obituaries
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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...
Patricia Ann (Mcgorey) O'Brien
Jan 28, 2024
Patricia Ann (McGorey) O'Brien, 86, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was born March 17, 1937, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Helen (Sanders) McGorey and William A. McGorey. Pat was raised in Plymouth and Royal Oak, Michigan. She graduated from St. Mary's High School, Royal Oak in 1955. Pat married her high school sweetheart,...
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann (Hutchinson) Marshall
Jan 27, 2024
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Marshall, 65, of West Terre Haute passed away Saturday January 27, 2024 in her residence. She was born August 22, 1958 in Greenville, Ohio to Edward Lee and Elizabeth Jane (Norton) Hutchinson. Cindy is survived by her loving husband, Richard C. Marshall, Jr.; daughters, Jane Hutchinson and Nicole Elrod; son, Aaron Marshall (Amanda); sister, Karen Penink;...
George Ray Piker
Jan 26, 2024
George Ray Piker, 64, of Prairie Creek passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. He was an employee of Kirkham Hardwoods for over 30 years, as a forklift operator.
George was born on February 25, 1959, to Jesse and Norma Piker. Both parents and brothers Carl and Paul Piker proceed him in death. He is survived by...
Robert Lee Huckle Sr.
Jan 23, 2024
Robert Lee Huckle Sr., 76, passed away on January 23, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 26, 1947 in Terre Haute to Edward Huckle and Charlotte (Latta) Huckle. He worked as an electrician for many years for Hercules from which he retired. Robert married Dianne (Ross) Huckle on January 4, 2002.
He was...
Patsy Anne (Kaspar) Baker
Jan 23, 2024
Patsy Anne (Kaspar) Baker passed away on Tuesday January 23, 2024 after a battle with dementia. She was born on May 31,1936 in Tekamah, Nebraska to Charles and Hazel (Brown) Kaspar. The family moved to Oregon during her childhood. She graduated from Albany Union High School in Albany, Oregon in 1954. She attended the University of Oregon in Eugene...
Suzanne Cristee
Jan 21, 2024
Suzanne Cristee, age 86, passed away at Union Hospital on January 21, 2024. Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to parents, Vernon and M. Dorotha (Burton) Cristee, she spent most of her life in Terre Haute, Indiana. After attending Wiley High School, she was e by the Vigo County Library for 45 years, serving in various capacities until her retirement in...
Clara "Kat" Kathryn Wilson
Jan 19, 2024
Clara Kathryn Wilson, affectionately known as "Kat," peacefully passed away at the age of 95 on January 19, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Born in South Pittsburgh, TN, on September 22, 1928, to Gordon and Clara Mae Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 66 years, Herbie, two sons Harold Wilson...
Mark Benson Falber
Jan 17, 2024
Mark Benson Falber, 70, of Terre Haute passed away on January 17, 2024, at his residence. He was born February 3, 1953, in Terre Haute to L. Elaine Falber and Benjamin Falber.
Mark was survived by two cousins April Richert, of St. Charles Missouri and William Graham of Longmont, Colorado. He was predeceased in death my his...
Benjamin "Ben" Michael Myers
Jan 16, 2024
Benjamin "Ben" Michael Myers, 26 years old, of Terre Haute Indiana passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on his way to work the morning of January 16, 2024.
Ben was born on February 5, 1997, to parents Denise Titzer and Michael Myers.
Ben spent much of his early life playing sports - Golf, Basketball,...
Nilda M. Criss
Jan 9, 2024
Nilda M. Criss, 80, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024. She was born on April 12, 1943 in Terre Haute, IN to Mable Jane Wilson Clark and Earl Franklin Clark.
She was preceded in death by her parents Mable Jane Wilson Clark and Earl Franklin Clark, her sister Karen Jane Clark Dexter and her sister Harriet...