obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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.