obituaries

Sally A. Saucerman, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Friday July 8, 2016 at 1:30 am in Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. She was born June 21, 1940 in Terre Haute to James T. Casey and Dorothy (Hopkins) Casey. Sally is survived by her husband of 53 years Eugene Saucerman; a daughter, Sandra Ring (Allen) of Terre Haute; grandson, Cody...

The family of Wanda "Tink" Irene Ahrens Boyd celebrates her fabulous life of 89 years. She was born young and remained so for the remainder of her well-lived life. Born on May 25, 1924 in New Jersey to William J Ahrens and Marie Anna Hepcher Ahrens, our Momma, Grandmama, Gigi, and Aunt Tinky left us too soon to join...

Beverly Jean Hettich, 72, of Terre Haute passed away on May 1, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born January 23, 1941 in Vincennes, IN to John and Edna (Witsman) Doades. She married Donald L. Hettich on October 15, 1960. Beverly worked for many years as a secretary/office manager/receptionist. Then she chose to become a baker in later...

Patricia Ann (Pat) Smith, 82, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 1, 2016. She was born July 22, 1934 to Edward and Alice (Shanahan) Carrington in Waterbury, CT. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Pat had a wonderful sense of humor and giving heart. She was the center of her...

Joshua Ryan Shell, 26 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 5:00 AM the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Terre Haute on July 10, 1988 to Douglas Shell and Toni Webster Shell. Joshua was employed at Advics as a line operator, and loved fast cars, movies of all kinds, loved to...

Edith Simmons, 92 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 2:40 PM in her residence. She was born in Terre Haute on October 29, 1923 to Charles Steward and Lillie Lawrence Steward. Edith was preceded in death by her husband John, her parents, brothers Harry, Harold, Gene, Weaver, and Frank, and sisters Norma, Edna, Ethel,...

Robert Lee "Bob" Mahurin, 43, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 26, 2017 in Union Hospital.

Bob was born December 24, 1973 in Terre Haute.

Bob was a real people person. He enjoyed going to auction, watching TV and landscaping projects. He was always willing to help others. He especially enjoyed spending time...

Stanley Earl Kerr, 56, of Terre Haute passed away in his residence on February 25, 2015. Stanley was born July 26, 1958 in Phoenix, AZ to Milford Earl Kerr and Imo Jean (Ford) Kerr. He is survived by two sons, Nicholas Kerr and his wife Amber of Terre Haute and Joshua Kerr and his fiancé Hanna Burch of Terre...

Nancy Sue Miller, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Friday October 30, 2015 at 10:15 am in her residence. She worked 37 years for the Indiana Air National Guard. Nancy was born September 10, 1944 in Terre Haute to Jesse Milo and Helen Augustus (Stanley) Milo. She is survived by a daughter, Christine McGee; a sister, Marilyn Underwood; grandchildren,...

Franklin A. Runkle, Jr., 64 of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 in his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on May 13, 1951 to Franklin A. Runkle, Sr. and Zoetta Ward Runkle, and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by his son Jerrad Runkle (wife April), and their children Owen and...

Dominic Mikutis, 83, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Crown Point, Indiana. He was born April 7, 1933 to Sonia and Dominick Mikutis in East Chicago, Indiana. On May 28, 1960 he married Sharon Gail Tarrh in Terre Haute Indiana. Dominic taught high school math for 35 years for the School City of East Chicago in East...

Elaina Kay Milner, 54, of Terre Haute passed away on May 10, 2014 at 12:33p.m. She was born in Terre Haute, IN on April 21, 1960 to Charles W. Milner and Carole E. (Furnas) Milner. Elaina taught Creative Writing and English at Lakeland Community College, IVY Tech, and most recently at Chauncey Rose Middle School. She also held a...

Mark Everett Killion February 16, 1953 – March 3, 2015 "Only God can mend a broken heart" Mark E. Killion, 62 of Hillsdale, Indiana passed away at 12:30 AM on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on February 16, 1953 to Cecil Everett and Barbara Jean Killion. He had just completed...

Michael Eugene Stephens, 65, of Bicknell, IN passed away on May 22, 2014. He was born on June 10, 1948 to Raymond Stephens and Thelma Willis Stephens. Michael served in the Unites States Air Force. He married his wife Donna Stephens on February 29, 1976. He drove a truck for Wal-Mart. Michael is survived by his wife Donna (Frederick)...

Cynthia K. Shields, 60, of Terre Haute passed away on November 6, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1955. She has been employed as a cashier. She is survived by her husband, Ronald J. Shields, two daughters Misty Cunningham and Jennifer Shivlar, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services are at 1 p.m. November 11, 2015 in New...

Russell Eugene Smith "Gene", 90, of Terre Haute passed away on March 15, 2014 at Bethesda Gardens. He was born on July 28, 1923 in Hymera, IN to Victor Edgar Smith and Jennie Marie (Leonard) Smith. Gene graduated from Hymera High School. As a young man he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He served in the United States Army Air...

Lois A. Smith, 82, of Terre Haute passed away at her residence December 16, 2013. She was born on September 20, 1931 to Cleve and Edna (Gosnell) Campbell. Her husband, James A. Smith, II preceded her in 1997. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law Jerry Smith and wife Terri, and Jimmy Smith and his wife Tami. She...

James "Jim" Everett Kindred, 88 of Terre Haute, passed away at 10:50 am on Sunday, December 25, 2016 in Westminster Village. He was the last surviving child of 14 born to Charles Kindred and Edith Turner Kindred. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in WW II. He married Joyce Alumbaugh on December 20, 1945, and she preceded...

Robert Kenneth Brown, 87, of Terre Haute passed away in his home on May 30, 2013. He was born on July 9, 1925 in West Terre Haute to William F. Brown and Lena F. (Rogers) Brown. Robert was a lifetime member of the Lawton-Byrum Post #972 VFW, Teachers Association, and NEA (National Education Association). Robert was employed at Clay...

Lavana "Vana" Bailey, 55, of St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana passed away October 26, 2016 at home.

Vana was born April 24, 1961 in Owensboro, Kentucky to Melvin Lee Goatee and Reba Sparks Goatee.

Vana worked at Indiana State University for 23 years. She was currently employed at Drury Inn. She was a member...