Local Obituaries for Families in
Terre Haute, IN
Laura Lee Bright
Dec 19, 2020
We are sad to announce the sudden death of Laura Lee Bright, 76. She was born and raised by the late Lt. Col. Leroy Anderson, Margaret Anderson Von Ohlen and Step-Father Col. Bill Von Ohlen in Aurora, IL.
Laura was a lifelong Bridge player and achieved great honors including being a Life Master (the...
Rita Rosina Neal
Dec 18, 2020
Rita Rosina Neal, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Friday morning, December 18, 2020. She had worked as a secretary, nurses aid and cataloger for the Vigo County School Corporation. Rita was born August 5, 1929 in Terre Haute to Anthony Bockhold and Gertrude Smith Bockhold. On September 12, 1953 Rita married Richard J. Neal, who preceded her...
James W. "Bill" Orndorff
Dec 17, 2020
James W. “Bill” Orndorff, 86, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday evening, December 17, 2020. He was born September 5, 1934 in Tecumseh, Indiana to James Floyd Orndorff and Myrtle Guest Orndorff.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Wilma R. Newman Orndorff; a daughter, Penny Long of Terre Haute; sister, Jean Bailey of Stoneyford, CA; four...
Ruth Elizabeth Morris
Dec 15, 2020
TERRE HAUTE – Ruth Elizabeth Morris, 89, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on December 15 at Providence Healthcare at St. Mary of the Woods. She was born on August 27, 1931 in Terre Haute (along with her twin sister) to Claude C. and Elaine Neal Champion.
Ruth graduated from Gerstmeyer Tech High School in 1951. In...
Charles John Divin
Dec 14, 2020
Charles John Divin, 64, of Brazil, IN passed away Monday evening, December 14, 2020. He was a Sales Manager for Fuson Automotive. Charles was born November 30, 1956 in Houston, TX to Charles Jerry Divin and Merle Elaine Ward Divin. His wife, Ladona Divin, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his son, James Matthew...
Terry Gillies-Fear
Dec 13, 2020
Terry Gillies-Fear
September 5, 1954—December 13, 2020
“Do Justice. Love Mercy. March Proudly.” These words guided Terry Fear, a fierce advocate for social justice. With boldness and a strong moral compass, Terry knew what she was called to do. She planted herself firmly and deeply at the intersection of Judaism and social justice,...
Reverend James E. Palmer
Dec 13, 2020
Reverend James E. Palmer, 90, of Terre Haute departed this life Sunday evening, December 13, 2020 to be joyously reunited with his Savior, Jesus the Christ. He was a retired minister having served with Assemblies of God for over 63 years. Jim was born November 18, 1930 in Seelyville, IN to Raymond Palmer and Inez Bender Palmer. His...
Anne Marie Titus
Dec 8, 2020
Anne Marie Titus, 69, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in her residence. She was born April 14, 1951 in Terre Haute to William Louis Hoffman and Viola Stowe Hoffman.
Survivors include her daughters, Wendy Sharp (William), Heather Lynch (Jack), Tiffany James (Rodrick); grandchildren, Corie Lynch, Halea Hoffert (Michael), Connor Lynch,...
Kathryn A. "Kay" Perkins
Dec 8, 2020
Kathryn A. “Kay” Perkins, 90, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday evening, December 8, 2020. She worked with Vigo County Air Pollution Control for 32 years. She was born November 28, 1930 in Terre Haute to Ralph M. Lehner and Agnes C. Conrath Lehner.
Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Ann Cleghorn (Fred) of Terre Haute; her son,...
Mary L. Mccrea
Dec 8, 2020
Mary L. McCrea, born December 3, 1924, departed this life Tuesday morning, December 8, 2020 to be joyously reunited with her Savior, Jesus the Christ, her loving husband, Fred R. McCrea, her parents, Arvilla Margaret Schooler-Kincaid and William Owen Kincaid, and her infant brother, William Owen Kincaid Jr., who had preceded her in death.
She was surrounded...
Carol Anne Hermann
Dec 4, 2020
Carol Anne Hermann, 83, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 in her residence. She was born March 16, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Vernon Warren and Florence Shields Warren.
Survivors include her daughter, Lauren Pierce (John); sisters, Sally Warren and Judy Filek (Al); grandchildren, Megan Freshour (Jack) and Rae Lynn Jackson;...
William B. "Bill" Cook
Dec 2, 2020
William B. “Bill” Cook, 81, of Terre Haute passed away early Wednesday morning, December 2, 2020. He was a Teacher and Athletic Director at Terre Haute North Vigo High School. Bill was born January 8, 1939 in Terre Haute to Thomas W. Cook and Helen Jones Cook. His wife, Joyce Hopewell Cook, preceded him in death on November...
Ruby Marie Barnhart Royer
Dec 2, 2020
Ruby Marie Barnhart Royer, 92, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Union Hospital following a short illness. She was born July 3, 1928 in Saline City to Charles Barnhart and Mary Fitch Barnhart.
Survivors include her husband of 74 years, Jimmie H. Royer; children, Bruce H. Royer (Gisela) of Terre...
Mary Kathryn "Kate" King
Dec 2, 2020
Mary Kathryn King (Kate) of Terre Haute, IN joined her beloved husband Tom and daughter Ginny in the embrace of our Lord on Wednesday, December 2nd at 11:22am. She is survived by her only remaining sister, Carolyn Lanning and her husband Don of South Carolina; By her sister-in-law Phyllis Milner (Walter), her brother-in-Law Joseph King (Becky) and another sister--in-law...
Michael A. Silver
Nov 30, 2020
Michael A. Silver, 54, of Knightstown, IN passed away Monday evening, November 30, 2020. He worked in customer service and management with a Speedway Convenience Store and Gas Station in Knightstown, IN. Mike was born September 15, 1966 in Greenfield, IN to Woodrow Silver and Hazel Mossor Silver.
Survivors include his father, Woodrow Silver...
Louise Levite Sommers
Nov 30, 2020
Louise died peacefully on November 30 th surrounded by her loving family and devoted caregivers. She is remembered by her family and friends for her beauty and grace, her ever-present smile, and her generous acts of loving kindness. Louise leaves behind her grieving family—her husband of 73 years, Walter; step-brother Ron Levite; son Ron and daughter-in-law Charles Mary Kubricht;...
Carol O. Davis
Nov 29, 2020
Carol O. Davis, 92, of Terre Haute and formerly of Port Henry, NY passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was born April 17, 1928 in New York City to Alan Osborne and Olive Nixon Osborne. Her husband, Richard Davis, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Jim Donohue...
Ralph E. Long
Nov 29, 2020
Ralph E. Long, (88) of Terre Haute passed away November 29, 2020. He was the Owner of Ralph Long’s Auto Sales and has been a car dealer in Terre Haute for fifty plus years. Born October 20, 1932 in Terre Haute to John Taylor Long and Alberta Ligon Long, his wife, Eva (Nasser) Long, preceded him in death in...
John E. Stiegelbauer
Nov 29, 2020
John E. Stiegelbauer, 96, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Union Hospital. He was born July 3, 1924 in Terre Haute to George A. Stiegelbauer and Grace V. Burgess Stiegelbauer.
Survivors include his children, Patricia Heinig (Mark) of Kokomo, IN and John M. “Mike” Stiegelbauer (Patty) of Terre Haute; grandchildren,...
Joyce A. Cook
Nov 28, 2020
Joyce Hopewell Cook, 81, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday afternoon, November 28, 2020. She was a Realtor in Terre Haute for over 38 years. Joyce was born August 20, 1939 in Danville, IL to Harry Hopewell and Hazel Malone Hopewell.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, William B. Cook; daughter, Leslie Cook...
