obituaries


Chad F. Butts

Chad F. Butts

Mar 8, 2022

Chad F. Butts, 36, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday March 8, 2022. He was born June 10, 1985 in Terre Haute to Fred Butts and Cindy (Hofmann). Chad is survived by his wife, Justine (Johnston) Butts; mother, Cindy Selge (Bob); father, Fred Butts (Beth); maternal grandmother, Nadine Hofmann; sisters, Courtnie Parrish (Steve), Jennifer Butts, and Sarah Duchene (Richard);...

David H. Hamenstafer

David H. Hamenstafer

Mar 5, 2022

David H. Hamenstafer, 78, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022 with two dear friends at his side.  David was born on June 3, 1943 in Detroit, MI. Dave was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Eleanor "Mona" Hamenstafer;  step father Harold Engling; companion Carol Daniels, passed 2021. David worked at JI Case retiring from Rose Hulman....

Tommy L. Howard

Tommy L. Howard

Mar 5, 2022

Tommy Howard, 73, of Terre Haute, passed away March 5, 2022 at his residence. He was born March, 5, 1949 to Thermon and Virginia (Gardener) Howard. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Brenda (Cutright) Howard. He is also survived by sons Ryan Howard (Rachel), Bill Howard (Melissa), Clayton Howard (Kayte); daughter Christy Handley (Dave); several brothers...

Larry D. Strain

Larry D. Strain

Mar 4, 2022

Larry Duane Strain, 83, passed away on March 4, 2022 in Jasonville, IN. He was born on October 1, 1938 to the late Lawrence W. Strain and Pearl (Johnson) Strain.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Jean, a sister Mary Lou Kester, brothers Russell Lloyd Stain, and Richard Lee Strain....

Patrick "Pj" John Burns

Patrick "Pj" John Burns

Mar 1, 2022

Patrick John "PJ" Burns, 60 died March 1, 2022, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  PJ was born in Terre Haute on October 17, 1961, to Richard and Donna Burns and was married to Melissa (Fitch) Burns in September of 1988

A member of Carpenter's Union 133, he made a career of a craft he...

Sister Suzanne Buthod

Sister Suzanne Buthod

Feb 28, 2022

Sister Suzanne Buthod died on Feb. 28, 2022, in Union Hospital. She was born on Oct. 24, 1929 in Fort Worth, TX to Victor and Louise Brightman Buthod and was baptized Suzanne Louise. Sister Suzanne entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 2, 1949 and received the name Sister Mary Judith. She professed Final Vows on...

David W. Wilson Sr.

David W. Wilson Sr.

Feb 27, 2022

David W. Wilson Sr., 86, of Shelburn, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 in Sullivan County Community Hospital. He retired from Duke Energy. David was born July 2, 1935 in Terre Haute, IN. He is survived by his son, Chad Wilson (Jody); daughter, Marlene Wilson and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and two sisters. He was preceded in death...

Russell Eugene Miller

Russell Eugene Miller

Feb 25, 2022

Russell Eugene Miller,75, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at Gibson Hospice.  He was born January 26, 1947 in Terre Haute to Alfred and Beverly Miller.  Russell retired from the United States Army after 31 ½ years of service. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran. Russell was an avid fisherman, enjoyed woodworking, riding motorcycles, and feeding...

Tonya Lorene (Hofmann)  Spade

Tonya Lorene (Hofmann) Spade

Feb 25, 2022

Tonya Lorene Spade, 55, of Robinson, Illinois passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born November 16, 1966 in Terre Haute to Larry Hofmann and Jacqulin Stephens Hofmann.  Tonya graduated from Terre Haute North High School in 1985.  She then received a Bachelor's degree in Safety Management from Indiana State University in 1990. ...

Paul William Newman

Paul William Newman

Feb 25, 2022

Paul William Newman, 88, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born August 24, 1933 in Terre Haute to James Newman and Nellie Liffick Newman.  Paul served in the Marines during the Korean War.  He and his wife Jeri were active members of St. Joseph University Parish throughout their attendance.  ...

Charles Francis Dailey

Charles Francis Dailey

Feb 23, 2022

Charles Francis Dailey passed away on Wednesday evening, February 23, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. An almost life-long resident of Hammond, Indiana, he spent most of the last fifteen years of his life as a resident of Maryvale, a "55+" community in West Terre Haute. He had been a resident of Silver Birch Assisted Living since December...

Malcolm L. Conder

Malcolm L. Conder

Feb 22, 2022

Malcolm L. Conder, 88, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday February 22, 2022 at 6:23 am in his residence. He worked for Columbia Records for 27 years and retired from S&G Excavating. Malcolm was born September 5, 1933 in Terre Haute to Fred and Janet (Compton) Conder. He is survived by his daughter, Christina Conder (Jerry May); son, Gary...

Brent Patrick Hamblen

Brent Patrick Hamblen

Feb 21, 2022

Brent Patrick Hamblen, 48, of Terre Haute passed away on February 21, 2022.  He was born May 5, 1973 in Terre Haute to Joseph E. Hamblen and Kathleen S. Harkness Norris.  Brent was a free spirit and was known to march to the beat of his own drum.  He loved music and enjoyed being around his many friends. He...

Thelma Ruth (Jones)  Silvers

Thelma Ruth (Jones) Silvers

Feb 18, 2022

Thelma Ruth Silvers, 63, of Terre Haute passed away Friday February 18, 2022 in her residence. She was a retired Registered Nurse and had also spent time teaching nurses. Thelma was born June 20, 1958 in Shoals, Indiana to Jacob and Audrey June (Hopkins) Jones. She is survived by her children, Darrin Silvers and wife Jamie, Landice B. "Brent"...

Barbara J. (Pittman)  Danner

Barbara J. (Pittman) Danner

Feb 14, 2022

Barbara J. Danner, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Monday February 14, 2022 in her residence. She was born November 20, 1937 in Terre Haute to Arthur and Helen (Walters) Pittman. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Frank Danner; daughter, Kelly S. Greenlee (David); son, Guy M. Danner (Kim); two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She...

Elizabeth M. (Paukert)  Burnett

Elizabeth M. (Paukert) Burnett

Feb 13, 2022

Elizabeth M. Burnett, 93, of Rosedale, passed away Sunday February 13, 2022 in her residence. Elizabeth had been a dental assistant, homemaker and worked in the cosmetic department at Meis. She was born January 9, 1929 in Obernitz, Czechoslovakia to Oskar and Ida (Burgman) Paukert. Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Linda Sparger (John) and Ingrid Kilpatrick (Michael); sons,...

Pam J. Jacks

Pam J. Jacks

Feb 13, 2022

Pam J. Jacks, 62, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday February 13, 2022 in Terre Haute. She was a retired operator from Pfizer. Pam was born July 24, 1959 in Terre Haute to James and Jody (Fleschner) Jacks. She is survived by daughters, Mandy Ribolla (Jamie) and their children James and Ada; Jessica Cooper and her children Tate and...

Rebecca Ann Brown

Rebecca Ann Brown

Feb 11, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" Ann Brown, 75, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Regional Hospital.  She was born June 22, 1946 at Terre Haute St. Anthony Hospital to Max and Barbara Bentley.  Becky graduated from Honey Creek High School in 1964.  She married Ted Brown on June 11, 1968.  Becky drove a school bus for Riley...

Anita Faye Moon

Anita Faye Moon

Feb 10, 2022

Anita Faye Moon, 73, of Terre Haute passed away at her home on Thursday, February 10, 2022.  She was born in Tell City, Indiana on March 20, 1948 to Lester and Mary Solbrig.  Anita was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ.  She loved to quilt, crochet, and embroider.  Gardening, participating in 4-H, and bird watching were...

Erma Drake Farr

Erma Drake Farr

Feb 9, 2022

Erma Drake Farr, 95, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday February 9, 2022 in Terre Haute. She had worked at Citizens Telephone Company, Merchants Savings and Valley Federal, retiring in 1987. Erma was born September 17, 1926 in Fairbanks, Indiana to James H. and Mabel L (Ryan) Drake. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Perry; sons, James Farr...