obituaries


Dorothy Jane (Whitlock)  Peoples

Dorothy Jane (Whitlock) Peoples

Oct 2, 2020

Dorothy Jane Peoples, 91, of Terre Haute, passed away October 2, 2020 at 4:18 pm with her son, Steve and her caregivers by her side. She was born December 23, 1928 in Terre Haute to Guy and Mary (Schomer) Whitlock. She is survived by her children, Steven M. Verbonitz, Carol Verbonitz, Tina Weir (Mike), Pat Miklozek, and Sam Peoples...

Carolyn Sue Richardson

Carolyn Sue Richardson

Oct 1, 2020

Carolyn Sue Richardson, 78, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her residence.  She was born November 4, 1941 in Indianapolis to Ron Morse and Juanita C. Morse.  Sue was an avid mushroom hunter, enjoyed crafting, was a big Jeff Gordon fan and loved to watch NASCAR racing.  She was a 1959 graduate of Jasonville High...

Rita M. Gormong

Rita M. Gormong

Sep 30, 2020

Rita M. Gormong, 77, of Terre Haute passed away September 30, 2020 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  She was born on August 24, 1943 to John C. and Helen (Scarbrough) Wright and they have preceded her in death.  She married Larry Gormong on May 3, 1964 and he survives.  She is also survived by her three sons...

Debra Ann Fennell

Debra Ann Fennell

Sep 28, 2020

Debra Ann Fennell, 62, of Terre Haute passed away Monday September 28, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born May 10, 1958 in Terre Haute to Roy and Maxine (Wise) Perry. Debra is survived by her husband, Roger Fennell; daughter, Christina Vearo; son, Michael Fennell; sister, Cheryl Belcher; brother, Steve Perry; grandchildren, Matthew Vearo (whom she has...

Jerry Lynn Thompson

Jerry Lynn Thompson

Sep 27, 2020

Jerry Lynn Thompson, 72, of Farmersburg passed away Sunday September 27, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was a member of the Ironworkers Local 22 (formerly Local 439). He was born February 19, 1948 in Crawford County, Illinois to Burton M and Norma D (Padgett) Thompson. Jerry is survived by his wife Sharon (Bedwell) Thompson, whom he married...

Richard Wayne Modesitt

Richard Wayne Modesitt

Sep 16, 2020

Richard Wayne Modesitt August 5, 1956 – September 16, 2020

Richard Wayne Modesitt, beloved husband and father, passed away in the Intensive Care Unit of Union Hospital on September 16, 2020. He was born in Terre Haute on August 5, 1956. He was the oldest child of Wayne Levere and Barbara Ann Edwards Modesitt of Cory, Indiana,...

Paul M. Kester

Paul M. Kester

Sep 13, 2020

Paul M. Kester, 71, of Terre Haute passed away September 13, 2020 at Union Hospital.  He was born on June 28, 1949 to Vaughn Kester and Mary Kester.  Paul is preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his fiancé Kim McBride; sons Bryan Kester (Nichole) and Sean Kester (Tanya Starcher); daughter Jennifer Hodges; sister Sara Jane...

Harold Keith Holt

Harold Keith Holt

Sep 9, 2020

Harold Keith Holt, 87 of Terre Haute passed away on September 9, 2020 at Greenwood Healthcare Center.  He was born on September 15, 1932 near Willow Hill Illinois to James Holt and Nellie Holt (Wilson). Harold is preceded in death by parents, beloved wife Elois Holt (Roan) and son Joe Holt. He is survived by his son Steve Holt...

Thomas Fredrick Boyll

Thomas Fredrick Boyll

Sep 8, 2020

Thomas Fredrick Boyll, 68, of Terre Haute and formerly of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday September 8, 2020 in Terre Haute. He was retired from Bemis Company. He was born August 7, 1952 in Terre Haute to Gerald E. and Marion J. (Hellman) Boyll. Thomas is survived by his sons, Clint Boyll (Kyla) and Ryan Boyll; sister, Jenny Samm (Roger);...

Betty Jane Sheese

Betty Jane Sheese

Sep 6, 2020

Betty Jane Sheese, 92, of Terre Haute peacefully passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 2:38 PM in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born September 4, 1928 in Terre Haute, Indiana to John Samuel Huffman and Clara Lavada Purdy Huffman.  Betty is preceded in death by her parents; siblings Pauline...

Ronald L. Lewzader

Ronald L. Lewzader

Sep 4, 2020

Ronald Lee Lewzader, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on September 4, 2020 at Cobblestone Crossing.  He was born on May 6, 1939 to Leroy Lewzader and Eleanor Henneman Lewzader.  Ron is preceded in death by parents; beloved wife Sandra Jean Lewzader, as well as a grandchild Logan L. Rector.  He is survived by his son Kevin L. Lewzader;...

Mary K. (Conrad)  Myles

Mary K. (Conrad) Myles

Sep 4, 2020

Mary K. Myles, 80, of Terre Haute passed away Friday September 4, 2020 in her residence. She retired in 1998 as a Matron with the Terre Haute City Police Department. She was born December 21, 1939 in Terre Haute to John "Jack" Conrad and Dorothy (Gfroerer) Conrad. Mary is survived by her daughters; Yvonne Railsback and Cathy Howard (Ralph;...

Ronald K. Bowman

Ronald K. Bowman

Sep 4, 2020

Ronald K. Bowman, 73, of Pimento passed away Friday, September 04, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born February 13, 1947 in Terre Haute to Jack and Maxine Bowman.

Ron never missed an opportunity to spend a day in the woods or on the lake. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and shared...

Valeria Ruth Ferency

Valeria Ruth Ferency

Aug 27, 2020

Valeria Ruth Leban Ferency born on November 6, 1924 to Slovenian immigrants John Peter Leban and Mary Matelich Leban. After 95 beautiful years of life she left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on August 27, 2020. She spent her last days at her daughter Susan Burton's home. Her sons Steve and Carl Ferency along with...

Carolyn Jean Morris

Carolyn Jean Morris

Aug 23, 2020

Carolyn Jean Morris, 81, passed away at her home in Plainfield on August 23, 2020.  She was born on October 13, 1938 to Edgar E. Tuttle and Laura A. Rockwell.  Carolyn is preceded in death by both parents; son Bradley Morris; siblings John Tuttle, Dora Mahurin, Keith Tuttle, Doris Copeland, Wanda Guerin, Richard "Dick" Tuttle, Edna Norris, Thelma Owen,...

Mary Alice Inman

Mary Alice Inman

Aug 23, 2020

Mary Alice Inman, 84, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020.  She was born on October 9, 1935 to Alfred Lemaire and Rosa V. Smith Lemaire.  Mary Alice is preceded in death by both parents; husband John P. Inman, as well as three sisters, Delores Reynolds, Juanita Jennings, and Alfreda Meuser.  She is survived by her daughters Sonjia L....

Kenneth C. Steigerwald

Kenneth C. Steigerwald

Aug 21, 2020

Kenneth C. Steigerwald, 88, of Terre Haute passed away Friday August 21, 2020 in his residence. He was born August 26, 1931 in Johnson City, New York to Herb and Ethel (Biederman) Steigerwald. He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Cantrell (Kevin); brother, Donald Steigerwald (Pat); grandchildren, Kelsey Cantrell (Maxwell Pera) and Kyle Cantrell; great-grandson, Nicolis Pera, brother-in-law Art...

Sister Barbara Doherty

Sister Barbara Doherty

Aug 17, 2020

Sister Barbara Doherty died on Aug. 17 in Providence Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born on Dec. 2, 1931 in Chicago, IL, to Martin and Margaret Noe Doherty and was baptized Barbara Ann. Sister entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 2, 1951 and was given the name Sister Vincent Ferrer. She professed Final Vows Aug....

Harold Eugene Summers

Harold Eugene Summers

Aug 16, 2020

Harold Eugene Summers, 88, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 16, 2020.  He was born August 23, 1931 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Lester and Robey (Bays) Summer Sr.  Harold enlisted with the National Guard before serving in the United States Air Force and Army during the Korean War.  Harold was formerly employed by Midland Glass...

John A. Box

John A. Box

Aug 15, 2020

John A. Box, 53, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday August 15, 2020 in his residence. John was a machinist. He was born February 21, 1967 in Anaheim, California to Lonnie and Brenda (Thornhill) Box. He is survived by his wife, Julie (Drake) Box; mother, Brenda Box; daughter, April Atkinson (David); son, Tim Eggers (Cherith); sister, Bernadette Page; brother,...