Local Obituaries for Families in
Terre Haute, IN
Lillian Virginia Hagel-Pitt (Sinn)
Mar 25, 2023
On the morning of March 25 th , Lillian Virginia Hagel-Pitt passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Virginia Hagel-Pitt was born August 1, 1934, in Lincoln, Nebraska where she grew up with one brother Warren. After graduating High School she modeled for Revlon, Jansen Swim Wear, and J.C. Pennys. While pursuing a...
Mary Ann (Meehan) Thompson
Mar 18, 2023
Mary Ann (Meehan) Thompson, 85, of Vincennes, IN and formerly of Terre Haute passed away Saturday evening, March 18, 2023. She was born July 9, 1937 in Terre Haute to Robert Paul Meehan, Sr. and Erma Amelia Gayso Meehan.
Survivors include her children, Robert Michael Thompson (Maria) of Jeffersonville, IN and Deborah Ann Barnes...
Rita (Long) Coleman-Alsop
Mar 13, 2023
Rita (Long) Coleman-Alsop (81) of Terre Haute passed away on March 13, 2023. Born September 28, 1941 in Terre Haute to John Taylor Long and Alberta Ligon Long, Rita is preceded in death by her loving husband George Alsop.
Rita leaves behind her champion and daughter-in-law Pamela Decker, her son Kevin Coleman and daughter-in-law...
Sebastian Klein
Mar 13, 2023
Sebastian Klein, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 with his wife, daughter, and son by his side. He was born March 1, 1938 in Neupanat, Romania to John Klein and Franziska Schwartz Klein.
Survivors include his wife, Rosalia Hirsch Klein; children, Edmond Anthony Govea (Pamela), Michael Klein, and Rosalia Klein...
Jack B. Fuller
Mar 7, 2023
Jack B. Fuller, 88, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He was born December 23, 1934 in Terre Haute, to Clarence and Wanita Fulford Fuller.
Survivors include his daughter, Julie Williams (Joe); grandchildren, Katelyn Sergi (Ross), Cory Schalburg (Whitney), and John Williams; great grandchildren, Rhett Sergi, Capri Sergi, Lyla Schalburg and Avery Schalburg. He...
Betty Lea Kester
Feb 28, 2023
Betty Lea Kester, 97, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday evening, February 28, 2023. She was a nutritionist for Westminster Village. Betty was born September 5, 1925 in Blackhawk, IN to Edgar Liston and Archie Price Liston. Her husband, James Kermit Kester, preceded her in death in 1978.
Survivors include her two sons, Brian...
Velma Rae Griffith
Feb 28, 2023
Velma Rae Griffith, 91, of Terre Haute passed away early Tuesday morning, February 28, 2023. She was born October 13, 1931 in Bloomington, IN to Ira Sparks and Hazel Corlette Sparks.
Survivors include her daughter, Debra Mae Griffith of Terre Haute; two granddaughters, Natalie Brandom of Indianapolis and Monica Brandom of Terre Haute; a...
Maria Lynn Flores
Feb 28, 2023
Maria Lynn Flores, 55, of Terre Haute passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was born August 17, 1967 in Indianapolis, IN to Glenn Cardwell and Elizabeth Pearsey Cardwell.
Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Flores of Glassboro, NJ; her father, Glenn Cardwell and his wife, Martha “Marty”, of Terre Haute; her brother,...
James Leo "Jim" Fuelle
Feb 26, 2023
Jim Fuelle
April 19, 1935-February 26, 2023
James Leo “Jim” Fuelle, 87, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023.
Jim and his identical twin and best friend John “Jack” were born April 19, 1935 in Teutopolis, Illinois to Virgil and Olive (Grunloh) Fuelle.
Jim attended Indiana State...
Susan Gans Mccarthy
Feb 20, 2023
Susan Gans McCarthy, 93, of Terre Haute, Indiana, died February 20, 2023, surrounded by what she has always described as, in her happy and positive way, her five talented, unique, and perfect children. She was born in Colton, Washington, on July 29th, 1929. Although she was remarkable in so many ways, she will most be remembered for her unconditional...
Linda E. Mohrhaus
Feb 20, 2023
Linda E. Mohrhaus, 78, of Terre Haute passed away Monday evening, February 20, 2023. She was born July 29, 1944 in Hammond, IN to Charles Haley and Ethel Stempf Haley. Her husband, Robert A. Mohrhaus, preceded her in death in 2019.
Survivors include her children, Laura Brentlinger (Jared), Jeffrey Dittrich (Beth) and Robert Dittrich...
Paul J. Forsyth
Feb 17, 2023
Paul J. Forsyth, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. He was an Electrician having worked for the former Terre Haute Coke and Carbon Plant as well as several local electrical contractors. Paul was born October 2, 1946 in Terre Haute to Paul E. Forsyth and Georgia Harmon Forsyth. His wife, Patricia A. Pruiett Forsyth,...
Gail Templeton Krieble Schultz
Feb 16, 2023
Gail Templeton Krieble Schultz died peacefully on Thursday evening, February 16, 2023. She was born in New York, New York on February 16, 1948. She was a 1966 graduate of Wiley High School and a 1970 graduate of Indiana University where she was crowned football homecoming queen.
On February 2, 1973, she married the...
Rita Y. Nuss
Feb 11, 2023
Rita Y. Nuss, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 in her residence. She was born June 2, 1949 in Terre Haute to James Deakins and Maxine Snider Deakins.
Survivors include her son, Chris Nuss (Miranda); sister, Janet Hapenny; grandson, Lucas Nuss; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...
Earl Lafon Fry, Sr.
Feb 1, 2023
Earl Lafon Fry, Sr., 92, of Terre Haute passed away early Wednesday morning, February 1, 2023, surrounded by family. He was a shipping forklift operator for Wabash Fibre Box Company/International Paper for 43 years. Earl was born December 20, 1930 in Carbon, IN to Henry Pearly Fry and Myrtle Marie Garloch Fry. His wife of 65 years, Edna...
John David Hartmann
Jan 26, 2023
John David Hartmann: 1949 – 2023
John David Hartmann born in Terre Haute, IN to John and Thelma Hartmann, passed away January 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Joan Chatham and Nancy, and his brother James. He studied engineering at the University of Missouri and was president of Hartmann Co. John most...
Madie Marie Martin Abner
Jan 25, 2023
Madie Marie Martin Abner, 91, of Kingwood, Texas, formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 25 in Kingwood, Texas, just one day after the passing of her beloved husband of 62 years, David L. Abner.
Madie was born August 11, 1931 in Nashville, Tennessee to James Michael Martin and Madie Lorene Ragan Martin. Madie is...
Gail Elizabeth Hayes
Jan 24, 2023
Gail Elizabeth Hayes, 58, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023. She was an Associate Creative Director and Advertising Copywriter for Williams Randall Advertising for 33 years. Gail was born February 26, 1964 in Terre Haute to Dr. Joseph R. Siefker and Joyce Ann Siefker. Gail said of herself: “I'm a person who seeks joy. And...
David Earl Berry
Jan 24, 2023
David Earl Berry, 71, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born February 23, 1951 in Terre Haute to Matthew J. Berry and Mary A. Sullivan Berry.
Survivors include his children, Jennifer C. Berry, Jacqueline E. Engelke (Paul), and David A. Berry (Sarah...
Fred Ray Myers
Jan 18, 2023
Fred Ray Myers, 84, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born March 7, 1938 in Terre Haute to Raymond E. Myers and Sadie A. Sparks Myers.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy L. Jackson Myers whom he married May 16, 1970; two daughters,...
