obituaries


Esther L. Mccombs

Esther L. Mccombs

Jun 21, 2021

Esther L. McCombs died June 21, 2021 at Signature Healthcare, Terre Haute, IN. She was born March 8, 1934 to John F. Daum and Carrie (Key) Daum in Plainfield, Indiana.  She graduated from Plainfield High School, where she met her husband James E. McCombs, Jr. They were married August 15, 1953. They had four children: James (Kevin) McCombs, Terry...

Paul Edwin Campbell

Paul Edwin Campbell

Jun 18, 2021

Paul E. Campbell, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at Westminster Village.  He was born December 27, 1930 in Fort Wayne to Walter Harrison Campbell and Mary Bernice McClelland Campbell.  Paul was a 1948 Gerstmeyer High School Graduate and received an Electronics Technology degree from Devry/DeForrests Technical Institute.  He was the Electronics Manager for B&A...

Jane Ann Daugherty

Jane Ann Daugherty

Jun 17, 2021

Jane Ann Daugherty, 71, of Rosedale passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 17, 2021.  She was born February 24, 1950 in Terre Haute to Robert E. Soules, Sr. and Grace Bryant Soules.  Jane loved crossword puzzles, planting flowers and watching her stories.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family.  She made the best pancakes in the...

Timothy Robert Hay

Timothy Robert Hay

Jun 16, 2021

Timothy Robert Hay, 69, passed away at home on June 16, 2021. He was born on September 13, 1951 to Mickey R. Hay Sr. and Mary Barnett Hay. Tim is preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Maggie Peters Hay; children Bert (Heather), Andy, Loriann Hay (David Goodier), Mike, Matthew (Heather),...

Wilma Lucile "Sissy" (Williams)  Morge

Wilma Lucile "Sissy" (Williams) Morge

Jun 14, 2021

Wilma Lucile Morge, (Sissy), 92, formally of Terre Haute, resided at Breckenridge Commons in Sullivan, Indiana. Wilma went to be with the Lord at 6pm on June 14, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born May 28, 1929 to Phillip (Merle) and Juanita Lucile Williams. Wilma graduated from Honey Creek High School in 1947 and married William O...

James Michael Talpas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...