Obituaries

Sonja Kathleen Lucy (7/29/21)

Sonja Kathleen Lucy, 72, of Brazil Indiana passed away on July 28, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on August 21, 1948 and raised by John W. Harris and Edith Harris. Sonja attended George Washington High School and attended the First United Methodist Church...
Ruth M. Escott (7/29/21)

Ruth M. Escott, 90, of Brazil, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Gibson Family Hospice with her family by her side. She was born on August 11, 1930 in Knightsville, Indiana, the daughter of Jesse and Edna (Cox) Morlan. Ruth was a laboratory technician for the Pfizer Company for 31 years up to her retirement...
Robert Wayne Head (7/28/21)

Robert Wayne Head, 64, of Center Point, passed away on Saturday July 24, 2021 at I.U. Health University Hospital in Indianapolis with his family by his side. Robert was born on September 13, 1956 in Bedford, Indiana, the son of James P. and Mary F. (Perkins) Head...
Evelyn E. Rubeck (7/27/21)

Evelyn E. Rubeck, age 76, of Poland went to be with the Lord July 7th, 2021. She was born May 3rd, 1945 to the late Edward and Gertrude (Schopmeyer) Routt. Evelyn married Ronald Rubeck June 8th, 1961 and he survives. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. ...
Barbara Sue Bryan (7/26/21)

Barbara Sue Bryan, 79, passed away July 25, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 7, 1942 to the late Delbert and Thelma (Metheny) Pullum. Sue graduated from Brazil High School in 1960, and married the late Earl Bryan on February 13, 1964. After graduation she worked briefly for Clay County Community School Corporation, the CBS corporation, and enjoyed many years working as an Avon lady...
Jaike Patrick Matthews (7/26/21)

Jaike Patrick Matthews, 25, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was born August 20, 1995 at Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, Indiana, to Jason Siddons and Christina Matthews. Jaike graduated from Northview High School in 2013. He graduated from Ball State University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. He was pursuing an MBA. Professionally, Jaike began working for Total Quality Logistics (TQL) on May 22, 2017, as Senior Account Executive and Sales Team Leader...
Shirley Mae Louderback (7/23/21)

Shirley Mae Louderback, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on March 3, 1935 in Flint, Michigan to the late Clarence and Dorothy (Wilkes) Lietch. Shirley graduated from Brazil High School in the class of 1953. The following year, Shirley married Leon Louderback on May 22nd. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Mary of the Woods...
Gwenda Joyce Navel Evelo Haviland Rollo (7/22/21)

On Friday July 16, 2021, Gwenda Joyce Navel Evelo Haviland Rollo was freed from this earthly world of pain to join her Mom and Daddy in the arms of our Lord and Savior after a prolonged illness. Joyce was born on April 3, 1941 in Clinton, Indiana, the daughter of Harold Navel Sr. ...
Janice Lee Burk (7/22/21)

Janice Lee Burk, 85, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Janice was a life-long resident of Clay County and will be missed by her family and friends. Janice was a graduate of Van Buren High School and was a drum major. ...
Jackie Ray "Jack" Julbert (7/22/21)

Jackie Ray "Jack" Julbert, 74, passed away on July 18, 2021. Jack was a proud Vietnam Veteran and member of the VFW, American Legion and Elks organizations in Brazil. Before retiring, Jack spent his time as a teacher for Metropolitan School District - Wayne Township, in Indiana. Jack enjoyed gardening, playing tennis with friends, and was very involved in his grandchildren’s school and extra-curricular activities...
Alma Marie (Vanatti) Wright Blubaugh (7/19/21)

Alma Marie (Vanatti) Wright Blubaugh, 76, of Brazil, Indiana passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, July 17, 2021. She was born on September 20, 1944, the daughter of Claude Vanatti and Mildred (Moss) Vanatti. Alma was a housekeeper and homemaker most of her life, caring for her children and grandchildren...
Patricia Rae Holt (7/15/21)

Patricia Rae Holt was born on May 27th, 1945 in Holredge, Nebraska to William L. Price, Jr. and Mary “Edythe” Elliott Price. She was a 1963 graduate of Van Buren High School in Harmony, Indiana. Patricia enjoyed collecting teddy bears and spending time with her children and grandchildren. ...
Bill Butt (7/12/21)

While the Cascade and Olympic mountains were out in their glory on June 26, 2021, our dear father, Bill Butt, summited the highest mountain. He turned 90 two and a half weeks ago and died less than a month after our mother passed away. Our father was born into a farming family in Brazil, IN on June 9, 1931. ...
Samuel Del Carpenter (7/12/21)

Samuel Del Carpenter, formerly of Brazil, died unexpectedly on July 6, 2021 in Lakeland, Fl. Sam was born on Dec. 7, 1962 to Robert and Joanna Carpenter. Sam graduated from Brazil Sr. High School in 1981. He was proudly a member of both the basketball and golf teams. ...
Michael Warren Dodson (7/12/21)

Michael Warren Dodson, 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on July 9, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Mike was born on February 7, 1951, in Noblesville, Indiana, son of Ernest E. and Katherine (Cox) Dodson. Mike worked for various heating and air conditioning companies as a Heating and Air Conditioning repairman...
Dan Wesley Jr (7/10/21)

Dan Wesley Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 3rd, 2021. He spent his last days surrounded by family and friends. He was born Jan. 9th, 1927 in Cardonia, IN and was preceded in death by his parents Dan Wesley Sr. and Anna ( Hardman ) Wesley; as well as his brother John ( Jack ) Wesley, and sisters Lillian Kloster and Helen Williams...
Kenneth Lee Pierce - Brazil, IN (7/7/21)

BRAZIL- Kenneth Lee Pierce, 63, of Brazil, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 in his residence. He was a truck driver for Beckmann Distribution Services, Inc. in Carlyle, Illinois. He was born October 8, 1957 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Gerald Eugene Pierce and Alice Lee Armstrong Pierce...
Roger Myers (7/2/21)

Roger Myers, 72, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Montezuma, Indiana on August 23, 1948 to the late Roy C. and Anna (Allen) Myers. Roger graduated from Montezuma High School, and worked as a correctional officer at Putnamville Correctional Facility, and later worked at Securitas as a security guard at Great Dane. ...
Alta Marie Wilson (6/28/21)

Alta Marie Wilson, 87 of Bloomington went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 with her family by her side. Alta was reunited with her son George who passed just 5 days prior. Alta was born March 28, 1934 in Monticello, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Willie and Nancy (Kidd) Phillips...
Kristine Sue "Krissy" Weliever (6/28/21)

Kristine Sue "Krissy" Weliever, 54, passed away peacefully Saturday morning in her Fishers home. She is survived by her son Cole Stoia of Fishers, who she considered her greatest accomplishment; her parents, Charles “Chuck” and Roberta Weliever; brother, Brett (Amy) Weliever; sister, Lauren Weliever; and her nieces, Alexandra and Gretchen Weliever; as well as several aunts, uncles, and other extended family members...
Sue Ann Hicks (6/28/21)

Sue Ann Hicks, 84, of Brazil, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 in her residence. She was born on October 12, 1936 in Brazil, IN, the daughter of Tom J. Brown and Vallie Mae (Walker) Brown. Sue Ann was a 1954 graduate of Brazil High School. She attended Brazil First United Methodist Church for many years. ...
Thelma Martin Barra (6/28/21)

Thelma Martin Barra, 103, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Hutson Woods, on June 19, 2021. She was born on January 27, 1918, in Brazil, Indiana the daughter of Guy and Minnie Ellen (Sanders) Albright. She graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1936. Thelma worked as a beautician and aesthetician for many years...
Marilyn Sue Wells (6/25/21)

Marilyn Sue Wells, 84, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on June 23, 2021 following a battle with dementia. Marilyn was born in Clay County, Indiana on August 13, 1936, the daughter of Earl and Tressie L. (Sharp) Griffin. She graduated from Van Buren High School. Marilyn married Donald Wells; he preceded her in death...
Ivie Kay (Thompson) Taylor (6/24/21)

Born October 22, 1954 to John O. Thompson and Vivian Bernice. After her mother died, a gracious aunt and uncle, Lucy and Herschel Spelbring, sat another plate at the table. The Spelbring kids got a little sister. A bond was formed and still remains...
David “Dave” Butts (6/23/21)

David “Dave” Butts, 54, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2021, at his home. Dave was born on April 7, 1967, in Marion, Indiana, the son of Emma and Tom Butts. He graduated, in 1985, from Northview High School. Following high school, he worked for Columbia House in the data center. ...
Dr. Jeanne Potts, DNP (6/23/21)

Dr. Jeanne Potts, DNP, 64 of Westfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of June 21, 2021 with her family by her side. Jeanne was born May 1, 1957, in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of James and Patricia Reeder (née Mahurin). The family moved to Rockville when Jeanne was young, where she enjoyed life in a small town. After graduating from Rockville High School in 1975, she completed her BS in Nursing at Indiana State University in 1980...
Mabel Ann Gerber (6/23/21)

Mabel Ann Gerber, 88, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Vigo County on November 17, 1932 to the late James and Mary Jane (Coltharp) Johnson. Mabel attended Brazil High School and graduated in the class of 1950. The following year, Mabel married her life long love, James Gerber, on April 18, 1951, and together they raised six daughters...
Janice Louise Stultz (6/21/21)

Janice Louise Stultz, 73, Mooresville, formerly of Brazil, passed away June 17, 2021, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. Janice was born March 16, 1948, in Brazil, to the late Eugene and Louise (Atterbury) Specker...
James A. Pell (6/21/21)

James A. Pell, 68, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on July 18, 1952 to John and Evelyn (Alsip) Pell. He was an agent for State Farm insurance in Petersburg for 35 years. He served on many committees as member of several local civic organizations, including the Buffalo Trace, Discover Downtown Petersburg, Phi Kappa Psi, Petersburg Lions Club, Kiwanis, Moose & Masonic Lodge, and Veale Creek Theater. ...
Dorothy R. Johnson (6/21/21)

Dorothy R. Johnson, 86 of Tipton died on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent – Kokomo. She was born on January 17, 1935 in Clay County, Indiana and had previously lived in Kokomo, Patricksburg and Clay City. Her parents were Herman & Laura Bell (Long) Culler. Dorothy married Jimmie L. Johnson on July 19, 1958 and he preceded her in death on December 13, 1985...
James William Rosser (6/21/21)

James William Rosser, 92, of Carmel, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Woodland Terrace of Carmel. He was born on May 16, 1929 to Harley and Amy (Brown) Rosser in Vigo County, Indiana. Jim grew up in Fontanet, IN and was a 1947 graduate of Fontanet High School. ...
Shawn R. Phillips (6/19/21)

Shawn R. Phillips, 42, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, unexpectedly, on June 15, 2021. Shawn was born on September 4, 1978, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Alan and Celesta (Rodgers) Phillips. He graduated from Northview High School with the class of 1996...
Doyne Youngblood (6/16/21)

Doyne Youngblood, 86 of Center Point, Indiana passed away at Cloverleaf Healthcare Center on June 16, 2021. Doyne was born on September 5, 1934 to Harvey and Mildred (Lasalle) Youngblood. He married Jo Anne Killion on March 13, 1954. Doyne began working as a young man for Dietz farm. ...
Samuel Roy “Frosty” Thomas (6/16/21)

Samuel Roy “Frosty” Thomas, 89, of Center Point, Indiana, passed away at St. Vincent Clay Hospital on June 14, 2021. Frosty was born on October 10, 1931, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Samuel and Lucille (Cade) Thomas. He graduated from Bowling Green High School with the class of 1950. ...
Velma J. (Alsip) O’Connell (6/14/21)

Velma J. (Alsip) O’Connell of Largo, Florida Passed away May 8,2021. She was a former resident of Brazil and a 1954 graduate of Brazil High School. She is survived by her husband of 65 years James O’Connell, her brother Bob Alsip of Brazil, her son Mike O’Connell, daughters Terri O’Connell-Scruggs and Deanna O’Connell and three granddaughters. Per her wishes she was cremated and there was no formal funeral...
Dean Jay Schlatter (6/11/21)

Dean Jay Schlatter, 86, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born September 15, 1934 in Eaton, Ohio, he was the son of Howard and Bertha (Schwab) Schlatter and was a graduate of Greencastle High School “Class of 1954”...
Jo Ann LeLoup (6/11/21)

Jo Ann LeLoup, 86, of Rosedale, Indiana, passed away at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, on June 10, 2021 following pulmonary complications. Jo Ann was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 26, 1934, the daughter of Wilbur and Elizabeth (Hayden) Brock. ...
Margaret A. Creasey (6/10/21)

Early morning on June 10, 2021, Margaret A. Creasey, 80 of Brazil passed away at home after a short battle with cancer. Margaret was born in Staunton, IN on November 10, 1940 to the late Frank and Dorothy (Williams) Dalech. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Creasey; parents, Frank and Dorothy Dalech; a sister, Mary Lou; a brother, Larry; First husband, Richard Brown, Sr...
Shirley F. (Carrico) Hunt (6/10/21)

Shirley F. (Carrico) Hunt went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Cobblestone Crossing, Terre Haute, Indiana surrounded by her family. She was born November 6, 1926 in Dugger, the daughter of William F, and Golda Blanche (Carr) Carrico. She was a 1944 graduate of Sullivan High School. She was co-owner and bookkeeper for Hugh C. Hunt Construction Company of Brazil for over 30 years...
John Emery Reynolds (6/9/21)

John Emery Reynolds, 69, of Brazil, Indiana passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Union Hospital with his wife by his side. Emery was born on October 1, 1951, the son of John Edward Reynolds and Ethel Mae (Cree) Reynolds. Emery worked at International Paper in the maintenance and shipping department. ...
Phyllis Marlene McCormick (6/7/21)

Phyllis Marlene McCormick, 77, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Owen County, Indiana on March 7, 1944 to the late Clarence and Marian (Small) McCormick. Phyllis worked for Lobdell Emery in Greencastle until her retirement, she later earned her G.E.D at the age of 65...
Phyllis J. Siples (6/7/21)

In the late hours of June 6, 2021, Phyllis J. Siples passed away after a short stay at Cloverleaf Healthcare and was greeted into Heaven. Phyllis was born on April 29, 1941 to the late James and Eva (Vanatti) Zentko and married the late Delbert Siples on November 6, 1961. ...
Norma Jean Fitzpatrick (6/7/21)

Norma Jean Fitzpatrick, 97, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her residence on June 4, 2021. She was born on November 27, 1923 in New Albany, Indiana to Charles and Pearl (Jennings) Roberts. Norma is survived by her three grandchildren: Walter Fitzpatrick, Lisa Dickerson (Mark)and Jamie Woodard; her four great-grandchildren: Jennifer Lewis (Brian), Jonathon Fitzpatrick (Jessie), Jeanette Wood (Jason)and Lindsey Beasley (Nicholas); five great great-grandchildren: Andrew, Jaylen, Aaliyah, Michael and Max; sister, Georgia Elgan; along with several nieces and nephews.. ...
George R. P. "Paul" Stevenson Jr. (6/7/21)

George R.P. "Paul" Stevenson Jr. of Rosedale, Indiana, 80, passed away at 8:12 p.m., June 2, 2021, at Clinton Gardens in Clinton, Indiana. Born February 10, 1941, in Sandcut, Indiana, to George R. P. Stevenson Sr. and Grace D. Hamilton Stevenson. He married Sandra Sue Davis “Cindy” on May 28, 1960...
Gary Lee Buis (6/7/21)

Gary Lee Buis, 40, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away at Methodist Hospital following complications of a vehicle accident. Gary was born on October 3, 1980, the twin son of Russell Buis and Carla (Thomas) Buis. Gary served his country in the Indiana Army National Guard where he served tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, as well as various other Middle East Countries. He also worked as a trainer at Camp Atterbury. As a civilian Gary had been working at Ecology Pest Control...
Dorothy Jane Grigsby (6/7/21)

Dorothy Jane Grigsby, 95, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home with her family by her side on June 5, 2021. She was born on February 16, 1926 in Brazil, daughter of David Elmer and Winifred Fay (Davis) Deakins. Dorothy was a graduate of Staunton High School. Dorothy married Cleveland Grigsby Jr. on January 24, 1945. He preceded her in death on February 21, 2000 after 55 years of marriage...
Ersel E. “Buz” Burgess (6/6/21)

Ersel E. “Buz” Burgess, 83, joined his Dottie in heaven on June 2, 2021 after a brief stay at Cloverleaf Healthcare. He was born on November 24, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Collett and Edna (Mowbray) Burgess. Buz graduated high school in 1955, and served his country in the United States Air Force. He married the love of his life Dorothy “Dottie” White on June 4, 1960...
Peggy Ann Medsker (6/6/21)

Peggy Ann Medsker, 74, went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2021 at Hutsonwood of Brazil. She was born in Leeds, Alabama on December 18, 1946 to the late Marion and Flossie (Turner) Batson. Peggy worked at Hoosier Hand-Pak, and also cleaned houses and motels as a side business. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John Gann and later by William Medsker; as well as her brother, James Avary...
Terry Lee Miller (6/6/21)

Terry Lee Miller, 75, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, on June 2, 2021 following an extended illness. Terry was born on March 5, 1946, in Elmhurst, Illinois, the daughter of Elmer and Esther Elnora (Beers) Oldenburg. Terry graduated from Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis in 1964. Following high school she worked as a Real Estate Agent with the Schilling Real Estate Agency. She also worked for Sears at Washington Square and C.V.S. in Brazil...
Benjamin Lee Sowers (6/2/21)

Benjamin Lee Sowers, 79, went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2021 after a brief stay in the hospital. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on August 19, 1941 to the late Frank Benjamin and Virginia (Mewhinney) Sowers. Ben graduated from Bowling Green High School, and later earned his X-Ray Degree from Madison College. He married Hazel Cox on June 24, 1962, they are members of the Terre Haute Seventh Day Adventist Church. Ben was the owner and operator of BLS Contractors...