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Wanda Lou Creasey
April 15, 1930 -- May 22, 2025
Wanda, surrounded by her loving family, crossed over to be with her loved ones in the early morning hours of Thursday May 22nd. The love of/for her family was always her guiding light and purpose throughout her life. Supportive and caring, generous and giving, she...

TERRE HAUTE - Stephen Michael Dunphy, 67, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, May 18, 2025.
Stephen was born on March 4, 1958, in Queens, New York. He was a longtime member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 157 in Terre Haute, where he worked hard and took pride in being part of a...

TERRE HAUTE - Eva Ruth Halstead, 98, passed away on May 21, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1926 in Terre Haute to James and Mamie Yates. Eva married Riley S. Halstead, and she worked beside him all her life.
She is survived by her children Harry Halstead (Rebecca) and Mildred Gard, stepdaughter Darlene Royer,...

BRAZIL - Patricia L. Schoffstall passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on July 7, 1947, Patricia lived a life full of compassion, strength, and unconditional love.
She is lovingly remembered by her two sons Larry Grizzel and Todd Schoffstall (Adrea); one daughter...

TERRE HAUTE - Christina Sue Fagg Hughes went to be with Jesus peacefully at home on May 20th, 2025, surrounded by family. She was the only daughter of Paul and Mary Alice Fagg. Christina came into this world on March 10, 1952. She grew up in Riley, Indiana, at the family-owned grocery store, J & F Market.
She began...

Timothy (Tim) Green, 60, of Terre Haute passed away at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Terre Haute Union Hospital from a two-year battle with cancer. He was born April 6, 1965, in Terre Haute to George and Martha Green. He was a member of the Remnant Church.
Survivors include his son Clay Green; his wife Toni...

TERRE HAUTE - Susan (Suzy) Alice Alger of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on May 15, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.
Born January 14, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Alfred and Doretta Wenz (Fessenbeck), Susan led a life of joy and adventure and was beloved by all that knew her. She married her high school...

BRAZIL - Robert Lee Wilson, 83, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Providence Health Care, on May 17, 2025.
Bob was born on December 12, 1941, Brazil, Indiana, the son of Orville and Ann (Harris) Wilson. He graduated from Port-age High School with the class of 1961. While in high school Bob was the MVP for their...

TERRE HAUTE - Sharon Rose (Coy) Melvin, 83, passed away on March 13, 2025, in Terre Haute. She is now walking hand in hand with her eternal soulmate and the love of her life, Frederick Lee Melvin, who passed in 2006. May heavenly love, peace and eternal happiness embrace them both.
Sharon was born on January 22,...

PARIS, Ill. - Marcella Joy Reed, 92, of Paris, Illinois, formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on May 10, 2025.
She was born on January 23, 1933, in Redmon, Illinois to Edward Glen Gifford and Muriel Joy (Carrington) Gifford.
Marcella was a member of Redmon Christian Church. Marcella's favorite past time...

CLAY CITY - Alta Lois Lawson, age 93, of Clay City IN, went on to her eternal home to be with (husband) Poppy and the Lord on May 13, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born June 22, 1931, to the late Malcolm and Edith (Mamie) Price.
Alta was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Carl...

TERRE HAUTE - Myron Louis Bartlett of Terre Haute, IN went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2025.
He was born on September 2, 1950, in Waukegan, IL to Lucille Andersen Villiard and was raised by her and his stepfather James "Jim" Villiard.
Myron graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1968. He met his wife,...

TERRE HAUTE - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alice A. Perry, a devoted wife, mother, pharmacist, philanthropist and cherished member of the Terre Haute community. Alice passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and service to others.
Alice was born to Alice...

William R. Mitchell, 79, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born May 19, 1945 in Atlanta, GA to Francis H. Mitchell, Sr. and Dorothy H. Peteet Mitchell.

Survivors include his brothers, Francis Mitchell, Jr. and Thomas Mitchell;...

LIVONIA, Mich. - James "Jim" Benning, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the age of 85. Jim will be remembered for his unmatched work ethic, deep love for his family, and gift for storytelling.
After graduating from Paul Schulte High School in 1959, Jim served in...

ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS - Sister Theresa Clare Carr died on May 5, 2025, in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was born on Dec. 20, 1931 in Indianapolis to John and Bridget McCahill Carr and was baptized Clare.
She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Jan. 8, 1950 and professed Final...

TERRE HAUTE - Robert Lee Braun Jr., 73, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Union Hospital.
Robert was born on December 17, 1951, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Robert Lee Braun Sr. and Helen Viola (Felling) Braun.
Robert graduated from Mount Vernon High School in Virginia in 1969. He...

TERRE HAUTE - Jack Meany, 85, passed away on April 27, 2025 at Union Hospital. Jack was born on November 7, 1939, in Port Jervis, New York to John and Dorothy Meany.
He graduated from Delaware Valley High School in Matamoras, Pennsylvania. He held a Bachelor's degree from East Stroudsburg University and a Master's...

FARMERSBURG - Larry Joe Turner, 83, of Farmersburg passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
He was born July 25, 1941, in Terre Haute to Doylene Turner and June Stewart Turner. Larry was a proud and dedicated farmer for 63 years. In his earlier years, he loved taking the family boating on Kentucky Lake. He was also...

Edwin W. Lintzenich, 81, of Terre Haute, IN passed away April 10, 2025 in Signature Healthcare at Terre Haute, IN. He was retired from Pfizer.
He was born Feb. 19, 1944 at Terre Haute, IN, the son of Aphonsus H. and Mildred R. Waltrip Lintzenich Sr. who preceded him in death; as well as a son, Scott; and sisters,...

TERRE HAUTE - Teddie Rae Freeman, born March 10, 1974, In Terre Haute, In. to Peggy Church Freeman and Ted Freeman, passed away peacefully of natural causes in her home on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was surrounded by love and care, sharing her home with her devoted sister and caretaker, Shawna Dersch, whose support...

TERRE HAUTE - Linda Lou Gibson, 76, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 after a brief illness. Linda was born in her parent's home in rural Clay County, Indiana in the community of Ashboro on September 23, 1948 to S. Mace McCullough and Clara (Schafer)...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Jo Ann Walker Kehrt, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she had recently moved in May 2024. Jo Ann was the oldest of four daughters born to Richard and Lorraine Walker in Terre Haute, Indiana.
A proud graduate of Wiley High School in 1960,...

TERRE HAUTE - Cynthia Ann Pritchard Holler, 68, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice, with family by her side. She was born on November 15, 1956, in Greenfield to Glenn A. and Margaret Jane (Deakyne) Pritchard. She married Jess Holler on November...

TERRE HAUTE - Judith Ann Darrah Hill, 79, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
She was born May 24, 1945, in Blandinsville, Illinois to Ambrose Darrah and Fern Wagoner Darrah. Judy loved gardening and tending to her flowers. Being outdoors and enjoying nature was among her favorite things. Judy...

Wayne Richard Bower, affectionately known as Mr. Bower, a well-known and well-respected Terre Haute businessman, departed this life on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.
Wayne began his life journey on May 22, 1948 in Fowler, Indiana. Born the son of the late Leo and Isabel Bower. He was a...

Sally L. Jeffries, formerly White, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2025.
Born in Terre Haute, Sally was the daughter of Gladys and Hobert White. Sally attended Garfield High School, and in 1957, married Carl Jeffries. Over the next several years, they managed hotels in Lansing, York, and Baltimore: Carl...

LAKELAND, Fla. - Russell Clayton Silvers, age 102, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2025, at Oak Manor Senior Living in Largo, Florida.
Mr. Silvers was born August 20, 1922, in Petersburg, Indiana to Russell Freeman and Fannie Law Silvers. He married Mary Ruth McClanahan in Brazil, Indiana on November 23, 1946....

TERRE HAUTE - Carl Lee Hunt, 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones.
He was born August 9, 1943 in Terre Haute to Melvin B. Hunt and Edith L. Lowe Hunt. Carl served his country in the United States Army. He later went on to work as an operator for Vectren,...

Dianne Hepworth-Champion, 78, a retired nurse from Terre Haute, Ind., left life as she lived it - surrounded by devoted family and longtime friends who loved her.
She was born in London just five years after World War II ended to English parents, David and Rubina Hepworth. Her father, who fought bravely in the...

BRAZIL [mdash] Dawn Michele Levy, 55, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 unexpectedly at her home in Brazil.
She was born in Brazil, Indiana on September 15, 1969 to Ruben Albert and Jayne (Loudermilk) Winn. Dawn graduated from Northview High School in 1988, and graduated from ISU in 1992. She married Sean...

HYMERA - Charles Michael "Mike" White, 72, of Hymera passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025
He was born April 5, 1953, in Terre Haute to Charles White and Mary King White. Mike was a 1971 graduate of North Central High School.
He served his country in the United States Air Force. Mike worked for Crane as the...

TERRE HAUTE - Barbara Joan Wailly, 92, passed away peacefully with family members by her side April 4, 2025. She was born August 28, 1932, in Terre Haute to Ray and Elizabeth Olivero.
Barbara earned her bachelor's degree from Indiana State University becoming a teacher in the Vigo County School Corporation. Later in...

TERRE HAUTE - Darlene Rose Collins, 81, passed away April 7, 2025.
She was born on August 27, 1943 in Terre Haute to Charles Myers, Jr. and Rosemary Myers. Darlene married Ted Collins on March 23, 1988. She loved the sunshine and to be in her swimming pool. She also enjoyed cross-stitching, watching the birds, and...

TERRE HAUTE - August "Augie" Blanc, 79, of Terre Haute passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
He was born June 22, 1945, in Terre Haute to August Blanc and Dollie Myers Blanc. Augie was a graduate of West Terre Haute High School, where he participated in track and field. After high school he married the love of...

Tisha Gehring Thompson 53, of Tawas City, Michigan and formerly of Terre Haute, died April 6, 2025.
She was born on June 14, 1971 to Jack Gehring and Susan (Dayhuff) Gehring. She was a longtime school bus driver for Lafayette Indiana School Corporation and more recently for the Tawas Area School Corporation. She...

TERRE HAUTE - Dawn Annette Hamilton, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, March 31, 2025.
Dawn was a Special Education Teacher's Aide for over 35 years, serving at Chauncey Rose and later Otter Creek Middle Schools.
Dawn is survived by her husband James Hamilton, son Jimi Hamilton Jr., son Clint Hamilton (TJ),...

WEST TERRE HAUTE - Karley Faith Lewis, 22, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Union Hospital.
She was born January 13, 2003 in Terre Haute.
Karley is survived by her mother, Kristin Alkire; father, Randy Lewis (Kelley); brothers, Wesley Lewis and Austin Lewis; stepbrothers, JT Stewart and Markis Renshaw;...

TERRE HAUTE - Charles Thomas Rooksberry was born to Hazel and Charles Rooksberry in Terre Haute on August 12, 1950. Married on August 7, 1972, he spent 53 wonderful years committed to the love of his life and best friend, Candy Rooksberry. Together they welcomed two daughters Misty and April who blessed them with...

INTERLACHEN, Fla. - Lewin Leo "Big O" Otte, 88, of Interlachen, Florida passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Malcom Randall VA Hospital in Gainesville, FL. Born on February 18, 1937, in Balch, AR, he lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family and community.
Lewin had...

Marian Kay Porter, Clinton, Ind., passed away March 19, 2025.
Born Jan. 25, 1949, to Joseph and Dorothy Pearman, who precede her in death. One brother also precedes her in death, Eddie Pearman.
Marian lived in Hillsdale for many years.
Surviving Kay are two sons Larry Porter, Clinton, and Richard Porter, Clinton;...

TERRE HAUTE - Rose M. Cazee, 61 of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Indianapolis.
She was born October 10, 1963 in Linton, Indiana to Waldo and Betty (Criss) Cazee.
Rose is survived by her partner, Paula Bays; brother, Ed Cazee; daughters, Amanda Bays, Stevie Hendrich, Heaven Southwood, Holly...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Richard V. Pierard, 90, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away on February 24, 2025.
Dick was born May 29, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jack P. Pierard and Diana Russell Pierard. He was raised in Richland, Washington, where his father worked at the Manhattan Project's Hanford plutonium...

ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS - Sister Joan Mary Schaefer died on March 20, 2025, in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
She and her twin sister were born on Feb. 7, 1930 in Cicero, IL to William J. and Elizabeth Kostlevy Schaefer. She was baptized Mary Ann and her sister baptized Joan.
Sister entered the...

DANVILLE, Ill. - Mr. Philip Alexander "Alex" Perry, 53, of Danville, IL, passed away Saturday morning, March 15, 2025 at the La Bella of Danville.
He was the son of Dr. Glenn Earl Perry and Eleanor Rose Hypes Perry, born October 1, 1971 in Terre Haute, IN.
A graveside service was conducted in the Taylor Cemetery at...

Jacob Monroe Tucker, 33, formerly of Marshall, IL, died at his home in Indianapolis, IN on March 17, 2025.
He was born September 15, 1991 in Terre Haute, IN to Greg and Carol Tucker. Jake graduated in 2010 from Marshall High School and went on to graduate from Indiana State University where he studied Manufacturing...

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio [mdash] With heavy hearts, we share the news of Kathryn "Joan" Kammler of Hillview Retirement Community, formerly of Terre Haute, IN, who peacefully passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on No- vember 30, 1928, in Plymouth, IN, she lived a life rich in love and learning, touching...

TERRE HAUTE - Lee McClean Newton, 43, Terre Haute, left this earthly life on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 9:45pm at University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born on October 8, 1981, in Terre Haute, to JR Newton and Trudy Beltz Newton. Lee was selfless. He would do anything for anyone. He was known to be...

TERRE HAUTE - Barbara (Tucker) Greenwell, 76, of Terre Haute passed away on March 17, 2025.
She was born in Terre Haute to parents Robert R. and Geraldine Tucker on February 21, 1949.
Barbara graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in 1966 and attended Indiana State University. She worked at Columbia (Records) House...

Vicky Lynn Weir, 75, of Greencastle, IN, passed away on March 16, 2025, at St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel, IN. She was born on April 13, 1949, in Terre Haute, IN, and lived a life devoted to her family, faith, and community.
Vicky dedicated over 30 years serving as a bus driver for Greencastle School...

Mary E. Monette, 84, of Terre Haute, IN. has gone to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, March 14, 2025. Ginger, as friends and family knew her, was born December 27, 1940, in Oneonta NY to Elizabeth C. Van Duesen and Theron F. Van Duesen.
She is survived by her two children, Timothy T. Rusch (Kathleen) and...

INDIANAPOLIS - Ines Eliana Boccard Rodriguez Tipton, 100, of Indianapolis and formerly of Jasonville in Greene County, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home. She was half Chilean, half Argentine, and 100% American.
The entire Tipton family came together in Indianapolis from all over the USA in...