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Leslie Erin Steigmeyer

Leslie Erin Steigmeyer

Sep 3, 2022

Leslie Erin Steigmeyer, 36, of Terre Haute, died Saturday September 3, 2022, after valiant fight with a rare cancer, Uveal Melanoma.

Leslie graduated from Terre Haute South in 2004 and from ISU in 2016 with a BS in Construction Management. Her work history includes Gibault Child Services as a mental health tech, Patriot Engineering Services as a...

Susan K. Bendzsa

Susan K. Bendzsa

Sep 1, 2022

Susan K. Bendzsa, 78, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Union Hospital.  She was born February 29, 1944, in Evansville, Indiana to Maulcom and Jeanne Gentry.  Susan was a well know hairdresser in Terre Haute.  She was in the 1st graduating class at Harold's Beauty Academy and worked at Root's Salon.  Later she was one...

Sarah O. (Smith)  Royer

Sarah O. (Smith) Royer

Aug 28, 2022

Sarah O. Royer, 94, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday August 28, 2022 in Majestic Care of Deming Park. She was born May 26, 1928 in Corbin, Kentucky to John Henry and Dora (Fore) Smith. Sarah is survived by her son, Paul Hartzler, Jr. (Kelly); step-daughters, Darla McCammon, Sandra Lanke, and Jo Anne Krotz; grandchildren, J.P.  Hartzler and Emilee...

James "Jim" Edward Schnurpel, Sr.

James "Jim" Edward Schnurpel, Sr.

Aug 27, 2022

James "Jim" Edward Schnurpel, Sr. 85, of Guyton, Georgia and formerly of Brazil and Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022.  He was born September 22, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois to Charles and Ruth Schnurpel.

Jim lived in several areas during his life. When he was young his parents moved to Clay County, where...

Byron Lee Hayworth

Byron Lee Hayworth

Aug 24, 2022

Byron Lee Hayworth, 84, of Terre Haute, Indiana and formerly of Farmersburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Majestic Care of Deming Park in Terre Haute on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

Byron was born in Shelburn, Indiana on April 8, 1938, to Dirrelle (Heavy) and Virginia (Brunker) Hayworth. He graduated from Pimento High School in1956 and attended Purdue...

John "Jay" Carl Massey

John "Jay" Carl Massey

Aug 22, 2022

John "Jay" Carl Massey, 57, passed away at Regional Hospital on August 22, 2022.  He was born to James "Johnny" Massey and Carla Smith Massey on November 29, 1964.  Jay was preceded in death by his father; niece Rachel Norris; brother Marvin Pruitt.  He is survived by his wife Beth Whitesell Massey; mom, Carla and dad Carl Norris; sons...

Betty L. Anderson

Betty L. Anderson

Aug 22, 2022

Betty L. Anderson 93 of Terre Haute, IN passed away on August 22, 2022. She was born on September 25, 1928 to the late Woodrow Bryan and Hattie Sherbondy Bryan. She was a resident of Mendon and New Stanton PA until relocating to Terre Haute IN in 2008. She graduated from South Huntingdon High School and worked as an...

Linda Frey

Linda Frey

Aug 20, 2022

Linda Frey, 80, passed away on August 20, 2022 at her home.  She was born to Scott and Stella Coombes on February 9, 1942.  Linda was preceded in death by both parents; son Keith Frey, as well as several siblings.  She is survived by her husband Leo Frey; son Steven Frey (Elly); grandchildren Nicholas, Haley, Danielle, Stephanie, Jesse, Christine,...

Kathern May (Smith)  Pohlman

Kathern May (Smith) Pohlman

Aug 19, 2022

Kathern May Pohlman, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Friday August 19, 2022 in Union Hospital. She worked for over 25 years at Mosaic. Kathern was born May 1, 1940 in Taylorville, Indiana to Clyde and Tilli Smith. She is survived by her husband of 67 years and love of her life, Theodore Pohlman III. Kathern and Theodore started...

Jennifer L. Grinstead

Jennifer L. Grinstead

Aug 14, 2022

Jennifer L. Grinstead (Batista) Age 59,of Terre haute, IN passed away peacefully at her place of residence surrounded by friends and family the afternoon of Sunday, 08/14/2022. She was preceded in death by her father Albert Joseph and her mother Bessie E. Batista (Shelp) as well as her brother Neil and Uncle Wendell Shelp.  She is survived by her...

Jerry Lane Church

Jerry Lane Church

Aug 10, 2022

Jerry Lane Church, 71, of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday August 10, 2022 at 5:16 am in Majestic Care of Terre Haute. He had worked at Commercial Solvents. Jerry was born November 13, 1950 in Terre Haute to Herbert L. and Louise Marie (Neukom) Church. He is survived by sons, Jameson Lane Church (Stephanie) of Delaware, Ohio and Mason...

Paul E. Piker

Paul E. Piker

Aug 8, 2022

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the death of our brother, Paul E. Piker.  He passed away at Union Hospital, after a brief illness, on August 8, 2022 at 6:06 p.m. with family at his side. He was an employee of Kirkman's Hardwood for 30 years, as a debarker operator.

Paul was born on May 17,...

Michael A. Thiel

Michael A. Thiel

Aug 8, 2022

At 5:49 a.m., on August 8, 2022, a band of angels, dressed in U.S. Marine Corps Dress Blues, carried Michael A. Thiel, upward, leaving only a jet trail.  These angels have been called many times before, but were turned away, because Michael stated, "I'm not ready yet."

Michael was born on December 1, 1950, in Terre Haute,...

Cynthia M. Hastings

Cynthia M. Hastings

Aug 6, 2022

Cynthia M. Hastings, 71, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton.  She was born August 18, 1950 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Thomas Richard and Gracie Marie (Slavens) Chambers.  She graduated from North Central High School in Farmersburg, Indiana.  She worked for many years at A P & S Clinic in Terre Haute, as...

Joan Ann Striegel

Joan Ann Striegel

Aug 6, 2022

Joan Ann Striegel, 70, passed away on August 6, 2022.  She was born to James Gale Morrow Sr. and Mildred Margaret Morrow in Indianapolis, IN on 4/12/1952. Joan was preceded in death by her parents as well as her siblings Jan Baker and James Marrow Jr.  She is survived by her husband Marvin Striegel; daughters Christina Smith, Gwendolyn Smith,...

John C. Bonner

John C. Bonner

Aug 6, 2022

John Bonner, 70, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2022, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care at Union Hospital.  Born December 19, 1951, in Montreal, Canada, John is survived by his wife, Mrs. Megan Price-Bonner, his brother David (Janice) Bonner, nieces Andrea (Jordan) Bayles and Rachel (Mike) Doa, nephew James Swift, and several...

Eva Mae "Granny" (Compton)  Wilson

Eva Mae "Granny" (Compton) Wilson

Aug 6, 2022

Eva Mae "Betty" "Granny" Wilson, 102, of Terre Haute, Ind. passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Springhill Village in Terre Haute.  She was born in New Harmony, Indiana, on April 18, 1920, to Claude and Ethel (Gibson) Compton. She worked as a cook at Gibault School for almost 20 years and had a love for cooking her...

Pauline Hill

Pauline Hill

Aug 4, 2022

Pauline Hill, 101, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Westminster Village.  She was born August 24, 1920 in Vigo County to Alva Hoopengarner and Mae Jackson Hoopengarner.  Pauline was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Even at 100 years old she was always wanting to make sure everyone was taken care of and doing well. ...

Clifford J. Paulin

Clifford J. Paulin

Jul 28, 2022

Clifford J. Paulin, age 83 of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Thursday July 28, 2022 under the care of Kindred at Home Hospice.  He was born in Tell City, Indiana to Clifford "Ike" Paulin and Alberta Hess Paulin and was married to his high school sweet heart Linda Haller Paulin for 62 years before she passed in 2021....

Leona Maxine (Hunt)  Thompson

Leona Maxine (Hunt) Thompson

Jul 28, 2022

Leona Maxine (Hunt) Thompson 86, of Terre Haute slipped into her eternal life on July 28, 2022, at Springhill Village. Born April 9, 1936, she was the daughter of Melvin and Edith Hunt. She loved to travel and go camping. Her favorite place to travel was to Florida and South Carolina with the one and only love of her...