obituaries

Dec 19, 2019

Catherine Colette Hatcher, 76, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday December 19, 2019 in IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born March 15, 1943 in Vigo County to William and Doris (Vaughn) Hatcher. She is survived by a daughter, Theresa Hemrich (Larry); sons, Matthew Smith (Ana), Michael Smith (Pam), Stephen Smith (Angie), Richard Smith (Kathy); sisters,...

Dec 19, 2019

Carl M. Sullivan, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born December 13, 1943 in Terre Haute to Ira Sullivan and Rebecca (Hilbird) Sullivan.  Carl worked as a Communications Technician for AT&T for over 35 years.  He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church and the Riley...

Dec 18, 2019

Geraldine Thomson Liffick, 96, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday December 18, 2019 in Springhill Village. She was retired from Sears and Roebuck. She was born August 14, 1923 in Shelburn to Hosea Emerson and Gladys (Criss) Thomson. She is survived by sons, Brant Leon Liffick (Jeanne) and Ernest Liffick (Sheri); granddaughter, Shelley Ike; great-grandchildren, Debra Arbuckle (Michael), Lisa...

Dec 14, 2019

Emma Jean Hunter Lee, 96, of Farmersburg, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was born August 25, 1923, in Vigo County to Emma Cecile VanCleave Hunter and Verner Andrew Hunter.

Jean was a beloved wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma. She was a homemaker, graduate of Blackhawk...

Dec 12, 2019

Janice E. Cole, 65, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, December, 12, 2019 at Union Hospital. She was born April 21, 1954 in Terre Haute to Ira and Alta Smith. Janice was an art teacher for Southwest Parke School Corporation and had been a teacher for over 40 years. She was an award winning artist, active member of Sigma...

Dec 9, 2019

Carly Ring, 22, of Terre Haute passed away in Boynton Beach, FL on December 9, 2019.  She was born on February 5, 1997 to Ronald Ring and Molly Moody-Wasson.  Carly is preceded in death by her sister Rachel Ring. She is survived by her both parents and her step-father Kevin ; Grandmother, Stella Moody; Sister Nikki Wasson; Brother Mark...

Dec 7, 2019

Virginia Maxine Cox-Cahill, 95, passed away at Springhill Village on December 7, 2019.  She was born on July 9, 1924 to Homer Cox and Beulah Rollings-Cox.  Maxine is preceded in death by her brothers Ed Cox(Ilene)and Harold Cox (Blanche); her sisters; Genny Armstrong (Dutch) and Mid Poindexter (Gene).  She is survived by her children, Jane Heck (Jim), John Cahill...

Dec 6, 2019

Freida R. Moore, 89, of Terre Haute passed away December 6, 2019. Born October 22, 1930 in Terre Haute to Earl Farrand and Elma Keegan Farrand.  Freida was a 1948 honors graduate of Wiley High School.  After graduating she worked as a secretary for the Terre Haute Ordinance Depot with military clearance.  On May 8, 1955 she married the...

Dec 4, 2019

Wendell Lowell Peterson, 83, passed away at his home on December 4, 2019.  He was born on February 27, 1936 to James M Peterson and Lois E (McGarvey) Peterson.  Wendell is preceded in death by his wife Cathy.  He is survived by his daughters Yvette Peterson and Gretchen Peterson, as well as his grandson Max, who he thought of...

Dec 3, 2019

Betty Ruth McKimmy, 94, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday December 3, 2019 in Indianapolis. She was born December 14, 1924 in Paris, Illinois to Floyd and Ozelma (Archer) Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, Karen McKimmy and Connie Roberts (Ron); grandchildren, Roberta Eaton (Ricky) and Tim Roberts (Kathy); seven great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews. She...

Dec 3, 2019

James 'Jim' Jolly, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday December 3, 2019. He was born December 3rd 1942 to Warren & Helen (Stigdon) Jolly. A graduate of Purdue University he worked as an engineer for Lear Jet & Ford Motor Company. He was known for his witty comebacks and great sense of humor. He is survived by his...

Dec 2, 2019

Betty E. Cook, 74, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, December 02, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  She was born October 10, 1945 in Fort Lupton, Colorado to John V. Cooke and Joyce M. Martin Cooke.  Betty enjoyed sewing and operating HAM radios, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Betty is...

Dec 1, 2019

Ruth Ann Chrisman, 72, passed away December 1, 2019 at Southwood Nursing Home.  She was born December 17, 1946 in Terre Haute to Glenn and Phyllis Krantz.  DeBaun Funeral Home was entrusted with cremation.

Nov 30, 2019

Linda Marie Curtis, 64, of Terre Haute, Indiana went to be with her Lord in Heaven Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 2:59 p.m.  Although sudden to us, Linda was surrounded by her children and husband as she answered the call she had been long preparing for.  Anyone who had the privilege to know Linda surely benefited from her kindness. ...

Nov 25, 2019

Robert F. Stringer, 87, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, Novermber 25, 2019. He was born June 23, 1932 in Roachdale, Indiana to Leeland and Lucille Stringer. Robert is survived by his sons, Robert Hollen of Greenfield; Chuck Tyner and his wife Seante of Chicago, and Jeffrey Stringer and his wife Shanda of Branson, MO; grandchildren, Matthew Hollen and...

Nov 22, 2019

Judith Kay Stanisz, 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away at Glencrest Nursing Home in Chicago on November 22, 2019. She was born on June 10, 1943, in Terre Haute, Indiana to George Rall and Marjorie Huffman Rall. Judith was a Special Education Teacher for 27½ years at West Vigo Elementary School and was a proud VCTA Union member. ...

Nov 21, 2019

Sharon L. Joyner, 73, of Terre Haute passed away November 21, 2019.  She was born September 6, 1946 in Terre Haute to Alan Charles Joyner and Irene Mae Cole Joyner.  Arrangements were entrusted to DeBaun Funeral Home.

Nov 20, 2019

Richard Gene "Dick" Van Gilder, Sr., 87, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday November 20, 2019 in his residence. He was a retired manager at CBS Records. He was born January 1, 1932 in Terre Haute to Willard and Edna (Corby) Van Gilder. Dick is survived by his son, Richard "JR" Van Gilder, Jr.(Debbie); sisters, Shirley Van Gilder and...

Nov 19, 2019

Joan L Cinotto, 72, passed away at Hickory Creek At Sunset in Greencastle on November 19, 2019.  She was born on December 4, 1946 in Buffalo, NY.  Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Leslie (Felling) Eddy; Husband Frank Cinotto; Siblings Nelson Eddy and Marilyn Bryan, as well as her granddaughter Kaylyn Whitaker.  She is survived...

Nov 11, 2019

Marnay L. Corrigan, 42, of Brazil, Indiana passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at her residence.  She was born January 26, 1977 in Sullivan, Indiana to Warren Dale Warner and Renay L. (Rumple) Smith Corrigan.  Marnay loved to paint, craft and enjoyed ceramics.  She was a member of the Friendly Grove Baptist Church in Jasonville.  She enjoyed camping and...