Local Obituaries for Families in
Terre Haute, IN
John L. Iunghuhn
Mar 8, 2017
John L. Iunghuhn, 84, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He was a Union Steward and Manager of the Spice Mill at Hulman & Company where he worked for 43 years. John was born August 14, 1932 in Saline City, IN to Harry Harrison Iunghuhn and Nellie Hannum Iunghuhn. His wife, Martha R. Tilley Iunghuhn, preceded him...
John Frederick Reitmeyer
Mar 8, 2017
John Frederick Reitmeyer, 95, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Springhill Village. He was born September 29, 1921 in Armstrong, IL to Mike Reitmeier and Elsie Ouken Reitmeier. John was the owner of the Conservatory of Music. Survivors include his wife, Fern E. Buck Reitmeyer; daughters, Cheryl Combs of Cory and Jennifer Reitmeyer of Lafayette; sister,...
Charles Edward Nuss, Jr.
Mar 6, 2017
Charles Edward Nuss, Jr., 70, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 in his residence. He was born July 24, 1946 in Terre Haute to Charles Edward Nuss and Ruth Elizabeth Cruse Nuss. Charles was a retired correctional officer. Survivors include his wife, Rita Y. Deakins Nuss; one son, Chris Nuss and his wife Miranda; grandson, Lucas Nuss;...
Jack D. Winning
Mar 3, 2017
Jack D. Winning, 81, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully Friday morning, March 3, 2017. He was a former General Manager for Mutual of Omaha before retiring in 1993. Jack was born July 8, 1935 in West Frankfort, IL. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Laura Belle Johnson Winning Survivors include his five children,...
Dale "Tom" Aleshire
Mar 3, 2017
Dale "Tom" Aleshire Dale "Tom" Aleshire, 74, of Terre Haute passed away Friday March 3, 2017 in his residence. He was born to Jesse Lee Aleshire and Mary Alice Parker Aleshire in Terre Haute on October 13, 1942. Tom was a independent trucker and hauled for many years for Landstar. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years,...
Rose Dragon
Feb 26, 2017
Rose Dragon, 103, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. She was born October 7, 1913 in Terre Haute to Pete Dragon and Rose Buzash Dragon. Rose worked for 40 years at Columbia Enameling and the Stamping Mill. Survivors include her sister, Anna Mae Pence; brother, David Dragon; several nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and great...
Ruth Henry
Feb 22, 2017
Ruth Henry passed away at 10:15 AM at Union Hospital on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 at the age of 85. Ruth was born November 29, 1931 in Morgan County, Indiana. She graduated from Paragon High School, class of 1949, and attended Indiana University. She was married to Marvin Henry June 28, 1953 and they celebrated 63 years of marriage last...
Charlotte A. Norris
Feb 21, 2017
Charlotte A. (Moore) Norris, of Terre Haute, celebrated local church musician, died February 21, 2017 after a year of declining health. She was 86 years old. Charlotte was born July 17, 1930 in Rushville, Indiana to George P. Moore and Mary V. (Moorman) Moore. On June 18, 1950, she married Robert E. "Bob" Norris. They were married 32 years until...
Sam B. Cochran
Feb 18, 2017
Sam B. Cochran, 90, passed away on Saturday February 18, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 31, 1926 in Center Point, IN to Cullen Cochran and Fern McCann Cochran. Sam is survived by his wife of 68 years, Coral Cochran, and two children; Lynne Nadolny (Steve) from Bowling Green, IN and Brad Cochran (Tammy) of...
Mary Alice Shannon Klueh
Feb 18, 2017
Mary Alice Shannon Klueh passed to her reward on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in her residence at Cannon Inn in Terre Haute. Mary Alice was born on May 23, 1926, to Frank Patrick Shannon (Director of Advertising for the Terre Haute Tribune and the Terre Haute Star) and Mary Hagan Shannon. Her mother Mary Shannon died shortly after the birth...
Albert James Rowe
Feb 17, 2017
Albert James Rowe, 87, of Terre Haute passed away peacefully Friday evening, February 17, 2017 at his home with his wife at his side. He worked as a technician for IBM for 25 years before his retirement in 1987 and later worked for Opex Corporation for 10 years. Albert was born October 11, 1929 in Albia, Iowa. Survivors include his...
Dr. Frank Bradford Anshutz
Feb 12, 2017
Dr. Frank Bradford Anshutz, 88, of Terre Haute passed away early Sunday morning, February 12, 2017. He was a dentist in Terre Haute for 64 years before his retirement in 2016. Frank was born July 19, 1928 in Terre Haute to Wade B. Anshutz, Sr. and Mabel Kawell Anshutz. Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Pauline "Polly" Templeton...
Gregory A. Mienheartt
Feb 6, 2017
Gregory A. Mienheartt, 50, of Terre Haute passed away Monday afternoon, February 6, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was a school bus driver for Mt. Vernon School Corporation. Greg was born October 5, 1966 in Clay County, IN to George "Sam" Mienheartt and Lois Walton Mienheartt. Survivors include his mother, Lois Mienheartt of Terre Haute; cousins, Linda...
Carolyn Sue Myers
Feb 5, 2017
Carolyn Sue Myers, 83 of Terre Haute passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 in T.H. Regional hospital with family by her side. She was born July 8, 1933 in Indianapolis to Albert A. Chambers and Elizabeth Evinger Chambers. Carolyn was a secretary at Midland Glass Co. and CF Industries. Survivors include her sons, Lonnie Myers, Daniel Myers and his wife...
Donna Sue Railsback
Feb 2, 2017
Donna Sue Railsback Donna Sue Railsback, 84, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday February 2, 2017 in Union Hospital. She was born to Lester T. Bisgrove and Veronica Doyle Bisgrove in Mason City, Iowa on August 15, 1932. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Royal Railsback who died in 1993. Donna is...
Evelyn Reynolds Vaught
Jan 27, 2017
Evelyn Reynolds Vaught, 96, of Terre Haute passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017. She was a resident at Westminster Village for 12 years. Born February 8, 1920 in West Lebanon, IN to Earl T. Reynolds and Edna F. Albert Reynolds. Evelyn was a retired public school music teacher who taught in Vigo and Benton Counties as well as teaching...
Noreen F. Fear
Jan 26, 2017
Noreen F. Fear, 83, of Denver, Colorado and formerly of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Berkley Manor in Denver. She was born August 14, 1933 in La Porte, IN to Erwin C. Purkal and Nora E. Hardin Purkal. Survivors include her two sons, Mark and Ted Czanderna; her granddaughter and adopted daughter, Faith Fear; and grandchildren,...
Lois Jean Kress
Jan 25, 2017
Lois Jean Kress, 78, of Terre Haute took her golden chariot ride Wednesday, January 25, 2017. She was born with her twin brother June 18, 1938 in Danville, IL to Herbert H. Evans, Sr. and Georgia Shanks Evans. Lois was retired from Walmart. Survivors include her daughters, Connie Eaglin (Abel Aguilar), Christy Eaglin, and Cindy Eaglin Penrod (Richard); Twin Brother,...
Dorothy Elizabeth Jones
Jan 24, 2017
Dorothy Elizabeth Butwin Jones, 89, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 in Union Hospital. She was born January 8, 1928 in Seelyville, IN to John Butwin and Anna Mehok Butwin. Dorothy was retired from food service at Rose Hulman. Survivors include her children, Barbara Jones of Terre Haute, Jim Jones of Terre Haute, and Bob Jones (Jenny)...
Margaret Ann Holler
Jan 20, 2017
Margaret Ann Holler, 85 , of Terre Haute passed away Friday morning, January 20, 2017. She was born May 14, 1931 in Jasper, Indiana to Sylvester & Philomena Berger. Survivors include her brother, William Berger of Muncie, IN; four sons, Steve (Karen) Holler, Greg (Elaine) Holler, Dr. Jess (Cindy) Holler and Bill (Tricia) Holler; two daughters, Phyllis Martin and Mary...
