obituaries

Mar 31, 2026

Jane Annette Shields, born Jane Annette Kinman on March 17, 1958 to Mary Lou (Biggs) Kinman and Robert "Jack" Kinman of Petersburg, IN. Jane passed on to glory on March 31, 2026 at home, holding her husband's hand. Jane was preceded in death by her father and mother, as well as brothers Robert "Dale" Kinman (Teresa) and Keith Kinman....

Mar 29, 2026

Gary Wayne Gaskins, also known as "Gas Cap", 77, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on March 4, 1949, in Terre Haute to Aaron Gaskins and Rose Mary Guy Gaskins. Gary was a proud Vietnam veteran, serving his country on the USS Hornet.  While serving on the Hornet they picked up the...

Mar 29, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Benningfield, 73, passed away on March 29, 2026. She was born on January 10, 1953 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Graham and Florence Konkel. Mary spent most of her life living in California, growing up in Los Angeles and eventually settling in Ventura County where she raised her children until she moved to Indiana in 2022. She also...

Mar 28, 2026

Mark O'Heir of Dana, Indiana relinquished his earthly duty on Saturday, March 28, 2026 after a short battle with cancer comforted until the end by the love of his life, Laurie. He fought like the true warrior he was.

He was born to James and Beverly (Beckman) O'Heir on November 23, 1959 in La Jolla, CA. He...

Mar 28, 2026

George Harold Fleschner was born July 30, 1925 and passed on March 28, 2026 with his oldest son by his side. George was the son of Bertha Walls Fleschner and George F. Fleschner. George's siblings were Roberta, Kiva, Iva, Alec, Ernie, Alice, Jody, and Janet. Their paternal grandparents Jann (John) and Johanna (Hannah) Fleschner emigrated from Wiesederfehn (Ostfriesland), Germany...

Mar 28, 2026

Rosetta "Etta" Lucille Howard, 77, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1949, in Terre Haute to Chester Edwards and Mildred Lucille Davenport Lloyd. Etta enjoyed gardening, going to yard sales, and nature. She loved animals and would care for anything that came up to the house. Most of all...

Mar 22, 2026

Karen Sue Mills Jones, 76, of Dugger passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at her home. She was born in Sullivan County on April 10, 1949, to Charles Mills and Gertrude Raley Mills. Karen worked for Sullivan County Park and Lake for over 20 years, retiring in 2017. She was a very dedicated employee and loved working there....

Mar 21, 2026

Catherine J (Stilwell) Bailey of Terre Haute, IN passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026 at the age of 93.  She was born on December 27, 1932 to Daniel Webster Stilwell and Ruth (Neal) Stilwell in Terre Haute, IN.  She attended Wiley High School, where she was a majorette.  Cathy, as she was known to friends and family, worked...

Mar 20, 2026

Dustin Wayne Mars, 52, of Terre Haute passed away Friday March 20, 2026 in Terre Haute. He was born April 3, 1973 in Terre Haute to Donald Ray and Viola Sue (King) Mars. Dustin is survived by his daughter, Emilee Boucher-Mars; granddaughter, Ellee Boucher; mother, Sue Mars and her companion Richard Madison; sister, Crystal Driskill (Bryan); niece, Hannah Driskill...

Mar 20, 2026

Sybil Pauline (Burleson) Drake, 92, of Terre Haute, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026.  She was born to Rufus Carroll and Beatrice Irene (Bartram) Burleson on January 10, 1934 in Phoenix, Arizona.  Sybil married John R. Drake on April 20, 1951 in California. They then headed to the Midwest, where she became a proud, hardworking, farmer's wife.

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Mar 20, 2026

Frances "Frankie" Rae Pohlman (Dix), 88, of Fairbanks, IN went to be with her Savior on March 20, 2026, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice in Terre Haute, IN with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.

Frankie was born in Sullivan, IN on March 29,1937 to Hughie and Dortha (Thomson) Dix, who proceed her in...

Mar 20, 2026

Sue Ellen (Campbell) Davis went to meet her loving Father on Friday, March 20, 2026, the first day of Spring. Her family takes comfort in the image of her resting safely in her Father's arms, seeing the nail-scarred hands and feet, and receiving His welcome with deep love and pride in a life faithfully lived and a job well...

Mar 19, 2026

Marilyn Rose Kaniewski O'Donnell, 86, of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Marilyn was born April 30, 1939, to Edwin and Rosalie Stephanie Kaniewski in her grandmother's home in Milford, Illinois.

She began her employment before graduation from Williamsport High School in May of 1957 and started her career at The DeMatte Agency in...

Mar 18, 2026

Jay Patrick Carleton, 55, of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born in West Alice, Wisconsin on October 6, 1970, to Keith Carleton and Patricia Hoepfner Carleton. Jay enjoyed fishing, especially deep-sea fishing when he lived in Florida. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, "Go Pack Go". Jay was a truck driver...

Mar 13, 2026

Brian Keith Smith left this world on Friday, the 13th day of March 2026. He was at home when he had an instant, massive heart attack. His wife of 45 years, Doris, was at his side when he moved on to a better place.

He was born in Peoria to Ruth Smith on June 18, 1956 and...

Mar 11, 2026

Sylvia M. Mail, 87, of Terre Haute went to be in her eternal home in heaven March 11, 2026.  She was the daughter of Fredrick and Josephine (James) Mail.  She retired as an inspector for the State of Indiana Highway Department and was a member of Bethany Community Church of West Terre Haute.  She was preceded in death by...

Mar 11, 2026

Linda Lou Westfall Catterlin, 80, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was born on April 13, 1945, in Brazil, Indiana to Marvin Catterlin and Esther King Wagle. Linda loved to garden and plant beautiful flowers in the yard. She was a member of the Burnett Bible Church and enjoyed helping with Vacation Bible School....

Mar 9, 2026

Phyllis Ruth Lubbehusen, 93, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at The Commons of Honey Creek.

She was born January 26, 1933, in Sullivan, Indiana, to Evelyn Meek Burkeybyle and Emory Burkeybyle. She married the love of her life, Arthur Lubbehusen, in 1962.

Phyllis worked at Bell Telephone, Roots Department Store,...

Mar 6, 2026

Betty M. Drake, 99, passed away on March 6, 2026. She was born on July 16, 1926 in Carlisle to Hershell and Gladys Wolfe. Betty retired after 30 years working as an LPN at the Mary Sherman Hospital in Sullivan. She also loved to quilt and crochet.

She is survived by her children Tom Drake (Joyce), Darlene...

Mar 5, 2026

Jeffery L White born February 20, 1954 passed away to soon on March 5, 2026 to be with our Lord and Savior.

Jeff retired from the army after 20 years and was a caregiver until he passed. Jeff served in the Gulf Wars and had received several medals and accommodations, including two Bronze service stars.

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