obituaries

Apr 25, 2025

Kevin M. Timko, 54, passed away Friday April 25, 2025, in Pendleton, Indiana. He was born on April 16, 1971, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Kevin is survived by his mother, Vicki (Gess) Archer; father, Fred Timko, son, Kevin Cheeseman; stepfather, Ralp Archer; brothers, Brian Gess, Robert Archer, and Michael Archer; three grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and...

Apr 25, 2025

Linda Kaye Haney, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 9, 1943, in Terre Haute to Howard J. Hoopingarner and Fredia B. Jeffers Hoopingarner.  Linda loved to play cards and games on her computer.  She was a true crime fanatic.  Her personality was larger...

Apr 18, 2025

Ralph Chester Harding, 100, passed away on April 18, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1924 in Farmersburg to Clifford and Mae Harding. Ralph graduated from Farmersburg High School in 1942, and he retired from Pfizer after 42 years. He was also a proud Army veteran serving during World War II.

Ralph was a die-hard Cubs...

Apr 17, 2025

Edward Lee Cook, 66, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.  He was born February 11, 1959 to Donald and Katherine "Rose" Skelly Cook.  He was a graduate of Terre Haute North High School.  Edward loved Nascar and being the biggest party clown.  He was also a proud member of the Eagles.

Edward is...

Apr 16, 2025

Judith Ann Darrah Hill, 79, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.  She was born May 24, 1945, in Blandinsville, Illinois to Ambrose Darrah and Fern Wagoner Darrah.  Judy loved gardening and tending to her flowers.  Being outdoors and enjoying nature was among her favorite things. Judy also enjoyed playing croquet with the family.  She was...

Apr 14, 2025

Carl Lee Hunt, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born August 9, 1943 in Terre Haute to Melvin B. Hunt and Edith L. Lowe Hunt.  Carl served his country in the United States Army.  He later went on to work as an operator for Vectren,...

Apr 13, 2025

Sally L. Jeffries, formerly White, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2025.  Born in Terre Haute, Sally was the daughter of Gladys and Hobert White.  Sally attended Garfield High School, and in 1957, married Carl Jeffries.  Over the next several years, they managed hotels in Lansing, York, and Baltimore: Carl manning the front desk, and Sally...

Apr 12, 2025

Carol Jean Minger, 72, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025.  She was born on January 16, 1953, in Terre Haute to Mary Goodman Carrithers.

Carol is survived by sons Robert Minger and his wife Dana, Byron Minger and his wife Susan; grandson Clayton and his wife Abigail and their four children Sophie, Owen,...

Apr 8, 2025

Kandy Kay Norris, 67, passed away April 8, 2025. She was born on May 9, 1957 in Cheyenne, WY to William and Florence Nattkemper. Kandy married Curtis Norris on April 26, 1975.

Kandy was an amazing mother, and she had a very caring heart and would help anyone she could. Most importantly she loved her family, especially...

Apr 7, 2025

Mark James Teegarden, 60, passed away on April 7, 2025. He was born on July 10, 1964 in Terre Haute to James Teegarden and Jeanne (Abfalter) Dunlap. On June 17, 2006, Mark married Becky (Edwards) Teegarden, the daughter of Rudy and Betty (Thomas) Edwards of Vincennes. He just recently retired from the IT department at North American Lighting.

Apr 7, 2025

Darlene Rose Collins, 81, passed away April 7, 2025. She was born on August 27, 1943 in Terre Haute to Charles Myers, Jr. and Rosemary Myers. Darlene married Ted Collins on March 23, 1988. She loved the sunshine and to be in her swimming pool. She also enjoyed cross-stitching, watching the birds, and feeding the squirrels.

She...

Apr 6, 2025

Tisha Gehring Thompson 53, of Tawas City, Michigan and formerly of Terre Haute died April 6, 2025.  She was born on June 14, 1971 to Jack Gehring and Susan (Dayhuff) Gehring.  She was a longtime school bus driver for Lafayette Indiana School Corporation and more recently for the Tawas Area School Corporation.  She had been attending the Tawas New...

Apr 5, 2025

August "Augie" Blanc, 79, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025. He was born June 22, 1945, in Terre Haute to August Blanc and Dollie Myers Blanc.  Augie was a graduate of West Terre Haute High School, where he participated in track and field.  After high school he married the love of his life, Nancy Bush...

Apr 3, 2025

Lois M. (Harris) Whitkanack, 79, of Southern Vigo County passed away on April 3, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on May 20, 1945, in Fairbanks, Indiana to Paul and Margaret (Holecek) Harris.

She married Walter D. Whitkanack in June of 1964. Together they had three children. Lois...

Mar 31, 2025

Hilda Mae Hutton (Cardinal), 85, passed away March 31, 2025 with her loving family at her bedside.  She was the daughter of late Louis and Cecelia (Witteried) Cardinal.  Hilda was born on October 3, 1939.  She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Andrea Blackburn; son Roderick "Guppy" Hutton; twin great-grandsons Paul and Bradley Fleck; granddaughter Lindsey Fleck;...

Mar 29, 2025

Mary Barbara Collins, 95, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday March 29, 2025 at Envive of Sullivan. She retired from Pfizer Company. Mary was born November 12, 1929 in Keego Harbor, Michigan to Clarence L. and Gertrude L. (Frises) Apple. She is survived by her son, Thomas J. Collins (Janet Sue); daughter, Susan Kay McKee (Kirby); grandchildren, Jared McKee...

Mar 23, 2025

Mr. Donald Eugene "Don" Taylor, 78, passed away on March 23, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana at St. Francis Hospital. Born on January 31, 1947, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Don was known for his warm heart, unwavering kindness, and infectious laughter that could brighten any room.

A hardworking and gentle soul, Don had a rare gift for...

Mar 18, 2025

Rick A. Means, 71, of Terre Haute passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1953, to Warren W. Means and Helen G. Chapman Means. Rick was a 1971 graduate of North Central High School in Farmersburg. He retired from Pfizer with over 30 years of service. Rick did woodworking, enjoyed...

Mar 17, 2025

Barbara (Tucker) Greenwell, 76, of Terre Haute passed away on March 17, 2025. She was born in Terre Haute to parents Robert R. and Geraldine Tucker on February 21, 1949.

Barbara graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in 1966 and attended Indiana State University. She worked at Columbia (Records) House for 39 years. She later cashiered at Walmart...

Mar 15, 2025

Brenda Kay Breneman, 71, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born June 1, 1953, in Terre Haute to George E. Crowley and Lula Maxine Knight Crowley. Brenda was a 1971 graduate of Wiley High School.  She was a caregiver and nurse for most of her life.  After...