obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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);...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

Jan 1, 2020

Rita Gail Drake, 65, passed away on January 1, 2020 at St Vincent Hospital.  She was born to Ferris Roberson and Mary Ann Tully Roberson on March 4, 1954.  She is preceded in death by both parents and her sister Judi Hartsburg.  Rita is survived by her loving husband Dr Stan Drake; daughters Nichole Morton (Eric) and Tiffany Drake...

Dec 31, 2019

Vera A. Weaver, 93, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday December 31, 2019 in Harrison's Crossing Health Campus. She retired from JC Penny's in 1988, She was born April 18, 1926 in Portland, IN to Gerald and Gladys (Faris) Stultz. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Marcella Weaver; sister, Rosemary Williams (Virgil); brothers, Herbert Stultz (Juanita), James Stultz (Shirley),...

Dec 30, 2019

Wanda L. Smith, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at home surrounded by family.  She was born December 9, 1929 in Poland, Indiana to Russell Nees and Grace Wisemiller Nees.

Wanda is survived by her husband of 70 years, William R.  Smith, sons Barton Ray Smith (Karen Hampton) and Bradley Dean Smith (Karen),...

Dec 30, 2019

Linda Hanley Donahue, 66, of Terre Haute passed away December 28, 2019.  She was born June 2, 1953 in Terre Haute to Howard and Nancy Hanley.  Linda is survived by her daughter Jessica (Mark) Fiesel, grandchildren Luke, Oren, Millie, Josie, and Rook Fiesel, her mother Nancy Hanley, brother Stephen (Marlis)Hanley and sister Cathy (Glenn) Gage, and four nieces and...

Dec 29, 2019

Carolyn A. Marquis, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday December 29, 2019 in Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus. She was born September 2, 1942 in Terre Haute to Mart and Hazel Atterson. Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Donna Taylor (Tim); sister, Frances Hensley; grandchildren, Chelsea Lucas (Billy), Timmy Taylor, Jr., and Crystal Hlatko (boyfriend Zack); many great-grandchildren; several...

Dec 29, 2019

Carolyn A. Marquis, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday December 29, 2019 in Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus. She was born September 2, 1942 in Terre Haute to Mart and Hazel Atterson. Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Donna Taylor (Tim); sister, Frances Hensley; grandchildren, Chelsea Lucas (Billy), Timmy Taylor, Jr., and Crystal Hlatko (boyfriend Zack); many great-grandchildren; several...

Dec 28, 2019

Alonzo "Lonnie" E. Peoples, 52, of Terre Haute passed away at Meadows Manor East on December 28, 2019.  He was born on June 17, 1967 to William J Peoples and Judith Anne Hubbs Peoples.  Lonnie is preceded in death by his father.  He is survived by his wife Christina Peoples; his mother; four sons William, Luke, Blake and Clayton...

Dec 26, 2019

Charlotta Entered Heavens gates on 12/26/2019 @ 1:47 pm. She was at Regional Hospital with five out of eight of her children by her side. Three of her sons were not able to make it. She was born to the late Elmer & Pauline Taylor in Terre Haute on 6/6/1938. A loving mother and grandmother to many, Charlotta was...

Dec 26, 2019

Dorothy Selvia Bergman went to be with the Lord Dec 26, 2019.  She was born to Frank Selvia and Mary Tennessee Shaw Selvia on Jan 16, 1918 in Tecumseh, Indiana.  Her parents being from Georgia and Tennessee instilled in her a deep love for music and the Gospels.  Dorothy played guitar and sang for many church functions and gave...

Dec 22, 2019

John Wayne Faught, 70, went to heaven December 22, 2019, peacefully at home after a long courageous battle with cancer. John was born April 11, 1949 to John and Imogene (Baker) Faught in Linton, Indiana. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and son. John is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cindy (Grizzle) Faught; mother, Imogene;...

Dec 19, 2019

Eunice Gross, 77, passed away December 19, 2019 at Silver Birch of Terre Haute.  She was born on May 22, 1942 to Roy Lee and Selma Olson-Lee.  She is preceded in death by both parents; husband, Frank Gross; as well as daughter Darla Gross.  Eunice is survived her sons, Frank Gross and John Gross; daughters, Debbie Gross, Sherrie Dorn,...