obituaries

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...

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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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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...