obituaries

Apr 7, 2021

Phillip Boggs, 59, passed away at home on April 7, 2021.  He was born in Decatur, IL on May 8, 1961.  Phil is preceded in death by his father as well as his mother, Doris Virginia Boggs.  He is survived by his brother Patrick Boggs (JoAnn); nephews Wesley and Colin Boggs; niece Brittany Shepard and step-daughter Chelsey White.  Phil...

Apr 6, 2021

Donna Kay Counterman,75, passed away on April 6, 2021 at Springhill Village.  She was born in Decatur, IL on December 24, 1945 to Elmer "Pete" LaBounty and Marjorie Strange LaBounty.  Donna is preceded in death by both parents; husband Emery "Butch" Counterman; son Bob Counterman, as well as her daughter Lori Ann Counterman.  She is survived by her son...

Apr 2, 2021

Sister Florence Norton died on April 2, 2021 in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born on July 16, 1926 in Chicago, IL, to John Joseph and Anna Florence Tobin Norton and was baptized Florence Theresa. Sister Florence entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Jan. 10, 1944 and was given the name Sister Thomas Ann....

Apr 1, 2021

Annabelle Lorenze, 82, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Springhill Village.  She was born January 17, 1939 in Terre Haute to Roy and Louise Bohannon.  Annabelle graduated from Wiley High School.  She retired from Alcan Aluminum.  She enjoyed working on her flowers in the yard, loved her dogs, and spending time with her family....

Mar 31, 2021

Margaret Ann (Madigan) Long, 94, formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away Wednesday morning, March 31, 2021 at her home in Indianapolis. She was born September 12, 1926 in Terre Haute to the late George Charles and Anna E. (McCammon) Madigan. Margaret held a lifetime teacher's license, having earned her degree in Elementary Education from Indiana Central College. She...

Mar 31, 2021

Janet K. Miller,76, passed away on March 31, 2021.  She was born on August 28, 1944 to Ralph Dewey Miller and Mary E. Bryant Peters Stockwell.   She is preceded in death by both prents, as well as her siblings Michael Stewart Peters, Mark Steven Peters, and Jay Bryant Peters.  Janet is survived by her daughters Robin Kay Rainbolt Sharpe...

Mar 29, 2021

Wesley Gordon  "Wes" Gates went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home with his loving wife by his side.  He was born September 27, 1938 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Eather W. Gates and Martha I. Gwin.

Wes served his country in the Air Force and during that time...

Mar 28, 2021

Rosanna (Correll) Fisher 94, born May 9, 1926 passed away March 28, 2021.  She is survived by three children Gregory Warren Fisher and wife Aurilla, Frederick Ryland Fisher and wife Sharon, and Rosann Fisher.  She has two grandchildren Shane Fisher, Frederick Ryland Fisher Jr., and three great-grandchildren.  She was employed at Pfizer for 10 years.  She loved her dog...

Mar 27, 2021

LaDeanna "Dena" Jane Engle-Good born December 14, 1962 to Paul Courtland & Martha Jayne Engle in Terre Haute, Indiana. She went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2021, but her loving, caring & forgiving heart, contagious laughter, beautiful smile, and witty sense of humor will never be forgotten. It will live on in the many amazing memories...

Mar 26, 2021

Frederic E. Rusch, 80, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on March 26th, 2021 at Union Hospital. He was born in Plymouth, Wisconsin on April 29th, 1940 to Carroll E. Rusch and Marian M. Beisser Rusch. Fred is preceded in death by his parents; Child, Stephen Rusch; Stepchildren, Mike Manderino and Greg Wenzel. He is survived by his loving...

Mar 25, 2021

Charles H. Stigall, 75, passed away on March 25, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.  He was born in Somerset, KY on May 27, 1945 to Alex D. Stigall and Nettie A. Stigall.  He is preceded in death by both parents; brothers Harvey H. Stigall, Alex Dewey Jr., Sidney M. Stigall; Brothers-in-law Louis J. Ray and Rev....

Mar 25, 2021

Kenneth C. Smith, age 97 of Terre Haute died Thursday, March 25, 2021 in the Wyndmoor Senior Living.  He was born September 3, 1923 in Vigo County, Indiana to Ira Smith and Cecil (Gardner) Smith.  His wife Betty died March 14, 1989.  He was retired from the Tribune Star in 1988.  Survivors include two sons, Randy Smith (Brenda) of...

Mar 22, 2021

Marjorie Ann Thomas, 86, passed away in Fort Wayne, IN on March 22, 2021.  She was born on July, 11 1934 to Paul Harris and Margaret Harris in Fairbanks, Sullivan County.  Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur Thomas, as well as her daughter-in-law Michelle Thomas.  She is survived by her sons James Thomas (Patty) and...

Mar 17, 2021

Richard L. Walters, 74, passed away on March 17, 2021 at his home in Shelburn, IN.  He was born in Gary, Indiana to Claude and Vivian Walters on September 7, 1946.  Richard is preceded in death by both parents.  He is survived by his wife Janice; children Beverly Savoree (Charlie) Florida, Daniel Walters (Larissa), Lori Reed (Matt) of Illinois,...

Mar 16, 2021

Jeff William Vidal, 66, passed away Tuesday morning March 16th at Newburgh Healthcare, where he had lived for the last 15 years.

He was born on August 20, 1954 to Donald and Mary (Plascak) Vidal in Terre Haute, Indiana. He graduated from Terre Haute South High School in 1973. Jeff was a longtime employee of Data Label...

Mar 14, 2021

Donald Lee Johnson, 82, was born in Casey, IL, above the Chicken Hatchery, on October 19, 1938 to Charles Otis Johnson and Virginia Sylvia Snyder.  Donald passed away March 14 at Springhill Village.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his wife Ruth; sister Patricia Huber (Irv); daughter Tammy Terry (Greg); son Terry Johnson...

Mar 13, 2021

Thomas Jesse "TJ" Hart, 64, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born June 23, 1956 in Fort Pierce, Florida to Jesse Hamon Hart and Melva Garland Turner.  TJ grew up in Centralia, Illinois.  He served his country in the United States Navy.  TJ enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing,...

Mar 10, 2021

Indiana State University's first African American professor dies at age 89.

Dr. James E. Conyers, Sr., Indiana State University's first African American professor, passed away on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021, at age 89.

Dr. Conyers was born March 6, 1932 in Sumter, South Carolina, to Emmett and Crenella Conyers. The 3rd of 4 children, the...

Mar 10, 2021

Joshua M/ Knight, 22, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday March 10, 2021 in Union Hospital. He was born March 31, 1998 in Terre Haute to James Knight and Julia Rutledge. Josh is survived by his parents; brother, Jacob Knight; sisters, Keena Knight, Larrin Knight, and Keely Knight; maternal grandparents, Debra Rutledge and Donald Rutledge, Sr.; nieces, Layla, Brooklynn,...

Mar 9, 2021

Jay Alan Smith, 65, of West Terre Haute passed away at his home surrounded by family on March 9, 2021.  He was born on January 3, 1956 to Eugene Francis Smith "Gene" and Alice Gertrude (Pruitt) Smith "Tootie."  Jay is preceded in death by both parents.  He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Kelly; sons Jayson Smith...