Local Obituaries for Families in
Terre Haute, IN
John James Sporer
Sep 20, 2019
John James Sporer, 91, of Terre Haute died Friday, September 20, 2019 in his residence. He was born September 15, 1928 in Manitowoc, WI to Louis A. Sporer and Frances Bouda Sporer. He was wonderful, kind, patient, and loving; a true gentle man. Survivors include his wife, Anne Marie Walsdorf Sporer; sons, John Paul Sporer, Timothy James Sporer, and Gregory...
Robert L. Pabst
Sep 13, 2019
My story began near winter's end, 1922. I was first-born to Agnes Gillick Pabst, a loving, good-humored Irish woman from whom I inherited my longevity, sense of humor and love of life; and to Edward Julius Pabst who made sure I inherited his kindness and German work ethic. It was a good start there in Kenosha, Wisconsin. When I was...
Dale E. French
Sep 12, 2019
Dale E. French, 73, of Terre Haute went to be with the Lord, early Thursday morning, September 12, 2019, in his home. He was a truck driver for McFarling Foods for 38 years. Dale was born February 19, 1946 in Terre Haute to Thomas E. French and Vonda Pearl Chestnut French. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Vicki Cowden...
Keith Boyd Hawkins
Sep 10, 2019
Keith Boyd Hawkins, 81, died of cancer at his home on September 10, 2019. He was born November 29, 1937 in Olney, Illinois to Jasper Keith and Thelma Grace Boyd Hawkins. They preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Monica S. Hawkins, two daughters, Debra Adrian and her husband Stephen, and Teresa Coble, two sons: Steven Hawkins...
Betty Mae Frazier
Sep 8, 2019
Betty Mae Frazier, 95, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 in Westminster Healthcare. She was born March 5, 1924 in Terre Haute to Alvurtus Bogard and Ollie May Winters Bogard. Survivors include her daughter, Carol Bowman; grandchildren, Cathy Denny, John Rice (Jessica), and April Cain (Andy); great grandchildren, Sydney Denny, Chloe Denny, Maggie Rice, Kristen Rice, Drew...
William Aitken
Sep 5, 2019
William Aitken, 99, of Terre Haute, passed away on September 5, 2019 in Terre Haute, IN. Visitation will be at 11.30am-1:00pm, Monday, September 9, 2019 at Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th Street. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm with Reverend David Rockhill of Maple Avenue Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park with...
James Anthony Mascari
Sep 1, 2019
James Anthony Mascari, 63, of Terre Haute, died at his home Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was born January 6, 1956 to Paul Anthony and Aline Ann Arnold Mascari. Surviving Jim are his daughters, Cassandra Hines (Shawn) and Angela Mascari; mother Aline Mascari; siblings, Guy Mascari (Debbie), Steve Mascari, Polly Donnelly (Paul), Frank Mascari (Jane), Peggy Grimes (Bill), Rick Mascari...
Larry Neal Lindley
Aug 25, 2019
Larry Neal Lindley, 68, of Terre Haute, Indiana, died peacefully in his home on August 25, 2019. Larry is survived by his wife, Bette, of 44 years, daughters, Sarah (Gary) Galvin (Carmel, Indiana) and Elizabeth (Joe) Hornacky (Shiner, TX), son Daniel (Emily) Lindley (Tampa, FL), mother, Lorena Craver, brother Todd Lindley, and his eight grandchildren, Sophia, Isabella, Timmy, Miriam, Teddy,...
Carolyn Sue Haynes
Aug 24, 2019
Carolyn Sue Haynes, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday August 24, 2019 in Union Hospital. She was born December 13, 1941 in Terre Haute to David W. Haynes and Opal M. Wagle Haynes. Survivors include one brother, David D. Haynes and his wife Nancy of Terre Haute; brother-in-law Leason Pruner of Apollo Beach, FL; niece, Lisa Jo Pruner Bush...
Elsie Ruth Gemmecke
Aug 23, 2019
Elsie Ruth Gemmecke Elsie Ruth Gemmecke, 94, of Terre Haute, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 in Camby, IN. Elsie was born October 4, 1924 in Terre Haute to the late Walter Scott and Dolly (Pearman) Scott. She married Conrad J. Gemmecke on April 17, 1946 and they were married 71 years until his death on March 7, 2018. Elsie...
Billie Louise Patterson
Aug 15, 2019
Billie Louise Patterson, 79, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday evening, August 15, 2019. She was born November 5, 1939 in Marlow, OK to Archie Chester Spence and Susie Catherine Long Spence. Survivors include her children, Linda Patterson of Terre Haute, Diana Keener (Peter) of North Pole, Alaska, Ralph Patterson (Suzanne Reick) of Terre Haute and George Patterson, Jr. (Janine)...
Linda Marie Everly
Aug 14, 2019
Linda Marie Everly, 66, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday morning, August 14, 2019 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care after a lengthy battle with cancer. She retired from Indiana State University where she worked as an office manager for the School of Criminology. Linda was born January 13, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Lloyd Scholl and Margaret...
Iris Narvetta Jeanne Wicks
Aug 14, 2019
Iris Narvetta Jeanne Wicks, 81, of Terre Haute died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Union Hospital. She was born November 10, 1937 in Clay County, IN to Merl and Rosa Kent. Iris is survived by her husband, Bill Wicks; two daughters, Terry Strouse (Ken) of Redondo Beach, CA, and Sherry Hydrick (Chuck) of Prospect, TN; grandsons, Scott Strouse and Chris...
June P. Randolph Sitarski
Aug 14, 2019
June P. Randolph Sitarski, 91, of Terre Haute passed away early Wednesday morning, August 14, 2019 at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She and her husband, Jack, were the former owners of Jack & June's Poplar Flower Shop from 1947-1985. After retirement, they moved to Englewood, FL and resided there from 1985-2012. June was born June 1, 1928...
Donald K. Isbell
Aug 11, 2019
We regretfully announce the passing of 86 year old Donald "Izzy" Isbell, a long time Terre Haute resident. Most folks know Izzy from his time working with NCR, his Froggy's Tavern, Dever Distributorship or Newport Hillclimb participation. He was also a member of the American Legion, Marine Corps League, Eagles, Elks, Ducks Unlimited and a 3rd degree Mason and Shriner....
Donald R. Lowe
Aug 10, 2019
Donald R. Lowe, 96, of Terre Haute passed away early Saturday morning, August 10, 2019 in Union Hospital. He was a retired Railroad Engineer having worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central Railroad and Conrail. Donald was born January 28, 1923 in Trenton, NJ to Gus G. Lowe and Eva Mae Lowe. His wife, Mary Ellen, preceded him in death...
Margaret Ann Burk
Aug 8, 2019
Margaret Ann Burk, 85, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 in her residence. She was born June 10, 1934 in Terre Haute to Neil P. Sullivan and Anastasia DeLoughery Sullivan. Survivors include her sons, Tony Burk (Marilyn), Kenny Burk (Rena), and Mickey Burk (Amy); grandchildren, Nick Burk, Cami Burk, Chris Burk, Holly Burk Diethrich, Ashley Burk Butler...
Katherine King Hackleman
Aug 4, 2019
Katherine Ellen King Hackleman (78) of Terre Haute passed away peacefully at Providence Heath Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods with her family in attendance on Sunday morning August 4, 2019. Kathy was born in Bozeman, Montana, on November 29, 1940 to Harold and Helen King. She was preceded in death by her parents and survived by her husband of 56 years,...
Norma J. "Ronni" Templeton
Jul 30, 2019
Norma J. Templeton, 91, of Terre Haute died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born October 23, 1927 in Paris, Illinois to James B. Frazier and Ida Craig Frazier. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Templeton, and her sister Dora Ellen Swango. Survivors include her four daughters, Lori Fetter and...
Louis Richard Jensen
Jul 27, 2019
Dr. Louis R. Jensen, 79 of Terre Haute, IN, passed away on July 27, 2019, at Westminster Village Davis Gardens. Lou was born on the family farm in Craig, Nebraska, to John T. Jensen and Frances H. Jensen. He is survived by Mary, his wife of 47 years; son Randall L. Jensen and wife Diane of Terre Haute,IN, daughter Julie...
