Local Obituaries for Families in
Terre Haute, IN
Martha "Marty" Thompson
May 11, 2022
Martha “Marty” Thompson, age 75, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on May 11, 2022 due to a hemorrhagic aneurysm.
Marty is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Norma Schuessler, brother, Ronald Schuessler, and her husband of 53 years, Professor Robert “Bob” Thompson. She is survived by her...
Robert Leo Kellems
May 8, 2022
Dr. Robert Leo Kellems, 93, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 in his residence. He was born December 25, 1928 in Perry County, IN to Ross Kellems and Lola Hagedorn Kellems.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Walton Kellems; son, Patrick Kellems (Flo); daughter, Karen M. Kellems; step-son, John Snowden (Lisa); sisters,...
James Arlington "Skippy" Hayne
May 2, 2022
James Arlington “Skippy” Hayne, 53, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 in Fargo, ND. He was born January 19, 1969 in Terre Haute to Larry Hayne and Gloria Sappingfield Hayne.
Survivors include his son, Arlington Hayne (Fiancé - Miranda); his parents; sister, Julie Martin (Scott); nieces, Addie, Rebekah, and Aliza martin;...
Carol J. Helman
Apr 29, 2022
Carol J. Helman, 79, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 in her residence. She was born July 3, 1942 in Terre Haute to Clemmer Lambert Bartley, Jr. and Marguerite Bartley.
Survivors include her children, Cynthie Wright (Chris) and Chip Helman (Lori); brother, Col. Larry Bartley (Ann); and grandchildren, Patrick Wright, Lauren...
Gary A. Simpson
Apr 24, 2022
Gary A. Simpson, 72, of Clinton passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 in Gibson Center for Hospice Care. He was born January 31, 1950 in Brazil to Richard Simpson and Betty Sawyer Simpson.
Surviving is his son, Kevin Roberts (Nita); grandchildren, Dorina Springer and Kimberlyn Hemmrich (Seth); three great grandchildren and one on the...
Charles Fredrick "Fred" Zimmerman
Apr 23, 2022
Charles Fredrick “Fred” Zimmerman, 93, of Terre Haute died at Union Hospital on April 23, 2022. He was born in Terre Haute on March 29, 1929 to John Zimmerman and Mabel Hunter Zimmerman. He married the love of his life, Cora Ethel Felling on April 4, 1950.
Fred graduated from Glen High School in...
Charlotte Ruth Fischer
Apr 23, 2022
Charlotte Ruth Fischer, 96, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Westminster Healthcare. She was born October 25, 1925 in Terre Haute to Theodore F. Piepenbrink and Elizabeth Bader Piepenbrink.
Survivors include her sister, Norma Bucy; nieces and nephews, Beverly Christopher, Richard Bucy (Deb), Jim Piepenbrink (Sheryl), Ken Piepenbrink (Deb), and...
Robert Dean Truttier
Apr 17, 2022
Robert Dean Truttier, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born January 9, 1931 in Terre Haute to Merle Truttier and Florence Bowman Truttier.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Jane Truttier; grandchildren, Crystal Truttier, Amy Truttier Murphy (Justin), Elizabeth Truttier, and Anna Marie...
Richard E. "Doc" Stephens
Apr 15, 2022
Richard E. “Doc” Stephens, 84, of Terre Haute passed away late Friday evening, April 15, 2022. He was a teacher with the Vigo County School Corporation having taught at several areas schools but mostly as an Anatomy and Physiology teacher at Terre Haute North Vigo High School. He inspired many students to pursue careers in the medical field. ...
Norma L. Keller
Apr 15, 2022
Norma L. Keller, 93, of Terre Haute passed away early Friday morning, April 15, 2022. She was born February 1, 1929 in Terre Haute to Ollie Rooney and Bessie Bowers Rooney. Her husband, Harold Jack Keller, preceded her in death in 1981.
Survivors include her sons, Timothy Keller (Sherry) of Wood River, IL and...
Raymond L. "Pappy" Sumner
Apr 13, 2022
Raymond L. “Pappy” Sumner, 87, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday evening, April 13, 2022. He was the C.E.O. and Owner of SMC, Inc. of Terre Haute. Ray was born August 1, 1934 in Terre Haute to Isham Sumner and Nellie Morton Sumner.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Lula B. Mann Sumner; ...
Judy Ann Laswell Jarvis
Apr 13, 2022
Judy Ann Laswell Jarvis passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2022, with family by her side.
The second of eight children, Judy was born on November 6, 1943, in Terre Haute, Indiana. She graduated from Riley High School in 1961 and soon met the love of her life, Terry Lee Jarvis. They...
Danny Leon Hicks
Apr 10, 2022
Danny Leon Hicks, 62, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022. He was born August 3, 1959 in Harrisburg, IL to William Theodore Hicks and Verla English Hicks. He spent his childhood in Golconda, IL and attended Pope County High School before moving to Terre Haute and starting a family. Danny was a proud father and grandfather. ...
Betty Jane Smith
Apr 7, 2022
Betty Jane Smith, 95, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Signature Healthcare. She was born November 16, 1926 in Terre Haute to Basil Walker and Bessie Erne Walker.
Survivors include her sons, John Glazner and David Burk; grandson, Michael Glazner; great grandchildren, Jarrod Hardesty, Hunter Glazner, Makayla Glazner, Kingsley Glazner,...
Margot Ann Grandidier
Apr 5, 2022
Margot Ann Grandidier
September 2, 1919 – April 5, 2022
Margot “Meg” Grandidier, 102, passed away on April 5, loved by her family. She was born at home with her twin sister Martha Jane to Stephen & Pearl (Hill) Effinger. Meg worked hard her entire life, along with her sister Jane, owning many businesses in...
Douglas James Herrmann
Apr 3, 2022
Douglas J. Herrmann passed away Sunday morning, April 3, 2022 in Terre Haute, IN at the age of 80. He was born August 1, 1941 in Wilmington, DE the son of Carl V. and Ruth (Ice) Herrmann.
Doug attended the Naval Academy. After graduating in 1964, he joined the Marine Corp and was deployed...
Peter J. Dilg
Mar 27, 2022
Peter J. Dilg, 69, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2022. He was born June 22, 1952 in Paducah, KY to John E. Dilg and Elizabeth Newton Dilg.
Survivors include his sisters, Deborah N. Pecora of Terre Haute and Gretchen V. Newburn (James) of West Terre Haute; four grandchildren, Makayla, Simone,...
Ralph E. Servie
Mar 24, 2022
Ralph E. Servie, 98, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born February 19, 1924 in Terre Haute to Louis Servie and Mamie Myers Servie.
Survivors include his sons, William Parsons (Jamie) and Michael Servie (Mary Beth) of Indianapolis; daughter, Anita Gauer (Phil)...
Marilyn Louise (Smudde) Klug
Mar 14, 2022
Marilyn Louise (Smudde) Klug, 92, of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at Regional Hospital. She was born December 3, 1929, in Racine, Wisconsin to Theodore and Elizabeth (Doliana) Smudde.
Marilyn, a retired teacher from the Vigo County School Corporation taught at Dixie Bee Elementary 1 st Grade, and DeVaney Elementary as...
Rogene A. Froeb
Mar 7, 2022
Rogene A. Froeb, 97, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 in Cobblestone Crossings. She was born January 8, 1925 in Decatur, IL to James Harrison Tomlinson and Edna M. Jeffers Tomlinson Keiterling.
Survivors include her sons, Kurt Froeb (Jodi) and Gregg Froeb; grandchildren, Lisa, Amy, Sara, Darcy, and Rodney; ten great...
