obituaries

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...

Nov 18, 2023

Donna Faye Childs, 88, of Sioux Falls, SD and formerly of Springfield, Il and Terre Haute, IN passed away Saturday November 18, 2023 in Sun City West, AZ. She was born June 19, 1935 in Terre Haute, IN to Herbert and Aubrey (Stoneburner) Williams. Donna is survived by her sons, Gary Roach, Stephen Roach and Alan Roach; step-son, Chuck...

Nov 18, 2023

Carole Ann Pulliam, 85, formerly of Terre Haute and currently of Warsaw, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 18, 2023.  She was born December 15, 1937, in Granite City, Illinois to William M. Haynes and Gladys F. Gilleland Haynes.  Carole married the only man she ever loved, Daniel Pulliam, on December 27, 1959.   Carole...

Nov 17, 2023

Ronnie "Ron" Gene Harris, 83, passed away on November 17, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1940 in Worthington to Wilbur Harris and Willidean (Wright) Harris. Ron married Janice (Klass) Harris on June 4, 1961. They were inseparable and made great memories while traveling.

He started his barber career at Kincade's Meadow Center in July of...

Nov 17, 2023

Marsha Kay Good, 78, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, November 17, 2023.  She was born May 15, 1945, in Terre Haute to Robert Oxendine and Uldine Miller Oxendine.  Marsha was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.  She enjoyed crocheting, dancing, and music.  She loved to play bingo, go to casinos and travel.  Marsha attended Prairieton Methodist Church....

Nov 16, 2023

Geraldine Louise Newman, 87, passed away November 16, 2023. She was born on November 5, 1936 in Terre Haute to Fred Weaver and Thelma (Grubb) Van Buren. She was married to Paul Newman for 65 years. For 16 years, she worked as a bookkeeper for Seaboard and Avco, and then retired as a homemaker. Geraldine loved to go shopping...

Nov 16, 2023

Max Eugene Helton Jr., 66, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on November 16, 2023. He was born on September 5, 1957 in Terre Haute, IN to Max E. Helton and Carol J. (Storm) Helton. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union Local 4 IN/KY for 48 years. He also owned and operated Apex Masonry...

Nov 15, 2023

Donald "Don" Ray Richmond, 85, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.  He was born in Sullvan County on November 27, 1937, to Donald Bernard Richmond and Ruth May Thomas Richmond.  Don was a 1956 graduate of Pimento High School in a class of fifteen.  He proudly served his country for nine years in the Air...

Nov 14, 2023

Riley, Indiana mourns the passing of another life-long pillar of the town. Mary Elizabeth Price, daughter of Horace (Lefty) Kruzan and Ruth, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

A dedicated piano player and instructor, Mary filled her community with love, laughter, and music. She played in her early years at Riley...

Nov 10, 2023

Lloyd Lee Ennen, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his children.  He was born October 22, 1933, in Vigo County to Enno Robert Ennen and Vera (Reising) Ennen.  Lloyd retired from Peabody Coal in 1990.

Lloyd is survived by one son, David Ennen (Debra Jean),...

Nov 10, 2023

David E. Zellers, 75, of Terre Haute, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 10, 2023, after battling Pancreatic cancer.  He was born July 19, 1948, to Earle Dewayne Zelleres and Mary Belle Zellers.  David was a 1966 graduate of Hymera High School, being the last person to graduate at the school.

He is...