obituaries
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;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...