obituaries

Aug 17, 2025

Donald "Don" James Cvengros, 89, passed away August 17, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1936 in Clinton, IN to Michael Cvengros and Julia (Roth) Cvengros. Don married his high school sweetheart, Billie (Vitalie) Cvengros, and they were together for 69 years. He worked for the construction company that built the Eli Lilly plant in Clinton and then...

Aug 17, 2025

Ronald Dale Hauger, 77, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on August 17, 2025.  He was born to Lloyd Hauger and Elizabeth (Pierceson) Hauger on October 25, 1947 in Sullivan, Indiana.  Ron was a proud Vietnam Veteran and a life member of VFW Post 972.  On July 9, 1996, he married the love of his life, Lan-Chien (Nancy) Hauger. ...

Aug 12, 2025

Albert Jerome "A.J." Dowell, 87, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.  He was born to James Dowell and Mary (Klain) Dowell on August 8, 1938 in Terre Haute.

A.J. was a graduate of Schulte High School and later graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.  He was an...

Aug 9, 2025

Shirley Ann Austin, 73, of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025.  She was born in Terre Haute to Russell Eugene Cooke and Betty Irene (Ewing) Cooke on March 22, 1952.  Shirley married her beloved husband, Ronald Austin on December 22, 1973 and the two had been inseparable since.  The pair loved to travel and took many...

Aug 9, 2025

Randolph "Randy" David Street, 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana, went to his eternal home on August 9, 2025, after an extended illness. Born April 29, 1949, in Vincennes, Indiana, Randy lived a life filled with hard work, laughter, and an unwavering love for the people around him.

For more than 30 years, Randy owned and operated his...

Aug 8, 2025

Rachel Jane Enyart Mannies Miller, a native of Peru, Indiana, died Friday, August 8, 2025 at Westminster Village in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was 93.

She worked at various Indiana banks during her life, often in the loan or mortgage departments. She also worked as an Avon saleswoman and obtained her real estate license to work as...

Aug 8, 2025

Michelle Kay Cole, 54, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, after a 15-year extensive and very courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on October 27, 1970.  Michelle was lovingly referred to as Coleslaw by her friends.  She attended Indiana Sate University and studied music.  Michelle worked at the Conservatory of Music for many years...

Jul 27, 2025

Doris J. Dyer, 93, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord on Sunday July 27, 2025. She was born July 17, 1932 in Terre Haute to Issac and Julia (Engle) Clark. After Doris graduated from Schulte High School she was working at Kroger as a secretary for the manager when Ray Dyer walked in and her life...

Jul 26, 2025

Bobbie Jo Long, age 54, left this earthly world on July 26, 2025, to meet our Lord. She leaves behind her husband, Billy, sons Judd, John and Willie; grandson Maddox and his mother Emily; mother and father Karen and Bob Judson, William and Janet Long, many aunts, uncles and cousins and very special friends, Dave and Linda Gorrell.

Jul 26, 2025

Derek Wayne Kelly, 37, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.  He was born to Carl Bryan Kelly and Kimberly Wilson in Terre Haute on May 29, 1988.  Derek was a true artist and loved tattooing, piercing, and drawing in his free time.

Derek is survived by both of his parents; sister Cassandra...

Jul 23, 2025

James "Jim" R. Tidd, 87, of Lewis passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1938, in Terre Haute to Vernon G. Tidd and Viola Maxine Bown Tidd.  Jim was an electrician by trade and was very skilled.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and blacksmithing.  His paradise was his family home on the farm. Jim...

Jul 22, 2025

Reita "Susie" Sue Schnabel, 91, passed away on July 22, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1933 in Prairie Creek to William and Clarice (Liston) Ring. Susie taught for over 35 years, mostly for the Vigo County School Corporation, and she was also one of the founders of the Terre Haute Children's Museum. Susie enjoyed painting and birdwatching...

Jul 18, 2025

Dolores Eicher Sawtelle, 94, of Corydon, Indiana passed away Friday, July 18, 2025. She was born February 23, 1931, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Richard Eicher and Clara Romecki Eicher.

She was a graduate of Erie Business College and worked before marriage and motherhood at the General Electric Company in Erie, Pennsylvania. After she raised her...

Jul 17, 2025

Ralph H. Hiatt, 84, of Marshall, IL, died at home on July 17, 2025. He married the love of his life, Sally, in 1965.

His surviving family includes his wife, his son David Hiatt (Christine) of Marshall, IL, his daughter Jenni Grant (Bill) of College Station, TX, and nine grandchildren.

Ralph graduated from high school...

Jul 17, 2025

David Lee Whitesell, 76, of Terre Haute, passed away on July 17, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born October 19, 1948, to Russell Lee Whitesell and Ernestine Ault Whitesell.

David was preceded in death by his parents; brother Douglas Whitesell; in-laws Lawrence and Betty King; and son-in-law John "Jay" Massey.

He leaves...

Jul 14, 2025

Michael Ray Poinsett, 66, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 in his home.  He was born on January 11, 1959 to Ace Franklin Poinsett and Josephine Jesse (Farthing) Poinsett.  Michael retired from the United States Navy as Master Chief, while also working for the Bureau of Federal Prisons for 30 years.  Michael was a member...

Jul 11, 2025

Charles William Milner, 88, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.  He was born to Charles Frederick Milner and Lolla Ann (Hathaway) Milner on March 30, 1937 in Terre Haute.  He married his loving wife Carole (Furnas) Milner on November 22, 1958.  Charles worked as a sheet slitter for Alcan for many years before his retirement. ...

Jul 10, 2025

Ryan K. Gehring, 30, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday July 10, 2025. He was born October 11, 1994 in Terre Haute to Brian Gehring and Melissa Raab. Ryan is survived by his father, Brian Gehring and his mother, Melissa Raab; his daughter, Kailynn Gehring; half-brother, Alic Keys and several cousins. He enjoyed being outdoors fishing, riding 4-wheelers and...

Jul 8, 2025

Marilyn Sue Cunningham, 81, passed away with family by her side on July 8, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1943 in Vincennes to Charles "Doc" Yochum and Matilda (Mandabach) Yochum. Marilyn faithfully served as Executive Assistant to the President at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, working under four different presidents throughout her distinguished career. Marilyn and her late husband,...

Jul 8, 2025

Billy Joe Williams, 93, passed away on July 8, 2025. He was born on February 12, 1932, in Farmersburg, IN to Ernest Williams and Glenn (Tarrh) Williams. He married the love of his life, Uneeta L. Williams, in 1952. Billy served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War as a Rifleman. After his retirement from General Warehouses in...