Obituaries

CHURCH BRIEFS: Saturday, September 18 (9/18/21)

The church is open from sun up til sun down Weekend Mass, Confession, & Adoration: Saturday 7 p.m. — Mass with Confession after Mass Sunday 9 a.m. — Mass with Confession before Mass at 8am First Saturday of each month — Adoration & Confession 9-11 a.m...
Robert “Bob” Schlegel (9/16/21)

Robert “Bob” Schlegel, 90, of Carbon, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Gibson Family Center For Hospice Care, in Terre Haute with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 11, 1931, in Clay City, Indiana, the son of Orville and Mary Schlegel. He married Beryl Phillips on June 25, 1955 and together they shared 54 years of marriage until her passing on April 23, 2010...
Sara Jane Elmore (9/16/21)

Sara Jane Elmore, 44, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on August 22, 1977 in Terre Haute to Roger and Jane (Stephens) Elmore. Sara graduated from Northview High School in 1995, and worked for several restaurants in the area including Top Notch, and the Iron Skillet before opening Sara Jane’s...
Robert Charles Lemont Sr. (9/16/21)

Robert Charles Lemont Sr., 91, of Brazil, Indiana, crossed the finish line on September 7, 2021 with his family by his side. Bob laced up his shoes and started his run through life on September 3, 1930, in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born the son of Joseph and Amelia (LaLoux) Lemont. ...
Mary Jo Kellum (9/16/21)

Mary Jo Kellum, 81, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born on September 8, 1940 in Brazil to the late Clarence and L. Beatrice (Haltom) MacDonald. Mary Jo attended Brazil High School, and worked as an assistant manager at K-Mart...
Larry Swearingen (9/14/21)

Larry Swearingen, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 13, 2021 in Brazil, Indiana. He was born in Brazil on August 18, 1949 to Chester Leroy Swearingen and Bonnie (Phillips) Swearingen-Lister. Larry graduated from Staunton High School in 1967, and earned his Batchelor’s Degree in Earth Science from Indiana State University. He married Virginia Ruth Leach on July 31, 1971. Larry worked in the Fab Shop at Great Dane Trailers and was a member of the Staunton First Christian Church...
Debra Ann Hartley (9/14/21)

Debra Ann Hartley, 59, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday September 9, 2021 in her residence. She was born October 11, 1961 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Frank Meryl and Loretta Kay (Hodson) Thomas. Debra is survived by her husband, Brian Kent Hartley; son, Patrick Newnam (Mandy); sister, Karen Muncie (Andrew); brother, Frank Thomas, Jr.; granddaughter Alison Newnam, grandson, Avery Newnam; niece, Nicole Watson (Kyle) and nephews, Dustin Harney (Megan) and K. ...
Barbara Jean Payne (9/13/21)

Barbara Jean Payne, 83 of Brazil, passed away at her home September 12, 2021. She was born October 13, 1937, in Brazil, the daughter of James W. Lawrence and Margaret (Oberholzer) Lawrence. She graduated from Brazil High School and was the class Valedictorian...
Barbara L. (McBride) Stickles (9/13/21)

Barbara L. (McBride) Stickles, 90, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away on September 10, 2021 while staying at Harrison Crossing Rehabilitation Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. Prior to her recent stay there she resided at Villas of Hollybrook in Brazil, Indiana...
Margaret Ann (Love) Simonson (9/10/21)

Margaret Ann (Love) Simonson, 89, lifelong resident of Clay County, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home on September 9, 2021 surrounded by loving family. Margaret Ann was born on October 6, 1931, in Knightsville, Indiana, the daughter of William and Mary E. ...
Robert Lee (Bob) Willen (9/10/21)

Robert Lee (Bob) Willen, age 66, of Clay City, Indiana (more recently Terre Haute) passed away on September 4, 2021. Bob was born on April 28, 1955, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Loy Jr. and Ruth (Baldauf) Willen. He graduated from Clay City High School with the class of 1973. ...
Richard Allen Clark (9/10/21)

Richard Allen Clark, 68, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Gibson Family Hospice Center in Terre Haute. He was born on September 6, 1953 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Charles and Phyllis (Hancock) Clark. Richard attended Catlin High School in Illinois. He then served his country by joining the United States Navy...
Karen Sue “Susie” (Danhour) Vanatti (9/9/21)

Karen Sue “Susie” (Danhour) Vanatti, 74, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at her residence on September 8. 2021, where she met her husband William at Heavens Gates. Karen was born on March 23, 1947, the daughter of David and Margaret Peggy Danhour Day and stepfather Harvey Day...
Donna Treadway (9/7/21)

Donna Treadway, 77, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on November 4, 1943 in Lewis, Indiana to the late Claude and Mary (Bose) Mahurin. Donna attended Blackhawk High School and graduated in the class of 1961. Before graduation, Donna married her lifelong love, Thomas Treadway, on May 12, 1961...
Patty Irene Hackett (9/7/21)

Patty Irene Hackett, 85, of Brownsburg Indiana passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Brownsburg Meadows. She was born on October 12, 1935, the daughter of Fred E. Yard and Zelda I. (Taylor) Yard. Patty was a SUPERX Drug Store Clerk and worked in RCA in the record department...
Blaire Hansen (9/2/21)

Blaire Hansen, infant baby girl to Dustin Petrosky and Holly Hansen went to be with Jesus on August 30, 2021. Baby Blaire is survived by her parents, siblings; Bryliee Nicole Orman, Haley Petroksy, Dana Petroksy, Elliot Lee Orman, paternal grandmother; Linda Brown, maternal grandparents; Melissa Hansen and Mike Coleman, James Hansen (Jennifer), maternal great grandparents; Richard and Nancy Rutledge, Linda and Stan Evans, and Bill and Joann Hansen, Aunt and Uncle; Heidi Hadley and Jonathan Wallace, Aunts; Joanie Lehman (Jerry), Mindie Brown, Nicole Petroksy, multiple cousins, and extended family and friends.. ...
Benita Lou Phillips (9/2/21)

Benita Lou Phillips, 62, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Born June 8, 1959, in Greencastle, she was daughter of Leon R. and Virginia (Pell) Phillips and was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Benita had worked in customer service in various restaurants in Greencastle. She was a former member of the Seelyville Pentacostal Church and attended Hannah St. Baptist Church in Greencastle...
Kimberly Ann (Thompson) Thibodeau (9/2/21)

Kimberly Ann (Thompson) Thibodeau, 51, of Reelsville Indiana passed away on the 31st of August 2021 in her home surrounded by her family and friends. Kimberly succumbed after a courageous 14-month bout with breast cancer. Kimberly was the only daughter of Jim (James) Thompson and Ruth (Hinote) McLean; she was born on August 18th, 1970 in Charlotte, NC. ...
Larry Wayne Dobson (8/30/21)

Larry Wayne Dobson, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on August 25, 1942 in Greencastle, Indiana to the late John and Lois (Neese) Dobson. Larry attended Reelsville High School and graduated in the class of 1962. The following year he married Mary Lanham on October 5, 1963. Together they raised three children...
Virginia L. “Nanny” Aker (8/30/21)

Virginia L. “Nanny” Aker, of Carbon, Indiana, passed away on August 29, 2021, at Greene County Hospital. Virginia was born on February 11, 1924, the daughter of John and Fay (Tribble) Egloff. She attended Van Buren High School, graduating in 1942. She was the last remaining member of her class and the oldest person living in Carbon. ...
David Keith Anderson (8/30/21)

David Keith Anderson, 47, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Gibson Hospice Center in Terre Haute. He was born on August 30, 1973 in Terre Haute to the late Lance Anderson and late Vicki Sue (Thompson) Frees. David graduated from Northview High School in the class of 1991, and played the trombone in the marching band. He later attended the University of Evansville...
Carolyn F. Latham (8/29/21)

Carolyn F. Latham, 87, of Center Point, passed away at home on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born on May 12, 1934 in Terre Haute to Lonnie and Anna (Bennett) Wiram. She married Robert Wesley Latham on May 27, 1954. He preceded her in death in 2010...
Terry Jay Defore (8/26/21)

Terry Jay Defore, 61, of Center Point, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Monroe Hospital in Bloomington. He was born on December 29 ,1959 in Brazil, Indiana; the son of Kenneth "Max" and Willa Ruth (Haviland) Defore. Terry graduated in 1978 from Clay City High School and later obtained his certificate education in welding from Ivy Tech Community College. Terry was a lifetime expert welder and owned and operated his welding business, T and C Repairs for nearly 20 years...
Larry W. Dickerson (8/25/21)

Larry W. Dickerson, 73, of Brooklet, Georgia, passed away at East Georgia Regional, on August 21. He was born in Bulloch County Georgia on May, 5, 1948, raised in Savannah and was a 1966 graduate of Groves High School. He worked at Great Dane in Savannah before moving with Great Dane to Brazil, Indiana for 25 years. After retirement he settled his family in Brooklet, Ga...
Julia Jean “Judy” Kesler Magruder (8/25/21)

Julia Jean “Judy” Kesler Magruder, 89, of Staunton, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana with her family by her side. She was born in Staunton, IN on February 4, 1932, the daughter of Perry Morris and Ona (Williams) Morris...
Delores Jean McMahon (8/24/21)

Delores Jean McMahon, 76, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital on August 23, 2021 following complications of COVID. Delores was born on June 25, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph Preston and Myrtle Virginia (Batchelor) Sutherland. ...
Russell E. Bowman (8/23/21)

Russell E. Bowman, 89, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, on August 22, 2021. Russell was born on August 19, 1932, the son of Clarence and Elsie Mae (Rumple) Bowman. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Russell worked for Peabody Coal Mine as a heavy equipment operator. ...
Lisa Marie Wilson (8/23/21)

Lisa Marie Wilson passed away in her home in Peru, Indiana, at 2:10 a.m. on August 16, 2021, following a 10-year battle with M.S. Lisa was born in Peru, on March 26, 1972, the daughter of Irvin Wayne and Mary Donna (Stambaugh) Zimmerman. She graduated from Oak Hill High School, and worked for a short time at Smithfield Industries in Peru...
Kathleen Byrer (8/23/21)

Kathleen Byrer, 71, of Poland, Indiana, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on August 22, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Kathleen was born on December 21, 1949, in Tulia, Texas the daughter of Homer and Mary (George) Southerland. Kathleen graduated from Socorro High School and then Harold Beauty Academy. She worked as a beautician until becoming ill in 2008...
Ronald Dale Weese (8/23/21)

Ronald Dale Weese, 74, of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Union Hospital. He was born on March 30, 1947, in Brazil, to William O. and Trillis (Birch) Weese. Ron is survived by his wife of 27 years, Carla Weese of Terre Haute; children, Amy Weese Radwick (Mark) of New Hampshire, Jim Weese, and Mark Weese, both of Brazil; step-children, Troy Sharps II (Christie) of Rosedale, Keri Reckerd (Tom) of West Lafayette, Larry Sharps of Carlisle, and Joseph Lovett of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Aaron, Gayle, Jessica, Tidy, Anna, Troy III, and Austin; a great-grandchild, Ryker Lee; brother, William E. ...
Betty L. Chew (8/23/21)

Betty L. Chew, 94, of Reelsville, passed away in her home on Thursday, August 19, 2021 with her children at her side. She was a simple woman who loved her family—especially her grandchildren. Babies made her smile. She was a hard worker who could out-work most men, and she never backed down from a challenge. She had a heart of gold and would share her shirt off her back if you needed it...
Michael Neal Jones (8/22/21)

Michael Neal Jones, 53, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on August 21, 2021 due to injuries sustained in a vehicular accident. Mike was born on January 12, 1968, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Jerry D. Jones and Linda Mae (Kline) Jones. Mike worked for Charlie McClain for several years doing lawn maintenance...
Janet Ann (McGee) Pell (8/21/21)

Janet Ann (McGee) Pell, 87, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on August 20, 2021 Janet was born in Brazil, Indiana on April 7, 1934, the daughter of Louis and Virginia (Morrison) McGee. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1952. On November 20, 1954, Janet married the love of her life Harry “Si” Pell. They spent 60 years together raising their children on their family farm. They were members of the First Presbyterian Church in Brazil...
William Philip Sanders (8/18/21)

William Philip Sanders, 84 of Greencastle and formerly of Clay County passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Mill Pond Health Campus. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on September 15, 1936, the son of James B. and Gladys E. (Robison) Sanders. Bill worked at the former J.I. Case Company in Terre Haute...
Dwight Burl Lingenfelter (8/18/21)

Dwight Burl Lingenfelter, age 72, and formerly of Terre Haute, IN passed away on Friday, August 13th, 2021 in Rochester, IN. He was born October 23rd, 1948 in Terre Haute to Robert J. Lingenfelter and Ruth Pauline Jarrett Lingenfelter. He grew up with two brothers Steve and John. ...
Richard E. and Shirley A. Adams (8/18/21)

As they journeyed together in life, Richard E. Adams, 93, and Shirley A. Adams, 88, journeyed together into death. They passed away within hours of each other on August 16, 2021. Richard was born January 16, 1928 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Merit E. Adams and Helen L. ...
Joshua David Miller (8/17/21)

Joshua David Miller, 45, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2021, while vacationing in Florida. He was born in Kankakee, Illinois, on April 18,1976. He was raised by his mother Diana (Miller) Mackey and his stepfather, James "JD" Mackey...
Paul John Phillips (8/17/21)

Paul John Phillips, 62, of Brazil, Indiana went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on December 22, 1958, the son of Ernie John Phillips and Mary Lucille (Killion) Phillips. Paul attended Staunton High School graduating class of 1977. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana State University...
Lillie F. (Lil) Murphy (8/16/21)

Lillie F. (Lil) Murphy, age 75, of Glenwood, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. She was born on April 30, 1946, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of the late James Targett and Priscilla Stultz Targett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Murphy...
Norma Jean Thomas (8/16/21)

Norma Jean Thomas, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2021 at HutsonWood at Brazil. She was born on May 6, 1933 in Ottawa, Illinois to the late Clayton and Bessie (Smith) Shearer. Norma graduated from Van Buren High School in the class of 1951. She then married Cecil Thomas on July 2, 1954...
Larry Wayne Van Horn (8/15/21)

Larry Wayne Van Horn, 78, of Harmony, Indiana passed away peacefully with his family by his side in his residence on Friday, August 13, 2021. Larry was born on March 18, 1943 in Howesville, Indiana, the son of Louie H. and Letha L. (Miller) Van Horn. Larry was a retired engine testing inspector for General Motors in Indianapolis...
Marilyn Sue Wheeler (8/13/21)

Marilyn Sue Wheeler, 72, of Brazil passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 in Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born in Brazil on October 4, 1948, the daughter of James Wesley and Ella Mae (Vanatti) Hamilton. Marilyn was a homemaker to kids and foster children...
Dawn Renee Peperoni (8/11/21)

Dawn Renee Peperoni, 53, of Brazil passed away Wednesday morning, August 11, 2021 in her residence. She was born on May 27, 1968, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth and Jannena D. (Garrison) Kauffman. Dawn was a former manager of Little Caesars Pizza and Speedway Convenient Mart, both in Brazil...
Dr. Charles R. French, MD, CFSP (8/8/21)

Dr. Charles R. French, MD, CFSP, 71 of Brazil passed away August 6, 2021, at 11:53 am at St. Vincent Clay Hospital emergency room. He was born July 1, 1950, in Brazil, IN, the son of Don H. French and Katherine (McAllister) French. He graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1968. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1972 and then attended Indiana University School of Medicine. July 1, 1976,...
Virginia Kay Coltharp (8/8/21)

Virginia Kay Coltharp, 77, of Brazil, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in her residence On Thursday, August 5, 2021. She was born on May 2, 1944 in Brazil, the daughter of Roy and Mildred (Coleman) Hardesty. Virginia was raised in Carbon and graduated from Van Buren High School in 1962. ...
John C. Archer (8/8/21)

John C. Archer, 66, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 in his residence with his family by his side. He was born on January 18, 1955 in Brazil, the son of Norman and Elizabeth Rose (McGowen) Archer. John attended Brazil High School, graduating in 1976. He enjoyed deer hunting with a shotgun and bow, camping and going to the casino. He loved spending time with his family...
Thomas Gerald Allen (8/5/21)

Thomas Gerald Allen, 90, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away while staying at Hutson Woods, in Brazil, on August 2, 2021, following a brief illness. Tommy, as he was often known, was born on July 9, 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of Robert and Anna (Romas) Allen. ...
Maxie Fred Campbell (8/4/21)

Maxie Fred Campbell born December 6, 1936, in Brazil, passed away July 22, 2021, in Belle Glade, Florida. He leaves behind his beloved wife Donna Campbell of 60 years. SONS and daughter-in-laws, Michael and Penni Campbell of Staunton, In. Keith and Melissa Campbell of Evening Shade, MO...
Wilma Lucille Morlan (8/4/21)

Wilma Lucille Morlan, 95, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born on October 9, 1925, in Bowling Green, Indiana to the late Carl and Florence (Greenwood) Halfhill. Wilma graduated from Bowling Green High School, and later married Roy E. Morlan. Together they raised a family and ran a farm in Reelsville, she was always Roy’s right hand...
Harriet June Crabb (8/2/21)

Harriet June Crabb, 92, lifelong resident of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Hutson Wood on August 1, 2021. June, as she was known, was born on August 25, 1928, in Brazil, Indiana the daughter of Fred L. and Fanny Gladys (West) Crabb. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1947. She worked at Weaver and Carpenter Abstracting for her entire working career as she inherited the business from Mr. Carpenter...