obituaries

Paul Eugene Hauser, 71, of Sullivan, IN passed away in his residence on May 7, 2013. He was born on May 24, 1941 to Floyd W. Hauser and Hazel (Shadow) Hauser. Paul was a member of Local #157 Pipefitters. He was a NASCAR and Jimmy Johnson fan. Paul enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, mushroom hunting, farming, and watching game shows...

Michael H. N. Allen, 72, of Madisonville, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

He was born September 18, 1944 in Linton, Indiana to Ernest Allen and Frances McCain Allen.

Michael graduated from Bloomfield High School and was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He was a construction worker and a heavy equipment...

Kimberly Anne Stark, 51, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2017.

She was born September 17, 1965 in Terre Haute.

Kimberly attended Maryland Community Church and was a member of Club Soda.

Kimberly was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Chesher Mundell.

She is survived by her...

Helen Frances Draper, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in Springhill Village.

She was born December 4, 1926 in Terre Haute to Herman Schalburg and Lena McClure Schalburg.

Helen graduated from Wiley High School and Purdue University with a degree in chemistry. She worked as a chemist before becoming a teacher,...

Jon Charles Burns, 60, passed away unexpectedly the morning of May 2nd, 2016 while visiting his family in Indianapolis, IN. Jon was born October 31st, 1955 in Terre Haute, IN. Jon lived in Terre Haute for the first 50 years of his life and was currently living in Olive Branch, MS. He was a 3rd generation paper maker and...

Wesley E. Caton, 50, of Terre Haute passed away January 13, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 4, 1964 to Walter and Dee (Marlow) Caton and they survive. Wesley was a longtime at employee Advics and helped his father with the family farm. He was a member of New Life Fellowship Church. His wife, Carol (Long) Caton...

Bernard G. Cochran, 81 of Prairie Creek, passed away at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 20, 2015 in his residence. Bernard was the son of Don and Louvre Moyer Cochran, was born in Sumner, IL on November 3, 1934 and moved to Prairie Creek in 1949 and graduated from Prairie Creek High School in 1952. He is survived by...

John L. Hickey, II, 64 of Terre Haute, passed away at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in his residence. He was born in Clay County on January 10, 1950 to John Lester Hickey I and Hila O. McGinty Hickey Siner. John, being a man of very few words, was a dedicated family man who enjoyed playing golf...

Helen Piety, 97 of Terre Haute, passed away at 4:25 PM on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Miller's Merry Manor in Sullivan. She was born in Vigo County on May 17, 1918 to Cecil Bailey and Macy Hook Bailey. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Buel E. Piety on March 20, 2006, and her brother, Harold Bailey....

Leona Reynolds, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Monday November 9, 2015 in Terre Haute Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born November 7, 1925 in Terre Haute to Frank Lyons and Elizabeth Etta (Thomas) Lyons. She is survived by a daughter, Lori Ann Reynolds of Terre Haute. Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest R. Reynolds...

Anna Mae (Tweedy) Brock, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Monday August 19, 2013 at 12:21 pm in Southwood Health and Rehabilitation. Anna worked as a cook for Catholic Charities and Ambrosini's Restaurant and had also worked at Columbia Records. She was born March 31, 1928 in Paris, IL to Lawrence Tweedy and Nellie (Wilson) Tweedy. Survivors include a...

Nancy Rayleen (Strain) Hughes, 72 of Terre Haute, passed away at 11:45 AM on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in her residence. She was born in Terre Haute on April 19, 1943 to Earl M. Strain and Betty J. Russell Strain. She is survived by her husband Robert E. Hughes, whom she married May 6, 1961. Nancy is also survived...

Carla L. Elmblade, 53 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born in Glendale, AZ on April 8, 1963 to Carl Elmblade and Wanda Plummer Elmblade. She was a cafeteria worker for Sodexo. Carla is survived by her uncle Gaylon Smith (wife Diane), an aunt, Carol Reigner, and her...

Mary Amelia Browning, 93 of Terre Haute, passed away at 4:49 AM on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in Union Hospital. She was born in Clay County, IN on July 2, 1923 to Nicholas F. and Beatrice L. Kiefner. Mary was a Foster Parent and had previously worked at Hulman & Co. and Quaker Maid. Survivors include her foster daughter,...

George H. Bechtold, 91, of Terre Haute passed away February 16, 2014. He was born in Wood River, IL January 13, 1923 to George F. and Della (Kramer) Bechtold. Mr. Bechtold retired as a maintenance technician for Terre Haute Water Works, was a US Navy veteran of WW2, and belonged to Plumbers and Steamfitters Local # 157, Senior Citizens...

Philip 'Gene' Elliott, 84, of Terre Haute passed away April 29, 2015. He was born July 6, 1930. Gene was a successful service station owner beginning with Elliott Shell then establishing Eastgate Rental, a U-Haul franchise. For 20 years he was a supervisor for Williams and Associates. After retiring he and his wife traveled extensively, primarily snowbirds to Texas....

Blanche Louella Collins Gossman Channel, 99, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday March 2, 2017 in Kindred Southwood Health Center. She was a potter for Hull Pottery. Blanche was born June 6, 1917 in Buchtel, OH to Harley Collins and Emma (Preston) Collins. She is survived by a daughter, Bonnie J. Smith; grandsons, John Harris, Kirk Harris (Patti), Mic...

Willis "Bud" Barnett, Sr., 76 of Terre Haute, passed away at 2:45 AM on Thursday, April 30, 2015 in his residence. He was born in Oakland, IL on July 18, 1938 to Willis C. Barnett and Viola Apple Barnett. He was a retired meat cutter from Kroger, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bud is survived...

Tommy J. Clinkenbeard, Sr., 86 of Terre Haute, passed away at 9:20 PM on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Kindred Southwood Health & Rehabilitation. He was born in Freelandville, IN on August 3, 1929 to Glenn Clinkenbeard and Ida Claspbell Clinkenbeard. He retired after 30 years of service with Stran Steel and was a member of the Terre Haute...

Brazil Dateline: Todd A. Bailey, 43, passed away on May 19, 2014 from complications with diabetes. He was born on August 13, 1970 in Terre Haute to Frank and Maxine (Drury) Bailey. He was employed as a body mechanic at Palmer Leasing Group Paclease. Todd is survived by his parents, his wife Becky (Davies) Bailey, his daughters Delaynee Bailey...