obituaries
Sara J. Wright
Jul 1, 2019
Sara J. Wright, 85, of Terre Haute, died at 12:17 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019, in Harrison's Crossing Health Center. She was born Jan. 18, 1934, in Sullivan, to Cecil R. Smith and Margaret (Magill) Smith. She and her husband, Ren, owned Wright Properties Inc., an apartment rental business, until his death on May 1, 1997.
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Cathy J. Tucker
Jun 28, 2019
Cathy Jean Tucker, 72, of Highlands Ranch, CO, passed away on June 28th, 2019, at UC Health Hospital, in Highlands Ranch, CO. She was born November 18th, 1946, in Terre Haute, IN, to Fred Eugene Johnson, and Georgia Bell (Bean) Johnson, both of whom preceded her into the eternal presence of the Lord, as did her daughter, Teresa Ann...
Dick Stockberger
Jun 27, 2019
Richard (Dick) George Stockberger, 76, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, June 27, surrounded by his loving family. He was a 35 year employee at Public Service of Indiana as a journeyman lineman, where he was a proud Union Representative for many years. He served in the Army Reserves from 1964- 1970. After Dick retired, he worked as...
Margaret June Woodsmall
Jun 27, 2019
Margaret June Woodsmall, 91, of Terre Haute died Thursday, June 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. June was born on May 17, 1928 to the late Robert and Lavina Easton. She was a graduate of Honey Creek High School.
June was a spitfire, an independent woman who was never afraid to speak the truth or her mind. ...
Glen D. Hill
Jun 24, 2019
Glen D. Hill, 92, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on June 24, 2019. He was born in Mitchell, Indiana March 19, 1927 to William Jennings Hill and Hazel Trueblood Hill. Glen retired from GMAC after 38 years of service. He was a member of the Agape Christian Church and served his country in the Airborne Division of the Army...
James A. Neises
Jun 20, 2019
James A. Neises, 68, of Clinton passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was born November 09, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Matthew Neises and Ellen Neises Loiselle. Jim was brother to Matthew Neises (Virginai), Ronald Neises, and the late Ellen Solesky. He married Theresa Reed of Chicago, Illinois in 1976. For many years Jim's passion was his work...
Sarah Juanita Gokey
Jun 17, 2019
Sarah Juanita Gokey, 102, of Terre Haute passed away June 17, 2019 at Southwood Healthcare. She was born on February 7th, 1917 to John and Margaret Gasaway in Mattoon, IL. She lived her life in Terre Haute, Indiana until she met the love of her life, Justin "Frenchy" Gokey and wed in 1950. The newlyweds set out on an...
Charlotte (Davis) Elliott
Jun 15, 2019
Charlotte Elliott, 99, of Prairie Creek passed away in Glenburn Nursing Home June 15, 2019 at 7:51 AM. She was born on June 9, 1920 to Irvin Davis an Edna (Hunt) Davis. Charlotte was born and raised in Prairie Creek, living there until 2006 when she moved to Linton with her daughter and son-in-law. She is preceded in death...
Myrthel E Green Bula Hertz
Jun 13, 2019
Myrthel E. Green Bula Hertz, 93, of Terre Haute passed away June 13, 2019 at Springhill Village. She was born on January 3, 1926 to George Green and Ada McCullough Green in Fairbanks Indiana. Myrthel is preceded in death by her parents; First husband Reverend Ronald Bula; Second husband, Orville Hertz; Brothers William Green, Howard Green, Paul Green, Walter...
Armand Gottardi
Jun 12, 2019
Armand Gottardi, Jr., of Terre Haute, went to eternal rest on June 12, 2019, at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus, surrounded by his family. Armand was born on October 14, 1930, to Armand Gottardi, Sr., and Ida Lorenzo Gottardi, in Blanford, Indiana.
Armand married the love of his life, Betty M. Grubor, on January 24, 1954. Together they...
Mary P. (Perrot) Hosking
Jun 11, 2019
Mary P. Hosking, 82, passed away June 11, 2019 at Westminster Health Center in Terre Haute. She was born October 2, 1936 to Walter Perrot and Sarah Quinter Perrot in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Mary grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and graduated in 1961 from Towson University with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught 4th grade in the Baltimore County...
Benjamin "Ben" Joseph Emory Sr.
Jun 11, 2019
Benjamin 'Ben' Joseph Emory Sr., passed away at the age of 60, at home on Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 at around 4:30 a.m. He was born in Danville, Illinois on July 2, 1958 to James and Wanda Emory. Ben was preceded in death by his father James S. Emory. grandparents Jess and Delora (Williams) Emory and Cecil and Lena...
Dean L. Hauser
Jun 9, 2019
Dean L. Hauser, 86, of Pimento, passed away Sunday June 9, 2019 at 7:22 pm in Life's Journey of Avon. He was a truck driver with the Teamsters Union. He was born May 8, 1933 in Farmersburg to Floyd Hauser and Hazel (Shadow) Hauser. Dean is survived by his daughter, Billie Gray; sons, Rick Hauser (Sue) and Mike Hauser...
Donald Lee Anderson
Jun 7, 2019
Donald Lee Anderson, 75, of Terre Haute passed away Friday June 7, 2019 at 6:20 am in his residence. He was a retired coal miner with the United Mine Workers Association. He was born September 17, 1943 in Vigo County to Maurice Anderson and Helen (Pickens) Anderson. Donald is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sue (Tryon) Anderson;...
Marianne (Morgan) Fagg
Jun 4, 2019
Marianne Fagg, 78, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, surrounded by family after a 38-year off and on battle with breast cancer. She was born April 7, 1941 to Frances (Casebeer) and Thomas Morgan. From a very young age, Marianne knew that she wanted to be a nurse. She graduated from Schulte High School in 1958 and attended St. Anthony...
Margaret Janet Gardiner
Jun 1, 2019
Margaret Janet Gardiner, 104, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Westminster Village Health and Rehab. Margaret, a.k.a Mickey, was born October 31, 1914, in Ellicott City, MD. She was the only child of Howard C. Dykes and Erma Dykes (Chace). She grew up in Washington D.C. where she graduated from Eastern High School. On April 11, 1933,...
Betty Mildred (Grubor) Gottardi
May 31, 2019
Betty Mildred Gottardi, 92, of Terre Haute, went to eternal rest on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on September 9, 1926, to Tony and Mary (Kenezovich) Grubor, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Betty married the love of her life, Armand Gottardi, Jr., on January 24, 1954. Together they raised...
Rebecca (Hilbird) Sullivan
May 31, 2019
Rebecca Sullivan, 101, of Terre Haute passed away Friday May 31, 2019 at 2:50 pm at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. She was born November 3, 1917 in Vigo County to Mathew Hilbird and Nettie (Rynerson) Hilbird. Rebecca is survived by her son Carl Sullivan (Mary) of Terre Haute; a granddaughter, Carla Walton (John); great-grandchildren, Madison Sullivan, Maria Walton, and...
Mary Kathryn "Kate" (Herr) Drake
May 30, 2019
Mary Kathryn "Kate" Drake, 92, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday May 30, 2019 at 7:20 am in The Wyndmoor. She was born October 28, 1926 in Farmersburg to William Herr and Marie (Jewell) Herr. Kate is survived by daughters, Lana Frazier (Mark Howell) and Carol Isles (James) both of Terre Haute; a son, David Drake (Kathie) of West...
Mary Jane Coombes
May 28, 2019
Mary Jane Coombes, 92, of Terre Haute passed away May 28, 2019. She was born May 5, 1927 to Robert and Mabel Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents; Husband of 46 years, Robert Coombes; Daughters Judy Reagin and Pam Benefiel; Sisters Dorothy Chapell and Marge Butland: Brothers Bobby Smith, Jimmy Smith, Billy Jean Smith, and Larry...