obituaries


Rose Marie Slater

Rose Marie Slater

Feb 29, 2024

Rose Marie Slater, 85, passed away February 29, 2024 at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice. She was born February 25, 1939 in Terre Haute to John Henry Hemminghouse and Alice Malloy Hemminghouse. Her husband, Donald Slater, passed away April 1, 2019. Don worked construction jobs throughout the United States and abroad. Rose was an expert at creating a...

Muriel Jean Jones

Muriel Jean Jones

Feb 27, 2024

Muriel Jean (Goodley) Jones, 99, of West Terre Haute, passed away at Springhill Village Rehabilitation, February 27, 2024.

Born in Henderson, Kentucky, on November 14, 1924, she was the daughter of Hal B. Goodley and Emma Pruitt Goodley.

Muriel loved being known as our Rosie (the Riveter), as she truly was a riveter at the...

Vicki Lynn (Phillips)  Farris

Vicki Lynn (Phillips) Farris

Feb 23, 2024

Following a lengthy bout of illness, Vicki Lynn Farris (née Phillips) departed this earthly life in the early morning of Friday, February 23, 2024, at Majestic Care of Deming Park. Vicki was born in Brazil, Indiana, on Wednesday, February 6, 1952, to Mary Ruth Phillips (née Palm) & Milton Bedford Phillips.

Vicki was preceded in death by...

Eldon Blubaum

Eldon Blubaum

Feb 20, 2024

Eldon Ray Blubaum, aged 67, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024 at Union Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1956 in Vincennes, Indiana to Edgar and Maxine Blubaum.

Eldon graduated from Vincennes Lincoln High School and later married his wife, Deborah in March of 1977. He worked the majority of his...

Ramona Jean Baratto-Smith

Ramona Jean Baratto-Smith

Feb 19, 2024

Ramona Jean Baratto Smith, 79, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and formerly of Clinton and Terre Haute passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024.  She was born December 11, 1944, in Terre Haute to Remo Baratto and Sadie Vercelli Baratto. Most of all, she loved being with her family.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

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Leola (Price)  Swofford

Leola (Price) Swofford

Feb 17, 2024

Leola Swofford, 94, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday February 17, 2024 in her residence. She was born August 11, 1929 in Hereford, Texas to Leo and Ica (Walton) Price. Leola is survived by her daughter, Tresa Hammon; son, Larry Stovall (Linda); step-daughter, Bonnie Douglas; step-sons, Craig Swofford (Vicki) and Joe Swofford (Teri); grandchildren, Angi Davis, Jason Hammon, and...

Judy C. (Mccoskey)  Mcgregor

Judy C. (Mccoskey) Mcgregor

Feb 14, 2024

Judy Carol McGregor, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 14, 2024, in Gibson Family Hospice Center.  She was born July 1, 1945, to Clarence Wilbur McCoskey and Reath Mae (Jones) McCoskey.  Judy worked for Old National Bank, formerly Merchants National Bank, for 25 years as a teller in many local branches.

Judy is...

Danny Ray Grissom

Danny Ray Grissom

Feb 11, 2024

Danny Ray Grissom, 69, of Sullivan passed away Sunday February 11, 2024 in The Waters of Sullivan. Danny Ray had worked at The Will Center, Hamilton Center, and Scarc Industries. He was born February 20, 1954 in Sullivan, Indiana to Walter Franklin and Cynthia Winifred (Beadle) Grissom. Danny Ray is survived by his wife, Joyce Victoria (Dennis) Grissom; daughter,...

David M. Demoulin

David M. Demoulin

Feb 11, 2024

David Mark DeMoulin (36) of Terre Haute, IN entered fully into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Though he experienced some of the toughest circumstances in life, he finished his life increasingly praising God. Born on June 4, 1987, in Winfield, IL, David graduated from Wheaton North High School (2006), Indiana Wesleyan University...

Rita J. (Halberstadt)  Turner

Rita J. (Halberstadt) Turner

Feb 10, 2024

Rita J. Turner, 93, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday February 10, 2024 in her residence. She was a retired teacher for the Vigo County School Corporation having worked at several schools but spending 22 years at Dixie Bee Elementary. She was born June 4, 1930 in Terre Haute to Raymond and Letha (Wright) Halberstadt. Rita is survived by...

Thomas "Tom" Robert Tabor

Thomas "Tom" Robert Tabor

Feb 9, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Robert Tabor, 45, of Farmersburg passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at his home.  He was born December 25, 1978, in Chula Vista, California to Richard L. Tabor and Anna F. Shephard Tabor.  Tom was a very talented welder by trade, learning in high school, and working in the trade most of his life.  He made beautiful...

Stacey Lynn Knauer

Stacey Lynn Knauer

Feb 8, 2024

Stacey Lynn Knauer, 37, of Bradenton, Florida departed this world on February 8, 2024, surrounded by love at HCA Florida Blake Hospital.  Born on February 27, 1986, in Terre Haute, Indiana, Stacey was the cherished daughter of Michael and Bobbie Grindle Knauer.

Stacey's journey began in the heart of Indiana, where she cultivated lifelong friendships during her...

Dr. Wilford Palmer Stratten

Dr. Wilford Palmer Stratten

Feb 8, 2024

Dr. Wilford Palmer Stratten, 81, of Terre Haute, Indiana, peacefully passed away on February 8, 2024, while surrounded by family.

Born in Crown Pointe, Indiana, to George Stratten and Pearl (Struble) Marcum, Wilford was the beloved eldest sibling to eight sisters. Wilford was fiercely passionate about religion, spirituality, and the pursuit of knowledge, and earned his PhD...

Shashikant S. Patel

Shashikant S. Patel

Feb 5, 2024

Dr. Shashikant S. Patel peacefully passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at the age of 80.

A cherished husband, father, and friend, Dr. Patel was not only a respected psychiatrist but also a beacon of kindness, intelligence, personality, and humor. His absence will be deeply felt by those who had the privilege of knowing him.

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Kathleen A. Viars

Kathleen A. Viars

Feb 4, 2024

Kathleen A. Viars, 56, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024.  She was born July 25, 1967, in Prince George, Maryland to Kenner D. Fortner, Sr. and Frances M. Nipper Fortner.  Kathleen was a beloved mother and grandmother.  She had a great personality and never met a stranger.  Shopping for treasures and caring for her plants...

Wanda Lou (Rudisel)  Gordon

Wanda Lou (Rudisel) Gordon

Feb 4, 2024

Wanda Lou Gordon, 89, passed away February 4, 2024. She was born on November 8, 1934 in Blackhawk, IN to Ralph Rudisel and Inez (Yeley) Rudisel. Wanda was married to Billie H. Gordon. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed yardwork. She also loved crocheting and crafting. Wanda was a very intelligent, do-it-yourself lady.

She is survived...

Robert "Bob" C. Cramer

Robert "Bob" C. Cramer

Feb 4, 2024

Robert C. "Bob" Cramer, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday February 4, 2024 in Gibson Family Hospice Center, He was born May 7, 1941 in Carbon, Indiana to Vernon E, and Mary E. (Wilson) Cramer. Bob had worked for Penn Central Railroad, he then went to work for J.I. Case in Terre Haute until they closed, at which...

Judith Ann "Judy" (Dahlman)  Schaefer

Judith Ann "Judy" (Dahlman) Schaefer

Feb 1, 2024

Judith Ann Schaefer, 69, passed away Thursday morning, February 1, 2024.

The Lord called Judy home after an 8-year battle of decreasing health due to  dementia.

Judy was born August 7, 1954 in Dubuque, Iowa, the youngest of 5 children, to parents Homer and Luciel Dahlman.

Judy grew up in Epworth, Iowa and...

Paul Gerald House

Paul Gerald House

Feb 1, 2024

Paul Gerald House, 89, passed away February 1, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1935 in Dupage County, IL to George N. House and Inez G. (Myers) House. He married Patricia (Hunt) House on June 7, 1955. Paul was a proud Army veteran stationed in Korea, and for several years, he drove a fuel and oil truck. He...

Sandra June Drohr

Sandra June Drohr

Jan 31, 2024

Sandra June Drohr, 79, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Cobblestone Crossing.  She was born October 23, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Joseph Sterling and Isabella Wilson Sterling.  Sandy served in the United States Navy, where she met and married the love of her life, Donald Drohr, in San Diego in 1964.  The couple...