obituaries
Shannon Lee Beeson-Pluta
Dec 2, 2022
Shannon Lee Beeson-Pluta, 48, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with Lupus. She was born April 21, 1974 in Terre Haute to John J. Beeson and Rebecca S. Glaser Arnold. Shannon was a Terre Haute South graduate. She was a day care teacher for...
Mary L. (Tarrh) Mohr
Dec 1, 2022
Mary L. Mohr, 94, passed away on December 1, 2022. She was born in Sullivan County on September 2, 1928 to Amos Tarrh and Maude DeBaun Tarrh. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Max Keegan and her second husband James Mohr; siblings Marion, Jerrold, Galen, Kalyd, Phillip, and Robert. She is survived by three generations...
Dorothy Louise (Hoblitzel) Madej
Dec 1, 2022
Dorothy L. Madej (nee Hoblitzel), age 76, of Gary, passed away December 1, 2022. She graduated from Wirt High School, Class of 1964. Dorothy worked as a time clerk for over 20 years at Nipsco. Upon retiring she attained a master gardening degree from IUN. She will be greatly missed. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband-Joseph A....
Michael Lee Johnson
Nov 29, 2022
Michael Lee Johnson, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday November 29, 2022 in Indianapolis. He was a retired manager from Novelis. Michael was born October 6, 1949 in New Castle, Indiana to Rex Lambert and Dixie Lucille (Hungerford) Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Dale (Easley) Johnson; sons, Rob Johnson (Julie), Paul Johnson...
Mary V. Fields
Nov 26, 2022
Mary V. Fields, 86, of Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, in her residence. She was employed at Canteen Food Services until she became a self-employed domestic housekeeper. Mary was born November 16, 1936, in Terre Haute to James and Gladys Hines.
She is survived by her children, Freddie Fields, Eddie Fields (Terri), Tonia Lynch,...
Ernest "Ernie" David Smith
Nov 24, 2022
Ernest (Ernie) David Smith, 89, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 24, 2022. He was the devoted husband of the late Patricia (Pat) Smith for 62 years. Born on November 23, 1933, in Waterbury, Connecticut, he was the son of Thomas and Mary (Scott) Smith.
A loving husband, father,...
Jacquelyn (Walker) Denehie
Nov 23, 2022
Jacquelyn Denehie, 79, passed November 23, 2022. She was born on November 18, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI to Joseph and Betty Walker. Jacquelyn is survived by her daughter Stephanie Hendricks; grandsons Connor and Ian; granddaughter Delaney; sister Judy (Blaze); brother Pat (Grace); bonus children Debbie Denehie Hills (Jeff) Doug, Don, and Dee Ann Stewart, as well; as many nieces,...
William "Bill" L. Robertson
Nov 17, 2022
William "Bill" L. Robertson, 87, of West Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 with his family by his side. He was the first born to Walker and Vergene Robertson of Prairieton Township.
Bill was a 1952 graduate of Concannon High School and attended Purdue University. He was a dedicated farmer, still active in farming...
Rebecca Ann (Sons) Welsh
Nov 12, 2022
Rebecca Ann Welsh, 88, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday November 12, 2022 in Cobblestone Crossings. She was born October 31, 1934 in Vigo County to Emery and Olive (Lowe) Sons. Rebecca is survived by her loving husband of 69 ½ years, Daniel Welsh; son, David Welsh; granddaughter, Stacey Welsh (Chris Pitts) and great-grandson, Daniel Pitts. She was preceded...
Harry Lee Schooley
Nov 9, 2022
Harry Lee Schooley, 91, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his home. He was born September 12, 1931, in Terre Haute to Glen Schooley and Zona Linton Schooley. Harry served his country in the United States Navy in the Korean War. He worked for the railroad in Wisconsin, retired from Anaconda after 25 years,...
Bernard L Myles
Nov 4, 2022
Bernard Lewis Myles, 70, of Terre Haute, IN passed away on November 4, 2022. Bernard was born to Bernard and Virginia Myles on December 27, 1952. He was a local coin business owner.
Bernard is survived by his sister Sherry Heien (Bob).
No services will be held at this time and online condolences may be...
Onalee Myles
Nov 4, 2022
Onalee Myles, 73, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022. She was born October 16, 1949 in Terre Haute to Cecil B. Tackett and Cathleen Downey Tackett. Ona was a member of the 1969 class at West Vigo High School. She was a realtor in Terre Haute working over 30 years for Williams & Associates /...
Nichola "Nicky" Lea (Vangilder) Napier
Nov 3, 2022
Our dearly loved mother, Nichola "Nicky" Lea (Vangilder) Napier, of Bloomington, IN, passed away at the age of 76. Nicky graduated from Honey Creek High School, in Terre Haute, earned a Master's Degree in English Literature from Indiana University, and professionally taught English Literature, Grammar, and Drama for 25 years. Our wonderful mother was adventurous and bold, an accomplished...
Michael E. Wright, Jr.
Nov 2, 2022
Michael E. Wright, Jr. passed away at home November 2nd, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and special friends. He is survived by his wife Mary Dawn, daughter Mary Beth Deevers (Mike), son Michael Ray (Crystal), 6 grandchildren Morgan Thomas (TJ), Malachi Deevers, Matthew Deevers, Kyleigh Wright, Madisyn Wright & Bryce Wright, brother Paul Wright (Marcy) and several nieces...
Robert "Bob" Lee Colglazier
Oct 30, 2022
Robert Lee Colglazier, 82, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022. He was born December 23, 1939, in Terre Haute to Leonard and Irene Colglazier. Bob served his country in the United States Army National Guard. He was a member of the American Legion Post 197 in Shelburn. Bob was an avid motorcycle rider in his...
Dorothy Mae (Fuson) Cox
Oct 27, 2022
Dorothy Mae (Fuson) Cox, 92, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was born in Wayne County, Indiana on January 23, 1930 to Reverend Cecil Fuson and Susa (North) Fuson. Dorothy married Charles Q. Cox on January 9, 1953. They were married 41 years before Charles' passing.
In her younger years Dorothy was...
Grace E. Doolittle
Oct 27, 2022
Grace Eveline (McLatchie) Doolittle, 84, of Terre Haute, was surrounded by her family as she entered heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 27 at Harrison's Crossing Assisted Living. She was born in Milwaukee, WI to Wesley and Ann McLatchie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Doolittle, her son, Douglas...
Marilyn Jean Hancock
Oct 24, 2022
Marilyn Jean Hancock, 91, of Linton, Indiana and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Monday October 24, 2022 in her residence. She retired as manager of the Southland Branch of the Vigo County License Bureau. Marilyn was born October 6, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to Anna (Lawton) Wineinger. She is survived by her daughter, Rita Hancock of Mitchell, Indiana;...
Ariel F (Detwiler) Harvey
Oct 24, 2022
Ariel F. Harvey, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Monday October 24, 2022 in her residence. She was retired from CBS/Columbia House. Ariel was born June 11, 1932 in Bloomingdale, Indiana to John and Beatrice (Benton) Detwiler. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Fischer (Henry), Janet Herline (Ray), Linda Yowell (Gary), and Tammy Schell (Jerry); son, Steven Harvey;...
Jeffrey Robert Kyle, Sr.
Oct 24, 2022
Jeffrey Robert Kyle, Sr., 58, of Terre Haute passed away Monday October 24, 2022 in IU Methodist Hospital. He was an engineer for Spectrum Cable. Jeff was born January 6, 1964 in Terre Haute to Jerry Earl and Margaret Elaine (Ferguson) Kyle. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Rita Jo (Moore) Kyle; daughters, Cyndi Watson...