obituaries


Susan Mary Berta

Susan Mary Berta

May 22, 2024

Susan Mary Berta, of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday May 22, 2024 at her residence. Dr. Susan Berta was a professor at Indiana State University, Department of Earth and Environmental Systems, and retired in 2021.

She started her career at ISU in 1986 and was the department chairperson from 2002-2009.  She was also the Interim Coordinator of...

Lewis Noah Brackall

Lewis Noah Brackall

May 21, 2024

Lewis Noah Brackall, 71, passed away on May 21, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1953 in Terre Haute to Billy J. Brackall and Thelma (Froschauer) Brackall. He married Linda (Anderson) Brackall on August 2, 1975. He retired from the Vigo County School Corporation after 36 years of being an art and physical education teacher, and he also...

William "Mike" Michael Dowell

William "Mike" Michael Dowell

May 21, 2024

William Michael Dowell, or "Mike" as he was known to friends and family, lifelong resident of Terre Haute, passed away at the age of 64 on Tuesday May 21, 2024. Mike was born September 30th 1959, and grew up in the Terre Town neighborhood of Terre Haute, IN. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a 1977 graduate...

Peggy Lee (Ferguson)  Conwell

Peggy Lee (Ferguson) Conwell

May 15, 2024

Peggy Lee Conwell passed away May 15th, 2024 . She was born May 18, 1942 to Conrad and Stella (Haynes) Ferguson in Linton, Indiana. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, but most of all, the kindest friend to all. She leaves behind a son, Michael Conwell, to join his loving wife Cheryl Conwell in heaven...

Marjory Jean Eyster

Marjory Jean Eyster

May 13, 2024

Jean Eyster passed away peacefully on May 13th in the company of her daughter, Judy Wycoff, and her husband Charles; son Brent Eyster and his wife Sue. After a brief illness, she was surrounded in her final days by her grandson Jonathan Wycoff and his wife Donna, her granddaughter Sara Wycoff McCauley and her husband Matt, and four wonderful...

Stanley "Stan" James Petty

Stanley "Stan" James Petty

May 13, 2024

Stanley James Petty of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on the morning of May 13, 2024. He was born in Heyworth, IL, on February 25, 1944. His passing was preceded by both parents, James and Elaine Petty and his wife Mary Jean Petty. He is survived by a sister Rita Gibson of Normal, IL, son Britt Petty wife Lori,...

Phyllis Clarine Wright

Phyllis Clarine Wright

May 12, 2024

Phyllis Clarine (Johnson) Wright, 88, of Terre Haute and formerly of Fairbanks, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024.  She was born September 20, 1935, at home in Fairbanks to Clair L. Johnson and Mary M. (Harris) Johnson.

Phyllis is survived by three daughters, Julie Dix of Brazil, Lisa Vire (Tim) of Jasonville, and Michele Wright...

Charles Frederick "Fred" Sankey

Charles Frederick "Fred" Sankey

May 3, 2024

Charles Frederick "Fred" Sankey, 76, of Pimento passed away Friday May 3, 2024 in Indianapolis. Fred worked as IT Manager at Commercial Solvents then after they closed he opened and ran CFS Computers since 1989. He was born January 29, 1948 in Terre Haute to George Frederick and Chloras Gretna (Pipher) Sankey. Fred is survived by his wife of...

Connie Sue Hubenthal Williams Smith

Connie Sue Hubenthal Williams Smith

May 3, 2024

Connie Sue Hubenthal Williams Smith, age 73, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at 8:29 p.m. in her residence. She was born August 29, 1950, in Lucerne, Indiana. Connie is the daughter of the late Frank M. and Helen J. (Whitcomb) Hubenthal.

Connie retired as a Home Health Aide of 33 plus years....

Sam B. Schnitzer

Sam B. Schnitzer

May 2, 2024

Sam B. Schnitzer, 95, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday May 2, 2024 in Southwood Healthcare. He was a retired Professor at Indiana State University. Sam was born November 26, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Paul and Sara Schnitzer. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Schnitzer of Terre Haute; sister, Doris Cohen (Henry) of Philadelphia and several nieces...

Cecelia E. (Harris)  Barbee

Cecelia E. (Harris) Barbee

Apr 30, 2024

Cecelia E. Barbee, 87, of Fairbanks passed away Tuesday April 30, 2024 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born June 21, 1936 in Sullivan County to Paul and Margaret (Holecek) Harris. Cecelia is survived by her daughter, Sharon Cochran (John); son, Jeffrey Deakins; sisters, Rosemary Fuson, Carol Jenkins, and Lois Whitkanack; brother, Marvin Harris; five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren;...

Mary Kathleen Fleming

Mary Kathleen Fleming

Apr 29, 2024

Mary Kathleen Fleming, "Kathy" of the Indianapolis area has entered into eternal rest at the age of 86 while residing for the past year at St. Mary of the Woods, Terre Haute, Indiana.

Born March 5, 1938, in Indianapolis to Mary Therese Traub Fleming and Thomas Gable Fleming, she lived in Woodstock, Virgina a part of her...

Janice L. (Thompson)  Shirley

Janice L. (Thompson) Shirley

Apr 20, 2024

Janice L. (Thompson) Shirley, 88, of Terre Haute and formerly of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, peacefully in her home.  She was born September 25, 1935, in Vigo County to Herbert Thompson and Christine (Hunt) Thompson.  Janice attended Pimento High School, graduating in the class of 1953. She had various jobs over the years,...

Linda Lee Brannon

Linda Lee Brannon

Apr 17, 2024

Linda Lee Brannon, 70, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  She was born July 24, 1953, in Terre Haute to Lester L. Byrer and Barbara J. Byrer.  Linda was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister.  She was a 1971 graduate of Honey Creek High School.  Linda obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine...

Marilyn Jean (Scherr)  Edwards

Marilyn Jean (Scherr) Edwards

Apr 15, 2024

Marilyn Jean Edwards, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Monday April 15, 2024 in Union Hospital. She was a retired press operator at CBS. Marilyn was born September 1, 1932 to Joseph and Helen (Wall) Scherr. She is survived by her son, Steven Gidorkis; grandchildren, Stephanie Gidorkis, David Gidorkis (Malvine), and Laura Woods (Rick); great-grandchildren, Justin Stanley (Madison), Mackenzie...

Gerald E. Kisner

Gerald E. Kisner

Apr 9, 2024

Gerald E. Kisner, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday April 9, 2024 at Gibson Family Hospice Center. He retired from Weston Paper. He was born October 5, 1941 in Vigo County to Lawrence W. and Evertia (Simrell) Kisner. Gerald is survived by his wife of 35 years, Terri Chrisenbary-Kisner; daughters, Tonya, Tina, and Kristi; sisters, Judith and Wilma;...

Cooper Nicklaus Mcmullen

Cooper Nicklaus Mcmullen

Apr 6, 2024

Cooper Nicklaus McMullen, 18, of Clinton attained celestial tranquility on Saturday, April 6, 2024.  He was born to Jeffery S. McMullen and Amy A. Sprouls McMullen on August 30, 2005.  Cooper was an old soul and had a free spirit.  His kindness, wit, humor, and always groovy style brought so much happiness to everyone he came across.  Cooper was...

Helen J. (Austin)  Fleschner

Helen J. (Austin) Fleschner

Apr 2, 2024

Helen Austin Fleschner, "Grandma Peachy," 92, of Terre Haute, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 2, 2024. Helen was born to Albert Herschel and Susie Elizabeth (Slaughter) Austin on November 6, 1931. Helen accepted the Lord at the age of nine. Her faith and prayer life brought her so much comfort in...

Coral Mae Cochran

Coral Mae Cochran

Apr 2, 2024

Coral Cochran was born in Cory, IN on 8/10/1928 and passed away 4/2/2024 at Gibson Hospice in Union Hospital of Terre Haute.  She was the daughter of Ervin and Elva Gilbert.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Cochran She is survived two children. Lynne Nadolny from Bowling Green, IN and Brad Cochran (Tammy) of...

Shirley J. Stultz

Shirley J. Stultz

Mar 31, 2024

Shirley Jean (Austin) Stultz, 88, of Terre Haute, passed away on the evening of Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.

She was born February 5, 1936 in Vigo County to Albert Herschel and Susie Elizabeth (Slaughter) Austin.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 66 years, James L. Stultz, three children, son James A. and wife...