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Janet Sue Caton

Janet Sue Caton

Sep 19, 2024

Janet Sue Caton, 72, passed away on September 19, 2024. She was born on November 13, 1951 in Terre Haute to Carter C. Drake and Naomi M. (Watts) Drake.

Janet worked as a bank teller over 20 years, and retired from Terre Haute First Financial Bank. Janet always had time for her family, spending many a day...

Paul Allen Reed

Paul Allen Reed

Sep 13, 2024

Paul Allen Reed, a kind and humble man of great servant leadership, was called home. The loss to many is deep. On Friday, September 13, 2024, he made his last clock out at 4:30 p.m. He was surrounded by his loving family, his extended work family from Indiana State University, and close friends.

Lester and Mary (Furry)...

Janet Louise Miller

Janet Louise Miller

Sep 9, 2024

Janet Louise (Shank) Miller, 90, a resident of Terre Haute, died on September 9, 2024, at Wyndmoor in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Janet was born December 8, 1933, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Mabel S. Shank.

She worked in building supply companies in Maryland for ten years. She...

Henry Madley

Henry Madley

Sep 6, 2024

Henry Madley, 90, of Indianapolis, died September 6, 2024, in Terre Haute's Union Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1934, to Frank Madley and Frances Baraga in Indianapolis, Indiana. During his formative years, Henry attended Holy Trinity Church and School, prior to Washington High School in Indianapolis. He earned a business degree from Indiana University and IUPUI. Henry...

Raymond J. Doss

Raymond J. Doss

Sep 5, 2024

Raymond J. Doss, 58, Born February 25, 1966, in Terre Haute Indiana, passed away September 5, 2024 at his home. Son of Clyde W Doss and Reba Joyce Crabtree Doss. He was preceded to heaven by his mother, father and four siblings Brenda Coy, Mike Doss, Jodie Atkinson and Deborah Doss. Raymond is survived by his daughter, Brandy Doss...

Rodney Duane Good Jr.

Rodney Duane Good Jr.

Sep 4, 2024

Rodney "Roddy" Duane Good Jr., 56, passed away in the morning of September 4, 2024. He was born in Danville, IL to Rodney Good Sr. and Penny Thomas Bosley on May 7, 1968. He is survived by his parents and step-mother Bonnie Good, brother Matt and wife Annie (Guerric), brother Chris and wife Lisa (Tristen, Ali, Marisa), sister Jennifer...

Nancy Elaine Eikelman

Nancy Elaine Eikelman

Aug 30, 2024

Nancy Elaine Eikelman, 89, passed away on August 30, 2024. She was born on April 6, 1935 in Terre Haute, IN to George Byers and Dovie (Jennings) Byers. Nancy married her late husband Paul Eikelman on August 16, 1955. For several years, she worked in an office as a receptionist and then later worked as a waitress part-time. Most...

Connie Sue (Stanfield)  Carter

Connie Sue (Stanfield) Carter

Aug 30, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Connie Carter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Born to Jess and Nellie Stanfield on October 4, 1943 in Terre Haute, IN., Connie lived a life full of love, faith, and family. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones.

Connie met the love...

James "Jim" Lee Stultz

James "Jim" Lee Stultz

Aug 28, 2024

James "Jim" Lee Stultz, 87, passed away on the evening of August 28, 2024, and joined his wife of 66 years, Shirley Jean (Austin) Stultz, who preceded him in death on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Jim and Shirley were loving parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents and are survived by their three children, son James A. and wife...

Jennifer "Darby" Dawn (Cook)  Ryan

Jennifer "Darby" Dawn (Cook) Ryan

Aug 27, 2024

Jennifer D. Ryan, known affectionately as "Darby," passed away on August 27, 2024, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Born on February 20, 1970, in Harvey, Illinois, Jennifer lived a life dedicated to her passion for animals and her loving family.

Jennifer is survived by her husband, James Ryan; daughter, Shannon Ryan; mother, Mary Cook; and sister, Wendy Allen....

Melinda "Mindy" Rose Stadler

Melinda "Mindy" Rose Stadler

Aug 20, 2024

Melinda Rose Stadler, 34, of West Terre Haute, Indiana, went to be with the Lord and her Heavenly family on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She passed from complications of Huntington's Disease. Helping her to cross over were her special family and Guardians, Debbie Jovanovich and Stacy Holliday, to whom this family will forever be grateful.

Mindy was...

Candra L. (Spears)  Tracy

Candra L. (Spears) Tracy

Aug 17, 2024

Candra L. Tracy, 63, of Sullivan, Indiana passed away Saturday August 17, 2024 at IU Health Methodist in Indianapolis. She was born April 15, 1961 in Franklin, Indiana to James Spears and Brenda (Curry) Miller. Candra is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Pirtle (Dustin) and Tiffany Hill; sister, Sandy Meek (John); brother, Tony Spears (Nikki); grandchildren, Anthony Phillips, Nathan...

Carolee "C.J." Jean Purdy Pearce

Carolee "C.J." Jean Purdy Pearce

Aug 15, 2024

Carolee Jean "C.J." Purdy Pearce, 79, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024.  She was born July 23, 1945, in Terre Haute to Paul Purdy and Mary Robinson Purdy.  C.J. was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran.  She served during the Vietnam War and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.  C.J. was a psychologist for 32...

Henry Ray Dyer

Henry Ray Dyer

Aug 15, 2024

Henry Ray Dyer, 98, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2024.  He was born December 31, 1925, in Terre Haute to Cecil Dyer and Josephine Brown Dyer.  Ray was a proud Marine veteran serving during WWII.  He was a longtime local mail carrier for the United States Postal Service retiring in 1986. ...

John Frederick "Rick" Abrell

John Frederick "Rick" Abrell

Aug 13, 2024

John Fredrick "Rick" Abrell, 72, of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 28, 1952, in Martinsville, IN, he was the son of John R. and Rita A. (Thompson) Abrell.

Rick is survived by his devoted wife of 52...

Cheryl Lynn Mccoskey

Cheryl Lynn Mccoskey

Aug 11, 2024

Cheryl Lynn McCoskey, 72, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on August 11, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1952, the daughter of the late Herman and Leatha McCoskey. Babies made Cheryl the happiest…whenever she saw one, she would get so excited and her whole face would light up. She loved to do crafts and artwork, watch her...

Daniel Thomas Jeffries Jr.

Daniel Thomas Jeffries Jr.

Aug 11, 2024

Daniel Thomas Jeffries Jr., 48, passed away on August 11, 2024. He was born on May 25, 1976 in Indianapolis to Daniel Jeffries Sr. and Sheryl (Busbee) Jeffries. Daniel loved to collect knives and anything Viking-related. He also enjoyed going to Viking festivals and being outdoors. Family was very important to Daniel as he loved spending time with them,...

Isla Nicole Tomlin

Isla Nicole Tomlin

Aug 9, 2024

Isla Nicole Tomlin passed away on August 9, 2024. She was born Jenifer Vinciguerra and Caleb Tomlin.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 1 pm to 3 pm at DeBaun Funeral Home.

Rona L. (Manley)  Burskey

Rona L. (Manley) Burskey

Aug 3, 2024

Rona Louise Burskey, age 66, born on October 19, 1957, died August 3rd, 2024.

Rona was a loving mother, grandmother, wife and friend. At one time in her life, she was an avid crafter with a self-taught knack for sewing (particularly skilled at Halloween costumes for her kids from 1980's-the early 2000's), a lover of shopping who...

Deborah Jo Long

Deborah Jo Long

Aug 2, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Jo Long, 73, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born June 5, 1951, in Terre Haute to Warren Robert Morris and Ruth Ann Dugger Morris.  Debbie was a 1969 graduate of Honey Creek High School.  She then attended Indiana State University earning her bachelor's degree...