obituaries


Dale Wayne Whitaker

Dale Wayne Whitaker

Jan 20, 2020

Dale Wayne Whitaker, 64, of Terre Haute passed away January 20, 2020 at Westridge Health Care. He was born June 20, 1955 to Wallace and Dora (Schappel) Whitaker. Dale is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Richard Whitaker, Sr., and a nephew Jimmy Notter. He is survived by a brother, Marion Whitaker and his wife Nancy, sister-in-law,...

David Bruce Hoffa

David Bruce Hoffa

Jan 19, 2020

David Bruce Hoffa, 60, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday January 19, 2020 in Indianapolis. He was a teacher and coach at Honey Creek Middle School. David was born December 6, 1959 in Lafayette, IN to John Daniel Hoffa and Sondra Mae Corbin. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patti (West) Hoffa; daughter, Kilie Nicole Hoffa;...

Clifford "Cliff" Harding, Jr.

Clifford "Cliff" Harding, Jr.

Jan 19, 2020

Clifford Harding Jr. of Farmerburg passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born July 14, 1933 in Farmersburg, Indiana  to Clifford Harding and Eura Mae Gaskins Harding.

Cliff met the love of his life Retta "Faye" Griffith Harding at Kroger where they worked together in the meat shop. Cliff and Faye...

Claude W. Foote, Jr

Claude W. Foote, Jr

Jan 16, 2020

Claude W. Foote, Jr, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday January 16, 2020 in Signature Healthcare. He retired after 39 years at Industrial Supply. He was born December 20, 1934 in Terre Haute to Claude W. Foote, Sr and Adeline (Budd) Foote. Claude is survived by his son, Bill Foote (Marisol); daughters, Susan Murdock (Troy), Cindy Leisure (Max),...

Lisa S. (Curry)  Bays

Lisa S. (Curry) Bays

Jan 16, 2020

Lisa S. (Curry) Bays, 65, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday January 16, 2020 in Union Hospital. She had worked for the Vigo County School Corporation. She was born October 24, 1954 in Terre Haute to John A and Mary (Martineau) Curry. Lisa is survived by her husband of 44 years, William "Bud" Bays; daughters, Amanda Wrightsman (John) and...

Jackie Joe Miller

Jackie Joe Miller

Jan 13, 2020

Jackie Joe Miller, 88, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus.  He was born October 29, 1931 in Terre Haute to Estel Miller and Mary Cary Miller.  Jack enjoyed fishing and woodworking.  He attended the New Providence Presbyterian Church in Paris, Illinois.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 328...

Mildred Louise (Bender)  Ellis

Mildred Louise (Bender) Ellis

Jan 13, 2020

Mildred L Ellis, 96, passed away January 13, 2020 at Harrison's Crossing Health Campus in Terre Haute. Mildred "Mick" Bender Ellis was born April 20, 1923 to Albert J. and Sarah (Orcutt) Bender, she was the youngest  of eleven. Upon graduation from Glenn High School in 1941 She was employed by Paitson Bros. Hardware & Heating stores until her...

Donald Joe Cowan

Donald Joe Cowan

Jan 12, 2020

Donald Joe Cowan passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020.  He was born March 24, 1935 in Lilbourn, Missouri to Albert and Betty Cowan.  He married Joyce Joann Duke on April 3, 1953.  They were married for 66 years.

Joe is survived by his wife, son Mark A. Cowan (Lisa), daughter Cheryl J. Mercker (David), and son Barry...

Sharon Marie Dickey

Sharon Marie Dickey

Jan 10, 2020

Sharon Marie Dickey, 71, of Farmersburg passed away Friday January 10, 2020 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She worked at MAB Paints for 20 years and retired from first Financial after 18 years of service. She was born October 5, 1948 in Farmersburg to Clifford and Rose Marie (Hogan) Dickey. She is survived by a uncle, Joe...

Elizabeth "Betty" G. (Scheifler)  Neuenschwander

Elizabeth "Betty" G. (Scheifler) Neuenschwander

Jan 9, 2020

Elizabeth G. "Betty" Neuenschwander, 95, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday January 9, 2020 in Harrison Crossing Healthcare. She was born July 13, 1924 in St. Louis, MO to Emil John and Olga (Graul) Scheifler. She is survived by daughters, Mary Fouts (Mark) and Susan Pultorak (Edward); sons, John Neuenschwander (Elisse) and Jerry Neuenschwander (Janet); grandchildren, Matt, Maria, Mark...

Larry Frakes

Larry Frakes

Jan 9, 2020

Larry Frakes, 70, of Terre Haute, passed away in his home on January 9. 2020.  He was born October 2, 1949 to Don Frakes and Polly Hampton-Frakes.  He is preceded in death by both parents; brother, Jimmy Frakes, as well as his sisters Vickie and Linda Frakes, and brother-in-law Joe Hendrickson.  Larry is survived by son, David Frakes; brothers...

Keith Arnold Childress

Keith Arnold Childress

Jan 8, 2020

Keith Arnold Childress, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday January 8, 2020 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was a retired papermaker operator. He was born December 21, 1948 in Terre Haute to John Emery and Mary May (Smith) Childress. Keith is survived by his daughter, Gretta Childress (Lisa childress); sons, Paul Jeffrey Childress (Whitney) and Jason Carter...

Elaine Mabel (Thorpe)  Collins

Elaine Mabel (Thorpe) Collins

Jan 8, 2020

Elaine Mabel (Thorpe) Collins, 78, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 4:43am at Cobblestone Health Campus in Terre Haute.  Elaine was born on February 25, 1941, in Enterprise, Oregon.  She was the oldest child of Melvin and Aletha Thorpe.  Elaine graduated from Enterprise High School in 1959.  She married Daniel Collins on February...

Howard L. Halberstadt

Howard L. Halberstadt

Jan 7, 2020

Howard L. Halberstadt, 95, of Sullivan passed away Tuesday January 7, 2020 in Miller's Merry Manor. He was a farmer. He was born September 3, 1924 in Sullivan County to George and Ina (All) Halberstadt. Howard is survived by his wife Vivian L (Gerkin) Pirtle Halberstadt; daughter, Monica Fry (Bill); step-son, Rodney Pirtle (Cathy); step-daughters, Cathy Pirtle, Karen Monroe...

David Allen Bolin

David Allen Bolin

Jan 6, 2020

David Allen Bolin, 59, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at his residence.  He was born December 15, 1960 in Princeton, Indiana to John William Bolin and Betty Lou Mason Bolin.  Dave loved movies and spending time with family.

Services were held at DeBaun Funeral Home and burial was at Black Foot Cemetery in...

Judith Ann (Hayes)  Stroot

Judith Ann (Hayes) Stroot

Jan 6, 2020

Judith Ann Stroot, 73, of Terre Haute passed away in her home on January 6, 2020.  She was born on September 8, 1946 to Jack Hayes and Lea Nell Hollingsworth-Hayes.  Judi is preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Paul Stroot; sons, James M. Stroot and Jason P. Stroot (Sarah);...

Mildred Ann Lennox

Mildred Ann Lennox

Jan 4, 2020

Mildred Ann Lennox, 63, of Terre Haute passed away at 12:05 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Cobblestone Health Crossing Campus. She was born May 21, 1956, in Terre Haute to Charles L. Lennox, Sr. and Betty J. Eggers Lennox. She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters Penny Tarrah and Kathy Weety. Survivors include her...

Jeanie Kay Allen

Jeanie Kay Allen

Jan 4, 2020

Jeanie Kay Allen, 60, of Terre Haute, IN was called home January 4th, 2020 after a long fight with cancer. She was born May 8, 1959, in Bloomington, IN, the daughter of Noble and Eve Allen.

Jeanie is survived by her sister, Heather Allen; brother-in-law, David Allgood; niece, Tiffaney (Dean) Helming; niece, Ashley Allgood; nephew Joshua Allgood;...

Versa Lois Reed

Versa Lois Reed

Jan 3, 2020

Versa Lois Cress Reed passed away on January 3, 2020 in Vigo County, at the age of 97.  She was born in Nevins Township to Olie A. Cress and Lura E. Hamilton Cress.  She was a graduate of Fontanet High School.  Lois retired from Vigo County Food Service in 1985, and previously worked at Quaker Maid, Pfizer and Columbia...

Michelle Nicole Stadler-Eberlein

Michelle Nicole Stadler-Eberlein

Jan 2, 2020

Michelle "Shelly" N. (Stadler) Eberlein, age 31, of Terre Haute, IN passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 9:19 a.m. from complications from Huntington's Disease. Michelle was born in September of 1988 to Andrew "Andy" P. and Amy E. (Peach) Stadler. She is preceded in death by her mother; her Grandmothers Wilma Peach, Sheila Stadler, and Barbara Smith; her...