obituaries

Apr 22, 2023

Kristin Fleschner was born on February 9, 1982, to Kathy and Steve Fleschner in Terre Haute, Indiana. She had three siblings: Paul, Katie, and Tim. From an early age, Kristin exhibited a strong will and sharp intellect. She excelled at sports and enjoyed playing basketball, tennis, and bicycling. Kristin attended Vanderbilt University, and soon after graduating summa cum laude,...

Apr 20, 2023

Yvonne M. (Manderino) Rusch, 88, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loved ones.  She is preceded in death by her parents Marshall C. Hughes and Effie (Rosa) Pratt, husband Frederic Rusch, son Michael Manderino, and son Gregory Wenzel.

Yvonne is survived by son Frank Manderino (Laura) of Terre Haute IN, son Kenneth Wenzel (Jose)...

Apr 20, 2023

Ruth E. (Butland) Cox, 96, was born November 11, 1926 and passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. Ruth passed away peacefully at Hospice Care of the Wabash Valley. She is survived by her son, Gary Cox of Oldenburg, IN, daughters, Paula Dyer (Dennis) and Michele Hill (Bob) of Terre Haute, IN; grandchildren, Brianna Orndorff (Brent) of West Terre Haute,...

Apr 17, 2023

Sarah Jane (McClain) Robertson, 88, of West Terre Haute, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023.  She was the daughter of William and Margaret McClain.  Sarah was a 1956 graduate of Concannon High School and married her high school sweetheart, William, in May of 1956.  She was a bookkeeper for Bowsher insurance, a wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, and a homemaker. ...

Apr 15, 2023

Abel J Hickmon, 35, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. He was born January 30, 1988, in French Camp, California to Greg Hickmon and Arlene Honeycutt. Abel attended Pana, Illinois Sr. High School, graduating with the class of 2006. Abel served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California from...

Apr 10, 2023

Lula Maxine Crowley Brooks, 92, of Terre Haute passed away April 10, 2023.  She was born in Vigo County on February 8, 1931 to Harry and Margaret (Larrison) Knight.  She was preceded by her first husband George Crowley in 1981, a son James Crowley in 2015, a son Jack Crowley in 2010, and a son-in-law James Breneman in 2020. ...

Apr 9, 2023

William Frank Raymann, 91, of Terre Haute passed away April 9, 2023. He was born on July 25, 1931 in Terre Haute to Leo Raymann and Helen (Hoare) Raymann. He was married to Kathryn Raymann who passed away February 22, 2016. He retired from Reynolds and Company after 32 years of being a Tool and Die Machinist. He was...

Apr 7, 2023

Larry Long, 89, of Terre Haute (Seelyville) went to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 7, 2023 at 12:18am surrounded by his son Bob Long, and his grandson and wife, Jason and Jennie Long.

He was born on January 17, 1934 to Harry and Ruth Long.

He was a member of the local...

Apr 7, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Norder, 79, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.  She was born in Terre Haute on June 18, 1943 to Leo and Mary Burns.  Liz was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was one of nine children and had a very special bond with her siblings, especially her sisters.  Family was everything to...

Apr 6, 2023

Daniel "Dan" "Danny" L. Albright, 76, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023.  He was born September 4, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to Glenn Albright and Clara Cobb Albright.  Dan served his country in the United States Army.  He loved racing and was the co-owner of American Racing Enterprises.  He enjoyed watching action movies and westerns....

Apr 5, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Littrell, 91, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully, April 5, 2023, at home. He was born in Pacific, Missouri on June 23, 1931, to William and Stella Littrell. He was a first-generation graduate of Washington University in St. Louis.

Charles was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He served 21 years in the...

Apr 1, 2023

Martin Bostrom (97) of Terre Haute, formerly of Orland Park, IL, died at Westminster Village on April 1, 2023. He was born in Detroit (Highland Park), MI, July 21, 1925, to Carl Bostrom and Mae Thompson Bostrom.

He was a retired sales and marketing executive and WWII veteran who served as a sailor on a Liberty Ship...

Mar 31, 2023

James R. Stadler, 50, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Regional Hospital. He was born on July, 24, 1972 in Terre Haute to Timothy and Sandra (Catte) Stadler. He was married to Trudy Stadler, who passed away in 2012. He was a former EMT and was the Deputy Director at Vigo County EmCom. He is survived by his...

Mar 30, 2023

Charles McCain, 86, of Farmersburg Indiana passed away on March 30, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 24, 1936, in Vigo County, Indiana. He was raised by his grandparents Fred and Annie Scarbough. He married the love of his life Sondra Watts from Farmersburg Indiana on May 2, 1958.

Charles...

Mar 27, 2023

Kenneth L. McBride, 85, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023. He was born on November 22, 1937 in Terre Haute, IN to Charles McBride and Geraldine (Malone) McBride. He married Marjean (Malott) McBride on November 2, 1958. He was a clerk at Elder-Beerman for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, sons, Mark McBride (Dawn) and Brian McBride...

Mar 26, 2023

Karen S. Akers, 72, of Terre Haute passed at her residence March 26, 2023 at 7:45 a.m.  she was born November 26, 1950 to Paul and Marie (Boerema) Kaspari, who have preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Jerry L. Akers in 2002.  Karen retired from Honey Creek Middle School as the cafeteria...

Mar 24, 2023

Michael S. Raquet, 77, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 15, 1945 in Noblesville, IN to Max Raquet and Mae Elice Raquet Rohrer. He has been married to Carla Raquet for just over 60 years. He spent the first 45 years of his life in Arcadia, IN and surrounding areas, and...

Mar 23, 2023

Gene A. Francis, 77, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was born January 19, 1946 to Millard E. and Delores (McClanahan) Francis. Gene married Janice E. (Sandberg) Francis in 1967. They had a son, Mick A. Francis. Mick married Heather (Hopewell) Francis. He is survived by a son, granddaughter Riley Paige Francis, sister Karen (Francis) Headricks, niece Teresa...

Mar 17, 2023

Geneva Pauline (Copeland) Waterman, 97, of Prairieton, IN died on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Union Hospital after a short illness.  She was born on May 19, 1925, in Riley, IN to Emmett and Olissa Copeland and graduated from Farmersburg High School.

Geneva married Robert M. (Bob) Waterman on April 3, 1945, prior to him being deployed...

Mar 16, 2023

Samuel "Mike" Michael Conwell, 83, passed away March 16, 2023. He was born September 19, 1939 to Lucille Rogers and Carl Conwell. Mike married Peggy, the love of his life, on November 23, 1960. They brought their son into the world on August 27, 1961, and five years later, they brought their daughter into the world on May 7,...