obituaries

Richard Delano Wilson, 55 of Terre Haute, passed away at 4:02 PM on Thursday, July 11, 2013 in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute on January 25, 1958 to Ira D. Wilson and Norma J. McCoskey Wilson. Richard is survived by his Mother, Norma J. Wilson, his son, Dean Marshall Wilson, and three sisters; Kathy Selvia, Connie...

Mary Alice Kirkman, 77, of Terre Haute passed away on December 6, 2013 at 7:58 a.m. She was born on November 18, 1936 to George Thomas Scarbrough and Edith Irene (Setty) Scarbrough. Mary was a pastor's wife for 35 years. With her husband, Cecil Kirkman, they served as missionaries in Africa for 2 ½ years. They are both members...

Muriel Ruth Kluesner, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born November 4, 1925 in Riley, Indiana to Nelson Nicoson and Ruby Streeter Nicoson. Muriel was a homemaker. She was a member of World Gospel Church, Riley Sunshine Club and the Eastern Star. She enjoyed flowers and bird watching,...

Linda L. Young, 65, formerly of Vigo County, passed away at 8:15 A.M., Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at her home in Plainfield, IN. She was born July 21, 1951 to William Hanley Pierce and Frances Helen (Reed) Pierce. She was a homemaker and worked briefly at the West Vigo IGA and Jo Ann Fabrics in Terre Haute. Linda graduated...

Wade Lee Walker, Sr. suffered from chronic health issues most of his adult life, and ultimately lost his most recent battle with end stage liver failure on June 16, 2013 at 1:27 am. Wade was a kind and gentle man. He brought joy to his family and friends through love, laughter, and his vibrant smile. Wade loved going to...

Serena Krackenberger, 24 of Vandalia, MO and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Terre Haute on October 29, 1990 to Dennis Krackenberger and Darlena Wilkins Krackenberger. She is survived by her parents Dennis and Darlena Krackenberger, her daughter, Annabelle Leadley, and her fiancée,...

Mrs. Eileen Trefry, 83, went peacefully to the Lord to join her late husband, Lt. Ted Trefry and granddaughter, Messina Williams, on Monday, March 13, 2017.

She was born February 16, 1934 in Indianapolis to William and Leona Kuner.

Eileen and her husand, Ted, moved to Terre Haute when she was 18 years old. She...

Raymond Leroy LeClercq, Jr., 60 of Terre Haute, passed away in his residence at 4: 15 AM on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. He was born in Terre Haute on January 10, 1956 to Raymond L. LeClercq, Sr. and Betty Waggoner LeClercq. Raymond is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tracy Hammond LeClercqa

William Frank Benford, 71 of Gary, IN and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Friday March 6, 2015 in Merrillville, IN. He was the eldest son born to Rufus Benford and Rosa Lee Cain on September 23, 1943 in Athens, Alabama. William attended Lincoln Elementary and Woodrow Wilson Jr. High Schools. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1961....

Earl E. Young, Sr. 81 of Terre Haute passed away Thursday May 16, 2013 in Springhill Village. He was a life-long farmer. Earl was born November 28, 1931 in Petersburg, IN to Robert E. Young and Dorothy Pauline (Cox) Young. He is survived by his wife Lois (Wright) Young whom he married April, 14, 1954; 3 sons, Earl E....

Eva L. Klotz, 104 of Terre Haute, passed away at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 22, 2014 in Springhill Village after a brief illness. Eva was born in Springfield, IL to Alexander Kamees and Anna Nayphe Kamees. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, and her husband William Jennings Klotz whom she married in July of...

Gloria J. Vandeventer, 85, of Terre Haute, passed away at 9:41 PM on Sunday, May 24, 2015 in her residence. She was born in Terre Haute on February 13, 1930 to Merrill Ferrand and Venia Price Ferrand. Gloria was retired from the Hamilton Center in Housekeeping Services and was a member of Christ Temple Church. She is survived by...

Jacob "Jake" Levi Thompson, 28 of Rosedale, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016 in his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on February 8, 1988 to Randall A. Thompson and Amy L. Lofton Thompson. Jake was a 2006 graduate of Terre Haute North High School, received his Associate's degree from Ivy Tech, and was a Pipefitter/Welder for...

Clara Marcella Nilson Boswell, 90 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation. She was born in Vigo County on October 13, 1925 to Oscar Nilson and Ethel Miller Nilson. Marcella was a retired school teacher with the Rochester, IN School System. She is survived by her daughter Marsha L. Cesinger...

Richard L. Strain, 81, of Terre Haute passed away at his residence Thursday morning, June 20, 2013. He was born on October 13, 1931 to Lawrence and Pearl Johnson Strain and the have preceded him in death. He was retired from the shipping department at CBS and had also been in insurance sales. He was a member of the...

Peggy Ann White (Grandma), 71, of Terre Haute, passed away at Union Hospital on January 3, 2014. She was born to Lois Notter and Hubert Notter, She was preceded in death by two husbands James Howe and Donald L. White; son James (Poke) Howe; mother Lois Notter; one sister Darlene Notter. and nephew Chuck Stewart. She was survived by...

Charlotte Rose (Jennings) Kautz, aged 89 years old, went peacefully to be with her Lord on June 17, 2015 with family by her side. Charlotte was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert (Bob), parents Claude Jennings and Nellie Lovelace Jennings, and a brother, Lavon Jennings. She is survived by three daughters, Sue Ann Owens, her husband, and...

James Patrick "Pat" Kelly, 64, of Terre Haute passed away on March 24, 2014 at home. He was born on July 27, 1949 in Tuscaloosa, AL to James Kelly and Annie (Smith) Kelly. Pat attended St Pat's and graduated from Schulte High School in 1967. He was employed by Wabash Valley Asphalt for 27 years as a laborer, operating...

Jerry Keller, Sr., 75, of Terre Haute, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 17, 2016 in Sebring, FL. He was retired from Eli Lilly and was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local #20. Jerry was born October 19, 1940 in Prairieton, IN to Lewis Keller and Katherine (Wilson) Keller. He is is survived by his wife, Mary...

Lillian retired from Indiana State University after 25 years as a supervisor in food service. She was a long time member of First Prairie Creek Baptist Church and was also a member of the First Baptist Missionary Society of Prairie Creek. Most importantly the love of her life was her family and all of her grandchildren which kept her...