obituaries


Nancy Ruth (Richards)  Youngblood

Nancy Ruth (Richards) Youngblood

Jan 9, 2021

Nancy Ruth Richards Youngblood, 65, of Terre Haute died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 3:27 am in Union Hospital. She was born June 8, 1955, the only child of Ruth Alice Reynolds Richards and Alonza Ambrose Richards. She married Harvey Joe Youngblood on December 28, 1978.

Nancy attended Ivy Tech and later St. Mary of the Woods...

Robert D. Pitts

Robert D. Pitts

Jan 9, 2021

Robert D. Pitts, Sr., 94, of Dennison, Illinois passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence.  He was born May 6, 1926 in Terre Haute to John C. Pitts and Ruby Culter Pitts.  Robert served his country in the U.S. Army.  He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 90 in Marshall, Illinois.

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Wanda Marie (Mitchell)  Kisner

Wanda Marie (Mitchell) Kisner

Jan 8, 2021

Wanda Marie Kisner, 73, loving mother and wife, joined the Lord on Friday January 8, 2021. She worked at Columbia Records for many years and was also manager at Mr. Jiggs for over 30 years. She was born June 28, 1947 in Terre Haute to Louis and Josephine (Connelly) Mitchell. Wanda is survived by her devoted spouse of 39...

William Allen Glass

William Allen Glass

Jan 8, 2021

William Allen "Bill" Glass, 69, of Terre Haute passed away Friday January 8, 2021 in his residence. He was retired from the Terre Haute Street Department. He was born December 3, 1951 to George W. Glass and Winifred May (Benefiel) Glass. Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol (Kutz) Glass; daughter, Christie Marie Cesinger (George); sons,...

Harold E. Reel

Harold E. Reel

Jan 3, 2021

Harold Eugene Reel 76 of Terre Haute Indiana passed away January 3, 2021 in Union Hospital from complications with Pneumonia, COPD and congestive heart failure surrounded by family

Harold was born at Union Hospital on January 12, 1944 to Caleb Eugene Reel and Vera Catherine Tryon Reel.  Harold graduated from Gerstmeyer High School where he met Marline,...

William Arthur Dando

William Arthur Dando

Jan 1, 2021

William Arthur Dando passed away after a brief illness on January 1st, 2021.

William (Bill) was born on June 13, 1934 in Newell, Pennsylvania. He grew up exploring the hills and valleys around Newell. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1956. He received his B.S. from California University (PA).  He received a M.S.  in 1962...

Diana D. (Clark)  Cannady

Diana D. (Clark) Cannady

Dec 31, 2020

Diana D. Cannady, 80, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday December 31, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born October 19, 1940 in Shirkeville, Indiana to William Walter and Mary (Wright) Clark. She worked for many years at Ryan's Steakhouse and Terre Haute Country Club. Diana is survived by her daughter, Donna Kelly; son, Daniel Cannady (Jullee);...

Ralph W. Davis

Ralph W. Davis

Dec 31, 2020

Reverend Ralph W. Davis, 77, of Terre Haute passed from this life into his heavenly home on December 31, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Claudia Jo Davis and one daughter, Paula Davis Botta and one son-in-law, Deryl Botta (Carmel), and six grandchildren, Michael Botta (Indianapolis), Kayla Botta (Indianapolis), Jenna Botta (Indianapolis), Tera Botta...

Timothy Charles Stadler

Timothy Charles Stadler

Dec 30, 2020

Timothy Charles Stadler, 77, of Terre Haute passed away on December 30, 2020.  He was born on June 30, 1943 to James P. Stadler and Ruth L. Stadler.  Tim is preceded in death by both parents.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandra Stadler; son James Richard, as well as his grandson Austin Stadler. He served...

Nila Joan Murphy

Nila Joan Murphy

Dec 28, 2020

Nila Joan Murphy, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  She was born August 15, 1930 in Vigo County to Thelma Lucille Worley.  Nila graduated from Indiana State Laboratory High School .  She married Melvin C. Murphy in 1965.  They owned and operated the Jomel Garment Factory in St....

Philip A. Trotzke

Philip A. Trotzke

Dec 22, 2020

Philip Arnold Trotzke, age 81, of Terre Haute, passed away on December 22, 2020, of complications related to COVID-19. Phil was born in Terre Haute on June 28, 1939, the only son of the late Paul A. Trotzke and Mildred M. (Walls) Trotzke.

After graduating from Wiley High School in 1957, Phil studied music at Frankfort Pilgram...

Michael M. Ruckriegel

Michael M. Ruckriegel

Dec 22, 2020

Michael M.  Ruckriegel, 50, passed away in his home on December 22, 2020.  He was born in Bayreuth, Germany to Manfred and Heidi on January 17, 1970.  Mike is preceded in death by his mother.  He is survived by his father; wife Lisa; son Michael; daughters Morgan (Luke) and Rylee; sisters Suzana and Tanja; several nieces and nephews, many...

James Joseph Priester

James Joseph Priester

Dec 21, 2020

James Joseph Priester, 61, of Terre Haute passed away December 21, 2020 at his residence.  He was born October 14, 1959 in Beech Grove, Indiana to Frederick Priester, Jr. and Katherine Crossen Priester.  Jim was a life long parishioner of St. Benedict Catholic Church.  He was very devoted to his church and served on several committees  over the years. ...

Sister Nancy Nolan

Sister Nancy Nolan

Dec 20, 2020

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS - Sister Nancy Nolan died on Dec. 20, 2020, in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born on May 13, 1936 in Galesburg, IL, to Paul and Helena Cofield Nolan and was baptized Nancy Irene. Sister Nancy entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 2, 1955 and received the name Sister Jean Paula....

M. Rogene Snoddy

M. Rogene Snoddy

Dec 19, 2020

M. Rogene Snoddy, 93, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus.  She was born August 12, 1927 in Brazil, Indiana to Frank Cooper and Alice Mercer Cooper.  She was a 1945 graduate of Brazil High School and received her nursing degree from St. Anthony's School of Nursing. Rogene was a long-time member...

Paul Stephen Smith

Paul Stephen Smith

Dec 13, 2020

Paul Stephen Smith, 72, passed away December 13, 2020 in Bradenton, FL.  He was born on January 27, 1948.  Paul is preceded in death by his parents Paul William Smith and Geraldine (Bates) Smith as well as his grandson Charles Edgar Smith of Seymour.  He is survived by his son Michael and his children Grant Smith and Evan Smith...

Diana Cheryl (Ellington)  Mullins

Diana Cheryl (Ellington) Mullins

Dec 13, 2020

Diana Cheryl (Ellington) Mullins, a Lady of Integrity, went to be with Jesus December 13, 2020.  She may have been born in the wrong era.  Through she was born in 1950, she could have been in the 1920's.  She loved to wear "fancy hats" and enjoyed listening to old records, especially Christmas music.  She could spend hours reading a...

Elaine (Modesitt)  Collins

Elaine (Modesitt) Collins

Dec 11, 2020

On the evening of Friday, December 11, 2020, Elaine Collins, 75, of Riley moved to her Heavenly home. Elaine was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family and set an example for her children and grandchildren that will lead them all their lives.

Elaine was born at home in Cory, Indiana on November 22,...

Lowell Ray Eck

Lowell Ray Eck

Dec 10, 2020

Lowell Eck, 89, of Terre Haute, passed away December 10, 2020 of complications related to COVID. He was born in Grayville Illinois to parents George Henry and Mildred.  Lowell was preceded in death by his parents, wife Patricia of 59 years and Sister Lola Calder.  He is survived by his children Lowell Jr. (Cotton) - wife Susan of Terre...

Deborah A. Barnhart

Deborah A. Barnhart

Dec 9, 2020

Deborah A. Barnhart, formerly of Attica and residing in Terre Haute passed away in Union Hospital on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

Deb was born in Attica, Indiana on September 13, 1951 and was the daughter of the late Keith Edwin and Elizabeth Ann (Rogers) Barnhart and sister of the late Steve Barnhart.

Deb was a...