obituaries


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,...

Farrell Matthew "Matt" Winemiller

Farrell Matthew "Matt" Winemiller

Aug 11, 2020

Farrell Matthew "Matt" Winemiller, 31, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday August 11, 2020 in his residence. He was born March 4, 1989 in Indianapolis. Matt is survived by his mother, Andrea Sue (Carson) Summerlot; father, Farrell Mark Winemiller (Victoria); sister, Ivy Winemiller; brothers, John Summerlot and Justin Winemiller and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Matt was a sweet,...

Richard Lee Edgington

Richard Lee Edgington

Aug 7, 2020

Richard Lee Edgington, 70, of Terre Haute passed away August 7, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1949 to John W. Edgington and Mildred A. Anderson Edgington.  Richard is preceded in death by both parents; Brother Raymond Edgington, as well as a granddaughter, Chelsey Edgington.  He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Vivian Edgington; Son...

Marie Louise Halstead

Marie Louise Halstead

Aug 3, 2020

Marie Louise Halstead, 104, of Terre Haute, passed away on August 3, 2020 with family by her side in her daughter's home in West Terre Haute.  Marie was born on April 13, 1916 in Terre Haute to Harry Kunz and Margreen Reese Kunz.  On August 19, 1939 she married Walter "Punk" Halstead, who preceded her in death on December...

Walter Caton

Walter Caton

Aug 3, 2020

Walter Caton, 82, passed away on August 3, 2020.  He was born on November 25, 1937 to Connie Irvin Caton and Mary Beth Norris Caton.  Walter is preceded in death by both parents; son Wesley Caton, as well as five brothers and three sisters.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Deatrice Caton; daughter Debbie Harris (Geoff);...

Karen E. (Ellis)  Oxendine

Karen E. (Ellis) Oxendine

Jul 30, 2020

Karen (Ellis) Oxendine, 63, passed away in her home on July 30, 2020  in Terre Haute. She was born on September 15, 1956 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Charles and Violet (Wright) Ellis.

Karen is preceded in death by her father, Charles Ellis. She is survived by her mother Violet Ellis; her husband Robert Oxendine; child Kasi...

Linda D. (Pope)  Benton

Linda D. (Pope) Benton

Jul 27, 2020

Linda D. Benton, 68, of Terre Haute passed away on July 27, 2020.  She was born on September 14, 1951 to James M. Pope and Ruby Louise Wiley Pope.  Linda is preceded in death by both parents as well as her brother Ed Pope.  She is survived by her loving husband, Bill Benton; children Kevin Benton (Lynette), Tracy McCord...

Michael K. Pirtle

Michael K. Pirtle

Jul 22, 2020

Michael K. "Mike" Pirtle, 67, of Scottsburg, Indiana and formerly of Farmersburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully July 22, 2020. He was born September 18, 1952 to Jack and Patricia Kelly Pirtle. Mike was a free spirit, and his guitar was his best friend. He was happiest playing music and singing, having been part of The Tizloe Brother's Band for...

Scott Alan Biddle

Scott Alan Biddle

Jul 19, 2020

A much-loved father, grandfather, uncle, brother & friend.

Scott Biddle, 62, of Terre Haute passed away late Sunday night on July 19, 2020. He was born on July 3, 1958 to the late Vernon Biddle Jr. & Shirlee (Kramer) Biddle. He is survived by his daughter Brooke Biddle, granddaughter Finley Biddle, ex-wife Patricia Biddle, brother Paul Biddle...

Charlotte Ann Smith

Charlotte Ann Smith

Jul 17, 2020

Our Deeply cherished Friend and Mentor Charlotte Ann Smith, age 84, died gracefully on July 17, 2020.

She is survived by her beloved spouse Kate Moga; her spouse's large and extended family; sister-in-law, Karol; niece Lisa Bianchini; her nephews and spouses, Gregg and Jennifer, Mike and Suzanne; and eight great nieces and nephews.

She was...

Sr. Joan Zlogar

Sr. Joan Zlogar

Jul 14, 2020

Sister Joan Zlogar died on July 14 in Mother Theodore Hall. She was born on April 10, 1930 in Joliet, IL to John and Frances Stiglin Zlogar. Sister Joan entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on July 22, 1950 and was given the name Sr. Joseph Bernard. She professed Final Vows Jan. 23, 1958. She earned a...

Donald G. Meyer

Donald G. Meyer

Jul 14, 2020

Donald G. Meyer, 88, of Terre Haute and formerly of Hamilton, Ohio died on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 28, 1932.  He was the son of Joseph and Freidericka (Mark) Meyer.  He attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a 1950 Graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School in Hamilton,...