All Obituaries

Douglas E. Shell, 67, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on August 12, 1956 in Clinton to Carolyn (Neal) Shell and Dallas C. Shell. He was raised in New Goshen and later moved to the Terre Haute area. Douglas married Toni (Webster) Shell. He is survived by his wife, children John Douglas Shell and Jessica Erin Shah (Deipan), brother Dennis R. Shell (Debbie), brothers-in-law Russ Webster (Barbara), Randall Webster (Christy), and...

Rosalie Virginia Whitlock, 97, of Terre Haute passed away Monday September 25, 2023 in her residence. Rosalie was a homemaker and previously had worked as a Lab Technician at Quaker Maid and she spent many years working at Terre Haute South High School as a ticket taker. She was born June 23, 1926 in Centerpoint, Indiana to Roy and Ruth (Culler) Brill. Rosalie is survived by her daughter, Penny Whitlock; son, David Whitlock (Amy); grandchildren, Amy Hunter (Frank) and Weslie Akers (Nicole);...

William E. Stewart, 93, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023.  He was born June 24, 1930, in Dallas, Texas to Willard B. Stewart and Gladys L. Frazier Stewart.  Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He was a member of the Riley American Legion Post 328 and VFW Post 972.  Bill was a very strong supporter of veterans and those organizations that assisted disabled veterans and veteran’s benefits.  He was an avid...

Patricia (Pat) Breault, 84, passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2023, in Oshkosh, WI.  Pat was born to the late Val and Thelma Maulding, Aug. 21, 1939 in Evansville, IN.  She graduated from Evansville’s Central High School and received a Bachelors degree in Physical Education, Health and Recreation from Indiana State Teachers College, now Indiana State University (ISU).  She later returned to school, earning a Masters degree in Library Science from ISU.  She...

Darlene Jeanette Norman, 83, passed away peacefully with her family at home on September 12, 2023.  She was born October 15, 1939 in Paw Paw, Michigan to John Joseph Meki and Verna Marie Lula Meki.  Darlene was a Professor at Saint Mary of the Woods College from 1982 to 2011 and was the Assistant Superintendent of the Vigo County Parks Department from 1990 until retiring in 2009. Survivors include her sister, Judy Hartz Sweeko of Crown Point, Indiana;  three sons, Mark Alan...

Michael Dean Hanna, 47, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, at his home.  He was born September 9, 1976, in Paris, Illinois to Thomas D. Hanna and Nancy M. Hickenbotham Hanna.  Mike enjoyed fishing and tinkering in the garage.  He was known for talking smack when playing cornhole and liked to tell jokes.  In his younger years he was a talented musician playing guitar and drums.  He was an avid skateboarder and the break-dancing champion of the...

Harry E. Edwards, 95, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023.  He was born November 12, 1927, in Terre Haute to Robert J. Edwards and Mary Melania Chesher Edwards.  Harry was a proud Navy Veteran serving in World War II on the USS Hummer YMS-1-class minesweeper. He served in Okinawa and Japan. Harry was the parts manager for Adams Pontiac.  Upon their closing he worked for Taylor Automotive, where he retired.  Harry was a member of the Sycamore Club, VFW...

Ernestene Hebert Crawford, 91, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  She was born September 9, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan to George Hebert and Bess Brown Hebert.  Ernestene graduated from Alma College in June of 1953.  She received her master’s degree from Indiana State University in 1974.  She was a teacher for several years in Clinton, Indiana.  After retirement, she spent 20 plus years volunteering for CASA.  Ernestene enjoyed...

R. Michael “Mike” Ribolla, 79, passed away September 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born July 3, 1944 in Huntington NY to Danilo Ribolla and Gloria (Fogg) Ribolla. He married Jan (Finfrock) Ribolla in 1972. They recently celebrated 51 years of marriage. Mike graduated from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in 1973. He worked as a medical group administrator at several practices in Terre Haute, Indianapolis, and the South Bend area and became a fellow of the...

Robert Emil Krahn, 73, passed away September 2, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born on December 1, 1949 in Kenosha County, WI to Emil Krahn and Margaret (Kudrick) Krahn. He married Viva (Kesler) Krahn on November 28, 2000 in Lihue, Hawaii. Robert served in the United States Army for 24 years. He was part of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Special Forces Division, a Drill Sergeant, and served in the Vietnam War. He also was a member of the Riley American Legion, VFW Post #972, Masonic Lodge...