obituaries

Jan 23, 2021

James Carl Adams, 84, passed to a better place on Saturday, January 23, 2021, from Lewy Body Dementia complications. He was comforted by his wife of 61 years, Dru, who held his hand the entire time. Jim was born in Terre Haute on the 29th of May, 1936, to Carl and Edna M. (Morton) Adams, who preceded him in...

Jan 23, 2021

Richard Lee Schwenk, 80, passed away on January 23, 2021.  He was born February 4, 1940 to Arnold Schwenk and Ruth Pannett Schwenk in Livermore, KY.  Richard is preceded in death by both parents, as well as his brother Gene Schwenk.  He is survived by his wife Nancy Schwenk; son Michael Schwenk; daughter Terri Schwenk, all of Terre Haute,...

Jan 22, 2021

Fred S Boling (77) passed away on January 22, 2021 during an extended vacation in Lake Mary, Florida. Fred was born on August 27, 1943 in Terre Haute, IN. He worked for many years as a roofer/contractor at Guarantee Roofing and his own business Boling Home Improvement. During this time, he worked on many houses in the area which...

Jan 21, 2021

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS - Sister Catherine White died on Jan. 21, 2021 in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born April 15, 1947 in West Chester, PA, to John E. and Frances McKee White and was baptized Edith Catherine. Before entering the Congregation, Sister Cathy, as she was known to all, earned a bachelor's degree from Immaculata College in...

Jan 20, 2021

Norma Jean Trendelman August 13, 1930 – January 20, 2021

Norma Jean Trendelman, 90, of Prairie Creek, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2021.  She was born August 13, 1930, to Louie and Frances Miller.

Jean was a long-time member of First Prairie Creek Baptist Church, Owensburg Baptist Church, and...

Jan 19, 2021

Mary E. Deal, 98, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday January 19, 2021 in Meadows Manor East. She was a legal secretary for over 53 years in Terre Haute. Mary was born December 17, 1922 in Terre Haute to Melvin Deal and Helen (Kelly) Deal. She is survived by friend, Sue Lamb and many other friends. Mary was preceded...

Jan 18, 2021

Sister Patricia, formerly Sister Elaine, was a native of Eaton, Ohio. Her final ministry was in prayer for Providence Spirituality & Conference Center at the Woods.

Sister Patricia entered the Congregation in 1951 from Richmond, Ind. She professed first vows in 1953 and final vows in 1958.

She earned a bachelor's degree in education from...

Jan 16, 2021

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS - Sister Martha Ann Rifner died at Jan. 16,2021, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Muncie, IN, on March 1, 1925 to Oliver and Anna Barth Rifner and was baptized Mary Viola. Sister Martha Ann entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 2, 1953 and professed Final Vows Aug. 15, 1960....

Jan 12, 2021

Arlene Louise Criss, 84, passed away on January 12, 2021.  She was born on November 9, 1936 to Wesley Tobias and Lois Sturdy-Tobias in Peoria, IL.  Arlene is preceded in death by her parents; husband Jerry; son Mark, as well as her sister Margy.  She is survived by her 2 daughters Kathy Helton (Max) and Laura Anderson (Darren); several...

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...

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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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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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);...

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...

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...

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....

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...