West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Nov 1, 2021

Rosemary (Blanc) McCoy, 93, of West Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on November 1, 2021, after a brief stay at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.

Rosemary was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on October 17, 1928, the daughter of Jules Louis and Florence (Blakely) Blanc.  She attended Valley High School in West Terre Haute, Indiana....

Oct 30, 2021

Georgia Rose Church, 75, of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 in Union Hospital.

She was born August 6, 1946 in Vigo County to Charles Edward Wood and Gertrude Leona Walker Wood.

Georgia enjoyed painting and making crafts. She was a past member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Chapter D...

Oct 25, 2021

Mildred Anne Ames, 75, of West Terre Haute, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 in Westridge Healthcare.

She was born March 4, 1946 in Terre Haute to Forest F. Rukes and Bernice E. Hogenson Rukes.

Mildred was a mailroom clerk at Columbia House.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers;...

Oct 23, 2021

Donald Arthur Krise, 67 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on November 25, 1953 to Elmer Eugene Krise and Betty Leek Krise.

Donald was the former owner on the Western Star Supper Club in West Terre Haute.

Donald is survived by...

Oct 23, 2021

Charles Allen “Chuck” Weger, Sr., 67 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on October 21, 1954 to George Kenneth Weger and Grace Buchanan Weger.

Chuck worked as a vault service man for Wilbert Vault Company.  He was well-known for his sense of humor, and...

Oct 13, 2021

Todd C. Keene, 57, of Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in I. U. Health University Hospital, with his family by his side, after a four year battle with cancer.

He was born November 3, 1963 in Superior, Wisconsin to Wesley Keene and Janet (Keyser) Keene.

Todd worked at U-Haul on Wabash Avenue,...

Oct 13, 2021

Lola L. Roberts, 66 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Vigo County on January 2, 1955 to Ben Edwards and Erma Helen Joyce Edwards.

Lola was a 1974 graduate of Terre Haute North High School.  She married her high school sweetheart, Victor Roberts, on June 22,...

Oct 4, 2021

Everett W. Sullivan, 98, of West Terre Haute, passed away at home on October 4, 2021 with his children and grandchildren by his side.

He was born May 30, 1923 in Terre Haute to Patrick Sullivan and Lula Miller Sullivan.

Everett was the founder and operator for 48 years of Sullivan Complete Sewer and Septic....

Oct 4, 2021

Kristen Rae Selvia-Butler, 47, of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Terre Haute on July 23, 1974 to Bill Selvia and Diana (Halstead) Selvia.

Kristen was a 1992 graduate of West Vigo High School and a graduate of Indiana State University in...

Oct 2, 2021

Michael Richard Coleman, 58 of Staunton, IN, gained his wings on Saturday, October 2, 2021.  He was born in LaSalle, IL on June 29, 1963 to Larry Coleman and Kathleen Spayer.

Michael was a veteran of the Indiana National Guard and was a member of the Masonic Lodge F & AM.  He was a press operator for...

Sep 30, 2021

Gerald Pearson, 87 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Terre Haute on October 25, 1933 to Raymond Pearson and Margaret Wright Pearson.

Gerald was a retired Maintenance Mechanic for both C.F. Industry and Indiana State University, He and his wife enjoyed going to...

Sep 29, 2021

Larry Andrew Prouse, Sr., 85, of Terre Haute, passed away September 29,  2021 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice.

He was born September 4, 1936 in Terre Haute to Frank Theodore Prouse and Hazel B. Kirkman Prouse.

Larry was a mechanic for the Terre Haute Street Department for over twenty years. He loved dirt track...

Sep 28, 2021

Mark Kee Marquis, 66, of Marshall, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in IU Health Methodist Hospital.

Mark was born November 27, 1954 in Terre Haute to James Marquis and Betty Etling Marquis.

He retired as a receiving clerk for DADC. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed spending time boating on Mill Creek with...

Sep 27, 2021

Katherine Stafford, 95 of  West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 in Springhill Village.  She was born in Tecumseh, in her parents’ home, on September 30, 1925 to Pete and Bertha Krucig.

Katherine was a quality Inspector for Pfizer.  She liked to crochet, quilt, and sew.

Katherine is survived by her son...

Sep 26, 2021

Roma Ruth Wardle, 87, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 in her home in West Terre Haute, IN. She had many months of loving care assisted by the caregivers of Helpful Hearts and Heart to Heart Hospice and her family.

Roma was the only child of Ruth and Clifford Hopkins, born on October 26, 1933. Ruth raised...

Sep 26, 2021

Leanne Meadlo, 56, of West Terre Haute, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

She was born August 9, 1965 in Vigo County to Vern Cramer and Doloris Barnard Cramer.

Leanne was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Autumn Meadlo; and a brother,...

Sep 25, 2021

Margie Canada Hamilton, 91, of New Goshen, died at Union Hospital on September 25, 2021. Margie was born on May 17, 1930 in Jasonville to Chester and Grace Miller Canada. She was raised in New Goshen and graduated from Fayette High School in 1948.  That same year, she married her childhood sweetheart, Bob Hamilton. After Bob’s stint in the...

Sep 21, 2021

Melba Jane Russell, 70, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Union Hospital.

She was born November 27, 1950 in Clinton, Indiana to James Edward Russell and Goldie (Pigg) Russell.

Melba was the manager at Square Donuts for twenty years. She loved to crochet. Her favorite holiday was Christmas.

She...

Sep 19, 2021

Reverend Wilford L. Fagg, 85 of New Goshen, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Union Hospital.  He was born in Vigo County on August 31, 1936 to Richard Fagg and Marie Funkhauser Fagg.

Wilford was a member of the Apostolic Tabernacle of Praise in New Goshen.  He served as a minister for over 40 years...

Sep 19, 2021

Judith Kay Thompson, 76 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Sullivan, IN on November 6, 1944 to John Thompson and Catherine Carpenter Thompson.

Judy was a 1962 graduate of Hymera High School, and was a van driver for Health South Transportation.  She enjoyed fishing, camping,...