obituaries


Elizabeth “Liz” Olivarri Malone

Elizabeth “Liz” Olivarri Malone

Jun 29, 2022

Elizabeth "Liz" Olivarri Malone, 69, passed away June 29, 2022 after her second, hard fought, battle with cancer.  She was born in Gary, IN on November 20, 1952 to Francisco B. Olivarri and Celia "Sally" Holguin Olivarri Moreno.  Liz was preceded in death by her parents; sister Aurora Olivarri; brother Stephen "Steve" Olivarri; nephews, Jack D. Walker, Austin Olivarri,...

Sister Catherine Buster

Sister Catherine Buster

Jun 26, 2022

Sister Catherine Buster, 85, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022.  She was born November 3, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph Buster and Rae Cohen Buster.

Funeral services for Sister Catherine will take place on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

A Wake will take place at...

Paul E. Dudley

Paul E. Dudley

Jun 26, 2022

Paul E. Dudley, 72, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 28, 1949, in Terre Haute to George W. Dudley and Elfie J. Auterson Dudley.  Paul proudly served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam.  He enjoyed bowling, fabricating, troubleshooting, and helping others.  Paul drag...

Warren S. Lankford

Warren S. Lankford

Jun 26, 2022

Warren S. Lankford, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022.  He was born February 1, 1946 in Brazil, Indiana to Warren Chester Lankford and Alma Lee Stewart Lankford.

Warren is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jill Lankford; daughter Kristy Brackall (Matt), step-daughter Rachel Jackson (Shane), step-son Richard Card, grandchildren Ben Brackall, Harper...

Sister Rita Clare Gerardot

Sister Rita Clare Gerardot

Jun 20, 2022

Sister Rita Clare Gerardot died on June 20, 2022, in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born on Sept. 19, 1926 in New Haven, IN to Henry and Lillian Ternet Gerardot and was baptized Rita Marie. Sister Rita Clare entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on July 21, 1944 and professed Final Vows on Jan. 23,...

Linda (Roach)  Bolerjack

Linda (Roach) Bolerjack

Jun 20, 2022

Linda (Roach). Bolerjack, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at Harrison's Crossing Health Campus. She was born March 21, 1940 in Terre Haute to Eugene and Lillian (Gray) Roach. Linda was their only child.

Linda attended St. Patrick's School and was a 1958 graduate of Schulte High School. She met her current husband,...

Martha J. (Kisner)  Fennell

Martha J. (Kisner) Fennell

Jun 20, 2022

Martha J. Fennell, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Monday June 20, 2022 at 6:59 pm in her residence. She was born January 19, 1937 in Terre Haute to Lawrence W. and Evertia (Simrell) Kisner. Martha is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Clarke, Brenda Searle, and Cheryl Catterson; sisters, Wilma Allen and Judith Moody; brothers, Gerald Kisner and Donald...

Dr. Maryanne Roehm

Dr. Maryanne Roehm

Jun 19, 2022

Dr. Maryanne Roehm, 96, lifelong resident of Vigo County, Dean Emerita ISU School of Nursing and Professor Emerita of Nursing, passed June19, 2022 at her residence in Westminster Village.  She was born November 29, 1925 to Herbert and Fern (Lathrop) Evans.  She is survived by nieces and nephews Nancy Cone, Randy Evans, Connie Harden, Debbie Lazzell, Dorothy Smith, Annette...

David B. Wright

David B. Wright

Jun 18, 2022

David B. Wright, 53, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday June 18, 2022 at 10:55 am in Westminster Health Care. He was a supervisor for the United States Postal Service. David was born September 29, 1968 in Bloomington, Indiana to Levi and Patricia Louise (Deckard) Wright. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Stacie (Mrazik) Wright; parents,...

Doris Ann (Solsman)  Steiner

Doris Ann (Solsman) Steiner

Jun 16, 2022

Doris Ann (Solsman) Steiner, 92, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday June 16, 2022 at 4:34 am in Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus. She was born August 2, 1929 in Carlisle, Indiana to Harry Ernest and Anna Jewel (Collins) Solsman. Doris is survived by her daughter, Carol Smith (Robert); sons, Jack David Steiner (Jean) and Michael Lee Steiner (Tracy); sister,...

William J. Whitman

William J. Whitman

Jun 13, 2022

William J. Whitman, 80, of Terre Haute, passed away mid-morning Monday June 13, 2022, at his prior place of employment, Reach Services on Hulman Street, Terre Haute. He was born in St. Louis on January 16, 1942, to C. Van Whitman and Marcella M. Casper. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Van,and Marcella M., of Catoosa, ...

Ralph "Allan" A. Hodges

Ralph "Allan" A. Hodges

Jun 8, 2022

Ralph A. "Allan" Hodges, 87, of Prairie Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at home surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born in Vigo County on March 31, 1935 to Ralph Bland Hodges and Sylvia Critchfield Hodges.  Allan was a lifelong farmer and logger.  He worked at Pfizer and Allis Chalmers.  Fred Myers always said, "If hard...

Lynn M. Tucker

Lynn M. Tucker

Jun 7, 2022

Lynn M. Tucker, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Gibson Hospice Center following a long illness.  She was born and raised in Terre Haute.  She attended St. Benedict grade school and graduated from Schulte High School in 1968.  Lynn then went to Harrold's Beauty Academy and was a hairdresser for 45 years at Ron's...

Sister Elizabeth Meyer

Sister Elizabeth Meyer

Jun 1, 2022

Sister Elizabeth Meyer died on June 1, 2022, in Mother Theodore Hall. She was born on June 14, 1931 in Indianapolis to William and Elizabeth Boersig Meyer and was baptized Elizabeth Ann. Sister Elizabeth entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 2, 1950 and was given the name Sister Joseph Aloyse. She professed Final Vows Aug.15,...

Nancy K. Sons

Nancy K. Sons

May 30, 2022

Nancy Kay Sons, 65, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born June 17, 1956 in Terre Haute to Charles Barnes and Patricia Akers Barnes Stewart.  Nancy was an LPN for 27 years caring for the elderly.  After retiring she worked with the youth of Terre Haute as a...

Douglas A. Yaw

Douglas A. Yaw

May 28, 2022

Douglas A. Yaw, 79, of Shelburn passed away Saturday May 28, 2022 in his residence. He was a retired letter carrier for the USPS for over 40 years. Douglas was born September 20, 1942 in Pontiac, Michigan to Ralph and Beatrice (Hudson) Yaw. He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Rabideau (Wayne) of Shelburn and Charlene Beasley (Bill Bilby)...

James "Jim" P. Wood

James "Jim" P. Wood

May 27, 2022

James P. "Jim" Wood, 88, of Terre Haute passed away Friday May 27, 2022 in Union Hospital. He was born in Atlanta on September 11, 1933. His family moved to Jacksonville, Florida when he was six. He graduated from Lee High School in Jacksonville, then Jacksonville Junior College after which he served in the United States Marine Corps and...

Albert Eugene Bays

Albert Eugene Bays

May 26, 2022

Albert Eugene Bays, 82, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, GA.  He was born in Terre Haute on March 14, 1940 to Richard A. Bays and Clara Peyton Bays.

Albert grew up in Terre Haute.  He served our country in the U.S. Air Force in data...

Timothy "Tim" D. Higgins

Timothy "Tim" D. Higgins

May 26, 2022

Timothy "Tim" D. Higgins, 63, of Terre Haute passed away on May 26, 2022 in his home. He was preceded in death by his father William Joseph Higgins, and mother Shelby S. Wilson Higgins. Tim is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ruth A. Higgins; daughter Jamie A. Higgins; three grandchildren Jordan, Tiernan, and Sailor; and three brothers...

Charles Buckalew

Charles Buckalew

May 24, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Buckalew, 86, passed away on May 24, 2022.  He was born on December 3, 1935 to Clarence Buckalew and Marguerite Anderson Buckalew in Peru, Indiana.  Charles was preceded in death by both parents as well as his brother Jim Buckalew and sister Dena Lewis.  He is survived by his wife Nancy Buckalew; sons David Buckalew (Melissa) and...