obituaries

Apr 23, 2022

Bonnie Jean Hancock, 82,of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at home surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born February 13, 1940 in Terre Haute to Donald Neese and Thelma Reynolds Spitler.  Bonnie and her husband Jerry spent many years on the road as Jerry was a truckdriver. They had a condo in Vero Beach Florida...

Apr 20, 2022

Nancy Sue Nees, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday April 20, 2022 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born April 30, 1948 in Danville, Illinois to Charles and Virginia Westine (Propst) Nees. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Nees Doades of Greenwood; brother, Garret Nees (Donna) of Terre Haute; two nephews, one great-niece, and one great-nephew....

Apr 19, 2022

On April 19, 2022, the angels carried an amazing man into the presence of our Lord and Savior. This man would introduce himself as Bill or Billiam Winings. He said his full name, William Arthur Winings, was only used when he was in trouble. He was born October 5th, 1960, into a family with three brothers: Sterling "Butch" Winings,...

Apr 17, 2022

Heidi Anne Scank, 42, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Union Hospital.  She was born September 4, 1979 in Terre Haute to Larry L. Scank, Sr. and Ruth A. Zuckerman Scank.  Heidi was a happy, fun-loving soul, who never knew a stranger.  Since age 6, she has been active at Happiness Bag where she's made...

Apr 16, 2022

Betty J. Need, 83, of Farmersburg passed away Saturday April 16, 2022 in her residence. She was born June 11, 1938 in Jasonville to Ray and Mary (Pershing) Dougherty. Betty is survived by her daughter, Mitzi Daffron (Stan) of Farmersburg; sister, Barbara Butler of Terre Haute; brother, Dave Dougherty (Rita) of Linton; grandchildren, Lauren Daffron and Joseph Daffron (Tonya...

Apr 12, 2022

Linda S (Rudisel) Willham, 79, of Terre Haute, IN passed away peacefully April 12, 2022.

She was born March 26, 1943, at Union Hospital to Thelma K. (Sears) Rudisel and Harley A Rudisel. She was a 1960 Graduate of Gerstmeyer High School. She married Thomas L Willham and they we married 35 Years before his death in...

Apr 11, 2022

Gillian Elise Webb, 22, of Terre Haute passed away Monday April 11, 2022 at home. She was born March 11, 2000 in Terre Haute to Paul D. Webb and Lorre A. Mishler (Campbell). Gillian was quirky and sweet and held a special place in the hearts of those who knew her. She was introverted and unfailingly kind. She loved...

Apr 10, 2022

Wilbur R. Hill, 103, of Terre Haute, passed away Sunday April 10, 2022 in his residence. He was retired from Sun Oil Company. Wilbur was born September 24, 1918 in Sullivan County to Oral and Ethel (Adams) Hill. He is survived by his loving wife of 82 years, Pauline (Hoopengarner) Hill; son, Dan R. Hill; grandchildren, Andrew Hill, Matthew...

Apr 8, 2022

Harry James Rudolph, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Friday April 8, 2022 with family by his side. He was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania to Clarence "Todd" Rudolph and Jane (Brower) Pontet and was raised in Bicknell, Indiana. Harry is survived by his son Tom Rudolph (Holli), daughter Kenna Rudolph (Mike Mehl), grandson Jake, granddaughters Hannah and Vivian, friend...

Apr 8, 2022

Charles Logan Jr "Sonny", 77 of Terre Haute passed away peacefully in his home Friday 4/8/2022. Charles was born October 29, 1944 in Terre Haute to Charles Logan Sr and Ruth (Kendall) Logan. Charles worked at Stran Steel from the 1960's until the plant closed in 1981. He retired from Union Hospital in 2009 where he worked in the...

Apr 7, 2022

Patricia Ethyl Wall, 83, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday April 7, 2022 in Gibson Family Center for hospice. She was born March 11, 1939 in Terre Haute to James Kenneth and Beulah Pearl (Gasaway) Figg. Patricia is survived by her daughters, Glenda Strassler (Bill) and Patti Rogers (George); sons, Frank Wall (Marsha) and Mike Wall (Debra Jackson-Wall); grandchildren,...

Apr 5, 2022

Richard R. Loveless, 69, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday April 5, 2022 in Regional Hospital. He was born November 11, 1952 in Sullivan to Ray E. and Mary (Smith) Loveless. Richard is survived by his loving wife Phyllis (Long) Loveless, whom he married in 1985; daughter, Jennifer Robertson (Brian Hampton); son, William Conrad Mattern (Amanda); sister, Vickie Blackburn;...

Apr 4, 2022

Don E. Lankford, 58. Of Terre Haute, passed away Monday April 4, 2022 at his home. He was born March 31, 1964 in Terre Haute, the son of Mick and Glenda Lankford. He was an owner of Lankford Excavating for over 40 years. If it had an engine, he was all over it. He loved to work on cars...

Apr 3, 2022

Ronald J. Vencel, 69, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 3, 2022.  He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 39 years, Mary Anne Golden Vencel.  Ron was born August 20, 1952 in Terre Haute to Edna H. And Michael J. Vencel, Jr. He is survived by a niece Becky Golden, her husband...

Apr 3, 2022

John Edward Webb, 54, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born April 4, 1967 in Terre Haute to Donald and Laura Webb.  John owned and operated a contracting business with his wife Heather and worked in the industry over 40 years.  He was a very skilled...

Mar 31, 2022

Gary Lee Miller, 70, passed away on March 31, 2022. He was born on February 29, 1952 to Gerald Miller and Mary Cutsinger Miller. Gary was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brothers Mark and Terry Miller. He is survived by his wife Kathy Miller; Children Terry Miller, Bryon Miller, Elizabeth Merrell, and Richard Merrell;...

Mar 26, 2022

Garrett Hunter Stevens, 26, passed away on March 26, 2022. He was born on July 16, 1995 to Lyman G. Stevens and Zelma F. Hughes.  Garrett was preceded in death by his grandparents Columbus Garrett and Iva Sharpe.  He is survived by his father Lyman Stevens, Sr.; mother Zelma Hughes (step-father James Hughes); grandmother Zola Hughes; siblings Columbus Garrett...

Mar 21, 2022

Rodney Eugene Summitt, 71.

Rod's life ended with him peacefully passing at home, where he wanted to be.  Rod was born August 1, 1950 to Kenneth and Esther Summitt.  He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Denise; son Terry; grandsons Nic and Hunter; brother Larry (Anita) as well as numerous extended family members.  Rod was...

Mar 19, 2022

Betty Jo Richmond, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday March 19, 2022 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Betty Jo was a retired Vigo County School Teacher where she taught for 28 years mostly Kindergarten at Farrington Grove Elementary, and she loved the children. She was born December 14, 1939 in Terre Haute to Henry Clay and Ora Jeanetta...

Mar 18, 2022

Brenda K. Gayso, 57, of Terre Haute passed away Friday March 18, 2022 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was a store manager for 31 years at Cosmo Prof. Brenda was born September 1, 1964 in Terre Haute to James and Opal (Jordan) McCullough. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Joseph L. Gayso;...