obituaries

Oct 21, 2020

Judy K. Halberstadt Harris, 69, of Sullivan passed away Wednesday October 21, 2020 in Union Hospital. She was Auditor of Sullivan County for many years and also spent many years working at the courthouse. She was born July 22, 1951 in Sullivan to Robert E. and Marjorie L (Tarleton) Halberstadt. Judy is survived by her sisters, Jean Harris (Mark)...

Oct 17, 2020

James T. Hurt of Terre Haute passed away October 17, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, sons Jon-Paul (Sheila) and Nicholas (Mary), and three grandchildren. Jim grew up in St. Clair, MI, excelling in swimming and gymnastics, and was a graduate of Central Michigan University.  He enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps and served two years...

Oct 16, 2020

Linda Trueblood passed away on Friday October 16 2020 at the young age of 64. Her death was caused by the coronavirus. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Ronnie Miller, her sister Brenda Hinkle and her daughter Jennifer Trueblood Rambis. Linda was born to Eugene Miller and Martha Fisher on May 31 1956 in Greencastle...

Oct 16, 2020

Kevin Loeb, 54, of Henderson, passed on October 16, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Jackie, two caring parents, Ken and Diane, sister Shari Brown (husband Michael), brother Jason (wife Patti), brothers-in-law, Jean-Marc Morand (late wife Kelly), Philip Morand (wife Susan) and nieces and nephews. He was a friend to all at Honey Creek Fire Department and...

Oct 15, 2020

Sister Dorothy Drobis died on Oct. 15, 2020, in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born on Feb. 20, 1932 in Chicago, IL, to August and Veronica Kowalski Drobis and was baptized Adeline Dorothy. Sister Dorothy entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 2, 1952 and received the name Sister Irene Therese. She professed Final...

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...

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;...

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,...

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. ...

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,...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...