West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Sep 3, 2021

Jeanne A. Berkley, 75 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on October 10, 1945 to Charles Jones and Lucille Hudson Jones.

Jeanne retired from Columbia House after 27 years of service as well as Terre Haute Tent and Awning after 10 years.  She...

Sep 2, 2021

Troy Allen Jeffrey, 53 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in his sister’s residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on October 22, 1967 to William T. Jeffrey and Shirley J. Graves Jeffrey.

Troy was a die-hard Colts fan and loved watching NASCAR-his favorite driver was Tony Stewart.  He liked to box and...

Aug 27, 2021

James Edward Campbell, born September 17, 1960 in Terre Haute, passed away August 27, 2021 in his rural Paris, Illinois residence.

James loved to fish and work in his garden. In the evening, he loved to build a bon fire and sit by it. He absolutely enjoyed cookouts with his family.

He was preceded in...

Aug 22, 2021

Anthony Wayne “Tony” Elkins, Jr., 15 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021.  He was born in Terre Haute on September 1, 2005 to Anthony Wayne Elkins, Sr. and Kelly Lamb.

Tony was a sophomore at West Vigo High School and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes and 4-wheelers.  He liked working with...

Aug 19, 2021

Marion J. Bosc, 79 of Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 19, 2021.  She was born in Terre Haute on February 15, 1942 to Raymond Bosc and Norma Mullen Bosc.

Marion was preceded in death by her parents, a son Steven Anderson and daughter Rhonda Anderson.  She is survived by her son...

Aug 17, 2021

Debra Sue Weir-Bemis, 63 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in Regional Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on November 22, 1957 to George F. Weir and Marie Hubbard Weir.

Debra is survived by her husband Danny Bemis and three children; Nicole Bemis, Tiffany Solano, and Zachary Bemis, as well as nine...

Aug 13, 2021

John William Worthington, 75 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, in Union Hospital.  He was born in Terre Haute on October 20, 1945, to William Worthington and Bessie Bright Worthington.

John retired as a line technician with GTE after 30-plus years of service and was a member of IBEW Local # 725.  He...

Aug 13, 2021

Leah Rose VanHoutin 103 passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021.  She was born on June 18, 1918, to Wayne Strole and Wilma Richardson Strole of New Goshen, Indiana. She was a graduate of the former Fayette High School and attended the former Terre Haute Commercial College. She married Hugh Van Houtin on June 18, 1938, they enjoyed 69...

Aug 10, 2021

Charles L. “Chuck” Fortner, 68 of Marshall, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his wife and family.  He was born in Terre Haute on September 20, 1952 to Charles A. Fortner and Dolores M. Pruiett Fortner.

Chuck was a retired clerk with the U.S. Postal Service.  His memberships include the...

Aug 8, 2021

Harold Clifton Bowden, 96 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in his residence.  He was born on March 1, 1925 to John Bowden and Lula Bowden.

Harold was a millwright for Anaconda Aluminum and was a member of 1st Assembly of God Church in West Terre Haute.  He was a muzzle loading...

Aug 6, 2021

Sharon K. Lowe, 55 of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 21, 1965 to Carl Robertson and Ruth Eads Robertson.

Sharon is survived by three children; Scott Lowe , Ruthy Edwards (husband Josh), and Tammy Brown (Michael), as well as a granddaughter, Sparklyn...

Aug 5, 2021

TERRE HAUTE – Shane Joseph Cunningham, 46 of Terre Haute, IN, passed away  unexpectedly on August 5, 2021, at home.

Shane was born October 22, 1974, in San Angelo TX to Jeffrey Scott Cunningham,  and Mary Faye Weaver Sipe.

Shane was a loving husband and father. He will be greatly missed by his family and ...

Aug 5, 2021

Janice M. Corlett, 83 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 in Springhill Village.  She was born in Greene County, In on December 16, 1937 to Walter W. Axe and Marie M. Denny Axe.

Janice loved to cook and bake, and enjoyed reading, but she loved her grandkids and great grandkids the most....

Aug 3, 2021

Linda Jean Neice Prohaska, 72 of Rosedale and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in Meadows Manor East Convalescent Center.  She was born in Terre Haute on March 10, 1949 to William Edward Neice and June Rose Wiley Neice.

Linda was an attendant for Alonzo’s Dry Cleaning, and was a member...

Jul 24, 2021

Thomas Dean McDaniel was born to his mother Jacqueline Melvin and father-in-law Chip Johnston. He lives on through his children, Jaylynn and Preston McDaniel; mother of his children, Katlyn; his brothers and sisters; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, his grandparents, friends and in-laws. Thomas was a hardworking, dedicated father and friend. He will be missed by so many. He...

Jul 23, 2021

Ronald Lee Heyen, 86 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 in his residence.  He was born in West Terre Haute on September 25, 1934 to Fred and Cecil Heyen.

Ronnie attended both Missouri State University and Indiana State University where he played basketball for both schools and was a veteran of the...

Jul 22, 2021

Mary J. Boyll, 81 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus.  She was born in Terre Haute, IN on February 12, 1940 to Steve Flak and Emma Dudzik Flak.

Mary was a member of St. Mary’s Village Church and volunteered at the Providence Food Pantry.  She also served...

Jul 22, 2021

Marion (Bud) Albert Gardner, Sr., age 80 was born September 21, 1940 in West Terre Haute Indiana and passed away peacefully in his home on July 22, 2021.

Bud was a member of the Carpenters Union, Laborers 204 and he owned and operated Bud & Son’s Auto Salvage for 28 years.   He enjoyed woodworking, decorating...

Jul 21, 2021

Shirley J. Christian, 80 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Rushville, IN on November 17, 1940 to Edward Jordan and Connie Strawser Jordan.

Shirley attended The Kings Harvest Foursquare Gospel Church and had previously attended Westside Christian Church.  She enjoyed playing BINGO, spending time...

Jul 18, 2021

Dennis J. Finke, Sr., 72, of West Terre Haute, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 in Waters of Greencastle.

He was born July 4, 1949 in Glens Falls, New York to William August Finke and Addie Augusta Cleveland Finke Roberts.

Dennis served in the United States Army. He was a truck driver for 45 years....