obituaries

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...

Mar 14, 2025

Mary E. Monette, 84, of Terre Haute, IN. has gone to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, March 14, 2025. Ginger, as friends and family knew her, was born December 27, 1940, in Oneonta NY to Elizabeth C. Van Duesen and Theron F. Van Duesen.

She is survived by her two children, Timothy T. Rusch (Kathleen)...

Mar 12, 2025

Nancy Darlene Hutchison, 72, passed away on March 12, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1952 in Greene County, IN to Charles H. Davis and Virginia R. Davis Bolinger. Nancy was known for her many years of faithful service to Blessed Hope Baptist Church where she played the piano and taught 2 and 3 year olds for over...

Mar 10, 2025

Connie Sue Davis, age 81, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on March 10, 2025 with her family at her side.

Connie was born August 20, 1943 to Delores and Conrad Lloyd. She grew up and attended school in Terre Haute. As a young bride she traveled extensively with her husband throughout the United States and returned...

Mar 10, 2025

Dorothy Mae Shanks (Miller), 84, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, after a long battle with cancer and dementia. She was born on February 12, 1941, in Marshall, Illinois to Roscoe and Blanche Clouse.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Bob, son Dennis, grandson Austin, and three brothers and one sister....

Mar 9, 2025

Robert Lee Vincent, 76, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born on October 10, 1948, in Salem, Ohio to Forrest Lee Vincent and Florence Olive Sidwell Vincent.  Bob was a graduate of Lincoln Christian College.  He was a minister in Lawrenceville and McLeansboro, Illinois. Bob was a...

Mar 9, 2025

Carol Sue Dixon, 71, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.  She was born on June 25, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio to Ray Cecil Suman and Hazel Ruth Perkins Suman.  Carol was a restaurant manager for many years.  She enjoyed watching movies, especially romantic comedies.  Carol loved Care Bears, going shopping, and the simple things in...

Mar 4, 2025

Sharron Frankovich passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 84. She and her husband, Nick, made their home for the past 30 years on the peaceful shores of Raccoon Lake in Rockville, Indiana.

Sharron built her life around the people she loved most—her husband, Nick, with whom she shared 57 beautiful years of partnership...

Mar 4, 2025

Muriel Joyce Allen, 99, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Gibson Family Hospice.  She was born on November 6, 1925, in Redditch, England to Edward Payne and Eva Mutton Payne. Muriel was a member of the Faith Wesleyan Church.  She was a 50-year member of the Maryland Home Economics Club and a member of...