obituaries
Sigrid H. (Kuhl) Jackson
Oct 15, 2020
Sigrid H. Jackson, 81, of Terre Haute, passed away on October 15, 2020. She was born on August 31, 1939 to Erich and Johanna Kuhl in Stettin, Germany. She retired from the main office at Terre Haute South High School in 2002. Sigrid is preceded in death her parents; husband, Jerry Jackson, who died February 4, 2016; brother, Jorg...
Diana Lee (Johnson) Eaglin
Oct 12, 2020
Diana Lee Eaglin, 73, passed away on October 12, 2020. She was born on June 9th, 1947 to Billy E. Johnson and Albertine Ruth (Nees) Johnson. Diana was preceded in death by both parents and a sister Lindy Toyne. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Eaglin whom she married Nov. 19, 1981; sons Harvey Eaglin (Tina), Mike Eaglin;...
Curtis B Pike Ii
Oct 12, 2020
Curtis B. Pike II, 74, of Terre Haute passed away Monday October 12, 2020 in his residence. He was born March 18, 1946 in Terre Haute to Curtis B. and Lucille (Korenski) Pike. Curtis is survived by his daughter, Annalaura K Pike; step-sister, Patricia Cottom; grandchildren, Kaleb Romanyk and Jayde Helton and numerous nieces and nephews including John McGuire,...
William J. Murray
Oct 9, 2020
William J. Murray, 84, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born June 29, 1936 in Terre Haute to Merle Murray and Ruth Anderson Murray. After retiring from PSI, a mere two weeks, Bill joined his son-in-law, Steven working at both Mikes Stop and Shop and Mikes Stop and Shine. ...
Virginia M. (Kunz) Hamelmann
Oct 6, 2020
Virginia Margaret Hamelmann, 99, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday October 6, 2020 at her son's residence in Fishers, Indiana. She had worked at various office positions at Motor Freight, Eastern Express, Hendrick Abstract, and Vigo Wade Abstract. She was born December 5, 1920 in Terre Haute to Harry and Margareen (Reece) Kunz. Virginia is survived by her daughter,...
Patricia Ann (Murphy) Kehres
Oct 6, 2020
Patricia Ann Kehres, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday October 6, 2020 in her residence. She was born July 14, 1931 in Ft. Wayne to Leo Paul and Beulah Margaret (Mayback) Murphy. Patricia is survived by daughters, Sally Kehres and Jennifer Pulone (Nick); sons, Jim Kehres (Connie) and Patrick Kehres (Karla); grandchildren, Edward, Jeffrey, Andrew, Robert, Kathleen, Alex,...
Dale L. Moore
Oct 4, 2020
Dale L. Moore, 59, of Prairie Creek passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 28, 1961 in Terre Haute to Max and Patsy Moore. Dale married Sheila Marrs Moore on October 20, 1990. He farmed his whole life but more recently worked for Deer Creek Fish and...
Judith Kay Stephenson
Oct 4, 2020
Judith Kay Stephenson, 75, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday October 4, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born December 20, 1944 in Indianapolis Robert and Pansy (Wools) Stephenson. Judy is survived by her sister, Margaret Judd and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Virginia Heaton and Linda Stephenson....
Ellen K. (Fuller) Knight
Oct 2, 2020
Ellen K. Knight, 78, of Terre Haute passed away Friday October 2, 2020 in her residence. She was born May 12, 1942 in Terre Haute to Cramer and Dorthea (Sexton) fuller. Ellen is survived by her husband of 58 years, Garland Knight; daughter, Karina Wilson; sons, Deming Knight, Dean Knight, Daniel Knight, and Matthew Knight; sisters, Virgie Lowe and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...