obituaries

Jul 9, 2020

Robert Earl "Bob" Drake, 92, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday July 9, 2020 in Cobblestone Health Campus. He was a retired plant controller manager for American Can Company. He was born December 13, 1927 in Prairieton, Indiana to Thomas E. and Mary Bernice (Harvey) Drake. Bob is survived by his daughters, Vicki Scheid (Dan) and Deborah Kerr (Daniel);...

Jul 9, 2020

Diane R. Daugherty, 74, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born September 2, 1945 in Clinton, Indiana to Frederick R. Lientz and Wilma E. Thomas.

Diane enjoyed gardening, camping out at Sullivan Lake, watching Nascar racing, and most of all spending time with her beloved family.

Jul 2, 2020

Chandler Loehmann, 22 of Terre Haute passed away at his home on July 2, 2020. He was born on September 29, 1997 to Robert and Jessica Fuller. He married the love of his life, Molly on January 14, 2020. Chandler was an honest, simple man and was always willing to go above and beyond for those he cared for...

Jul 2, 2020

Corinne L. Cowden, age 87, passed away at the Westminster Village Health Center on July 2, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, The Rev. and Mrs. J. Maurice Leister, two sisters and one brother. She is survived by her husband Bob of 65 years, three sons- Chris (Cheryl), Craig (Kurt) and Clark; grandchildren Mallory, Drew, Ryan,...

Jul 1, 2020

Henrietta Berry, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday July 1, 2020 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. She was a minister's wife and mother of three. She was born March 27, 1931 in Terre Haute to Loudye and Bannie Elgar (Voils) Chilton. Henrietta is survived by her daughters, Sharon Johnson (Tom), Jetta Thomaston (Clifford), and Pamela Garber; sisters, Nina...

Jun 30, 2020

Barbara Joan Black age 59 of Terre Haute Indiana passed away on June 30th after a long battle with cancer. Barbara was born in Terre Haute, Indiana and resided in the area throughout her life. She married her soul mate, Ted Black in 1979.

Barb had a passion for nursing and worked at Regional Hospital for more...

Jun 26, 2020

Michael L. "Mike" Davis, 71, of Prairie Creek died Friday June 26, 2020. He was born May 20, 1949 to George and Katherine Davis who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Howard) Davis whom he married in 1970 and they were just 22 days short of being married for 50 years. They met when...

Jun 24, 2020

Crystal Lynn Hayhurst Evitts, 43, of Riley passed away on June 24, 2020 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital while surrounded by her family.  She was born to Harvey and Paula on May 25, 1977.  Crystal graduated from Terre Haute South.  She loved music, which was the center of her career. Crystal was a DJ for 107.5 ZZQ, WBOW, and...

Jun 22, 2020

Gregory Michael "Greg" Probst, 58, of Terre Haute passed away Monday June 22, 2020 in his residence. He was born June 12, 1962 in Quincy, Illinois to Gerald F. and Rosalynn Kay (Churchman) Probst. Greg is survived by his father, Gerald F. Probst of Terre Haute; sister, Karen L. Bayles of Terre Haute, brother, Steve M. Probst (Laura) of...

Jun 20, 2020

Michael Thomas Weir, 68, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday June 20, 2020 in his residence. He was born November 27, 1951 in Terre Haute to Harley K. and Della V. (Maggio) Weir. Michael is survived by his wife, Rita May (Harden) Weir; daughters, Shannon C. Nelson (Steven) and Tiffany L. Dycus (Jessie); sister, Linda Pearman (Bill); brother, Tim...

Jun 20, 2020

Benny E. Smith, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Union Hospital.  He was born September 28, 1948 in Rockville, Indiana to Walter and Ruby Smith.  Benny was the youngest of nine children.  He was an avid fisherman and mushroom hunter.  He was also a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and local sports...

Jun 17, 2020

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" ("Uncle Buck", "Pappy", "Papa") LaMar, 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2020 in Regional Hospital. He was born on May 28, 1944 in Evansville, Indiana, to Robert Lester and Mildred Agnes (Marchal) LaMar. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Mildred, his brother Robert "Bobby" LaMar and his...

Jun 11, 2020

Sandra Sue VanGilder, 79, of West Lafayette and formerly of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Indiana Veterans Home.  She was born May 14, 1941 in Terre Haute to Clarence and Josephine Dooley.  Sandy was a former member of the Eastern Star and served as a council member in Job's Daughters.  She also attended the...

Jun 9, 2020

Norma Jean Keegan Davis, "Jean", 93, of Terre Haute passed away June 9, 2020.  She was born August 18, 1926 in Prairie Creek, Indiana to Edcile and Effie Power Keegan.  Jean is survived by two daughters, Sandra Hayes (Bill) and Carla Gidorkis of Terre Haute; grandchildren Tracy Caudill and Brian Caudill of Indianapolis, Matt Hayes or Evansville, David Gidorkis...

Jun 8, 2020

Sister Edna Scheller died on June 8 in Lourdes Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born on May 28, 1932 in Evansville, IN to William and Margaret Elpers Scheller and was baptized Edna Mae. Sister Edna entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Jan. 8, 1950 and received her given name as her religious name. She professed Final...

Jun 7, 2020

Sister Marianne Mader died on June 7 in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born on Jan. 15, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN, to Eugene and Frances Ley Mader and was baptized Marianne Agnes. Sister Marianne entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Sept. 30, 1967 and received the name Sister Ann Eugene. She professed Final Vows...

Jun 7, 2020

Camren O'brient Lenover, 21, passed away at Union Hospital on June 7, 2020.  He was born on March 31, 1999 to Clinton W. Lenover and Tracy J. Hines.  Camren is preceded in death by his grandfather Donald O. Hines.  He is survived by both parents; siblings Caiden, Caleigh, Gavin, and Caleb; Uncles Randy Hines (Sarah) and Jason Hines (Megan);...

Jun 2, 2020

Ronald Joe "Fish" Day, 72, of Montezuma, passed away Tuesday June 2, 2020 at home surrounded by friends and family. He worked at General Housewares before working for the IUOE Local #841, where he retired from. He was born July 27, 1947 in West Terre Haute to Norman and Helen (Wyrick) Day. Ron is survived by his daughters, Tina...

May 31, 2020

Gayla Jo Buck, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus.  She was born May 19, 1947 in Cushing, Oklahoma to Lloyd and Marietta Stoops.

Gayla was a member of the Unity Presbyterian Church.  She enjoyed camping, crocheting, and southwest décor.  Gayla and her husband belonged to the Corvette Club...

May 26, 2020

Susan "Suzie" Marie Kuhn Thompson

June 13, 1950 - May 26, 2020

Suzie was the daughter of James Eugene deceased and Luvada Lue (Detty) Kuhn. She was raised in Chillicothe, Ohio and graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1969. She married her high school sweetheart, Michael Lee Thompson. Together they raised 2 wonderful children, Dwayne...