obituaries


Kevin John Frank

Kevin John Frank

Oct 26, 2026

Kevin John Frank passed away at home surrounded by his family on October 26, 2026 at 12:05am following a courageous battle with renal cell carcinoma that spanned more than seven years. Throughout his illness, Kevin remained determined to live life on his own terms, continuing to work, spend time with his family, and make the most of the time he...

Michael "Mike" Lee Thompson

Michael "Mike" Lee Thompson

Oct 21, 2026

Michael Lee “Mike” Thompson, 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, while in the loving care of his nurses. Born April 27, 1950, in Greenfield, Ohio, Mike always considered Ross County, Ohio, home. His career eventually brought him to Terre Haute, Indiana, where he and his beloved wife, Susan Marie “Suzi” (Kuhn) Thompson, built their...

Carol D. Higginbottom

Carol D. Higginbottom

Oct 19, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Carol Denise Higginbottom on Monday October 19, 2026, she closed her eyes and peacefully went, no more in pain. To the world she was Carol, but to us she was our rock. If you knew Carol, you knew what it meant to be loved. She was...

Rita Lynne Althoff

Rita Lynne Althoff

Oct 18, 2026

Rita Lynne Althoff, 63, born November 2, 1962, in Clinton, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2026. A woman of strong faith and a firm belief in God, Rita lived her life with a generous heart, a quick wit, and a wonderful sense of humor. She brought laughter and joy into the lives of those...

Dolores "Jane" Edwards

Dolores "Jane" Edwards

Oct 15, 2026

Dolores “Jane” Edwards passed away to Everlasting Life on October 15, 2026 at 102 years old. She remained her vibrant, quick witted and self-proclaimed “particular” self those entire 102 years. We know that from heaven she is scolding us for finally telling everyone her age.

When we remember Jane, we remember someone whose amazing life spanned generations. Somehow – she embodied...

Martha J. Porter

Martha J. Porter

Oct 14, 2026

Martha J. (Childress) Porter passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family Wednesday October 14, 2026. She was born May 18, 1937 in Terre Haute to John E. and Mary May (Smith) Childress. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mildred M. Copra and a brother, Keith A. Childress. She leaves behind three children and a stepson, Michael...

Gil S. Hodges

Gil S. Hodges

Oct 12, 2026

Gil Hodges, 65, passed away after a two-year courageous fight with cancer, on October 12, 2026. He was born August 16,1961 to Allan & Nancy Hodges. He was married to the love of his life Cindy Lu Strain, his high school sweetheart, dated nine years and married forty years. Gil is preceded in death by his parents Allan and Nancy...

Roger Alan Krieger, Jr.

Roger Alan Krieger, Jr.

Oct 11, 2026

Roger Alan Krieger Jr. (Jay) was born on October 4th 1989 to Beth and Roger Krieger in southwest Michigan.

On October 11th 2026 he joined our parents in heaven. He is survived by his three children, Jonathan Edward, Aaron Brent, and Aubree Linn, his sisters, Dawn Krieger and Heather Blanchard, nieces Kayla Krieger and Emily Blanchard, nephews Jason Krieger and Sidney...

Thomas E. "Tom" Williams, Jr.

Thomas E. "Tom" Williams, Jr.

Oct 9, 2026

Thomas E. “Tom” Williams, Jr. 83, of Terre Haute passed away Friday October 9, 2026 in Gibson Family Hospice. He was retired from the the united States Air Force. He was born June 18, 1943 in Gary, Indiana. Per Tom’s request, cremation has been entrusted to DeBaun Funeral Home.

Meagan Nicholle Fisher

Meagan Nicholle Fisher

Oct 8, 2026

Meagan Nicholle Fisher, 28, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 1, 1998, in Terre Haute to Russ Fisher and Tina Seward Fisher. Meagan lived her life her way, with free will and determination. She had a beautiful and loving spirit that resonated, touching...

Mark Joseph Pate

Mark Joseph Pate

Oct 5, 2026

Mark Joseph Pate, 38, was loved by many and will be remembered for his goofy, silly, funny personality and the way he would make everyone around him smile. He was outgoing, creative, and an incredibly hard worker-but the greatest joy of his life was his daughter, Mia.

Mark’s days were centered around Mia. When he wasn’t working, he was with her....

Jack Drumb, II

Jack Drumb, II

Oct 3, 2026

Jack Drumb, 69, passed away October 3rd, 2026, in Kalamazoo, MI. A native of Terre Haute, Jack has lived in Kalamazoo since 2003 when Pfizer transferred him there to support their Animal Health Division.

Jack is survived by his mother Priscilla Drumb Throckmorton, his wife Jan Drumb, his daughter Lisa and family, his son Jason and family, Brett Van Hook and...

Marsha Lynn Bennett

Marsha Lynn Bennett

Sep 29, 2026

Marsha Lynn (Gresham) Bennett went to be with Jesus on September 29, 2026. She was born in Terre Haute on February 18, 1953, to William S. Gresham, Sr. and Ruth I. (Dewey) Gresham.

Marsha was a proud member of the Wiley High School Class of 1971, and she enjoyed spending time and reminiscing with her school friends. From a young age,...

Debra Ann Johnson

Debra Ann Johnson

Sep 29, 2026

Debra Ann Johnson, 63, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. She was born to Bertin Johnson and Trucell Meadows on January 3, 1963 in Iowa.

Debra worked as an architect at IBM. In her free time, she enjoyed going to the beach and boating on the lake. Debra also enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Debra is preceded in...

Jerald "Jerry" L. Williams

Jerald "Jerry" L. Williams

Sep 27, 2026

Jerald (Jerry) L. Williams, 82 of Cayuga, passed away at 4:42 p.m. EST Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Gibson Family Hospice, Terre haute, IN.

He was born on July 26, 1944, in Danville, Illinois, the son of the late Willard (Bill) and Dorothy Williams.

On October 23, 1966, Jerry married his sweetheart, Carolyn Sue Boes. Together they built a beautiful life...

Robert Paul Kiefner

Robert Paul Kiefner

Sep 27, 2026

Robert Paul Kiefner, 49, of Riley, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born in Terre Haute to Robert Lee Kiefner and Elizabeth Ann Crowley Kiefner. Rob was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and a dog lover. He enjoyed the simple things in life like a cold Miller Lite and a smoke by the fire. Rob will be...

Harry "Bud" Jo French

Harry "Bud" Jo French

Sep 27, 2026

Harry “Bud” Jo French, 80, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Gibson Hospice. He was born on September 10, 1946, in Terre Haute to Harry R. French and Josephine M. Ring French. Bud was a NASCAR fanatic, enjoyed bowling, and was an avid bass fisherman. He loved working at the Terre Haute Action Track back...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Taber

Patricia "Pat" Ann Taber

Sep 27, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Taber on September 27, 2026. She was known to many as “Pat”. She was born on January 14, 1943, in Terre Haute. With Pat’s departure, we remember a life lived with immense love and a constant sense of caring. Oh, and she could crack a joke when...

Violet "Jean" White

Violet "Jean" White

Sep 26, 2026

Violet “Jean” White, 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Majestic Care Deming. She was born on July 8, 1950, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to Jack White and Leila Whittsman White.

She is survived by her son, Richard (Rose) Jeffers; grandchildren, April Crow and John (Katie) Jarvis III; great-grandchildren, Audrey Willis,...

Darlene Kay Knopp

Darlene Kay Knopp

Sep 26, 2026

Darlene Kay Knopp, 74, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday September 26, 2026 at The Waters of Greencastle. Darlene worked at Sears from 1984 until her retirement in 2017, where she worked in many departments there and could be seen just about anywhere in the store. She was born October 18, 1951 in Terre Haute to Leonard T. and Nelly...