obituaries

Sep 5, 2018

Kady gained her beautiful angel wings unexpectedly on September 5, 2018. Kady was born on April 27th, 1994 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Kimberly A. ( Reese) Mancuso. She was Preceded in death by her Papa Tom Reese Sr.. Her father, Randy Rukes and several other family members. Kady leaves behind so many people who love her including her...

Sep 5, 2018

Jack Custer, 70, of Terre Haute passed away in his home on September 5, 2018.  He was born on March 1, 1948 to Jack Custer and Martha "Edwards" Custer.  Jack is preceded in death by both parents; his brothers Harry and Mike; Sister Sissy as well as his sister-in-law Teresa.  He is survived by his wife Stacy Conwell-Custer; three...

Sep 5, 2018

Louise passed away on September 5, 2018. She was born on March 14, 1932 to Cuthbert and Wenona Herter.  She married William C "Bill" Myers on April 7, 1951 and they had two children, Rick and Robin. She is survived by her husband Bill and son Rick (Junetta) Myers and Robin (Stephen) Jackson. She also has five grand children;...

Sep 3, 2018

John H. Edwards, age 69, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 3rd. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Fern) Edwards, and his children Chris, Leah, Chiloh, Alison, Emily, Cainan and Patrick.   John retired as a Master Gunnery Sergeant from the United States Marine Corps and worked as a machinist for over 30 years.  John...

Aug 21, 2018

Jean Carol Kemp, 78, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday August 21, 2018. She was born October 29, 1939 to Wilfred and Mary (Ege) Humble. She was raised in Willard, MO with her sister, Janice Falke. She met the love of her life, Max, at Prater's Market in Springfield, MO and they were married on January 31,...

Aug 15, 2018

Joan Shaw, 78, of Cory passed away Wednesday August 15, 2018 at 2:25 am in her residence. She had worked for ISU, retiring in 2002. Joan was born January 12, 1940 in Terre Haute to Dewey Linnabary and Ruby (Spitler) Linnabary. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Reagin (Mark) of Cory; a son, Richard Shaw, II of Staunton;...

Aug 14, 2018

Elizabeth J. Sovern, 97, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday August 14, 2018 at 10:25 pm in Springhill Village. She was born May 25, 1921 in Terre Haute to William Edward Sovern and Lottie (Cole) Sovern. She had worked for many years at Bindley Pharmacy. Elizabeth is survived by nieces, Vicki Lynn Wellman and Elizabeth Weir; nephews, Bob Sovern...

Aug 14, 2018

Darrell A. Roundtree, age 83 of Terre Haute passed away at his home on August 14 th , at 7:37 am. He was a Teacher and Principal at Pimento Elementary, then became the Principal of Hoosier Prairie Elementary School from 1979 to his retirement in 1998. His deep passion for helping children and their families kept him working for...

Aug 10, 2018

Norbert Stephen Krysinski, 91, of Terre Haute and formally of Merrillville, Indiana went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Westminster Village surrounded by his family.  He was born June 10, 1927 to Stephen Krysinski  and Estelle Klazura Krysinski.  Norbert served his county in the U.S. Army in WWII as well as the...

Aug 9, 2018

Wayne Clifton, 74, of terre Haute passed away in IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on August 9, 2018.  He was born on October 31, 1943 to Richard Clifton and Fannie (Wadsworth) Clifton.  He Was a teacher at Ivy Tech in Vigo County.  he enjoyed wood working, engineering projects and fabrication manufacturing. Wayne was three time president at Riley's Lions...

Aug 8, 2018

Melvin Ray Gastineau, 84, of Terre Haute passed away in IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on August 8, 2018.  He was born on August 12, 1933 to Luther Lester Paul Gastineau and Tressie (Brewer) Gastineau.  Melvin is preceded in death by both parents; Sisters Jeanette Slaughter-Kohl and Juanita Gastineau as well as a grandchild Olivia Rose Gastineau.  He is...

Aug 4, 2018

Kathryn Myers, 63, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday August 4, 2018 at 11:35 pm in Union Hospital. She was a professor at St. Mary of the Woods College for over 35 years and was an author. Kathryn was born November 29, 1954 in Elnora, IN to James Krocza and Iva Jean (Baker) Krocza. She is survived by her...

Aug 1, 2018

Warren Stephen Bays, 71, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.  He was born on October 14, 1946 in Brazil, Indiana to Warren Clifton Bays and Alma Louise (Loughner) Bays.  He attended Gerstmeyer High School in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Warren and his wife, Claire, founded Custom Lawn, Mower...

Jul 31, 2018

Bernard C Rogers, 84, of Duluth MN passed away July 31, 2018 at his home in Terre Haute IN. Bernard was born on March 28, 1934 to Michael D Rogers and Virginia (Blomberg) Rogers.  He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Michael D Rogers Jr.  Bernard is survived by his sister Joanna Kim Moulton (William);...

Jul 31, 2018

William E. "Bill" Terrell, Jr., 54, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday July 31, 2018 at 9:14 pm in IU Health University Hospital. He spent 31 dedicated years with the Terre Haute City Fire Department and the Perry Township Fire Department in Indianapolis. Bill was born March 6, 1964 in Terre Haute to William Terrell and Doris (Ripple)...

Jul 29, 2018

Mary C Doty, 83, of West Terre Haute passed away in union Hospital on July 29, 2018.  She was born to Thomas M Bailey Sr and Pauline (Mikolask) Bailey on June 23, 1935.  Mary is preceded in death by both of her parents; husband Gary A Doty, whom passed away on September 14, 2002; and her brother Thomas M...

Jul 28, 2018

Carolyn S. Lidster, 77, of Harrison, OH and formerly of Terre Haute passed away Saturday July 28, 2018 in Cincinnati, OH. Carolyn was a retired nurse from Southwood Healthcare Center. She was born December 1, 1940 in Terre Haute to John Alvin and Nellie Evelyn Furrer. Carolyn is survived by a daughter, Jeannie Keller (Andy) of Harrison, OH; step-daughters,...

Jul 28, 2018

Janice May Laswell, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday July 28, 2018 in Westminster Village. She was born September 27, 1946 in Terre Haute to Ernest Nees and Phyllis (Brandt) Nees. Janice is survived by daughters, Sharon Taylor (Aaron) of Durango, CO, Carol Williams (Chad) of Terre Haute, and Sarah Gossett (Jeff) of Terre Haute; a son, Wayne...

Jul 27, 2018

Jimmie Lee Furrer, 61, of Brazil passed away on Friday July 27, 2018 in his residence. He was retired from the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #157 after 44 years. Jimmie was born September 7, 1956 in Terre Haute to Gerald Lee Furrer and Betty (Auld) Furrer. He is survived by his mother Betty Cornwell of Terre Haute; a sister,...

Jul 25, 2018

Michael S. Winemiller, 61, of Terre Haute passed away on July 25, 2018 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born September 2, 1956 in Terre Haute to Farrell and Marcella Winemiller.  Mike loved bowling and worked at the Terre Haute Bowling Center.  He has been bowling for over 40 years,  taught bowling, had an 800 series, bowled two...