obituaries


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...

Sheila Mary (Dolan)  Dugger

Sheila Mary (Dolan) Dugger

Mar 30, 2024

Sheila Mary (Dolan) Dugger, 77, of Greenwood, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on March 30, 2024. She was born on September 26, 1946, to Eugene V. Dolan and Mary Cecelia (Bodine) Dolan in Terre Haute.

Sheila attended school at St. Benedict Church through 5th grade, Annunciation Catholic Church through 8th grade, and graduated from...

Richard "Dick" D. Loveall

Richard "Dick" D. Loveall

Mar 24, 2024

Richard D. "Dick" Loveall, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024.  He was born August 20, 1942, in Terre Haute to Gerald Loveall and Eugenia "Maxine" Ellinger Loveall.  Dick worked as a Mill Wright and retired from Pfizer after 34 years of service.  He was an avid antiques collector along with his wife Theresa.  He...

Rosemary Strain Greenwell

Rosemary Strain Greenwell

Mar 24, 2024

Rosemary Strain Greenwell, 94, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024.  She was born October 4, 1929, in Vigo County to Arthur J. Strain and Stella J. Johnson Strain. Rosemary loved to play cards, watch westerns, and was a great storyteller.  She enjoyed her friends and activities at Wyndmoor Senior Living.  Going out to eat with...

Phil Johnson

Phil Johnson

Mar 21, 2024

Phil Johnson, 73, of Terre Haute passed away after a courageous 3-year battle with lymphoma due to Agent Orange.  He was born October 2, 1950 in Paris, Illinois to Glenn Johnson and Emma Eveland Johnson. Phil enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley Davidson, and cutting down trees to chop firewood.  He was a member of Maryland Community Church and belonged...

Jeffrey "Jeff" John Thompson

Jeffrey "Jeff" John Thompson

Mar 21, 2024

Jeffrey "Jeff" John Thompson, 49, suffered a stroke and passed away on March 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 20, 1974 in Terre Haute to John Thompson and Brenda Thompson.

He is preceded in death by his father, John Thompson; stepfather, Jim Church; fiancé, Sara McCool; and special uncle, Joseph Charles...

Abigail "A.J." Jane Barbee

Abigail "A.J." Jane Barbee

Mar 21, 2024

Abigail Jane "A.J." Barbee, 59, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Majestic North Healthcare.  She was born to Darold D. Barbee and Harriett J. Hoffman Barbee on August 29, 1964, in Terre Haute.  A.J. enjoyed Bingo, watching gameshows, and playing cards.  She loved her Diet Coke.  Most of all, spending time with her children...

Charles "Jeff" Jeffrey Norton

Charles "Jeff" Jeffrey Norton

Mar 17, 2024

Charles "Jeff" Jeffrey Norton, 52, passed away on March 17, 2024. He was born on June 6, 1971 in Linton, IN to David Norton and Karen Jones. He loved fishing, camping, and being outdoors. He also enjoyed handyman work, cooking, and music.

He is survived by his mother Karen Jones, father David Norton, significant other Melissa Lawrence,...

Betty June (Dungan)  Scank

Betty June (Dungan) Scank

Mar 12, 2024

Betty Scank went to heaven on March 12, 2024 while surrounded by her loving family. She was proud to be 93 and freely shared her age, whether she knew you or not.

Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Billy Scank. She is survived by her 4 children Nancy McClain (Don), Debbie...

Georgia Ann (Hayes)  Eaton

Georgia Ann (Hayes) Eaton

Mar 10, 2024

;Georgia Ann Eaton, 84, passed away Sunday March 10, 2024 in Springhill Village. She was a retired Registered Nurse. Georgia was born March 24, 1939 in Indianapolis to George Edward and Cora Louise (Scoggans) Hayes. She is survived by daughter, Teresa and Matt Worthington; grandchildren, Erica and Jeff Ennen (Maverick and Mila), Chad Everett and Lindsay Stasiak (Bodie Everett),...