Local Obituaries for Families in
Terre Haute, IN
Edward Aaron Kirby
Jan 29, 2024
Edward Aaron Kirby passed away on January 29, 2024, at home in Terre Haute, Indiana. Ed was born in Champaign, Illinois and earned both his Undergraduate and his Doctorate degrees from the University of Southern Illinois, Carbondale. His Masters was conferred from the University of Illinois.
Ed began his professional teaching career at Eureka College and then...
Helen E. Corey
Jan 28, 2024
Helen was born October 9, 1923 in Canton, Ohio to Syrian immigrants Mike and Maheeba Corey. They, in addition to her beloved Uncle Right Reverend George Ghannam and siblings Bob Corey & Catherine Corey Malooley (Abe) preceded her in death. Helen moved with her family to Terre Haute in the mid-40’s where she quickly became an active participant in...
Jane A. "Jan" Zwerner
Jan 25, 2024
Jane A. “Jan” Zwerner, 78, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday evening, January 25, 2024 in Union Hospital. She was born September 30, 1945 in Terre Haute to Frank A. Prox and Martha Jane Hefty Prox.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Dr. Paul F. Zwerner; five children, Amy Marie Gibson (Greg), Dr. Jeffrey Paul Zwerner...
Charles Walter Ennis
Jan 23, 2024
Charles Walter Ennis, aged 65, of Terre Haute, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on January 23, 2024. Born on September 17, 1958, in Terre Haute, Charles, affectionately known as Chuck by those close to him, lived a life marked by steadfast dedication to his family and his profession. Chuck's formative years were spent within the halls of Terre Haute...
Leatrice Anne Reyher-Long
Jan 19, 2024
Lea (Modlin) Reyher-Long, 97, died January 19, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Lea was born January 30, 1926 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Fred L. Modlin and Kathryn Hale Modlin. She lived most of her life in Terre Haute with the exception of 1944-1946 when she lived in Decatur, IL while working for the Houdaille-Hershey war plant,...
Janice M. Salyers
Jan 14, 2024
Janice M. Salyers, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday morning, January 14, 2024. She was born September 17, 1950 in Linton, IN to Norman R. Sluder and Elizabeth J. Austin Sluder. Her husband, Gerald A. “Jerry” Salyers preceded her in death.
Survivors include her step-daughter, Jill Salyers Ray (Aaron) of West Terre Haute; her brother, Jim...
Elizabeth "Betty" Tuttle Cox
Jan 11, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Tuttle Cox, 91, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Signature Healthcare. She was born March 21, 1932 in Clinton to James Penman, Jr. and Jean Wright Penman. Betty was the former owner of Krietenstein Glass and Paint.
Survivors include her son, Jeffrey Tuttle; step-son, Jeffrey Cox; step-daughter, Deborah Cox; and three...
Robert D. Archer
Jan 10, 2024
Robert D. Archer, 76, of Terre Haute passed peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, January 10 at IUH University Hospital in Indianapolis. He lived a full life to an old age, surrounded by family and friends; an ending anyone would be blessed to have. Robert was born in Zanesville, OH to Bernard R. Archer and Pauline Soughers Archer.
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Brent E. Wethington
Jan 5, 2024
Brent E. Wethington, 59, of Terre Haute passed away Friday morning, January 5, 2024. He was a Composite Fiber Specialist working in professional motorsports with Newman-Haase Racing. Brent was born August 4, 1964 in Speedway, Indiana to George Wethington and Madge Puckett Wethington.
Survivors include his wife, Melissa Leinwander Wethington; his brother, Scott Wethington of Terre Haute; ...
Jimmie Harold Royer
Jan 1, 2024
Jimmie Harold Royer, 98, of Terre Haute passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 in his residence. He was born April 22, 1925 in Bowling Green to Wayne Royer and Carrie Wellman Royer.
Survivors include his children, Bruce Royer (Gisela), Phyllis Collins, Louwana Hudson (Buck), and Scott Royer (Aletta); sister, Martha Rickett; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and...
John T. Newlin
Dec 31, 2023
John T. Newlin, age 102, of Terre Haute died December 31, 2023. He was born December 2, 1921, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Charles C. and Mayme A. Newlin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie A. Newlin, son, John S. Newlin, daughter, Sara A. Newlin, his parents, and brother Charles W. Newlin.
Survivors include...
Dr. Paul Eden Myers
Dec 27, 2023
Dr. Paul Eden Myers was born November 6, 1923 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania to Reverend Frank A. Myers and Gail Brubaker Myers. He was the fourth of six sons born of that union.
He was educated in the public schools of the states of Virginia, Illinois and Pennsylvania and was graduated in 1941 from Connellsville Pennsylvania High...
Anthony "Tony" Alan Gibbs
Dec 20, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Alan Gibbs, 84, was born February 22, 1939 in Cayuga, Indiana to Marshall and Annabelle Gibbs. He graduated from Cayuga High School and earned his Eagle Scout, the first in Vermillion County, He was also awarded the Arrow Vigil Honor and served as the Portland Arch Boy Scout Summer Camp Director for 3 years.
Tony...
Leah Rose Bischoff
Dec 12, 2023
Leah Rose Bischoff, 98, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday morning, December 12, 2023. She was born December 1, 1925 in Terre Haute to Ernest Greiner and Elizabeth Haxton Greiner. Her husband, John J. Bischoff preceded her in death in 2005.
Survivors include her son, John R. Bischoff; her daughter, Carla Haley; and five grandchildren, Sarah Lee...
Sharon Sue Seprodi
Dec 12, 2023
Sharon Sue Seprodi, 80, of Sullivan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born November 22, 1943 in Shepardsville to Gerald O. Wallace and Bettie Brockmeier Wallace.
Survivors include her husband, James E. Seprodi whom she married August 18, 1961; children, Chuck Seprodi (Tina), Heather Mills (Doug), and Craig...
Msgt. Jimmie A. Schell
Dec 10, 2023
MSGT. Jimmie A. Schell, 69, retired USAF, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully Dec. 10, 2023 at The Medical Center of Aurora, Colorado with his wife and sons by his side. Jimmie was born Jan. 9, 1954 in Durham, North Carolina to Grant & Lucy Schell.
Jimmie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rita...
Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Reed
Dec 6, 2023
Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Reed, RN, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in her residence. She was born August 4, 1947 in Decatur, IN to Lyle Mallonee and Harriett Shockey Mallonee.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Richard J. Reed whom she married August 30, 1969; her children, Sarah Reed Tibbett and Scott Reed (Julie);...
Carol Ann Ennis
Dec 6, 2023
TERRE HAUTE - Carol Ann (Askue) Ennis, 92, passed away at Westminster Village on December 6th, 2023. One of her journals read: "Faith is the cornerstone on which all great lives are built." Her love was freely given and open.
Carol was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 21st, 1931. She was the daughter of the late...
Dr. Richard Smith Mayrose
Dec 4, 2023
Richard Smith Mayrose, 82, of Terre Haute, passed peacefully Monday afternoon, December 4th, 2023, in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care unit with his family surrounding him. Richard was born November 19th, 1941, at Union Hospital to Richard Alfred Mayrose and Anna Mildred Smith Mayrose. Richard, known to many as Rich or Dick, is survived by his wife...
Frank C. Schrohe
Dec 2, 2023
Frank C. Schrohe, 95, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his Vero Beach, Fla. home on Dec. 2, 2023. He was born Sept. 14, 1928, the son of Mabel Louise (Johnson) and Frank Eugene Schrohe, in Chicago Heights, Ill. There, he attended Bloom High School, where he acquired many lifelong friends and served as...