obituaries

Apr 29, 2018

Theresa K. Custer, 62, of Terre Haute passed away April 29, 2018 at home surrounded by family. She was born June 14, 1955 to Richard Lister and Etta Rae Lister. She was preceded in death by both parents and a brother, Jack Dennis Jr.. Theresa is survived by her husband of 46 years, George Custer Sr.; sons, George Custer...

Apr 29, 2018

Donald Eugene Ennen, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday April 29, 2018 at 7:30 am in his residence. He worked for 38 years at Reuben H. Donnelley. He was born March 21, 1929 in Terre Haute to Enno Ennen and Vera (Reising) Ennen. Donald is survived by his daughters. Donna Schopmeyer and Darlene Thomas (Scott) both of Terre...

Apr 18, 2018

Sandra Kay Ring, 51, of Terre Haute passed away on April 18, 2018 at home with family after a long battle with cancer.  She was born on February 12, 1967 to Eugene Saucerman and Sally (Casey) Saucerman.  Sandy is preceded in death by her mother; She is survived by her husband, Allen Ring; son Cody Ring; her father; and...

Apr 17, 2018

Lenora Irene Higgins, 63, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday April 17, 2018 at 10:30 pm in her residence. She was Lead Operator at Ivy Hill Packaging (later called MPS). She was born September 29, 1954 in Terre Haute to Frank Higgins, Jr. and Patsy (Allen) Higgins. Lenora is survived by a daughter, Patsy Shipman; her father, Frank Higgins,...

Apr 17, 2018

James R. Williams, 68, of Terre Haute passed away on April 17, 2018 in Union Hospital.  He was born on August 21, 1949 to Gilbert P. Williams and Delsephine Johnson Williams Bryant.  He was preceded in death by his mother.  James was a longtime member of the Terre Haute Moose Lodge # 1009, an avid golfer, and an Indiana...

Apr 12, 2018

George H. Bock, 96, of Terre Haute, IN, passed away on April 12, 2018 at Westminster Health Care.  He was born October 1, 1921 in Marshall County to John and Bertha Bock.  George graduated from Manchester College in 1947 and Indiana University in 1950 with a Master's Degree in Administration.  He was an educator for 36 years.  He was...

Apr 10, 2018

Dorothy Kieninger Senff, 83, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday April 10, 2018 at 6:40 pm in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She worked for many years at the hallmark Store and had also been a school teacher. She was born April 2, 1935 in Wittenburg, MO to Willard Ruben Kieninger and Dora Marie (Boehme) Kieninger and baptized on April...

Apr 9, 2018

Robert D. Ferguson, 70, of Terre Haute passed away Monday April 9, 2018 in his residence. He had worked at Coca-Cola in Terre Haute. He was born October 16, 1947 in Marion, IN to Carl Ferguson and Betty (Hazelbaker) Ferguson. Robert is survived by his wife, Audrey (Arthur) Ferguson; a daughter, Kimberly Ferguson (Scott Ritchie) of Danville, IL; and...

Apr 8, 2018

Kaylie Ann Birchfield was born on April 8th at 4:20 PM at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was delivered early and was stillborn due to complications with Turner Syndrome. She is survived by her Mother and Father, Justin and Stephanie Birchfield, her big sister, Annabelle Birchfield, her maternal Grandparents, Pam and Chad Nestler, paternal Grandparents, Debbie Birchfield and...

Apr 6, 2018

Mary Ann Warren, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Friday April 6, 2018 at 2:32 pm in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She, along with her husband, were co-owners of Charles Chips in Terre Haute and after that she worked for many years at Sam's Club. Mary Ann was born April 4, 1928 in Terre Haute to George O. Jewell...

Apr 3, 2018

Shirley Ann Hoke, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday April 3, 2018 at 5:16 am in her residence. She was born February 4, 1937 in Marshall, Illinois to John Gunder and Ada (Thompson) Gunder. Shirley is survived by daughters, Christy Higgins (Fred) of Terre Haute and Theresa Kirby (Jim) of Spencer;...

Mar 31, 2018

Charles Wallace Vicars, 80, of Terre Haute IN passed away at his home on March 31. 2018, after an extended battle with cancer.  Charles was born on October 3, 1937 to Charles "Harmon" Vicars and Loretta "Bird" Vicars.  He was born and raised in West Terre Haute. Charles graduated from Valley High in 1956 where he excelled in basketball...

Mar 30, 2018

Olivia Mays, 86 of Terre Haute passed away in her home on Friday, March 30, 2018 surrounded by her beloved family.  She was born June 2, 1931 in Sabinal, Texas to Jorge Aguilar and Juana Chavez Aguilar.  Olivia was a member of St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church, she loved playing bingo, working crossword puzzles, and watching game shows.  Her...

Mar 29, 2018

Thomas Higginbotham, 54, of Terre Haute passed away on March 29, 2018 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on March 17, 1964 to Thomas Archie Higginbotham and Janet Kay Higginbotham.  He is preceded in death by both parents; uncles; Henry Hicks, Larry Wright and Mike Wright and his aunt Karen Funkhouser.  Thomas is survived by his...

Mar 28, 2018

Virginia Belle Garrett, 86, of Terre Haute, beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt passed away on March 28th surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia was born June 28, 1931 in Seelyville, Indiana to Clarence and Lottie Strain. She married her high school sweetheart, Elmer Garrett, on September 18, 1948 and worked with him building homes in addition to...

Mar 25, 2018

Gary A. Ricketts,65, of Terre Haute passed away  March 25, 2018 at 3:15in Union Hospital after a brief illness.  He was born on November 7, 1952 to Luther Beryl and Norma Jean (Hix) Ricketts and they have preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by a brother Donnie Ricketts.  Gary was an owner/operater truck driver and a local...

Mar 25, 2018

Robert J. Pfister, 71, of Terre Haute passed away on March 25, 2018 in Union Hospital ER at 9:30 a.m.  Robert was born in Terre Haute on September 18, 1946 to John L Pfister and Mildred (Moore) Pfister.  He is preceded in death by both parents; son, Bobby Pfister; his brother, Mark Pfister, and his sister Judy Leonard.  Robert...

Mar 24, 2018

Jake Richard Anthony (1992-2018) received a heart transplant at age seven. He wore it like a badge of honor and fully lived every minute of life his donor offered. In the end, after nearly 19 years, he passed away peacefully on March 24, 2018 at home with his loving parents Kjersti A. (Johnson) and Richard A. Anthony. He was...

Mar 23, 2018

Cathy J. Strain, 61, of Terre Haute passed away on March 23, 2018 at 3:01 A.M. surrounded by family. She was born on May 13, 1956 to Earl Strain and Betty (Russell) Strain. Cathy is preceded in death by both parents; her special sister "Mommy Nan" Nancy Hughes. She is survived by her special sister, which was very close,...

Mar 18, 2018

Linda S Chopson Benson, 80, of Terre Haute passed away at her home with family on March 18, 2018 at 8:23 A.M. She was born on November 21, 1937 to Daniel Levi Chopson and Hazel Lucile Churchill Chopson.  She is preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Robert P. Benson; one son Robert Benson Jr "Pete"; daughters Sheri...