James Michael Talpas
Jun 10, 2021
James Michael Talpas,64, passed away on June 10, 2021. He was born in Terre Haute, IN on October 30, 1956 to Paul A. Talpas and June E. Byrd Talpas. He is preceded in death by both parents as well as his siblings Bonnie Gatton, Charles Krum, and Georgette Carrion. James is survived by his brother Mark Talpas (Penny) as...
Charles E. Bays
Jun 10, 2021
Charles E. Bays "Pa", 88, passed away on June 10, 2021. He was born on June 15, 1932 to Richard A. Bays and Clara Peyton Bays. Charles is preceded in death by his parents; wife Hazel Bays; brothers Harold L. Bays and Marion G. Bays. He is survived by his sons Terry Bays (Marie), Tim Bays (Marcie); daughter Cindy...
Debra A. Rogers
Jun 5, 2021
Debra A. Rogers, 67, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, June 6, 2021. She was born in Terre Haute November 30, 1953 to F. Dean and Inga Rogers. She graduated from Terre Haute South High School in 1973. Deb worked at Goodwill as a sorter and worked there for 35 years. After the death...
Shirley Ruth Christjansen
Jun 5, 2021
Shirley Ruth Christjansen, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was born October 31, 1943 in West Terre Haute to Virgil Lawson and Ioma Yocum Walton. Shirley was a talented artist and an avid gardener. She was a gifted musician able to play the guitar, piano, and accordion. She also loved to sing. Shirley was...
Gracie K. Strohl
Jun 4, 2021
Gracie Katherine (Earwood) Strohl, 75, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 4, 2021.
Gracie was born July 9, 1945 in Arab, Alabama. She was the 9th of eleven children of Hugh and Myrtle (Green) Earwood.
She grew up in Alabama and Florida and moved with her family to...
John "Ryan" Chrisman
May 31, 2021
John "Ryan" Chrisman, 39, passed away on May 31, 2021 at his home in Indianapolis. He was born on March 31, 1982 to John Chrisman and Kim Furrer Taylor. Ryan is survived by his father John Chrisman (Dana) their kids Gina and Shelby; mother Kim Taylor (Lance); son James Chrisman; girlfriend Laura Forani; grandmother Betty Cornwell; sister Brittany Chrisman...
Sean Michael "Mike" Mangram
May 31, 2021
Sean Michael "Mike" Mangram, 54, of Farmersburg died Monday May 31, 2021 in his residence. He was retired from G.E. Aviation. Mike was born July 18, 1966 in Santa Ana, California to Lloyd Mangram and Joyce (Sheldom) Ramirez. He is survived by his wife, Jill (Chilton) Mangram; daughters, Katelynn Mangram, Abby Pitts (Austin), and Ivy Mangram; sisters, Julia Umphries...
Edith Kearschner Elmore
May 31, 2021
Edith Kearschner Elmore, 87, of Terre Haute passed away May 31, 2021. She was born in Seelyville on May 15, 1934 to Alston and Mary (Mathews) Maxwell. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of The Sanctuary Church, 2311 Locust. Earlier in her life she was employed as a clerk for Goodwill Industries. Surviving is her husband, Donald...
Connie Elmore
May 25, 2021
Connie Elmore (née María Constanza Castro Castellanos Camelo Morales), 74, of Terre Haute, Indiana, died May 25, 2021.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Juan de Jesús and Clementina, and brother Juan. She is survived by her husband, Michael; a daughter, Jennifer Dawson (Michael); a son, John-Michael (Tara); sisters, Bertha Raquel Castro de Maurice (Pierre)...
Ralph Brown
May 24, 2021
Ralph Stewart Brown,91, passed away on May 24, 2021. He was born on June 12, 1929 to Harold Brown and Ruth Ladd Brown. Ralph is preceded in death by both parents; brothers Byron L. Brown, Robert L. Brown, and John L. Brown. He is survived by his wife Mary Jo Brown; children Mary L. Robertson Kay (John), Linda K....
Donald Keith Szatkowski, Jr.
May 24, 2021
Donald Keith Szatkowski, Jr., 71, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born August 6, 1949 in Bloomington, Indiana to Donald Szatkowski and Daisy Cooper Szatkowski. Don was a member of the Air National Guard for nine years where he was a pilot flying F100 Jets and F4's. He...
Venita Elaine Gastineau
May 23, 2021
Venita Elaine Gastineau, 86, passed away on May 23, 2021. SHe was born on June 5, 1934 to John B. Fox and Ruth M. McKenzie. Venita is preceded in death by both parents; husband, Melvin Ray Gastineau; sister Patsy Timberman, as well as her grandchild Olivia Gastineau. She is survived by her sons Jeffrey Gastineau (Carla), Doug Gastineau, and...
Timothy Michael Galbraith
May 20, 2021
Timothy Michael Galbraith, 52, passed away on May 20, 2021. He was born on June 2, 1968 to Rex H. Galbraith and Barbara Jean Muncie Galbraith. Timothy is preceded in death by both parents and sister Roxanne Galbraith. He is survived by his wife Lori Galbraith; children Jesse Galbraith (Nicole), Kassi Weaver, and Josh Piper; siblings Della Fell, Rex...
Patricia Ann (Spencer) Pinkston
May 20, 2021
Patricia Pinkston, 90, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Cobblestone Health Campus. She was born on July 31, 1930 in Dugger, Indiana to Russell and Tressa (Hawkins) Spencer. Pat was a graduate of Sullivan High School in 1948 and earned an education degree from Indiana State University. She taught at Farmersburg, Pimento, and Hoosier...
Wanda Lou Modesitt Hylton
May 18, 2021
Wanda Lou Modesitt Hylton, 82, of Riley, Indiana passed away at her home surrounded by family on May 18, 2021. She was born on August 7, 1938 in Cory, IN to Ernest L. Modesitt and Frances Hull Modesitt. She is preceded in death by both parents; her husband Edward Wyatt Hylton, who passed away in 2003. The couple would...
Larry Benford
May 16, 2021
Larry Benford, 69, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital following complications of COVID-19. He was born October 8, 1951 in Terre Haute to Rufus and Rosa Lee Benford. He attended Lincoln Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Jr. High and Gerstmeyer High School.
He is survived by seven children: Tami Bolton, Larry,...
David Eugene Hancock
May 12, 2021
David Eugene Hancock "Grandpa Dave", 75, of Terre Haute passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Urbana, IL. He was born June 12, 1945 to Rellie "Doc" Hancock and Mary Maxine Hancock.
Survivors include his loving wife of almost 29 years, Patricia Hancock; children, Tonya Isaacs (Scott), Trevor Scamihorn (Tiffany), Tersh Scamihorn; siblings, Nancy Smith,...
Thurza Louise Hollis
May 12, 2021
Thurza Louise Hollis, 76, of Terre Haute passed away May 12, 2021 at Meadows Manor East. She was born April 17, 1945 to John and Katurah Hollis. Thurza was a lifelong resident of Terre Haute. She was a 1963 Wiley High School graduate.
Thurza worked for Columbia House for many years retiring around 2008. She loved life...
Jay Allen Chickadaunce
May 11, 2021
Jay Allen Chickadaunce, 51, passed away on May 11, 2021 in his residence that he had lived in on his own since 1991. He was born on November 14, 1969 in Terre Haute to Allen "Ed" Chickadaunce and Dianna (Smith) Chickadaunce. He is survived by his father, Allen "Ed" Chickadaunce (Bonnie), mother Dianna Williams, brothers Matt Chickadaunce (Tracy) of...
Violet Ada (Green) Sparks
May 10, 2021
Violet Ada Sparks, 81, passed away on May 10, 2021 in her residence. She was born on May 31, 1939 in Terre Haute to William Farris Green and Geraldine Susan Ruth Layman. Violet is preceded in death by both parents, her husband Clifford Sparks, who died November 7, 1998, her brother Gerald Green, her sisters Wilma Green, Nancy Mewhinny,...