obituaries


Connie Ellen Adams

Connie Ellen Adams

Dec 3, 2020

Connie Ellen Adams, 74, of Terre Haute passed away at her residence on Thursday, December 3, 2020.  She was born January 15, 1946 in Sullivan, Indiana to Clinton Clay Adams and Bonnie Naomi Pound Adams.  Connie proudly worked in the insurance industry for 43 years, mostly at the Sycamore Insurance Agency.  She was a supporter of the Terre Haute...

Sister Betty Donoghue

Sister Betty Donoghue

Dec 1, 2020

Our sister Betty was born on June 5, 1937, in Melrose, Massachusetts, to Jeremiah and Elizabeth Geary Donoghue and was baptized Elizabeth Ann, said Sister Paula Modaff in her commentary for Sister Betty Donoghue, formerly Sister Clare Patrice, who passed away on Dec. 1, 2020, in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was 83 years old and had been a Sister...

Gary D. Secrest

Gary D. Secrest

Nov 30, 2020

Gary D. Secrest passed away August 27, 2021.  He was a loving husband, devoted and proud father, beloved grandfather, and true friend.  Gary was a Faithful Servant and loved his church and the Word of God.  He is survived by his loving wife, his four children, three sons-in-Law, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild on the way, four brothers and a...

Darnella "Nellie" Edwards

Darnella "Nellie" Edwards

Nov 29, 2020

Darnella "Nellie" Rose Edwards, 80, of Terre Haute passed away on November 29, 2020.  She was born on October 7, 1940 to Fred Conder and Janet M. Compton Conder.  She is preceded in death by both parents; siblings Ruby Steiner, Jim Conder, Carl Conder, Alice Newlin, and Kurt Conder; children Robert Gene Glaziner, Theodore Dee Hoffman, and David Glaziner. ...

Catherine Ann Duchane

Catherine Ann Duchane

Nov 29, 2020

Catherine A. DuChane, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Terre Haute Union Hospital.  She was born June 3, 1935 in Terre Haute to William Edward Bridges and Bertha Lemmons Bridges.  Catherine was a lifetime member of the Greenwood Baptist Church.  She loved gospel music and would travel to concerts.  She was an avid gardener...

Lois "Diane" Thompson

Lois "Diane" Thompson

Nov 29, 2020

Lois "Diane" Thompson, 68, of Terre Haute passed away at her home on November 29, 2020.  She was born on March 12, 1952 to Tracy Griswold and Betty Maddox Griswold.  Diane is preceded in death by both her parents.  She is survived by her husband Charles Thompson; son Glenn Thompson (Kim); daughter Amanda Slattery (Mike); grandchildren Skylar Lunsford (Shane),...

Dr. Gregory Wayne Carpenter, M.D.

Dr. Gregory Wayne Carpenter, M.D.

Nov 27, 2020

Gregory "Greg" Wayne Carpenter, MD passed away on Nov. 27, 2020, at his home in Terre Haute, from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Greg was born June 22, 1957, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, to Donald J. and Elise A. Carpenter. Greg received his B.S. in electrical engineering from Purdue University in 1980. After graduating, he took a position with Rockwell International...

Ramona Glenn Clark

Ramona Glenn Clark

Nov 27, 2020

Ramona Lathrop Clark, 90, of Terre Haute died Friday, November 27, 2020 at her residence.  She was born July 31, 1931 to Jesse A. Lathrop and Gladys Renshaw of Darwin, Illinois.  She married Eddie Seth Clark on October 2, 1948.  He preceded her in death on December 19, 2003.

Ramona was a dedicated homemaker and the family...

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Modesitt

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Modesitt

Nov 24, 2020

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gerald Modesitt, age 88, on November 24, 2020, due to COVID-19 and pneumonia. He was born on January 24, 1932 in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Mildred Beddow and Fred Modesitt. Jerry witnessed incredible changes to the world throughout his life, first serving in the U.S. Air Force which took him oversees...

Garold D. Horrick

Garold D. Horrick

Nov 23, 2020

Garold Dean Horrick, 86, of Terre Haute died Monday, November 23, 2020 after a long fight with kidney cancer. He was born February 7, 1934 in Warsaw, Indiana to Garold Raymond Horrick and Mae Minerva (Barton) Horrick.  After graduating from Warsaw High School in 1952 he enrolled at Indiana University earning a degree in Business and Accounting.  He enlisted...

David H. Cottom

David H. Cottom

Nov 22, 2020

David H. Cottom, 68, was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He passed away Sunday November 22, 2020 at Union Hospital. Dave was born July 16, 1952 to Donald and Barbara (Jones) Cottom in Terre Haute. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William "Squire" and Mildred "Granny" Cottom, Gordon and Ruth Jones, his parents and sister, Candy...

James L. Higgins

James L. Higgins

Nov 22, 2020

James Lester Higgins, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday November 22, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He retired in 1990 from the Laborer's Local #204. He was born July 13, 1931 in Clark County, Illinois to Lester and Lola Alice (Lee) Higgins. James is survived by his sons, Jeff Higgins, Ron Higgins, and Russell Higgins; daughter, Angela...

Georgette J. Carrion

Georgette J. Carrion

Nov 21, 2020

Georgette Jean Carrion, 69, gained her forever wings on November 21, 2020 at 1:32am. Her children were with her at her time of passing. Georgette was born November 6, 1951 in Hammond, IN to Embert and June (Krum) Talpas. She had four siblings in life; Bonnie Gatton (deceased), Charles "Chuck" Krum (deceased), Mark and Michael Talpas. In her travels...

Mary Anna (Dragan)  Fell

Mary Anna (Dragan) Fell

Nov 21, 2020

Mary Anna Fell, 103, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday November 21, 2020 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. She was born October 15, 1917 in Terre Haute to Michael and Elena (Manta) Dragan. Mary Anna is survived by her daughters, Mary Alice Dewey and Joyce Miller; son, Gordon Fell (Debby); daughter-in-law, Sue Fell; 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 24 great...

Joan M. (Pluta) Ward

Joan M. (Pluta) Ward

Nov 20, 2020

Joan M. (Pluta) Ward, 86, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus.  She was born May 19, 1934 in Montreal, Canada to Dr. John E. Whitworth and Marguerite Millon Whitworth.  Growing up Joan loved the family vacations to Bayside, Maine where her family had a cottage.  She was a graduate of the...

William R. Smith

William R. Smith

Nov 20, 2020

William R. Smith, 94, of Terre Haute died on Friday, November 20, 2020.  He was born in Cory Indiana to Charles Ray Smith and Sarah Elizabeth (Bessie) Smith on July 22, 1926.  Bill is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 70 years, Wanda Louise Smith, sister Betty Traeger, and brothers Edwin Smith and Herbert Smith.

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Gerald Edward Edson

Gerald Edward Edson

Nov 20, 2020

Gerald Edward Edson, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born May 18, 1943 in Terre Haute to Mary Bates Hunt and Roy Hunt.  Gerald was an avid gun collector, enjoyed hunting and fishing, collected cars, and loved spending time with his family.  He was Vice President of Honey...

Leone "Nonie" Connolly

Leone "Nonie" Connolly

Nov 19, 2020

Leone (Nonie) Connolly, 91, passed away the morning of November 19, 2020 in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born February 25, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA. Nonie was married to Wally Connolly who passed too, in November, 25 years ago. She was the daughter of Herbert and Lillian Staab; stepfather Edwin Staab. Nonie is survived by sister, Mary Kay Schmidt,...

Sister Josephine Paolineli

Sister Josephine Paolineli

Nov 17, 2020

Sister Josephine Paolinelli died on Nov. 17, 2020, at Amita Alexian Brothers Hospice in Elk Grove Village, IL. She was born on Nov. 1, 1936 in Chicago, IL, to Joseph and Louise Venditti Paolinelli, and was baptized Josephine Marie. Sister Josephine entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 2, 1956 and received the name Sister Louise...

Gary W. Flora

Gary W. Flora

Nov 17, 2020

Gary W. Flora, 72, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday November 17, 2020 at Westminster Village Health Care. Gary was the retired Director of Public Safety at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He was born December 5, 1947 in Terre Haute to Clyde Maxwell and Violet Mae (Day) Flora. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Sue Brown (Gary) and...