obituaries

Mar 30, 2019

Lawrence Richard "Rick" Jones died 3/30/19 at Southwood Healthcare Center. He was born 10/1/51 in Dallas, TX, oldest child of Lawrence Richard Jones and Edna Maye Curry Jones. He grew up primarily in Greencastle and Terre Haute, IN, and resided in Terre Haute as an adult. He graduated from Wiley High School, Indiana State University, and the University if...

Mar 28, 2019

Jeannie W. Ji, 65, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 11:19 am at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was President and Owner of Jeannie's TV & Appliance in Terre Haute. She was born December 26, 1953 in South Korea to Keum Yong Ji and Ha Ok Seo. Jeannie is survived by her sons, Mike...

Mar 23, 2019

Gladys M. Cooper, 70, passed away on March 23, 2019 in her home.  She was born August 14, 1948 to Johnny Williams and Sarah Williams in Terre Haute.  Gladys is preceded in death by both parents; Twin boys Ronnie and Johnny; Step-father Bernard Terrell; Sisters Toni King and Patti Terrell, and brother Charlie Padgett.  She is survived by her...

Mar 21, 2019

Betty Eilene DeBaun, 89, passed away on March 21, 2019 at Westminster Village Health and Rehab.  She was born on April 13, 1929 in Terre Haute to Robert Harry Inks and Pauline (Higginbotham) Inks.  Betty is preceded in death by her husband Curt "Abe" DeBaun Jr. as well as many brothers and sisters.  She is survived by her sons...

Mar 15, 2019

Janet Marie Krueger (Fleschner), 79, passed away on March 15, 2019 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  She was born on January 24, 1940 to George Fleschner and Bertha (Walls) Fleschner.  Janet is preceded in death by both parents; Husband John Krueger; Daughter Rhonda Elaine; Brother Alex Fleschner; Sisters Roberta, Iva, and Kiva as well as her Sister-in-law...

Mar 14, 2019

Elizabeth Perry (Airheart), 76, passed away March 14, 2019 at Meadows Manor East.  She was born on November 24, 1942 to Ray Airheart and Nora (Atkins) Airheart.  She is preceded in death by both parents; Husband Frank Perry; as well as her son Daniel McCoy.  Elizabeth is survived by her son Raymond Buck (Pauline); Daughters Cindy L. Rogers and...

Mar 12, 2019

Vickie Lynn French, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday March 12, 2019 at 11:19 pm in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was an Executive Administrative Assistant and dedicated Vigo County employee for over 41 years. She was born May 14, 1947 in Terre Haute to Adam C. Smith and Ernestine D. (Wilson) Smith. Vickie is survived by her...

Mar 12, 2019

Betty Joan Bedwell, 98, passed away March 12th, 2019.  She was born May 3rd, 1920 in Terre Haute to Chester C. and Bessie D. (Potts) Kellams.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James E. Bedwell, sister Mildred Deal, brother John C. Kellams and niece Shirley Deal Tresize.

She is survived...

Mar 10, 2019

Marjorie L Rogers, 86, of Terre Haute passed away on March 10, 2019 at Union Hospital.  She was born on June 21, 1932 to Anton C. Andersen and Viola P. (Prinzing) Andersen.  Marjorie is preceded in death by both parents; Husband Charles C. Rogers; Brothers Elward and Fred Andersen; Sister Emma Brower as well as her grandson Benjamin Rogers. ...

Mar 7, 2019

Ronald A. Rudisel, 79, of West Terre Haute passed away Thursday March 7, 2019 at 11:57 pm in Union Hospital. He joined the Indiana State Police in 1962 and retired in 1996 after 33 years of service and he also retired from the Indiana Board of Pharmacy. He was born March 19, 1939 in Terre Haute to Harley Rudisel...

Mar 4, 2019

Luella Rose Rossicoe, 84, passed away on March 4, 2019 at Southwood Health Care in Terre Haute.  Luella was born on January 29, 1935 to Samuel Joseph Norris and Helen Marie Bosley.  She is preceded in death by both parents; Sister Amy Stark and Niece Donna Taylor.  Luella is survived by her sisters Lavera Loveall and Fredia Dick; as...

Mar 4, 2019

Beverly Jean Lowe, 80, of Terre Haute passed away Monday March 4, 2019 at 5:55 am in Westminster Village Health and Rehab. She worked many years at Columbia House. She was born May 8, 1938 in New Goshen, IN to Charles Hargrave and Emma (Gould) Hargrave. Beverly is survived by daughters, Karen Schell (Larry) of Terre Haute and Kelly...

Mar 3, 2019

Larry R. Dick, 76, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday March 3, 2019 at 10:45 am in Signature Healthcare. He had worked at Stran-Steel then retired from the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Terre Haute. He was born September 30, 1942 in Danville, IL. Larry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Fredia (Norris) Dick; a daughter, Karyn...

Feb 26, 2019

Danny Cecil Walker, born December 9, 1938 Terre Haute Indiana to Delpha (McHenry) and Cecil A. Walker both deceased. He is survived by his sister Jeanine Church; his children, Cathy, Susie (deceased), and  Debbie, whose mother was Sharon; Jason, Amanda, and Kate, whose mother was Susan; stepsons Cody, Chris, and Steve, whose  mother was Billie (deceased). Several grandchildren and...

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,...