obituaries

Aug 12, 2019

Catherine "Peg" Curtis, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on August 12, 2019 at Waters of Greencastle Nursing Home after a long hard fought battle of Alzheimer's disease.  She was born on August 1, 1938 to George Arthur Dixon and Catherine Elizabeth Dixon.  Peg is preceded in death by both parents; her loving husband Charles "Chuck" Curtis; Nephew Doug...

Aug 10, 2019

Freda M. Cornett, 95, passed away August 10, 2019 at Cobblestone Crossing.  She was born in Terre Haute to Matthew and Ina Cesinger.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry H. Cornett. Harry was the love of her life, the two were married for 60 years.  Also preceding Freda are her parents and nine brothers and sisters. ...

Aug 10, 2019

Robert "Bob" Hays, 90, of Terre Haute passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on August 10, 2019.  Bob was born on December 7, 1928 to Orla W Hays and Ola "Lunstrum" Hays.  He is preceded in death by both parents; Granddaughter Jennifer Diane Held; Brother Orla Warren Hays Jr, and Sister Betty Conway.  Bob is...

Aug 4, 2019

Peggy I. Bays, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday August 4, 2019 in Southwood Healthcare. She was a retired supervisor from CBS. She was born January 15, 1929 in Terre Haute to Lester and Chloe (Knew) Haney. Peggy is survived by her daughters, P\Beverly Bays of Terre Haute and Barbara Schwartz (Hugh) of Morristown, TN; son, Bud Bays...

Aug 3, 2019

Craig E. Hummel, 68, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday August 3, 2019 in his residence. Craig was an Independent Jewelry Designer. He was born June 17, 1951 in South Bend to Elvin and Maxine (Hans) Hummel. He is survived by his wife, Madonna (Bruggenschmidt) Hummel; daughters, Maggie Hummel of Terre Haute and Clair Hummel of Houston; son, Clay...

Aug 1, 2019

Anna Ruth Racop, 80, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 in her residence.  She was born February 22, 1939 in Morley, Tennessee to Earl Bradley and Paralee Allen Bradley.  Anna was a Registered Nurse graduating from Indiana State University with her BSN and Master's degree.  She went on to teach at both Ball State Univeristy in...

Jul 28, 2019

Vernon L. Franklin, 68, of Terre Haute passed away in his residence on Sunday, July 28, 2019.  He was born in Terre Haute May 19, 1951 to Vernon Francis Franklin and Mary Lee Franklin (Childress).  Vernon was an avid fisherman, enjoyed going to flea markets looking for treasures to buy, and working on his Harley that never ran.  He...

Jul 28, 2019

James "Jim" Creighton Spence, 79, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 28, 2019.  Jim, was born on March 21, 1940 in Guernsey County, Ohio to Frank and Mayme Spence, where he was raised on a small farm. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1963. In 1964 he moved to Terre Haute, Indiana, to plant his roots and proceeded to...

Jul 27, 2019

Lloyd "Mick" Michael Davis, 84, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully in his residence on Saturday July 27, 2019. Lloyd had worked at Klause Electronics, York Electronics and as a programmer at both CBS and IBM. He was born September 23, 1934 in Terre Haute to Lloyd Edward Davis and Helen Jean (Reisman) Davis. He is survived by his...

Jul 27, 2019

Ruby I. Schoemaker, 79, of Terre Haute passed peacefully in her residence, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday July 27, 2019. She was born September 14, 1939 in Terre Haute to William and Thelma (Choner) Booker. Ruby is survived by her daughters, Penny Hammond (Jon), Terry Patrick (Jeff), and Kelly Watts (Raymond); brother, Frank Booker; grandchildren, Michelle Cates...

Jul 22, 2019

Barbara Jean Anderson, 91, of Terre Haute, died July 22, 2019 at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. She was born December 13, 1927 to Delbert and Maxine (Rich) Fye in Kokomo, Indiana, and raised in Terre Haute by adoptive parents William and Glatie (Handley) Rich. Barbara, known as Jean by her family, attended St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing and...

Jul 22, 2019

Thelma C. Henneman, 84, of Terre Haute passed away at Union Hospital on Monday July 22, 2019. She was born in Terre Haute on August 28, 1934 to Gaynell and Arthur Fuller. She was a member of Forest Park Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, enjoying the outdoors, having coffee with her best friend Marianne and...

Jul 21, 2019

Raymond E. Bedwell, 84, of Terre Haute passed away on July 21, 2019 in his residence surrounded by family.  He was born February 15, 1935 in Terre Haute to John and Oma Bedwell.   Ray was the youngest of eight children.  He lived his life fearlessly and unapologetically.  His "never give up" attitude was so inspiring to many.  He was...

Jul 17, 2019

Mary Jane (Janie) Rowe passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She was born June 27, 1925 in Indianapolis. She was raised in her grandfather and grandmother Roy's homeplace at 2948 S. Meridian Street in Indianapolis by her mother, Lillian McCorkle and aunt, Louise Roy. Janie's father died before she was born. She went to St. Roch's Catholic...

Jul 16, 2019

Kathryn L. Gunyon passed away July 16, 2019.  She was born in Lafayette, Indiana on August 15, 1946 to Glen Reppert and Laurabelle Carr Reppert.  Kathy and David (Dutch) were active in the prison ministry at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility and were members of Maryland Community Church.  Kathy was active in Chrysalis and El Shaddai Emmaus communities.  She touched...

Jul 14, 2019

Mark A. White, 65, of Seelyville passed away July 14, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born February 22, 1954 to Lewis and Sue Ann White.  Mark was a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast and loved to ride.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was a self-proclaimed cowboy.  He also loved his dogs and spending time with family...

Jul 6, 2019

Wayne David Hancock, 93, passed away July 6, 2019 in Linton, IN at Glenburn Nursing Home.  He was born on May 27, 1926 to Robert L Hancock and Corlena Mix Hancock in Sanborn, IN.  Wayne is preceded in death by both parents; Brothers Robert M Hancock and John H Hancock; Sisters Eugenia Tribby, Marie Niedringhous, and Virginia Bennet.  He...

Jul 4, 2019

"Be the best you that you can be." That is what Holocaust survivor and forgiveness advocate Eva Kor expected of herself; that is what she hopes for and inspires in all of us. Eva Mozes Kor died on July 4, 2019, at the age of 85, in Krakow, Poland. Eva spent the last days of her life on her...

Jul 3, 2019

Mason Ryan Kiger, 18, of Terre Haute passed away on July 3, 2019.  He was born May 26, 2001 in Sullivan, Indiana to Jeremy Kiger and Stacy Thompson-Hall.  Mason loved reading, especially James Patterson books, he loved music and loved playing with his dog Charlie.  He was a 2019 Terre Haute South graduate.

Mason is survived by...

Jul 2, 2019

James Lloyd Ridge, 78, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday July 2, 2019 in his residence. He was born March 19, 1941 in Dugger, IN to Mervin O. Ridge and Eloise (Hatfield) Ridge. James is survived by his children, Michelle Branche, Eddie Ridge, Karla Collester, Kimberly Ridge, and Kenneth Ridge; brothers, Joseph Ridge, Steve Ridge, David "Mike". Ridge, Jack...