obituaries


Samuel Joseph Mccollum

Samuel Joseph Mccollum

Sep 25, 2018

Samuel Joseph McCollum, 68, of Farmersburg passed away Tuesday September 25, 2018 at 3:50 pm in his residence. He retired in 2011 as a Crew Leader at Bemis after 38 years of service. He was born September 18, 1950 in Celina, OH to Samuel Leonard McCollum and Anna Louise (Azbell) McCollum. Samuel is survived by his wife of 44...

Donald Wyatt

Donald Wyatt

Sep 25, 2018

Donald Wyatt, born July 25, 1939 in Indianapolis, passed away after a long illness on September 25, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his sister Sharon Wyatt; Mother Ruth Wyatt and father Forest Wyatt. His surviving family include his wife Rhonda Wyatt; Daughter Denise Wyatt; Son Donald Wyatt II; Step-son Jason Tinker; grandson Casey Wyatt; his sister Linda...

Marion "Carl" Waldon

Marion "Carl" Waldon

Sep 24, 2018

Marion "Carl" Waldon, 77, of Farmersburg passed away Monday September 24, 2018 at 4:11 am in his residence. He was a retired Signalman for CSX Railroad. Carl was born May 22, 1941 in West Terre Haute to Leonard Lee Waldon and Thelma Lucille (Irwin) Waldon. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathy (Swander) Waldon; daughter, Megan...

Robert Anthony Hatcher

Robert Anthony Hatcher

Sep 22, 2018

Robert Anthony "Bob" Hatcher, 54, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday September 22, 2018 at 8:25 pm in Westridge Health Care Center after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born December 19, 1963 in Terre Haute to Frank W. Hatcher and Dianne (Elmerick) Trackwell. He is survived by his mother, Dianne Trackwell; his father and step-mother, Frank...

Estelle "Stella" Finkler

Estelle "Stella" Finkler

Sep 20, 2018

Estelle "Stella" H. Finkler, 100, of Terre Haute and formerly of Dallas, Texas passed away at Meadows Manor East on Thursday, September 20, 2018.  She was born June 17, 1918 to Israel and Muriel Hochman in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.  Estelle was a piano teacher and also played the clarinet.  She attended World Gospel Church, was a member of the...

Priscilla J Stephens

Priscilla J Stephens

Sep 18, 2018

Priscilla J. Stephens was born on October 4, 1938. She passed away on September 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father Max Menestrina and her Mother and Step-father, Leith J Satz and Ray Satz. Priscilla is survived by her long time companion Dennis Kerns; her son Greg Stephens and wife Amy; two grand daughters, Shailee and...

Linda M. Goad

Linda M. Goad

Sep 8, 2018

Linda M. Goad, 67, passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care on September 8, 2018 at 1:40 a.m.  She was born in Linton IN to Burl E. and Lena (Padgett) Boyles on December 19, 1950.  Her parents and a sister Patricia Russell have preceded her in death.  She is survived by her husband, Larry Goad to whom...

Naia Lou (Chopson)  Lawson

Naia Lou (Chopson) Lawson

Sep 7, 2018

Naia Lou Lawson, 88, of Terre Haute, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018, at 2:00 pm at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was an elementary school teacher in Vigo County for over four decades after beginning her career in Casey, Illinois. She was born November 5, 1929, in Terre Haute to Daniel Chopson and Hazel (Churchill)...

Kady Elizabeth Morson

Kady Elizabeth Morson

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...

Jack Custer

Jack Custer

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...

Anna Louise (Herter)  Myers

Anna Louise (Herter) Myers

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;...

John H. Edwards

John H. Edwards

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...

Jean Carol (Humble)  Kemp

Jean Carol (Humble) Kemp

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,...

Joan (Linnabary)  Shaw

Joan (Linnabary) Shaw

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;...

Elizabeth J. Sovern

Elizabeth J. Sovern

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...

Darrell A. Roundtree

Darrell A. Roundtree

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...

Norbert Stephen Krysinski

Norbert Stephen Krysinski

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...

Wayne Clifton

Wayne Clifton

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...

Melvin Ray Gastineau

Melvin Ray Gastineau

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...

Kathryn (Krocza)  Myers

Kathryn (Krocza) Myers

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...