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Thomas Marshall
(Obituary ~ 01/02/15)
Thomas Marshall, 77, Brazil, passed away Wednesday December 31, 2014 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on August 8, 1937 in Terre Haute to Thomas and Mildred Marshall. Tom graduated from Fayette High School, and served his country in the United States Navy. ...
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Pamela Ann Rissler Mason
(Obituary ~ 01/04/15)
Pamela Ann Rissler Mason, 66, passed away on December 24, 2014 in Venice, FL. She was born on March 17, 1948 in Brazil, IN to John C. and Marian Rissler of Harmony, IN, both of whom predecease her. During her early teen years, Pam traveled to many parts of the world and lived in Ankara, Turkey for three years with her father, a career military officer, and the rest of her family. ...
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Madge Weaver
(Obituary ~ 01/04/15)
Madge Weaver, 80, Brazil, passed away Sunday January 4, 2015 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. She was born on October 29, 1934 in Prairie City, Indiana to Arthur and Rufina Evans. Madge graduated from Brazil High School in the class of 1953, and married Timothy Weaver on June 11, 1960. ...
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Deanna Jean (Miller) McClara
(Obituary ~ 01/04/15)
Deanna Jean (Miller) McClara of Terre Haute, died Thursday, January 1, 2015. She was born May 13, 1951, in Perrysville, Indiana the daughter of Robert T. Miller and Wilma (Hunsicker) Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by one daughter Michelle McClara of Terre Haute, Indiana, two brothers: Dennis Miller of Terre Haute and Leslie Miller and wife Lisa of Brazil, Indiana; nieces and nephews: Whittney Rains and husband Matt, Mallory Miller and Jesse Miller...
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Gabriel Christopher Lawler
(Obituary ~ 01/04/15)
Gabriel Christopher Lawler, infant son of Christopher and Delores (Catlin) Lawler, passed away December 30, 2014 He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Geraldine and Robert Catlin He leaves behind 5 brothers and sisters: Michael Stephens, Kylee Lawler, Chloe Lawler, Makiah Pritchard and Carly Lawler; maternal grandparents: Pete and Dorothy Lawler and Jae Sheddy and Donna Braun; aunts and uncles Jason (Courtney) Lawler, Elizabeth Earl and Diana Hughett; cousins: Lynn Lawler, Peyton Lawler and Liam Lawler.. ...
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Roger Michael "Mike" Haviland
(Obituary ~ 01/05/15)
Roger Michael "Mike" Haviland, 65, of Brazil, passed away at Union Hospital, January 4, 2015 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Brazil, Indiana, June 8, 1949 the son of Herman and Juanita (Horn) Haviland. After serving in the Army for 3 years he met Rita Blackburn whom he married in 1972 after a brief courtship. He had worked at IAC in Greencastle for the past 24 years...
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Roger D. King
(Obituary ~ 01/06/15)
Roger D. King, 88, Brazil, formerly of Mountain home, Arkansas passed away on December 30, 2014 after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Moore Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Brazil, Indiana.
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Thelma Jane Colclasure
(Obituary ~ 01/06/15)
Thelma Jane Colclasure, 82, of Clay County, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital, January 5, 2015 following a brief illness. She was born in Staunton, Indiana, December 21, 1932, the daughter of LeRoy Issac and Laura Burnice (Clingerman) Wheeler and graduated from Ashboro High School...
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Forest M. Shonkwiler
(Obituary ~ 01/06/15)
Forest M. Shonkwiler, 89, of South Bend passed away Monday January 5th in his residence with his family by his side after an extended illness. He was born on July 23, 1925 in Lena, IN to the late Estel and Mary (Hood) Shonkwiler. On January 9, 1949 in Lena, IN he married the former Mary C. Squires who survives. Forest and his wife have resided in the Michiana area since 1964 coming from Crawfordsville, IN. He retired from C.C. Kelly & Son after many years of service as a Sales Rep...
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John Larry Paullus
(Obituary ~ 01/06/15)
John Larry Paullus, 78, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly January 5, 2015 at his home. He was born March 10, 1936 in Clay County, the son of John and Agnes Dierdorff Paullus. Larry worked at Putnam Beverage as a delivery driver and also last worked for Lear in Greencastle...
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Alfred Eugene Morgan
(Obituary ~ 01/08/15)
Alfred Eugene Morgan, 74 of Brazil, passed away January 6, 2015 at 7:35 at Union Hospital. He was born April 14, 1940 in Earle, Arkansas, the son of Alfred and Lottie MacFall Morgan. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Marines and served in Vietnam. ...
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Roland Spangler Summerlot
(Obituary ~ 01/08/15)
Roland Spangler Summerlot, 87, Martinsville, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2015. Roland was born to Ernest J. and Emma (Spangler) Summerlot on May 7, 1927 in Bicknell. He was married to Naomi (Cassida) Summerlot. He graduated from Patricksburg High School in 1945, earned his BS in Business from Indiana University where he was also a member of the Delta Sigma Phi Honor Fraternity and earned his CPCU in Insurance. He was a World War II Army Veteran...
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Chester Leroy Swearingen
(Obituary ~ 01/08/15)
Chester Leroy Swearingen, 83, of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015, at Signature Health Care. He was born on January 19, 1931, in Brazil, to Ernest and Minnie (Anderson) Swearingen. He graduated from Staunton High School. Chester retired from IBM after working many years as a computer operator. ...
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Frederick A. Dickison
(Obituary ~ 01/08/15)
Frederick A. Dickison, 71, of Brazil, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, in Indianapolis, January 6, 2015 following a brief illness. He was born in Clay County, Indiana, August 16, 1943, to Arthur and Marjorie (Lunsford) Dickison. Fred married Teresa Denny who preceded him in death in 2011. Fred worked as a truck driver most of his life. He enjoyed spending time outdoors working in the yard and in his garden. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing...
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Darlene Plew House
(Obituary ~ 01/09/15)
Darlene Plew House, 62, Brazil, died peacefully in her home on January 8, 2015 surrounded by her family. No worries though, she is now at home with the Lord completely restored and gazing at Jesus, face to face. She was born on July 25, 1952 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Harold "Bill" and Marilyn Plew. ...
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Barbara DeFelice
(Obituary ~ 01/09/15)
Barbara DeFelice (nee Lillyblade) passed away recently. DeFelice was the beloved wife of the late Gregory A. DeFelice, loving mother of Megan (Alexander) Dias and Allison (Robert) Slater, proud grandmother of baby boy Dias, loving sister of Robert Lillyblade, dear sister-in-law of Joseph and Robert DeFelice and adored aunt of the Will family...
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Leila R. May
(Obituary ~ 01/09/15)
Leila R. May, 53, of Jasonville, Indiana passed away at 5:00 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2015 in her residence. She was born December 22, 1961 in Clay County, IN to Harry Bridgewater and Norma (Ervin) Bridgewater. Survivors include her husband, Mike May of Jasonville whom she married on September 16, 1996; children and spouses, Charla & Scott Byers of Midland, IN, Michael C. ...
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Harry 'Si' Pell
(Obituary ~ 01/10/15)
Harry "Si" E. Pell, 84 of Carbon, passed away January 8, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 10, 1930, in Clay County, the son of Jesse Pell and Ferrie Weaver Pell. Si graduated from VanBuren High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1953...
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James "Jim" E. Payne
(Obituary ~ 01/11/15)
James "Jim" E. Payne, 73, of Carbon, Indiana, passed away January 8, 2015 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital following a massive heart attack. He was born in Diamond, Indiana November 15, 1941 the son of Forrest and Louetta (Webster) Payne. Jim graduated from Bridgeton High School with the class of 1960. ...
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Robert "Alex" Alexander Gieseking
(Obituary ~ 01/11/15)
Robert "Alex" Alexander Gieseking, 36, of Rosedale, died January 9, 2015 following a vehicle accident. Alex was born in Clay County, Indiana, November 16, 1978, the son of Howard and Bonnie (Mustard) Gieseking. Alex graduated from Terre Haute North High School with the class of 1998. Following high school he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps where he served for 3 ½ years before being medically discharged due to a shoulder injury. Alex had been working in Brazil for Superior Auto...
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Beulah Hamblen Somers
(Obituary ~ 01/11/15)
Beulah Hamblen Somers, 90, formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully among her family on January 8, 2015 at Digby House Assisted Living, Lafayette, Indiana. She had resided in Digby House for the last five and a half years and developed a 2nd family among the staff there who quickly bonded with her and lovingly nicknamed her "Mamma"...
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Edith E. Lawson
(Obituary ~ 01/13/15)
Edith E. Lawson, 93 of Brazil, formerly of Coal Bluff, passed away January 10, 2015, at 7:10pm at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. She was born November 24, 1921 in Vigo County, the daughter of Dave Miller and Frances Bemis Miller. On August 5, 1939, Edith was united in marriage with Russell Lawson. ...
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Darrell "D.J." Ray Jackson
(Obituary ~ 01/13/15)
Darrell "D.J." Ray Jackson, 79, of Clay City, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2015 at Regional Hospital with his family by his side. D.J. was born October 29, 1935 in Clay City, the son of the late Roy and Ernestine (Dierdorff) Jackson. He graduated from Clay City High School in 1953. D.J. was a Semi Truck driver for 53 years without an accountable accident...
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Sarah Jo Roe
(Obituary ~ 01/13/15)
Sarah Jo Roe was called home to be an angel January 11, 2015 at the age of 27. She was the mother of 3 beautiful children Tiara, Aubrie and Blake. Sarah was a devoted mother and friend. When she wasn't caring for her own children she spent her time working in childcare at Hale's Little Angels and most recently at the First Christian Church Daycare. Sarah was very kindhearted. She loved spending time with her family, friends and hanging out at the river...
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Stephen "Mark" Shipp
(Obituary ~ 01/13/15)
Stephen "Mark" Shipp, 72, Brazil, passed away Sunday January 11, 2015 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Sullivan, Indiana on August 12, 1942 to Easton and Frances Shipp. Mark graduated from State High School in 1960, and married Martha Charlene Thompson on July 29, 1961 in Dover, Tennessee. He worked as a dragline operator for Amax Coal for 33 years. Mark enjoyed riding his Dixie Chopper and building models. Mr. Shipp was preceded in death by his parents, and brother; Grant Shipp...
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Jennifer E. Kersey Padgett
(Obituary ~ 01/13/15)
Jennifer E. Kersey Padgett, 45, of Jasonville, formerly of Brazil, passed away January 12, 2015 at 2:36pm at her home. She had been battling cancer for just over one year. She was born and adopted into the loving home of Don and Virginia "Ginny" Downing Miller. ...
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Kathleen Anne Gasaway
(Obituary ~ 01/14/15)
Kathleen Anne Gasaway, 63, of Indianapolis, departed this life December 19, 2014 surrounded by her family at home. She was born June 2, 1951 in Indianapolis to the late Cameron D. and Muriel Joan (Meehan) Bennett. On April 11, 1992, she married Everett Wayne Gasaway in Indianapolis...
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James "Jimmy" David Stultz
(Obituary ~ 01/15/15)
James "Jimmy" David Stultz, 53, Brazil, passed away Tuesday January 13, 2015 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on December 20, 1961 in Brazil to the late James and Marcheta Stultz. Jimmy attended Brazil High School and worked for Schopmeyer Farm Supply. He enjoyed watching sports, following the St. Louis Cardinals, collecting baseball cards and being outdoors...
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Leonard Lee Lawrence
(Obituary ~ 01/15/15)
Leonard Lee Lawrence, 66, of Brazil, passed away on January 14, 2015 at Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Lee was born June 20, 1948 in Clay County, the son of Glen and the late Rosanna (White) Lawrence. Lee married Linda Kay Hamm on September 22, 1967. He drove a truck all of his life. He loved being a truck driver and working on his trucks, but his greatest joy was his family. Lee was a loving and generous father, grandfather and husband...
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Frances "Mama Dean" Carol Dean
(Obituary ~ 01/15/15)
Frances "Mama Dean" Carol Dean, 73, of Brazil, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, January 13, 2015 following a brief illness. She was born January 30, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of Clarence I. and Lillian L. Lee. Frances graduated from high school in Greencastle, Indiana. ...
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Altha "Al" W. Lewis
(Obituary ~ 01/16/15)
Altha "Al" W. Lewis, 94, Brazil, passed away Sunday January 11, 2015 at the Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on December 23, 1920 to the late William and Eva May Lewis. Al worked as an electrician for over 50 years. He was a Boy Scout Troop Leader, active member of the AMVETS and Civil Defense. Mr. Lewis played drums in the Senior Citizens Band and was always helping people at a moments notice...
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Helen Viola Braun
(Obituary ~ 01/16/15)
Helen Viola Braun, 88, Brazil, passed away Thursday January 15, 2015 at the Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on April 14, 1926 to Forest Mitchell Felling and Emma Larimer Felling. She graduated from Glenn High School and worked for Sunbeam Electric Company following graduation. ...
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Flora Bouillez
(Obituary ~ 01/18/15)
Flora Bouillez, 94, of Brazil, passed away on January 14, 2015 at Cloverleaf Nursing Home. Flora was born September 8, 1920 in Dick Johnson Township, the daughter of the late Ross and Emma (Williams) Archer. She wedded, the love of her life, Elmer E. ...
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Roger Dale Zurcher
(Obituary ~ 01/18/15)
Roger Dale Zurcher, 65, of Clay City passed away on January 16, 2015 at Regional Hospital. He was born in Clay County, December 8, 1949 to Thurman Dale and Vivian Maxine (Heath) Zurcher. Roger was drafted to the United States Army in 1970 and served during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Asplundh Tree Expert Company in 2007 where he was employed 40 years...
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Christena "Chris" Doyle Biggs
(Obituary ~ 01/18/15)
Mrs. Christena "Chris" Doyle Biggs, age 77 of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Memorial services be held at a later date, Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle, have been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Kreyton Hunter Quinn
(Obituary ~ 01/18/15)
Kreyton Hunter Quinn, age 10, of Brazil, died January 15, 2015, at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis, following a tragic automobile accident. He was born February 2, 2004 in Marion County, the son of Joseph Quinn, Jr. and Mavery Anne Turner Quinn. Kreyton was a fifth-grade student at Staunton Elementary School. ...
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Betty E. (Light) Bell
(Obituary ~ 01/18/15)
Betty E. (Light) Bell, 83, of Brazil, passed away at the Exceptional Living Center of Brazil, January 17, 2015, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Clay County, Indiana, April 22, 1931, the daughter of Elza and Ruth (Backfish) Light. She married Herman W. Bell January 24, 1948. Together they owned and operated many business' including Paradise Lake, Brazil Antique Mall, and Stuff and Things...
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Timothy Lee Hood
(Obituary ~ 01/18/15)
Timothy Lee Hood, 63 of Reelsville passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at St. Vincent-Clay Hospital. Timothy was born in Greencastle on January 23, 1951 the son of John E. and Harriett L. (Surber) Hood. He formerly worked at Dixie Chopper. Mr. Hood was a United States Army Veteran, A member of The American Legion Post 58 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 4388. ...
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Billy Wayne Cormican
(Obituary ~ 01/18/15)
Billy Wayne Cormican, 60, of Brazil, died January 17, 2015 following a brief illness. Bill was born April 19, 1954, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Billy and Addie "Peggy" (Thompson) Cormican. Bill graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1972. Bill worked for Great Dane for 16 years and for the past 17 years he had been working for P.D.F.. Bill was a Harley Davidson enthusiast. He also enjoyed mushroom hunting and fishing with his many friends...
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Frances Marie Hills Lawhorn
(Obituary ~ 01/19/15)
Frances Marie Hills Lawhorn 94 of Brazil, Indiana passed away on January 16, 2015 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, with her family by her side. She had been a resident of Exceptional Living Center since 2009. She was born November 26, 1920 in Vigo County to Grover and Gala (Chatman) Hills. ...
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Robert Eugene Langdon
(Obituary ~ 01/19/15)
Robert Eugene Langdon, 69, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015. He was born on November 20, 1945 in Brazil to Fred Langdon and Mary Allee Langdon. Bob honorably served his country in the US Army. He was a graduate of I.U.P.U.I, where he received his electrical degree, and retired from Lone Star with over 30 years of service...
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Viola Faye Sampson
(Obituary ~ 01/19/15)
Viola Faye Sampson, 89 of Brazil, passed away January 19, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. She was born December 14, 1924 in Clay County, the daughter of Coy Holley and Effie Rhodes Holley. She graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1942...
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Gerald Kord Stearley
(Obituary ~ 01/19/15)
Gerald Kord Stearley, 86 of Brazil, passed away January 17, 2015 at 8:15am at Union Hospital. He was born September 24, 1928 in Clay County, the son of Ernest Stearley and Alice Kord Stearley. He graduated from Brazil High School. Gerald served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952, achieving the rank of Sergeant while serving in Korea...
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R. Dean Timberman
(Obituary ~ 01/20/15)
R. Dean Timberman, 52, of Port Richey, Florida and formerly of Clay City and Indianapolis, Indiana, died at Kindred Hospital January 16, 2015. Dean was born May 16, 1962, in Clay County, Indiana, the son of Ron and Sandy (Tate) Timberman. Dean graduated from Clay City High School with the class of 1980. ...
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Helen Chrisman
(Obituary ~ 01/20/15)
Helen Chrisman, 77, of Harmony, died January 19, 2015 at her home following a battle with cancer. She was born June 17, 1937 in West Virginia, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Sodoski) Andres. Helen married Alban Chrisman in 1962. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2009. ...
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Jacqueline Hill Meharry
(Obituary ~ 01/22/15)
Jacqueline Hill Meharry -- June 10, 1933 through January 21, 2015 -- peacefully slept away at her home in Venice, Florida She is survived by her husband, Colonel Retired George Meharry; mother, Mildred Cochran; brother, Gary (Jane) Hill; daughter, Garisanne (Don) Berg; sons, William Richards, Jeffery (Laurie) Hill, and Curtis (Kim) Hill; and many beloved nieces and nephews...
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John William Hubble
(Obituary ~ 01/23/15)
John William Hubble, 70, of Parke County, Indiana, passed away January 22, 2015 at Mill Pond Health Campus in Greencastle, Indiana following a battle with cancer. He was born in Clinton, Indiana, and was raised in Jackson Township in Parke County, Indiana August 28, 1944, the son of James and Florence (Reese) Hubble. John graduated from Greenfield High School and earned his Journeyman's card through Western Electric. John worked for Allison's as a tool and die maker and retired from Rolls Royce...
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James Lewis Morlan Sr.
(Obituary ~ 01/25/15)
James Lewis Morlan Sr. went to be with our Loving Lord and Savior January 24, 2015. He was 86 years old and had been living in Terre Haute. James was born July 7, 1928, in Brazil, Indiana the son of Grover and Bessie (Jones) Morlan. James retired from C & E.I. Railroad and United Transportation Union of Chicago and Eastern Illinois...
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Carl Wayne Stultz, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 01/26/15)
Carl Wayne Stultz, Jr. 43, Brazil, went to be with the Lord, Saturday January 24, 2015 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute after a short battle with cancer. He was born on December 21, 1971 in Brazil, Indiana to Carl Wayne Stultz and Sharon Ann Chambers Stultz. Carl graduated from Northview High School in 1990 and was a member of the Turner Community Church. He enjoyed playing pool, camping, and fishing...
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Marilon "Marilou" (Kaelber) Sullivan
(Obituary ~ 01/26/15)
Marilon "Marilou" (Kaelber) Sullivan, 73, of Brazil, passed away on January 24, 2015 at Exceptional Living Center with family by her side. Marilon was born May 9, 1941 in Bowling Green, the daughter of the late Urba and Florence (Joslin) Kaelber. She graduated from Cory High School in 1959. Marilon married Sam LaForce in 1960. Marilon was a Home Health Aide at Meadows Home Health and Macanell Nursing Home. Her first job was as a secretary at a law firm in Terre Haute...
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Rodney D. Chiles
(Obituary ~ 01/26/15)
Rodney D. Chiles, 46 of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, January 21, 2015. He was born April 22, 1968 in Clinton, IN the son of Doyle Chiles and Myrna Dunivan Chiles. He graduated from Northview High School, Class of 1986. He was currently working as a refrigeration technician for Thermo-King in Layfette...
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Christena "Chris" Doyle Trusler Biggs
(Obituary ~ 01/27/15)
Christena "Chris" Doyle Trusler Biggs, age 77, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Born May 10, 1937 in Connersville, IN, she was the daughter of Milton Smith and Mary Christena (Carney) Trusler. She married Dr. C. Daniel Biggs, and he preceded her in death in 1988...
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Jadon Lucas Christian
(Obituary ~ 01/27/15)
Jadon Lucas Christian, 15, Terre Haute, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday January 24, 2015 at his home. He was born on March 1, 1999 in Indianapolis, Indiana to David and Janet Christian. Jadon was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Brazil. He enjoyed playing video games, riding bicycles, going on car rides, reading, drawing, and spending time with his animals, family and friends...
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Ricky E. Neier
(Obituary ~ 01/28/15)
Ricky E. Neier, 57 of Brazil, passed away January 28, 2015 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital following a battle with vascular disease. He was the recipient of a heart transplant in 2014, but continued to have heart and vascular issues. He has fought a battle with courage and a smile, never knowing a stranger...
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