obituaries

Jul 9, 2018

Erma P. Kirk, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Monday July 9, 2018 at 2:00 pm in her residence. She was born July 8, 1927 in West Union, IL to Joseph Creed and Sophia (Lathrop) Creed. Erma is survived by daughters, Peggy Lowe of Fontanet  and Angela Statts (Charles) of Henderson, KY; sons, Tom Kirk (Jackie) of Rosedale, Richard...

Jul 8, 2018

Rita Kay Ellinger, 57, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday July 8, 2018 at 2:00 am in her residence. She was born August 29, 1960 in Marshall, IL to Ralph Rayhel and Barbara (McCullough) Rayhel. Rita is survived by her husband Timothy Ellinger; daughters, Crystal Ellington, Lacey Bigler, and Julie Ellinger; sisters, Mary Hauger and Carlina hart; brothers, Buddy...

Jul 7, 2018

Keith Byron Daugherty, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday July 7, 2018 at 5:10 am in Westridge Healthcare. He had worked for many years at Texas Eastern Gas Transmission Company. Keith was born April 26, 1942 in French Lick, IN to John and Mabel Daugherty. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Cox) Daugherty; a son, Byron "Kirt"...

Jul 2, 2018

Donna Williams, 71, of Brazil passed away on Monday, July 02, 2018 at Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute the daughter of Robert and Maxine Williams and sister to Diana (Williams) Wey.

Donna was one of God's special angels that brought joy to those around her. Donna enjoyed spending time with her housemates and ResCare...

Jun 29, 2018

Harry Frederick "Fred" Horstman was born in Sewickley, PA. on May 11, 1930 to Harry F. Horstman and Leona May Christie. He graduated from Coraopolis, PA High School in 1948. He became a competitive shooter and won several trophies in competition with both pistol and rifle. He also learned to fly at the air base nearby and had his...

Jun 28, 2018

Debra Charlene "Debbie" Deckard, 66, of Terre Haute, passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, June 28, 2018. She spent the last decade working as a teller for Crane Credit Union. Before that, she'd spent her career in early childhood advocacy and education. She graduated in 1971 from Wiley High School, then went on...

Jun 26, 2018

Betty Lou Southwood, 93 of Terre Haute passed away at Westminster Village on June 26, 2018.  She was born in Terre Haute on May 14, 1925 to Thomas Earl Haverty and Norma (Hayward) Haverty .    Betty was a high school History and Science teacher and was later the Activities Director for the Vigo County Home.

She is...

Jun 24, 2018

Fred D. Fields, 84, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday June 24, 2018 in his residence. He retired in 2000, after 53 years at Hulman and Company. Fred was born May 12, 1934 in Terre Haute to Clarence Fields and Effie May (Lemmons) Fields. He is survived by his wife, Mary V. (Hines) Fields; sons, Freddie Lee Fields, Eddie...

Jun 22, 2018

Kenneth Dale Smith, Jr., 46, of West Terre Haute passed away Friday June 22, 2018 at 10:30 am in his residence. Kenneth was an electrician. He was born April 27, 1972 in Terre Haute to Kenneth Dale Smith, Sr. and Marsha Lane-Smith. He is survived by his parents; daughters, Mikaila Smith and Allyssa Smith; sons, Samuel Smith and Gunner...

Jun 22, 2018

Bertis Edward "Ed" Long, 94 of Terre Haute passed away at Indiana University Health North in Indianapolis on June 22, 2018.  He was born November 13, 1923 in Terre Haute to Bertis Elba Long and Lela Maink Long.  Ed served his country in the United States Army during WWII and retired after 30 years of service from the U.S....

Jun 19, 2018

Max L. Davis, 96 of Terre Haute passed away at Springhill Village on June 19, 2018.  He was born November 20, 1921 to Irven Davis and Edna (Hunt) Davis in Terre Haute.  Max was a Mason, a lifetime member of the VFW, loved fishing and served in World War II.

He is survived by his daughter Brenda...

Jun 19, 2018

Tom Stefanski, 92, of Terre Haute died on June 19 2018 at Shakamak Good Samaritan in Jasonville.  Tom was born on April 2 1926 to Paul Stefanski and Anna (Ansorge) Stefanski.  Survivors include many nieces and nephews, and adopted nephew Mike Brewer.  He is preceded in death by his parents; Brothers Carl Stefanski and Joe Stefanski; Sisters Gertrude Mason,...

Jun 16, 2018

Debra S. Vaughn, 62, of Terre Haute passed away at her residence on June 16, 2018.  She was born March 4, 1956 in Terre Haute to Joseph and Marva Sue (Whitkanack) Shields.  Debbie loved doing crafts, singing in church, she had belonged to the Red Hat Society, enjoyed raising money for St. Jude's Hospital, and was a member of...

Jun 15, 2018

Kevin B. Burdette, 60, of Terre Haute passed away Friday June 15, 2018 at 11:03 pm in Union Hospital. He had worked in construction and been a member of the Teamsters Union. Kevin was born December 20, 1957 in Terre Haute to Norman Burdette and Irma (Yates) Burdette. He is survived by his wife, Sandra "Sandy" Burdette; sons, Brian...

Jun 13, 2018

LoRene (Potts) Jones, of Terre Haute, passed away June 13 at Springhill Village.  She was born on August 20, 1929.  She is preceded in death by her husband Jack Jones.  They ran their own business for over 30 years in Terre Haute, Jonesy's Tree Farm and Jonesy's Mobile Home Sales and Park.  LoRene is survived by her son, Scott...

Jun 11, 2018

Helen Louise Anderson, 89, passed away Monday June 11, 2018 at 11:27 pm in Miller's Merry Manor of Mooresville. She was born January 1, 1929 in Terre Haute to Everett Hann and Clara (Riggs) Hann. She is survived by a daughter, Marti Holdren of Mooresville and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 9, 2018

Betty L. (Donna) Auterson, 75, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday June 9, 2018 at 9:14 pm in her residence. She was a retired crossing guard for the Terre Haute Police Department. Betty was born February 2, 1943 in Terre Haute to Frank Donna and Althea (Hendricks) Donna. She is survived by her sons, Tim Donna of Kentucky and...

Jun 8, 2018

Jimmie Joanne Thompson, 87, of Terre Haute passed away Friday June 8, 2018 at 1:00 am in Cobblestone Crossing Health Campus. She was the first Police Matron for the City of Terre Haute. Jimmie was born September 9, 1930 in Terre Haute to Kenneth Chumley and Harmony (Carpenter) Chumley. She is survived by her daughters, Lynda Tufts (David) of...

Jun 5, 2018

Patricia Jordan, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday June 5, 2018.She was born September 15, 1936 in Terre Haute to John A. Carter and Ethel (Kellums) Carter. She lived in Terre Haute for 42 years. Patricia is survived by three sons, Edward Gorrell of Moses Lake, WA, Jim Gorrell, and Richard Gorrell both of Brazil, IN; a...

Jun 5, 2018

William E. "Butch" Collins, 79 of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at The Waters of Greencastle. He was born March 8, 1939 in Terre Haute to Lyle Collins and Esther (Beddow) Collins. Butch played high school basketball, baseball and ran track where he accomplished being an All-State basketball star. He was an avid sports fan. "Sweet...