obituaries
Dixie J. (Norris) Trueblood
Feb 9, 2022
Dixie J. Trueblood, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday February 9, 2022 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born May 11, 1944 in Moonshine, Illinois to Bennie Edgar and Josephine Elizabeth (Johnson) Norris. Dixie is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ralph Trueblood; sons, Darrin Trueblood (Beth), Brent Trueblood (Zelah), and Dr. Eric Trueblood (Dr. Jackie...
Christopher Kevin Brown
Feb 9, 2022
Christopher Kevin Brown, 61, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022, at Union Hospital due to complications related to heart failure. Chris was born on March 13, 1960, in Terre Haute, Indiana. At ten days old, he was adopted by his loving parents, Robert and Juaneeta Brown.
Chris, or "Brownie," as his friends knew him, was a...
Roy Milton Woodsmall
Feb 9, 2022
Roy Milton Woodsmall, 91 of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday February 9, 2022 in Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a farmer for most of his life. Roy was born December 24, 1930 in Riley Township to Homer R. and Betha (Price) Woodsmall. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Delores (Thompson) Woodsmall, whom...
Clarence William Henry
Feb 6, 2022
Clarence William Henry, 97, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born April 10, 1924 in Clark County to Albert and Madama Henry. Clarence served his country in the United States Navy. He was a minister most of his life spreading the word of the Lord in both Terre Haute and Sullivan...
Daniel Ernster
Feb 4, 2022
Daniel E. Ernster, 60, of West Terre Haute, IN, received his miracle of healing. He peacefully passed away on February 4th surrounded by family.
Daniel was born on January 11th, 1962 to Marion and George Ernster. After highschool, Daniel joined the United States Navy as an aviation structural mechanic. He had many job titles over the years....
Bennett G. Blocksom
Feb 4, 2022
Bennett Gillum Blocksom, 72, of West Terre Haute, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 in Meadows Manor North. Bennett was born in Terre Haute on September 1, 1949 to Howard and Anna Blocksom.
Bennett loved to visit the West Vigo IGA staff, everyone in Providence Housing, and with everyone he came in contact with. He belonged to...
Cathelene E. Wilson
Feb 2, 2022
Cathelene E. Wilson, 83, of Shelburn, passed away Wednesday February 2, 2022 in Sullivan County Community Hospital. She was a seamstress for many years. Cathelene was born July 11, 1938 in Marshall, Illinois. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, David Wilson; son, Chad Wilson (Jody); daughter, Marlene Wilson and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and...
Sister Mary Lechner
Feb 1, 2022
Sister Mary Ann Lechner, formerly Sister Robert Ann, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was 93 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 75 years.
Funeral services for Sister Mary Ann will take place on Tuesday, February 8, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception...
Kyle B. Poorman
Jan 29, 2022
Kyle B. Poorman, 59, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday January 29, 2022 in Southwood Healthcare. He retired after 36 years at the Tribune Star Newspaper. He was born July 7, 1962 in Columbus, Indiana to Lawrence Eugene and Anita Jane (Short) Poorman. Kyle is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Michelle (Hill) Poorman; mother, Anita Poorman;...
Robert E. Axe
Jan 28, 2022
Robert E. Axe of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at the age of 89. He was born February 14, 1932 in Terre Haute to Oscar J. Axe and Esther Mae Axe.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife of 55 years, Margaret; daughter-in-law Kathy Axe and son-in-law Vernon Harlan.
...Orvetta "Betsy" Rose (Eldridge) Wallace
Jan 26, 2022
Orvetta Rose "Betsy" Wallace, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday January 26, 2022 in Meadows Manor East. She was a Title I Teacher's Assistant at Fuqua Elementary for 38 years followed by being a Foster Grandma at Meadows Elementary. She was a member of Pimento Chapter #516 Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Central Christian...
Larry R. Montgomery
Jan 24, 2022
Larry R. Montgomery, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Monday January 24, 2022 in Union Hospital. After graduating high school he served active duty with the US Army until 1972. After his service he worked at Quality Lime, AMAX Coal Chinook Mine (UMWA Local 1216), and IUOE Local 841. A hard worker his entire life, he never complained about...
Virginia Rose Caton
Jan 24, 2022
Virginia Rose Caton, 86, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 19, 1935 in Terre Haute to Garlin H. Bell and Rosella M. Sheese. Jenny never met a stranger and was known for her hugs. She was a member of Maryland Community Church. Most of all,...
Jackie Lee Warren
Jan 23, 2022
Jackie Lee Warren was born on December 24th, 1946 in Louisville Kentucky. At 18 months old Jack was adopted by his Aunt Iris and Uncle Audie Jett. Jack moved to Terre Haute in 1966 and was stationed at Hulman Air Field as a member of the Air Force Police. In Terre Haute, Jack met the love of his life,...
Charles Edward Willis
Jan 22, 2022
Charles Edward Willis, 77, of Camby, Indiana passed away Saturday January 22, 2022 in Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. He was a retired Quality Control Specialist for Carrier Corporation. Charles was born October 16, 1944 in Sullivan, Indiana to James H. and Mary G. (Tarrh) Willis. He is survived by a son, Charles James "C.J." Willis and a step-son, Gordon...
Franklin Durniat
Jan 21, 2022
Franklin Durniat of Toledo, OH passed away January 21, 2022 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN surrounded by family. He was a graduate of St. Francis De Sales High School in Toledo, OH and Wheeling Jesuit College in Wheeling, WV. If anyone knew Frank, they knew he enjoyed horse-racing and college football, but his most proudest treasures are...
Daniel Lee Pulliam
Jan 19, 2022
Daniel Lee Pulliam, 84, formerly of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his home in Warsaw surrounded by family. He was born December 16, 1937, in Breese, Illinois to Hubert Dale Pulliam and Martha Mary Pulliam. Daniel worked as a Metallurgical Engineer for over 40 years before retiring from Alcan in Terre Haute. He was also...
Joan Marie Curnick
Jan 18, 2022
Joan Marie Curnick, 93, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was born March 20, 1928 in Terre Haute to Ural Trueblood and Esther McClanahan Trueblood. Joan graduated from Hymera High School in 1946. She then attended Indiana State University graduating with a B.S. in 1950 and a Master's Degree in 1955. Joan was an...
H. Ingrid Stoelting
Jan 17, 2022
H. Ingrid Stoelting, 75, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away at 1:20 PM Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Westminster Health Center. Ingrid was born May 27, 1946, in San Francisco, California, to Dr. J.L. and Florence Stoelting. Moving to Terre Haute as a young child, Ingrid later graduated from Garfield High School and then moved to Boston, Massachusetts....
Leonard Eugene Fagg
Jan 16, 2022
Leonard Eugene Fagg, 80, of Terre Haute passed away January 16, 2022 at Union Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1941 to Arthur and Dorothy Fagg. Leonard was preceded in death by both parents; wife Judith Fagg; sisters Jesse Henry, Mary Rose Alkire, Wilberta Norris; son Tony Fagg. He is survived by current wife Connie Fagg of Terre...