Local Obituaries for Families in
Terre Haute, IN
Joseph "Chris" Kosko
Oct 31, 2024
With a heavy heart, we announce Joseph Christopher Kosko's passing on October 31, 2024. He left us peacefully in his sleep at the age of 71. A beloved brother, father, and grandfather, "Chris" will be remembered for his neighborly kindness and charitable nature. He was always ready with a smile and would give the shirt off his back to help...
Lucille Elizabeth Cummings
Jul 15, 2025
Lucille Elizabeth Cummings was born April 30, 1924, in Jennings County, Indiana, to Carl Liston and Ora Clark Chaille, and died on July 15, 2025, at Westminster Village, Terre Haute, where she resided. The youngest of five children, her childhood was spent on the family farm near Brewersville, in a house designed by her mother and built by her father....
Max F. Helman
Jul 13, 2025
With a heavy heart we announce that Max Helman passed peacefully on July 13, 2025 surrounded by family at the age of 86. To those fortunate enough to have known him, Max will be remembered as an angel on earth who always had a smile, rarely had a worry, and never met a stranger.
Born March 29, 1939, in Terre Haute,...
Robert D. Overpeck
Jul 12, 2025
Robert D. Overpeck, 81, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 21, 1944, in Terre Haute, to Doyne and Marjorie Ann (Hookey) Overpeck.
Bob is survived by his wife, Charlene Overpeck; sons, Brent Overpeck (Melissa) and Steven...
Esther Louise Annis
Jul 2, 2025
Esther Louise Annis of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on July 2, 2025. Esther was born October 6, 1937 the only child of Hosea Annis and Myrtle Dooley Annis. Esther lived in Terre Haute nearly all of her 87 years of life. She married William Partlow in 1954 when she was...
Dixie Y. Rudy
Jul 1, 2025
Dixie Y. Rudy, 88 of Terre Haute, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:55 p.m. at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.
She was born on March 6, 1937 in Albion, IL. Dixie was the daughter of Samual Earl Tait and Hazel Etheridge Tait.
Dixie graduated from Richmond High School in Richmond, IN in 1956.
Dixie was...
Jerry "The Turtle Hunter" Thomas
Jun 30, 2025
Jerry J. Thomas, 71, of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 28, 1953, in Terre Haute, to Jack and Betty (Baugh) Thomas.
Jerry is survived by his son, Bruce Thomas (Tiffany Ball) of Terre Haute; grandchildren: Weslie Caton (Jordan) of Farmersburg, Taylor Thomas (Scott McAlister) of Anderson, and Brandon Thomas...
Winslie Grace Bunch
Jun 27, 2025
Baby Winslie Grace Bunch came into this world as an angel on Friday, June 27, 2025, born to Emily Amlett and Cole Bunch.
She was greeted in Heaven by her great grandparents, Teri High and Danny Bunch; and great great grandparents, Elmo Hills, Irene Amlett, Katherine Cooper, and Louann and Pete Singleton.
She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Emily Amlett...
Irma Ann Speidel
Jun 22, 2025
Irma Ann Speidel, 86, of Terre Haute and formerly of Michigan, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 31, 1939, in Mendon, Michigan, to William and Lela (Bingaman) Richman. Irma married Thomas Daniel Speidel on August 20, 1960.
Irma is survived by her sons: Douglas Speidel (Karen)...
Jerry K. Wright
Jun 18, 2025
Jerry K. Wright, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in his residence. He was born May 20, 1936 in Terre Haute to Glenn Wright and Oleeta Mae Gearheart Wright Skelton. In 1955 he married Betty L. Gray.
Survivors include two children, Debbie Mogan (Greg) of Brazil and Denny Wright (Jean) of Terre Haute; four grandchildren, Jeri Jo...
Beverly Spear
Jun 15, 2025
Beverly Spear, 91, of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Union Hospital. She was born on December 7, 1933, in Tecumseh, Nebraska to Ernest and Ruth (Horton) Spradley.
Beverly is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard Spear; son, Rick Spear; and brothers, Wilber Spradley and Dale Spradley. She is survived by a nephew, Steven...
William M. Lund
Jun 14, 2025
William M. Lund, 81, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Majestic Care of Deming Park. He was born May 11, 1944 in Martinsville, IN to Charles B. Lund and Naomi Jean Wingler Lund.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Weddle Lund; children, Karen Cummings (Gerald), Sandra Pitman (Kedric), Deanna Rayhel (Wayne), and Robert Lund (Denise); step-children, Chad Hendrix...
Violet Kathryn "Kay" Crowder
Jun 4, 2025
Violet Kathryn “Kay” Crowder, 90, of Fishers and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers, Indiana. She was born on August 1, 1934, in Trenton, NJ to Leland Stanford and Violet Laura (Lanterman) Heath.
Kay is survived by a son, John Crowder of Indianapolis; daughter, Anne Gongwer of South Bend; grandchildren:...
George W. Patterson, Jr.
Jun 3, 2025
George W. Patterson Jr. was born on March 19, 1964 in Riverside, California to George and Billie Patterson. His family, after moving throughout the country due to his father’s career in the Air Force, eventually settled in Terre Haute, Indiana. There he graduated from Terre Haute North High School in 1982. He then went on to play football at Indiana...
Alfred Daniel Walker, Jr.
Jun 1, 2025
Alfred Daniel Walker, Jr., 78, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Signature Healthcare. He was born September 28, 1946 in Terre Haute to Alfred Daniel Walker and Ruth Rennels Walker.
Survivors include his children, Christy McCullough (Jacob) and Daniel J. Walker (Carol); brothers, Robert Walker and Richard Eldred; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews....
Christina Sue Hughes
May 20, 2025
Christina Sue Fagg Hughes went to be with Jesus peacefully at home on May 20th, surrounded by family. She was the only daughter of Paul and Mary Alice Fagg. Christina came into this world on March 10, 1952. She grew up in Riley, Indiana, at the family-owned grocery store, J & F Market.
She began her education at Riley Elementary, continued...
Alice Anne Perry
May 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alice A. Perry, a devoted wife, mother, pharmacist, philanthropist and cherished member of the Terre Haute community. Alice passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and service to others.
Alice was born to Alice Oakley Schmidt and John G. Schmidt who instilled in her the values of...
William R. Mitchell
May 7, 2025
William R. Mitchell, 79, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. He was born May 19, 1945 in Atlanta, GA to Francis H. Mitchell, Sr. and Dorothy H. Peteet Mitchell.
Survivors include his brothers, Francis Mitchell, Jr. and Thomas Mitchell; nephews Jim Mitchell and Francis H. Mitchell III; and great...
Barbara J. Bonini
May 3, 2025
Barbara J. Bonini, 75, of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on November 13, 1949, in New York, New York to Joseph D. and Elizabeth (Franzis) Bonini.
Barbara is survived by several close friends: Donna Hansen, Beth Haley, and Bonnie Low. She was preceded in death by her...
John Joseph "Jack" Meany
Apr 27, 2025
Jack Meany, 85, passed away on April 27,2025 at Union Hospital. Jack was born on November 7, 1939, in Port Jervis, New York to John and Dorothy Meany.
He graduated from Delaware Valley High School in Matamoras, Pennsylvania. He held a Bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University and a Master’s degree from the State University of New York at New Paltz....
