obituaries


Andrew P. "Andy" Stadler

Andrew P. "Andy" Stadler

Feb 20, 2020

Andrew P. "Andy"  Stadler, age 52, died February 20, 2020 after a long battle  with ALS, a muscle and nerve issue resulting from his military service in multiple deployments during Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mr. Stadler is survived by his wife, Laura; four children, Melinda Stadler, Michael Stadler, Ben Stadler, and Laurisa Stadler and grandson, Jaden Eberlien....

Frederick "Fred" Henry Hartmann

Frederick "Fred" Henry Hartmann

Feb 19, 2020

Frederick "Fred" Henry Hartmann, 79, passed away February 19. 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was the oldest son of Herman and Helen Hartmann.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon; brother David; niece Michelle Myers of Edinburg, IL, as well as nephew Jon Hartmann.  Fred was a metal sheet worker for 60 years, following...

Ronald R. "Ron" Hughes

Ronald R. "Ron" Hughes

Feb 19, 2020

Ronald R. "Ron" Hughes, 84, of Paris, Illinois and formerly of Fairbanks, IN passed away Wednesday February 19, 2020 at Union Hospital. He retired from the Indiana-Michigan Breed Power Plant. He was born December 25, 1935 in Sullivan County to Gerald and Bessie (Harris) Hughes. Ron is survived by his wife, Margaret "Margie" (Richardson) Hughes, whom he married July...

William E. "Bill" Whitesell

William E. "Bill" Whitesell

Feb 19, 2020

William E. "Bill" Whitesell, 65, of Rosedale passed away Wednesday February 19, 2020 in Union Hospital. He was born March 23, 1954 in Terre Haute to Earl and Mary (Franklin) Whitesell. Bill is survived by his wife of 43 years, Vickie (Howerton) Whitesell, whom he married August 14, 1976; daughter, Rae Milburn (Robert); son, Joe Wampler; grandchildren, Oakley Milburn,...

James "Bobby" Daugherty

James "Bobby" Daugherty

Feb 18, 2020

James "Bobby" Daugherty passed away on February 18, 2020 in Silver Birch Assisted Living in Terre Haute.  He was born on January 17, 1924 in Ohio County, Kentucky, the son of Claude Daugherty and Vonnie Simpson-Daugherty.  He married the love of his life, Eulalia Arbuckle-Daugherty on September 3, 1946 in Hartford, Kentucky.  He had 56 wonderful years together before...

Lois Jane (Haskett)  Stephens

Lois Jane (Haskett) Stephens

Feb 13, 2020

Lois Jane Stephens, 84, passed away in the comfort of her home in Tulsa, OK on February 13, 2020. She was born to Robert and Eva (Murphy) Haskett on December 14, 1935 in Vigo County.  Lois is preceded in death by her  loving husband, Pearl Eugene Stephens; their son, Mark Stephens, daughter, Colleena Frontiero, and 3 grandchildren.  She has  ...

Ruth Ann Branch

Ruth Ann Branch

Feb 13, 2020

Ruth Ann Branch, 72, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2020.  She was born August 29, 1947 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Charles and Maude Branch.  Ruth Ann served in the United States Women's Army Corps from 1965-1968.  She was a very faithful member of the Eighth Avenue Baptist Church, enjoyed doing crossword...

Mitchell Eugene Lankford

Mitchell Eugene Lankford

Feb 11, 2020

Mitchell "Mick" Eugene Lankford 78, of Terre Haute, passed away on February 11, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 6th, 1941 in Terre Haute, Indiana to James Lee Lankford & Hermine "Bays" (Lankford) Corbin.  He enlisted as a United States Marine in June of 1958, at the age of just 17 years old.  He...

Robert Charles Schwindy

Robert Charles Schwindy

Feb 10, 2020

Obituary for Robert Charles Schwindy November 6, 1925 – February 10, 2020 Bob was born November 6, 1925 to parents Charles P. and Anita J. Schwindy and died on February 10, 2020. Married for 49 years, Bob was preceded in death by his wife Norma Jean in 1995. He is survived by his three sons, Randy and his wife...

Doreen J. (Schneider)  Edwards

Doreen J. (Schneider) Edwards

Feb 6, 2020

Doreen J. Edwards, 87, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday February 6, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born October 5, 1932 in Haynes, ND to Emil and Bertha (Miller) Schneider.

Doreen was a Registered Nurse and worked at Bismarck Hospital in North Dakota, which is where she met her husband, and worked for him...

Kevin Hunt

Kevin Hunt

Feb 5, 2020

Kevin Hunt, 40, of Evansville passed away unexpectedly Wednesday February 5, 2020 in his residence. He was born December 2, 1979 in Oxford, OH to Gerry and Peggy (Paxson) Hunt.

Kevin was a loving and caring person. He had a big heart and helped anyone in need. He always had a smile on his face. He loved...

Shirley Gwen Eaton

Shirley Gwen Eaton

Feb 4, 2020

Shirley Gwen Hazen Eaton, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away February 4, 2020 in North Fort Myers, Florida. She was 82 years old and proud of each year. Shirley was born September 23, 1937, in Terre Haute, to Marlan and Gwendolyn Hazen.

Shirley is preceded in death by her devoted husband, David Eugene Eaton and her parents....

Alan Watson

Alan Watson

Jan 31, 2020

(Frank) Alan Watson, 95, passed away on January 31, 2020, at Cobblestone Crossing in Terre Haute.  He was born at home in Prairie Creek, Indiana, on June 21, 1924, to Wallace and Azeline (Ring) Watson.

He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a bomber pilot, flying 34 combat missions over occupied Italy...

Brian Keith Pickens

Brian Keith Pickens

Jan 28, 2020

Brian Keith Pickens, 56, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was a teacher and coach at Terre Haute South High School, where he taught Ancient and Modern World History and Sociology. He was born March 13, 1963 in Terre Haute to Clifford Pickens, Jr and Marjorie (Tryon)...

Donald W. Hansell, Phd.

Donald W. Hansell, Phd.

Jan 28, 2020

Dr. Donald Wade Hansell, 92, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday January 28, 2020 in his residence. He was an Associate Professor at Indiana State University for 25 years. He was born April 11, 1927 in Chicago to Neil D. and Ailsie E. (Daughetee) Hansell. Donald is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy (Hayes) Hansell; daughter, Sara...

Lula Maxine Key

Lula Maxine Key

Jan 25, 2020

Lula Maxine Key, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020.  She was born February 26, 1928 in Chesterville, Illinois to Andrew Bell Key and Gertrude Hazel (Burch) Key.  Maxine was a beautician and owner of Maxine's Salon in Madison, Alabama.  In 2000 Maxine moved from Madison to Terre Haute.  She was a member of Mt. Pleasant...

Darlene "Pat" Patricia (Lytle)  Hampton

Darlene "Pat" Patricia (Lytle) Hampton

Jan 24, 2020

Darlene Patricia "Pat" Hampton, 88, of Terre Haute passed away Friday January 24, 2020 in Union Hospital. She was born July 17, 1931 in Los Angeles to Glenn and Virginia (Henderson) Lytle. Pat is survived by her husband of 73 years, Alfred "Al" Hampton; daughters, Kathleen Shields (Burch) and Alicia Hampton (Jodie); sons, Richard Hampton (Kelly) and Kerry Hampton...

Juanita T. (Crowley)  Luken

Juanita T. (Crowley) Luken

Jan 23, 2020

Juanita "Edie" Theresa Luken, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at her home. She was 93.

Juanita was born October 3, 1926 to William T. Crowley and Anna Kuss Crowley. She was the tenth of eleven children. As a devout Catholic, she attended grade school at St. Joseph Academy and graduated from...

Mary Lou Auman

Mary Lou Auman

Jan 23, 2020

Mary Lou Auman, 92 of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Signature Healthcare. Mary was retired from Schultz Department Store as a Department Manager of the Big and Tall Men's Department. Mary was born January 27, 1927, in Terre Haute to James Riley Weese and Lela Frances Huffman Weese. Survivors include one son Billy Joe Auman...

Jimmy "Butch" Owen Correll

Jimmy "Butch" Owen Correll

Jan 21, 2020

Jimmy "Butch" Correll passed away January 21, 2020 in Terre Haute, IN.  He was born August 14, 1948 in Paris, Illinois to Lowden and Bertha (Elliott) Correll. Butch attended school at Deming and McLean.  He was a Gerstmeyer High School graduate in the class of 1967. He married his high school sweetheart, Camilla (Kidd) Correll on June 17, 1967. ...