obituaries

Dec 26, 2023

Elizabeth Jane Wells, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday December 26, 2023 in her residence. She was born August 4, 1952 in Battle Creek, MI to Lester and Thelma (Norrod) Smith. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Charles Wells; son, Charles Wells II (Michelle); sister, Rosie Wilsford; sister-in-law, Marie Woodruff; grandchildren, Christina Ann Wells,...

Dec 19, 2023

Elmer Waldamore LaDue, 92, of Lewis, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2023. He was born November 11, 1931, in Crystal Lake, Illinois, to Elmer and Esther Nelson. After his birth parents died, Wilson and Mary LaDue adopted him and his sister Eldred and they grew up in Greenville, Illinois. Throughout his life, Elmer enjoyed spending time with...

Dec 18, 2023

Ms. Janey Leone Brooks, 75, of Terre Haute, IN passed away peacefully on Monday December 18th, 2023, at her residence.

Janey was born May 14, 1948, in Vanceburg, KY and was preceded in death by her parents, Virgie Blankenship and Thomas Blankenship II, as well as her three older siblings Ruth Swords, Gerald Swords, and Jimmy Blankenship. ...

Dec 18, 2023

Sharylin Nadine (Vrtiska) Knock, 81, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on December 18, 2023. She was born on February 25, 1942, in Pawnee City, Nebraska. Sharylin was a dedicated educator who spent her career as a teacher, including a long career teaching kindergarten at Dixie Bee Elementary School in Terre Haute, Indiana. Her unwavering commitment to her students...

Dec 17, 2023

Darin Matthew Pemberton, 26, passed away December 17, 2023. He was born May 16, 1997 in Terre Haute to Chris Pemberton and Michelle (Dillion) Pemberton. Darin worked at the Vigo County Sheriff's Department as a correctional officer. He also enjoyed wrestling and golfing.

He is survived by his parents, brothers Zak Pemberton and Justin Pemberton, and grandparents...

Dec 14, 2023

James L. "Jim" Slusser, 90, went to be with Christ on December 14, 2023, at Springhill Village with his family by his side.  He was a beloved father, grandpa, great grandpa, great-great grandpa, uncle, and friend.  Jim was born March 25, 1933, in Martinsville, Illinois to George and Ruby (Howe) Slusser.  He was a starter for the Martinsville Blue...

Dec 12, 2023

Thomas A. "Tom" Wampler, 98, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday December 12, 2023 in his residence. He was born April 8, 1925 in Terre Haute to Buel T. and Odessa (Hughes) Wampler. Tom is survived by his daughters, Lissa Milligan (John) and Laurie Waddell (Michael); grandchildren, Scott Manning (Kristen), Ryan Manning (Meghan-deceased), April Hunt (Greg), Andrea Wiegand (JD),...

Dec 9, 2023

Jane Ellen Braden, 99, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023.  She was born May 11, 1924, in Terre Haute to Frank Delorme and Anna Watteau Delorme. Jane graduated from Garfield High School in 1942.  She worked at Quaker Maid.  Jane also worked alongside her husband, Billy at Hulman Field Federal Credit Union.  She was...

Dec 8, 2023

David Lewis Moreland passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by family and friends in Hospice care at Union Hospital.  He was born on August 17, 1972, to Robert Moreland and Joanna (Wiram) Moreland.

Dave was a Locomotive Engineer at CSX Railroad for 19 years. He recently purchased a beautiful 1972 Mach 1 Mustang and...

Dec 8, 2023

James Allen Chambers, 63, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, December 9, 2023.  He was born December 5, 1960, in Terre Haute to Pearl C. Chambers and Wanda M. Tarr Chambers.  Jim was a graduate of North Central High School.  He was a very talented musician playing multiple instruments including guitar and fiddle.  Jim played in several bands...

Dec 5, 2023

Harry Lee Gordon, Sr., 80, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his home.  He was born June 22, 1943, in Terre Haute to Harold R. Gordon, Sr. and Bendetta Clark Gordon.  Harry was an avid clock collector and enjoyed antiquing.  He took great pride in his yard and loved to tend to the garden. ...

Dec 4, 2023

D. Helen Reilly, 88 of Terre Haute passed away Monday December 4, 2023 at the Health Center at Glenburn in Linton, Indiana after a seven-year battle with dementia. She was born December 27, 1934 in Manchester, England to Alfred Samuel Yarwood and Adeline Smith Yarwood. She was married to William (Bill) Reilly from July of 1973 until his passing...

Dec 2, 2023

Mary Ann Kaperak, 79 passed away on December 2, 2023. She was born on September 15, 1944 in Terre Haute to Stephen Kaperak and Nellie (Osborn) Kaperak. She worked at RCA for 30 years where she received multiple awards. She also has worked many jobs over the years, including Burns Security, CT Systems, Thomson Consumer Electronics, Adecco, Kelly Services,...

Nov 27, 2023

John Phillip Granby, 75, passed away on November 27, 2023. He was born on December 23, 1947 in Robinson, IL to Don Granby and Mary (Baker) Granby. John married Sheila Granby in 1967. He worked as a mechanic for over 40 years at Bowens, and he also worked at Wiseman's and BWB Racing. He enjoyed building and racing sprint...

Nov 25, 2023

Connie B. Maxwell, 83, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday November 25, 2023 in Regional Hospital. She was born July 22, 1940 in Martinsville, Illinois to Chester and Alice (Cooper) Claypool. Connie is survived by sons, Gary Stevens (Pam) and Chet Maxwell; sister, Marian Morey; grandchildren, Ariel Maxwell, Megan Maxwell, Jeff Holechko, Bryce Rupska, and Marissa Van Buren; great-grandson,...

Nov 24, 2023

Paula Rose McHenry's long and courageous struggle with stage 4 cancer ended on Friday, November 24, 2023 at 2:30 a.m. when she died peacefully in her sleep.  She spent her final weeks exactly where she wanted to be, in the home in Terre Haute that she had shared with her husband Walter since 2002.

Paula was born...

Nov 24, 2023

Thomas "Tom" James D'Auria, 58, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at Union Hospital.  He was born September 28, 1965, in Youngstown, Ohio to Mario "Vincent" D'Auria and Rebecca Gilliam D'Auria.  Tom worked as an auto mechanic at Dorsett Hyundai for several years as well as Bayles Marathon for 25 years.  He was a car guy...

Nov 23, 2023

Melvin Lee Ennen, 86, of Terre Haute passed away at his home on Thursday, November 23, 2023.  He was born January 3, 1937, in Terre Haute to Herman Ennen, Sr. and Roberta Powers Ennen.  Melvin proudly served his country in the United States Navy Reserves.  He was a member of the Riley American Legion and the Marine Club.  Melvin...

Nov 19, 2023

Robert A. "Allen" Shotwell, 57, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly November 19, 2023 in Bologna, Italy. He was a Professor at Ivy Tech Community College for 36 years. Allen was born February 3, 1966 in Hammond, Indiana to Hugh and Judy (James) Shotwell. He is survived by his sons, Quinlan Shotwell and Alexander Shotwell and a brother, Victor...

Nov 19, 2023

Audrey Theresa Williams, 82, passed away November 19, 2023. She was born on July 16, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Edwin Haberle and Theresa (Laubinstein) Haberle. She married James Williams Sr. on February 1, 1964. Audrey was an in-home daycare teacher for over 30 years. She was a very talented cake decorator and enjoyed gardening. She also loved crocheting...