obituaries


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...

Patricia Ann (Mcgorey)  O'Brien

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...