Mar 8, 2024

Carolyn E. Meiners, 90, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 in her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born April 23, 1933 in Bosworth, MO to Ivan R. Swinney and Zelia D. Mathieson Swinney.

Survivors include her children, Stephen Meiners (Julie) of Carmel, Gregory Meiners (Jane) of Terre Haute, Brian Meiners (Reva)...

Mar 7, 2024

After a long battle with dementia, Rev. William Baggett Coker, PhD, passed on Thursday 7 March 2024 from this earthly life into the presence of Jesus Christ, his Savior. A native of New Orleans, LA, he resided in Indianapolis, IN, after retiring as senior pastor of World Gospel Church in Terre Haute, IN, for 19 years. He was a...

Mar 2, 2024

Stephen A. Black, a lifelong musician and member of the Wabash Valley Musicians Hall of Fame, has departed from this world, leaving behind heartfelt memories and cherished melodies.

Stephen was born on January 5, 1950, in Terre Haute, IN, and departed from this world on March 2, 2024. His profound love for music was nurtured through a...

Feb 29, 2024

Reverend William A. Van Winkle, 87, of West Terre Haute, IN, passed Thursday evening, February 29, 2024. William was born March 13, 1936, in South Bend, IN, the only child to William Forest Van Winkle, who was born in Canton, IL, and Irene Celeste Call, born in Spencer, IN. William met Mary Elizabeth Ward at Youth Camp in 1959,...

Feb 26, 2024

Mark Dale Marchino, 67, of Terre Haute passed away Monday morning, February 26, 2024.  He was a Manager of CVS Pharmacies for over 20 years.  Mark was born March 21, 1956 in Terre Haute to Robert L. Marchino and Beatrice Rose Blaker Marchino.

Survivors include his sister, Mary King (Bill) of Riley, IN;  his brother, Rex Marchino...

Feb 24, 2024

Ronnie J. Wood, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 in Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center. He was born October 25, 1946 in Terre Haute to Homer H. “Buss” Wood and Audrey Lake Hartman Wood.

He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Mary D. Gardner Wood; sons, Rick J. Wood and his wife...

Feb 22, 2024

Barbara Helen Aikman Vogel, formerly of Terre Haute and recently of Carmel, IN, passed away February 22, 2024 at the age of 98 at her home with her two remaining children by her side. The youngest and last surviving of the five children of Homer Barton Aikman and Helen Myer Shambaugh Aikman, she was active and healthy until shortly...

Feb 20, 2024

Jo Ann Smith, 77, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024.  She was born December 22, 1946 in Terre Haute to Joseph R. Dowell and Catherine L. Rice Dowell.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, John W. Smith;  children, Jacqueline Morse (Brian) of Terre Haute and Shawn Smith (Catherine) of Evansville, IN;  three...

Feb 18, 2024

Robert W. “Bob” Rafter, 82, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday afternoon, February 18, 2024 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital with his family by his side.  He was a truck driver having worked for Eastern Motor Express and B&B Foods.  Bob was born July 27, 1941 in Decatur, IL to John Rafter and Clara Schleicher Rafter.

Survivors...

Feb 17, 2024

LaVonne Lucille Waldron, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 in her residence.  She was born December 14, 1934 in Clay City to Theodore Travis and Grace Craig Travis.

Survivors include her husband, Roy Pearl Waldron whom she married July 25, 1954; brother, Gale “Bud” Travis (Donnetta); sister, Theada Morris (Victor); and sister-in-law, Ruby...

Feb 10, 2024

Lt. Colonel Ronald Eugene Jumps, (Ron), (U.S. Air Force, Retired) passed away peacefully on February 10th , 2024, at the age of 80.

Ron was born on September 16th, 1943, in Danville, IL to Robert Edward and Mildred Elora Jumps.

Upon graduation from Purdue University in 1966, Ron was Commissioned as an Officer in the...

Feb 8, 2024

Jane Marie Atkinson of Terre Haute Passed away on Thursday February 8, 2024 at Union Hospital. She was born to James W and Mary Frances (Hanley) Slusser on June 18, 1947.

Survivors include her current husband, Louis Pessetti; daughters, Erica Leschorn (John) and Shannon Lenderman (Bryan); siblings, Cathy Chaney, James Slusser (Bonnie), Betsy Trussel (David), Margaret Vathauer...

Jan 29, 2024

Edward Aaron Kirby passed away on January 29, 2024, at home in Terre Haute, Indiana. Ed was born in Champaign, Illinois and earned both his Undergraduate and his Doctorate degrees from the University of Southern Illinois, Carbondale. His Masters was conferred from the University of Illinois.

Ed began his professional teaching career at Eureka College and then...

Jan 28, 2024

Helen was born October 9, 1923 in Canton, Ohio to Syrian immigrants Mike and Maheeba Corey. They, in addition to her beloved Uncle Right Reverend George Ghannam and siblings Bob Corey & Catherine Corey Malooley (Abe) preceded her in death. Helen moved with her family to Terre Haute in the mid-40’s where she quickly became an active participant in...

Jan 25, 2024

Jane A. “Jan” Zwerner, 78, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday evening, January 25, 2024 in Union Hospital.  She was born September 30, 1945 in Terre Haute to Frank A. Prox and Martha Jane Hefty Prox.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Dr. Paul F. Zwerner;  five children, Amy Marie Gibson (Greg), Dr. Jeffrey Paul Zwerner...

Jan 23, 2024

Charles Walter Ennis, aged 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on January 23, 2024. Born on September 17, 1958, in Terre Haute, Charles, affectionately known as Chuck by those close to him, lived a life marked by steadfast dedication to his family and his profession. Chuck's formative years were spent within the halls of Terre Haute...

Jan 19, 2024

Lea (Modlin) Reyher-Long, 97, died January 19, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.  Lea was born January 30, 1926 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Fred L. Modlin and Kathryn Hale Modlin.  She lived most of her life in Terre Haute with the exception of 1944-1946 when she lived in Decatur, IL while working for the Houdaille-Hershey war plant,...

Jan 14, 2024

Janice M. Salyers, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday morning, January 14, 2024.  She was born September 17, 1950 in Linton, IN to Norman R. Sluder and Elizabeth J. Austin Sluder.  Her husband, Gerald A. “Jerry” Salyers preceded her in death.

Survivors include her step-daughter, Jill Salyers Ray (Aaron) of West Terre Haute;  her brother, Jim...

Jan 11, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Tuttle Cox, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Signature Healthcare.  She was born March 21, 1932 in Clinton to James Penman, Jr. and Jean Wright Penman. Betty was the former owner of Krietenstein Glass and Paint.

Survivors include her son, Jeffrey Tuttle; step-son, Jeffrey Cox; step-daughter, Deborah Cox; and three...

Jan 10, 2024

Robert D. Archer, 76, of Terre Haute passed peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, January 10 at IUH University Hospital in Indianapolis. He lived a full life to an old age, surrounded by family and friends; an ending anyone would be blessed to have. Robert was born in Zanesville, OH to Bernard R. Archer and Pauline Soughers Archer.

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