obituaries

Feb 25, 2019

Ruth A. Stringer, 79, of Terre Haute passed away Monday February 25, 2019 at 9:03 pm in Springhill Village. She was born March 10, 1939 in Columbus, OH. Ruth is survived by her husband of 42 years, Robert Stringer; sons, Robert Hollen of Greenfield and his wife Tamara of Columbus, IN; Chuck Tyner and his wife Seante of Chicago,...

Feb 25, 2019

Linda Pfister, 70, of Terre Haute passed away on February 25, 2019.  She was born April 23, 1948 to Wayne Sims and Marian (Britain) Sims.  She is preceded in death by both parents; Husband Robert Pfister; Son Robert Pfister as well as her brother Ron Sims.  Linda is survived by her son Sean Pfister; Daughter Rhonda Pfister (Anthony Chambers);...

Feb 24, 2019

James F. Slutz, 82, Professor Emeritus, ISU, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on February 24, 2019, at Regional Hospital. Jim was born in Bethany, Missouri, to James M. Slutz and Blanche E. Sewell Slutz in 1937. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons James G. Slutz and wife Marcia of Monroe, North Carolina, and Russell W. Slutz...

Feb 24, 2019

Richard Triestram, 78, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on February 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 17, 1940 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Roy Triestram and Edith (Summerville) Triestram. Richard loved God, loved his family and loved people. He never encountered someone he could not talk to even in Mexico (though sometimes through a translator). Richard...

Feb 23, 2019

Pastor Alan Dale McQueen, 67, of Terre Haute passed away on February 23, 2019.  He was born on June 1, 1951 to Franklin D McQueen and Betty Ann (Waltz) McQueen.  Alan is preceded in death by his father as well as his granddaughter Erin McMillen.  He is survived by his mother; Wife Brenda Kay (Gammon) McQueen; Son Matthan  McQueen...

Feb 19, 2019

Timothy J. Walker, 62, of Terre Haute, passed away unexpectedly February 19, 2019. Tim was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Joseph Walker and Elizabeth (O'Day) Walker.

He is survived by his daughter, Audrey Coxford (Kevin) of Detroit; sisters, Judy Catanese (Blase) and Jacquie Denehie; brother Pat Walker (Grace), his companion Jacqueline Drummy, and their dogs Paris, Johnny,...

Feb 16, 2019

James (Jimmy) Montgomery, 55 of Terre Haute, In passed away unexpectedly in St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis on February 16, 2019

He is survived by his wife Lori of 37 years. Three children, Lacy Montgomery(Landon), Jeremy Montgomery(Kristina) and Levi Garred, all of Terre Haute. Six Grandchildren, Destinie 16, Darrin 15, Lillian 13, Gunner 13, Kenzleigh 6 and...

Feb 14, 2019

Emma L. Matherly Smiddy, 94, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday February 14, 2019 at 10:00 am in Signature Healthcare. She had retired from CBS and had also worker at Quaker Maid and Countryside Nursing Center. She was born February 14, 1925 in East Alton, IL to Grover Armstrong and Fannie (Moore) Armstrong. Emma is survived by her daughter,...

Feb 12, 2019

Gwen Lee Oliver, 79, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday February 12, 2019 at 11:16 pm in Union Hospital. She had worked for many years at RR Donnelley and retired from Flooring America. She was born September 20, 1939 in Terre Haute to Dale Schell and Estel (Dalgarn) Schell. Gwen is survived by her husband William "Ron" Oliver; a...

Feb 7, 2019

Dr. Marion T. Jackson, 85, of Terre Haute passed away at Brookdale of Ft. Wayne on Thursday, February 7, 2019. He was born near Versailles on August 19, 1933 the son of Marshall and Estelle Fox Jackson. He was married to Jaleh Jorjani on June 1, 1985 and she preceded him in death in June of 2016.  Survivors include...

Feb 7, 2019

Michael Wade Triplett, 45, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday February 7, 2019 at 10:46 am in his residence. Michael had just earned his Master's Degree from ISU in Social Work and he was a Disabled Veteran. He was born February 8, 1973 in Kendallville, IN to Harrison Triplett and Patricia (Young) Triplett. Michael is survived by his wife,...

Feb 6, 2019

Debra L Stone, 64, of Terre Haute passed away on February 6, 2019 at Signature Healthcare.  Debra was born April 6, 1954 in California to Lloyd Stone and Marie (Owens) Masi.  She is preceded in death by both parents; Step-Father Angelo Masi; Brother-in-Law Dennis; Nephew Jonathon, and granddaughter Courtney.  Debra is survived by her two daughters Danielle Schroer (Richard)...

Jan 26, 2019

Veronica Laswell Hofmann, 75, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Vigo County, Indiana. She was born February 19, 1943 in Terre Haute to Robert C. Sparks and Delores L. (Kester) Sparks. Veronica is survived by her husband Arthur Donald Hofmann; her daughter, Brenda Laswell; step-daughters, Pam Henry (Joe) and Cindy Hofmann (Larry); a step-son, Brad...

Jan 19, 2019

Donald L. Tooloose passed away on January 19, 2019 at Westminster Village Health and Rehab.  He was born on August 21, 1928 in DeSoto, Missouri to John Tooloose and Della (Whiteside) Tooloose.  Immediately after graduation from high school he went into the U.S. Marines, servicing overseas duty in China and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.  Returning...

Jan 19, 2019

Earl Dean Power, 89, of Fairbanks passed away at Union Hospital on January 19, 2019. He was born in rural Vigo County to Ralph and Vida Power (Prevo). He was retired from Hulman and Company after working for forty-eight and one-half years.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Marilyn Power (Griswold). Sons Douglas G....

Jan 16, 2019

Bruce Allen Weil, 71, of Lewis, Indiana passed away January 16, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born January 24, 1947 in Terre Haute to August and Zora (Montgomery) Weil.  Bruce was a truck driver working for both J.I. Case and Western Tar.  He belonged to the  Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, American Legion, Elks Club, and NRA...

Jan 12, 2019

Garnet Rose Frye, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on January 12, 2019 at Meadows Manor East.  She was born July 14, 1937 in Fontanet, Indiana to Rosco and Bertha Sanders. Garnet was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by a son, Brian Allen Frye; daughter-in-law, Tammy Frye; grandchildren,...

Jan 12, 2019

Donna Lou Harris, 66, of Terre Haute passed away on January 12, 2019 at her residence.  She was born in Shelburn, Indiana on March 4, 1952 to Edsil and Marthella  Tincher.  Donna loved animals, enjoyed spending time with her family, and her grandchildren were her whole world.

She is preceded in death by her parents.  Donna is...

Jan 11, 2019

Norma Marie Lawson, 92, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday January 11, 2019 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born April 3, 1926 in Terre Haute to William Lawson and Alma (Tryon) Lawson. Norma is survived by her sisters, Nadine Barragan of Sacramento, CA and Margaret Haase of Waverly, TN and several nieces and nephews. Norma lived...

Jan 10, 2019

Thomas E. Atkins, 69, of Terre Haute passed away January 10, 2019 at his residence.  He was born in New Albany, IN to Ernest E. 'Gene' and Edna Williams Atkins.  He was a plant engineer at Gartland Foundry.  Tom was a member and former trustee of Free Life Community Church.  He also was a US Army veteran of Vietnam,...