obituaries


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. ...

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...