obituaries

Dec 7, 2021

A beloved mother is never forgotten.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara Stevens Russell Jewell of Farmersburg at the age of 88. Barbara was born in a small farmhouse just west of Farmersburg on January 18, 1933 to Lee and Thelma Stevens. She was the oldest of three children which included...

Dec 6, 2021

BERNARD GENE FRYE

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bernard Frye, (80) on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Regional Hospital. Bernard was born March 2, 1941, to Glenn and Alice McGow and later adopted by Kenneth and Evelyn Frye. He was an employee of Stran Steel.  Bernie was an avid collector &...

Dec 3, 2021

Ryan Ray Smith, 50, of Ocala passed away in Ocala, Florida. Ryan was a native of Terre Haute, Indiana and moved to Florida 23 years ago. Ryan enjoyed baseball, football, basketball and hockey. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, and enjoyed traveling, especially to Costa Rica, deep sea fishing and going to the beach. Survivors include his parents,...

Dec 3, 2021

Margaret Eugenia Pappas, M.D., was born June 13, 1960 to William G. Pappas and Helene C. (Arianas) Pappas in Niagara Falls, NY. In early childhood her family moved to NJ where she spent her most of her childhood years.  She passed away on December 3, 2021 at Willow Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Vincennes, IN, succumbing to complications of...

Dec 1, 2021

Janice Irene Iahn, 83, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Springhill Village.  She was born March 21, 1938 in Terre Haute to Karl Vincent Nipple and Margaret Louise (Schimmel) Nipple.  Family was the world to Janice. She was a natural born caregiver and had a huge heart.  She even cared for her parents, in-laws,...

Nov 29, 2021

Brenda D. Peters, 67, passed away on November 29, 2021 at Providence Health Care.  She was born on April 12, 1954 to Earl Strain and Betty Russell Strain.  Brenda was preceded in death by both parents; husband Forest V. Peters; sisters Nancy Hughes and Cathy Strain.  Brenda is survived by her daughters Christina Auterson (Ron), Charlotte Fulk (Cliff) and...

Nov 26, 2021

Jennifer Allison Major Turner, 39, of Terre Haute passed away Friday November 26, 2021 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born October 17, 1982 in Terre Haute to Mark and Cristie (Tipton) Major. She is survived by her children, Marek Gibson, Xander Turner, and Maylyn Turner; her parents Mark and Cristie Major; brothers, Jason Major (Kara) and Josh...

Nov 23, 2021

William W. "Bill" Grimes, 89, of Terre Haute passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.  He was born April 3, 1932 in Sullivan, Indiana to Felix and Gertrude (Walters) Grimes.  Bill was a farmer for many years.  He loved to go fishing, worked on C.B. radios, and enjoyed going to the casino.  Most of all he...

Nov 22, 2021

Garland E. Tuttle, 87, passed away at his residence November 22, 2021.  He was born June 17, 1934 to Edgar and Laura (Rockwell) Tuttle.  He was retired from Teamsters Local #135 and was a driver for Hulman and Company, a member of the Shelburn Masonic Lodge and the Shrine at Paris, IL.  He was preceded by his parents, his...

Nov 12, 2021

Sue A. Bentrup, 86, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at her residence.  Cremation was entrusted to DeBaun Funeral Home.

Nov 12, 2021

Mary Catherine White Couchman, 93, of Terre Haute, became a citizen of heaven on November 12, 2021. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on a small farm in Paris, Illinois to Clarence Fuqua and Madge Christman Fuqua on January 9, 1928. She retired from being a secretary of Dixie Bee Elementary School after...

Nov 9, 2021

Russell Loren Weeks, "Russ, Rusty" passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2021, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute Indiana at the age of 56 after a sudden heart attack.

He was born on January 29th,1965 in Ohio and lived most of his early life in Terre Haute, Indiana. He participated in the...

Nov 8, 2021

Thomas P. "Tom" Trout, 86 passed away on Monday, November 8th, 2021.  He was born April 8, 1935 in Terre Haute to Gale and Ruby (Peacock) Trout. He was a retired railroader. Thomas is survived by daughters, Merriel "Joni" Ditto, Sandra Trout, Connie Trout Wilson (Donny), Sally Trout Joseph (David); brother, Gale Trout; grandchildren, Preston Phillips, Angie Phillips, Josh...

Oct 29, 2021

Nancy L. Treager of Terre Haute passed away on October 29, 2021, at Cobblestone Crossing. She was a speech therapist and homemaker. She was born August 18, 1946, in Terre Haute to Thomas and Hallie (Copeland) Higginbotham. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, John Treager; daughter Carey Treager; son John Treager (Amy Farmer); grandchildren Nathan...

Oct 28, 2021

Freida Lynn Stokes, 65, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. Freida was born September 28, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Lloyd and Juanita Wilson. She was the wife for 30 years of Todd Stokes and mother to two sons, Michael Pace, deceased, and Steven Pace. Freida was also the loving grandmother of Shelby...

Oct 26, 2021

Evelyn L. Frederick, 95, of Freelandville, Indiana and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, October, 26, 2021.  She was born April 24, 1926 in Shelburn, Indiana to Roy J. Caton and Floy A. Jewell Caton.  Evelyn enjoyed sewing, gardening, and working puzzles. She and Lloyd enjoyed motorcycle riding and belonged to a riding club.  She spent over...

Oct 21, 2021

Peggy J. Shelton, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday October 21, 2021 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born February 26, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama to Joe and Ellen (Hughes) Roberts. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Odom (Sherman) and Wendy Hunter; sister, Joanne Howles; grandchildren, Nicholas Landry, Jessica Odom, Grace Odom, Sophie Forsythe, and Mason...

Oct 19, 2021

Jacob Micah Hills, 30, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday October 19, 2021 He was born December 3, 1990 in Jacksonville, North Carolina to Jeffery and Debra (Denehie) Hills. He is survived by his parents; twin daughters, Olivia Hills and Lilly Hills; son, Camden Luecke-Hills; girlfriend, Deonna Barbee; sisters, Anna Woodason (Matt) and Michaella Calhoun (Nathan); brothers, Jeremy...

Oct 19, 2021

Michael "Mickey" Kor, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 19, 2021, at Witham Memorial Hospital, Extended Care Facility, Lebanon, Indiana. He is survived by his son, Dr. Alex Kor of Carmel, Indiana; daughter, Rina Kor of Terre Haute, Indiana; nephew, Robert of Connecticut; nephews, Zori and Avshalom of Israel; niece, Miri of Israel; and several great-nieces...

Oct 18, 2021

Sister Agnes Eugene Cordak passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 96-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 80 years.

Funeral services for Sister Agnes Eugene will take place on Wednesday, November 3, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

A Wake will take...