obituaries


Victoria Eve Lowe

Victoria Eve Lowe

Sep 9, 2022

With sadness we note the passing of Victoria Eve Lowe on September 9th, 2022. Victoria Eve was born on March 4th, 2003 to Chandra Martine Hull and Justin Colt Lowe. She is missed dearly by her parents and her brother, Justin James Lowe, as well as her extended family, friends, and of course, Kiki the cat. Victoria Eve proudly...

Stacey Bedwell

Stacey Bedwell

Sep 7, 2022

Stacey Bedwell, 50, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice.  She was born September 30, 1971 in Decatur, Illinois to John E. Bedwell and Emalie Thomson Sherfick. She was preceded in death by her father, John E. Bedwell. Stacy is survived by her mother Emalie J Sherfick; her step father George...

Wanda R (Romine)  Fidler

Wanda R (Romine) Fidler

Sep 7, 2022

Wanda R. Fidler, 94, of Terre Haute and formerly of Farmersburg passed away at Westminster Village on September 7, 2022 at 6:54p.m.  She was born October 12, 1927 to Ivan and Beulah (Walls) Romine.  She was a retired clerical worker and a longtime member of the Farmersburg Presbyterian Church.  Her husband Harold C. Fidler preceded her in death in...

Mark Anthony Heramb

Mark Anthony Heramb

Sep 5, 2022

Mark Anthony Heramb (Dad, Grumpy, Tony), 65 of Terre Haute, IN passed away on Labor Day, September 5th, 2022, in the comfort of his own home in Plant City, FL with his wife right by his side.

Tony and Debbie Heramb amassed 5 children and lived a charmed life full of love, laughter, romance, adventure, and family....

Zackary "Zack" Jw Danner

Zackary "Zack" Jw Danner

Sep 5, 2022

Zackary JW "Zack" Danner, 32, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly Monday September 5, 2022. He was employed at Brampton Brick. Zack was born June 6, 1990 in Terre Haute to Richard Danner and Kimberly (Campbell) Dalton. He is survived by his mother, Kimberly Dalton (Duane D.); his father, Richard Danner (Jo Anne); sisters, Brittany Dalton (Caleb), Jennifer Helm...

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,...