obituaries


Ioma (Yocum)  Walton

Ioma (Yocum) Walton

Sep 14, 2017

Ioma Walton, 94, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday September 14, 2017 at 6:05 am in Meadows Manor East. She worked for many years at the ISU Bookstore. Ioma was born January 19, 1923 in West Terre Haute to Marion Yocum and Ruth (Darby) Yocum. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Christjansen (Mark) of Terre Haute; a son,...

Frank W. Jerse

Frank W. Jerse

Sep 10, 2017

Frank "Bill" Jerse, Professor Emeritus of Education and School psychology, Indiana State University, passed away Sept. 10, 2017, in his home at Westminster Village.

He was born April 7, 1926, to Frank Joseph Jerse an Frances Martinç Jerse in Oglesby, Ill. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Weinz Jerse whom he married on August. 9, 1947, in Chicago,...

James J. Freudenberg

James J. Freudenberg

Sep 10, 2017

James J. Freudenberg, 81 years, loving Husband, Father, Brother and incredible friend to many, has passed on Sunday, September 10th, 2017.

Known as "Jim" to most, he graduated from Purdue in 1959 as a Pharmacist and after a short stint with Hooks Drugs, Jim moved to Terre Haute where he owned and operated pharmacies for over 40...

Kenneth D Redden

Kenneth D Redden

Sep 7, 2017

Kenneth D. Redden, 84 passed away on September 7, 2017 at home in Terra Haute, Indiana after a long illness. Born April 29, 1933 at Bellwood, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Charlie Clive Redden and Bertha Carolyn Adkins Redden. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty D. Redden, his brothers, Charlie Clive Redden...

Dr. Gary Lee Greven

Dr. Gary Lee Greven

Sep 4, 2017

Dr. Gary Lee Greven, 75 of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at 2:34 PM in St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Worthington, MN on July 9, 1942 to George Clarence Greven and Nellie Mae Tryon Greven.  Gary graduated from Minnesota Bible College in 1966. After graduation Gary moved to Terre Haute to...

Ruth Elaine (Thomspon)  Harding

Ruth Elaine (Thomspon) Harding

Sep 4, 2017

Ruth Elaine Harding, 92, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully Monday September 4, 2017 at 7:00 am in Westminster Village with her loving daughter by her side. She was a gifted seamstress who worked at Meis, Roots, and Bachrach. Ruth was born September 9, 1924 in Indianapolis to Frank Thompson and Cecil (Hood) Thompson. She is survived by a...

John A. Thompson

John A. Thompson

Sep 3, 2017

John A. Thompson, 75 of Terre Haute, passed away at 3:30 PM on Sunday, September 3, 2017 in his residence with his family by his side.  He was born in Terre Haute on June 28, 1942 to Joseph Thompson and Anna Watt Thompson.  John was a 1960 graduate of Honey Creek High School, and was owner of Springhill Frame,...

Carl E. Keller

Carl E. Keller

Sep 3, 2017

Carl E. Keller, 78, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday September 3, 2017 at 1:06 am in his residence. He was a retired general contractor and worked for  Wolohan Lumber and was currently working at Niehaus Lumber. Carl was born October 15, 1938 in Clay City to Wayne Keller and Mabel (Knight) Keller. He is survived by his wife...

Mike Miller

Mike Miller

Aug 30, 2017

Mike Miller, former President and CEO of Miller Floral Co, died Wednesday, August 30th of complications due to dementia.  He spent his final days with his family and friends at his side, in Orlando, FL.

Mike was born on February 28, 1938 in Terre Haute to his parents Bill and Iris.  He was named after Mickey Mouse...

Robert W. Halt

Robert W. Halt

Aug 29, 2017

Robert Wayne Halt, 96, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday evening, August 29, 2017, in his home surrounded by loving family members.  He was born February 22, 1921 in Cory, Indiana, to Virgil and Vera Halt.  He was a graduate of Honey Creek High School and played varsity basketball for four years.  His passion was working on his farm...

Margaret Kay (Hutson)  O'Dell

Margaret Kay (Hutson) O'Dell

Aug 28, 2017

Margaret Kay O'Dell, a long-time Terre Haute community member, passed away on Aug. 28 surrounded by loved ones at her home.

Kay was born in Crawfordsville, Ind., and is preceded in death by her loving parents Harold and Kathryn Hutson and her sister Ann Chilton. Kay is survived by her life partner, Joe Houghtelin, her children Kathy,...

Terrence Michael "Terry" Thompson, Sr

Terrence Michael "Terry" Thompson, Sr

Aug 26, 2017

Terrence Michael Thompson Sr. (Terry), age 76, and formerly of Terre Haute, IN, earned his

heavenly wings this past Saturday, August 26, 2017, after a courageous battle against pancreatic

cancer.

Terrence was born on November 14, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Terrence was the 5th of eight

children born to Ellamae...

Joe D. Buck

Joe D. Buck

Aug 26, 2017

Joe D. Buck, 70, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday August 26, 2017 at 6:49 am in Union Hospital. He was the former owner of the Hobby Barn. Joe was born November 24, 1946 in Ponca City, OK to Henry Buck and Evelyn (Rennick) Buck. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gayla (Stoops) Buck; daughter, Julie...

Harold Eugene Hall

Harold Eugene Hall

Aug 25, 2017

It is with extreme sadness that the family of Harold Eugene Hall, 81, announces his passing on Friday, August 25, 2017 at his son's home in Jacksonville, Florida. Born March 20, 1936 in Spencer, WV, he moved to Indianapolis, IN in the 1950's, were he met and married his wife MaLinda, and started their family. Harold worked as a...

Carol A. (Barton)  Weir

Carol A. (Barton) Weir

Aug 23, 2017

Carol A. Weir, 84 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 9:00 PM on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Southwood Healthcare.  She was born in Terre Haute on February 4, 1933 to Harry Barton and Ruth Reveal Barton.  She was a retired secretary for MAB Paints.  Carol was preceded in death by her husband William Weir on August 24,...

Linus Martin Haller

Linus Martin Haller

Aug 19, 2017

Linus Martin Haller, 73, of Terre Haute, passed away, Saturday, August 19th, 2017 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 4pm Thursday, August 24th at St Benedict Parish 111 S. 9th. St., Terre Haute IN 47807. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm on Thursday, August 24th at St Benedict Parish prior to the service....

Phyllis A Krantz

Phyllis A Krantz

Aug 19, 2017

Phyllis A Krantz, 94, of Terre Haute went to be with the lord Saturday August 19, 2017 in Southwood Nursing Home surrounded by family.  She was born January 11, 1923 to Charles Coleman and Anna Waldbeiser Coleman.  Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Krantz who died in September of 2011.  She is also preceded in death...

Walter "Walt" Courtney

Walter "Walt" Courtney

Aug 18, 2017

Walter Courtney, 91, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord August 18, 2017 at 5:45 a.m.  He was born March 28, 1926 in Sullivan County to Joseph and Martha (Simmers) Courtney.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ouida (Price) Courtney, whom he married October 10, 1948. He was also preceded in...

Joseph C. Chrisman

Joseph C. Chrisman

Aug 16, 2017

Joseph C. Chrisman, 69 of Dennison, IL, passed away in his residence on Wednesday, August 16, 2017.  He was born in Terre Haute on October 17, 1947 to Andrew Chrisman and Rosemary Lawrence Chrisman.  Joseph was a retired carpenter and was a 30 plus year member of Carpenter's Local # 133.  He is survived by his wife Janice Bailey,...

Lois Ann (Francis)  Morgan-Zukunft

Lois Ann (Francis) Morgan-Zukunft

Aug 15, 2017

Lois Ann (Francis) Morgan Zukunft

On September 6, 1926 Lois Ann Francis was born in the pocket of Prairieton to Helen and Marion Franklin Francis, with four brothers and a sister before her; a younger sister followed after her. She grew up with love and happiness despite the Depression, and according to her own recollection, never went...