max) and Laura Anderson (Darren); several nieces and nephews; life-long friend Joyce Fahrenholtz, and her kitty Precious.  Arlene attended Mount Pleasant Church.  She was a...

Nancy Ruth Richards Youngblood, 65, of Terre Haute died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 3:27 am in Union Hospital. She was born June 8, 1955, the only child of Ruth Alice Reynolds Richards and Alonza Ambrose Richards. She married Harvey Joe Youngblood on December 28, 1978.  Nancy attended Ivy Tech and later St. Mary of the Woods where she graduated 2nd in her class with honors in 1995. She went on to be an accountant for multiple businesses over the years and after retiring she continued...

Robert D. Pitts, Sr., 94, of Dennison, Illinois passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence.  He was born May 6, 1926 in Terre Haute to John C. Pitts and Ruby Culter Pitts.  Robert served his country in the U.S. Army.  He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 90 in Marshall, Illinois. Robert is survived by his daughter Terrie Wilde, sons John Pitts (Cheryl), Robert Pitts, II, Ronald Pitts, and Bradley Pitts (Christine); several grandchildren and...

Wanda Marie Kisner, 73, loving mother and wife, joined the Lord on Friday January 8, 2021. She worked at Columbia Records for many years and was also manager at Mr. Jiggs for over 30 years. She was born June 28, 1947 in Terre Haute to Louis and Josephine (Connelly) Mitchell. Wanda is survived by her devoted spouse of 39 years, Donald Lee Kisner; daughters, Terri Caldwell-Hall, Angela Bond (Jebediah), Pamela Austin (Steve), Dina Compton, and Dawn Kisner; sons, Larry Caldwell (Dawn) and James...

William Allen “Bill” Glass, 69, of Terre Haute passed away Friday January 8, 2021 in his residence. He was retired from the Terre Haute Street Department. He was born December 3, 1951 to George W. Glass and Winifred May (Benefiel) Glass. Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol (Kutz) Glass; daughter, Christie Marie Cesinger (George); sons, Brandon William Glass (Melissa) and Jared Allen Glass (Kylie); sisters-in-law, Cheryl Long, Cathy Taunton, and Colleen Sheese (Bob);...

Harold Eugene Reel 76 of Terre Haute Indiana passed away January 3, 2021 in Union Hospital from complications with Pneumonia, COPD and congestive heart failure surrounded by family Harold was born at Union Hospital on January 12, 1944 to Caleb Eugene Reel and Vera Catherine Tryon Reel.  Harold graduated from Gerstmeyer High School where he met Marline, his wife of 50 years. Harold retired from US Army of 21 years as a staff sergeant where he and Marline made several...

William Arthur Dando passed away after a brief illness on January 1st, 2021. William (Bill) was born on June 13, 1934 in Newell, Pennsylvania. He grew up exploring the hills and valleys around Newell. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1956. He received his B.S. from California University (PA).  He received a M.S.  in 1962 and Ph.D. in 1969 from the University of Minnesota. An award-winning teacher and scholar, Bill taught at the University of Maryland; he taught and was...