obituaries

Fern M. Weese, 98, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family in the home of her granddaughter. Fern had wanted to live to 100, but when she realized that wouldn't happen she still wanted to make a statement. She was born 12/27/17 in Nebo, IL and she passed away at 12:27 pm on 17th of December...

William O. "Bill" Weir, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday August 24, 2016 in his residence. He retired from Merchants National Bank. Bill was born August 14, 1927 in Hammond, IN to Leo Weir and Elsie (Cullen) Weir. He is survived by his wife Carol (Barton) Weir; brothers-in-law, Kenny Barton, Bob Barton, and Tim Barton and several nieces...

Chester (Chetty) Lee Stites 62 of Brazil, Indiana passed away Monday February 24, 2014 at Meadows Manor Nursing Home Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born July 8, 1951 in Sullivan, Indiana to Edgar and Lora (McCloney) Stites. He is survived by a brother Raymond (Linda) Stites of Daytona Beach Florida and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he...

Tressie M. Stutsman, 99 of Terre Haute, passed away at 10:28 AM on Monday, July 22, 2013 in Kindred Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Vigo County on December 4, 1913 to Emery Keegan and Ollie Hazlett Keegan. She was a retired clerk from Osco Drugs. She is survived by 1 brother, Carl Keegan, and 4 sisters, Violet Stewart,...

Kathy Lou Terry, 60 of Savannah, TN and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, TN. She was born in Terre Haute on July 19, 1954 to Lawren Houser and Mary Day Houser. Kathy was preceded in death by her husband Thomas "Boe" Terry, a brother, Billy Joe Houser,...

Ruth P. Wiggins, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday December 25, 2014 in Meadows Manor East. She was retired after 37 years with Indiana Bell. Ruth was born July 11, 1925 in Vigo County to William Millette and Elizabeth (Monroe) Millette. She is survived by a nephew, Steven Collins and his wife Carole of Terre Haute; nieces, Nikki...

Joseph F. Wilkinson, 93, of Clinton and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Monday July 20, 2015 at 1:15 pm in Vermillion Convalescent Center. Joe had worked for years as a mechanic for Allis Chalmers, J.I. Case and Fredericks Equipment. He was born December 16, 1921 in Terre Haute to Earl Wilkinson and Esther (Franklin) Wilkinson. He is survived...

David Andy Turner, 59, formally of Marshall, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at home in Wyandotte, Michigan on Friday August 12th, 2016. He was born on July 11, 1957, in Terre Haute, IN, to Andy and Edythe (Smitley) Turner. Andy is survived by his sister Susan (Phil) Halt of Waterloo Ii., and brother Dr. Jim (Connie) Turner of Terre Haute,...

Stephen E. Swalls, 70, lifetime Vigo County resident, went home to meet his Lord and Savior on July 13, 2015. He was born on January 29, 1945 to Herman and Vernice (Hawkins) Swalls and they have preceded him in death. He was also preceded by a brother David Swalls and three sisters Ophelia Lawrence, Norma Jones, and Rachel Butler....

Patsy Ruth Weihert, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday June 7, 2015 in Signature Health Care. She was a former restaurant owner. Patsy was born December 25, 1932 in Terre Haute to Andrew J. Miller and Dicie (Jackson) Miller. She is survived by sons, Daniel Weihert of Terre Haute and George Butch Weihert and his wife Brenda of...

Howard Andrew Thompson, 80 of Farmersburg, IN and formerly of Greenfield, IN, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 11:05 AM in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 23, 1936 to Cyril Thompson and Virginia Vogt Thompson. He retired in 2001 as a custodian at Greenfield Central High School, and was a...

Geraldine (Gerri) (Lanham) Wilcoxen, 85, formerly of Terre Haute, IN passed away at her oldest son's residence in Brandon, FL on June 22, 2015. She was born on September 10, 1929 in Rose Hill, KY to Oscar Lee and Gladys Lucille (Lay) Lanham. Preceding her in death are daughter Elizabeth Ann Farner, son James Carter Wilcoxen and sister Lucetta...

Arvilla Irene 'Billee' Walker, 73, of Terre Haute passed away on September 7, 2015 at Regional Hospital. She was born in Brazil, IN on June 9, 1942 to John and Venata (White) Steele and they have preceded her in death. Mrs. Walker had been a hostess for Chi-Chi"s Restaurant in Terre Haute. She is survived by her husband, Danny...

Dorothy Colleen Watts, 83, of Farmersburg passed away June 16, 2014, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born in Sullivan County on July 4, 1930, to Wilbur D. Stevens and Beulah A. Riggs Stevens. She was a homemaker and farmer's wife. She had formerly attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. Her interests included antiques, auctions, and Southwestern United States Indian...

Bernard J. Van Sell, 90, of Greencastle, passed away on December 18, 2013. He was born on August 15, 1923 to John R. Van Sell and Lillian Fitzgibbon Van Sell. Bernard was a devout Catholic. He held membership with the American Legion #104, and a life time membership with Disabled Veterans of America Chapter #9. He served in the...

Milton Steele Williams, 78, of Terre Haute passed away at his residence on July 30, 2013. He was born on February 19, 1935 to Kenneth C. Williams and Irene H. (Lee) Williams. Milton served in the United States Army. He was a lifetime member of VFW #972, and a former member of Youngstown United Methodist Church. As a hobby,...

Daniel Merril Wentz, Jr., 42, of Prairieton passed away January 25, 2015 at his residence. He was born on April 1, 1972 to Daniel M and Sondra L. (Simmons) Wentz and they survive. Daniel is also survived by two sisters Alisha Parks and Kim Sandifer, four brothers Ray Smith, III, Denny Wentz, Mike Hanna, and Robert Sandifer, Jr., and...

Dorothy Jane Strain, 82, of Farmersburg passed away on July 24, 2013. She was born on January 25, 1931 to Joseph Pearison and Lois (Cunningham) Pearison. Dorothy enjoyed walking and sewing. She attended Farmersburg Methodist Church. Dorothy is survived by her children Rick Strain, wife Adriana, Mark Strain, wife Patricia, Cherri Brooks, husband Michael, Randy Strain, and his wife...

James R. "Jim" Walters, 63, of Terre Haute passed away Friday April 17, 2015 at 9:30 pm in Indianapolis. He was a boiler operator for Weston Paper (International Paper) for 32 years. James was born March 11, 1952 in Terre Haute to Adrain Walters and Dorothy (Morris) Walters. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Claudette (Sharp)...

Teresa Ann Kratzer "Terrie", 63, of Terre Haute passed away in her residence with her loving family by her side, early in the morning, on December 21, 2013. She was born on January 22, 1950 in Terre Haute, to Millard Webster and Winnie (Ferree) Neilan. Terrie attended and was a member of Maryland Community Church for over 30 years....