Obituaries

Dale Edward Wilson (11/26/21)

Dale Edward Wilson, 80, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital, in Terre Haute, Indiana following a brief illness. Dale was born on December 9, 1940, in Brazil, the son of Charles and Rebecca (Plumb) Wilson. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1958. He worked for American Vitrified Product Company for 13 years, Pillsbury Company in Terre Haute for 20 years and in New Albany, Indiana for 10 years. He retired at the age 1958...
Dennis R. Miller (11/24/21)

Dennis R. Miller, 69, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away at home, unexpectedly, on November 21, 2021. Dennis was born on September 8, 1952, the son of Robert T. and Wilma Jean (Hunsicker) Miller. He graduated from Garfield High School with the class of 1970. Dennis was drafted into the United States Army and served as a truck driver for the military in Hawaii. As a civilian he continued his trucking career working as an owner operator leased to Liquid Transport Corporation for many years...
Paulette Janice Teiken (11/24/21)

Paulette Janice Teiken, 66, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2021 at her home. Paulette was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, on January 4, 1955, the daughter of John “Jack” Teiken and Barbara (Erickson) Teiken. She graduated from South Putnam High School with the class of 1974. ...
Richard Kirchner (11/24/21)

Richard Kirchner, 63, of Brazil, IN passed away on November 21, 2021. He was born to Samuel Kirchner and Martha Lucas Kirchner in Brazil, IN on April 3, 1958. Richard was preceded in death by both his parents; daughter Gina Kirchner, as well as his siblings Melissa Kirchner and Samuel Kirchner. ...
Ruth Ann (Blair) White (11/23/21)

Ruth Ann (Blair) White, 80, passed away Monday, November 22nd in Brazil, Indiana. Ruth was born to the late Paul H. and Anna E. (Beasley) Blair in Terre Haute, Indiana on August 18, 1941. Ruth grew up on a small dairy farm in Riley, Indiana where she lived with her parents, along with her grandmother, Momma Blair. ...
Thomas Russell McCullough, Jr. (11/20/21)

Staunton, Indiana Thomas Russell McCullough, Jr., 64, passed away on November 18, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on January 15, 1957 to the late Thomas McCullough, Sr. and the late JoAnne (Reedy) Kelley. Tom attended Brazil High School and later served 12 years in the Army National Guard. He married Kathy Roberts on April 25, 1990...
Beth Ann Miller (11/20/21)

Clay City, Indiana Beth Ann Miller, 69, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her home in Clay City. She was born on April 2, 1952 in Indianapolis to the late Earl and Shirley (Webb) Nash. Beth Ann graduated from Brightwood High School in the class of 1970. ...
Janet Kay (Boor) Pearce (11/17/21)

On the 15th of November 2021, God began playing the Notre Dame Fight Song as Janet Kay (Boor) Pearce joined her husband Eddie to dance in victory together again in Heaven. Janet entered this world on May 18,1938 to her parents Albert and Mildred (Stark) Boor. She was born and raised in Brazil, Indiana and was the fourth of six kids, coming in the middle of Jimmy, Phyllis, David, Phil and Debbie...
Mary Etta (Flesher) McKenzie (11/16/21)

Mary Etta (Flesher) McKenzie, 90, of Orlando, Florida, and previously of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on November 14, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Mary was born February 21, 1931, in Dugger, Indiana the daughter of Oran McKinley Flesher and Laura Mae (Siner) Flesher. ...
Kathryn Lee Gilbert (11/15/21)

Kathryn Lee Gilbert, 102, passed away peacefully in her sleep November 12, 2021 at Emerald Groves North Assisted Living Center in Mesa, AZ. Born the third of six children to Hattie and Mack McCullough on May 15, 1919, she spent her youth on a small family farm southeast of Cory, IN. ...
Brenda J. Bussing (11/15/21)

Brenda J. Bussing, 72, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home, on November 13, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born on October 19, 1949, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of Cecil and Mary (Cockerham) Rader. Brenda worked as a CNA for more than 45 years. ...
Karen Parkey (11/13/21)

Karen Parkey, 71, of Brazil, Indiana, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on November 11, 2021. Karen was born in Brazil, Indiana, on November 21, 1949, the daughter of Orval and Patty (Means) Swearingen. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1967 and attended Johnson Bible College. ...
Forrest Page Swan (11/13/21)

Forrest Page Swan, 69, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at his home in Brazil with his family by his side. He was born in Peoria, Illinois on August 21, 1952 to the late Clarence and Violet (Peters) Swan. Forrest attended Miami-Edison High School as well as Brazil High School. He married Hazel Ellis on his birthday in 1970, and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War...
Patricia “Pat” Kay Evans (11/10/21)

Patricia “Pat” Kay Evans, 85, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Patricia was born in Brazil to the late Roy and Clarice (Pruitt) Bennett on September 3, 1936. On October 30, 1954, Pat married the love of her life, Richard “Boone” Lee Evans. ...
Brenda Sue Evans (11/10/21)

Brenda Sue Evans, 71, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Exceptional Living in Brazil, Indiana. Brenda was born to the late Martin C. Crosley and Betty A. (Ream) Crosley on August 19, 1950 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Brenda graduated from Garfield High School in 1968. Brenda served as the praise and worship leader at Assembly of God in Brazil. Brenda was very talented with music and loved to play piano. Christmas was Brenda’s favorite holiday, as she enjoyed spending time with her family...
Ruby Ann (Westfall) Mitchell (11/10/21)

Ruby Ann (Westfall) Mitchell, 91, of Cory, Indiana, passed away at home, on November 6, 2021, following an extended illness. Ruby was born on August 25, 1930, in Cory, Indiana the daughter of Dewey and Laura (Burger) Westfall. She married Galen Mitchell on September 4, 1948. Together they raised 3 boys: Jack, Bill, and Bob. She enjoyed crafting, flower gardening, cooking, baking, going to yard sales, playing Bingo, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...
Virginia L. Thompson (11/8/21)

Virginia L. Thompson, 97 of Brazil, formerly of Cataract, IN. passed away peacefully, November 7, 2021, at 12:37 am her home. She was born October 18, 1924, in Cloverdale, IN. the daughter of Orville Ray Black and Nottie Merle McAvoy Black. On October 15, 1941, she married Lyle O. ...
Beverly Jean Yates (11/8/21)

Beverly Jean Yates, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at HutsonWood at Brazil with her son by her side. She was born in Clay County on August 3, 1937 to the late Ray and Dorothy (Howald) Huffman. Beverly attended Staunton High School and later married Marvin Yates on August 7, 1955. She loved working in her flower garden, hanging pictures around the family home, and most importantly visiting with family...
Lisa Marie Osborn (11/8/21)

Lisa Marie Osborn, 51, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on November 21, 1969 to the late Harold Osborn, Sr. and the late Iris (McKinney) Fagg. Lisa attended Washington High School and worked construction and housekeeping. Most recently, she worked as a press operator for LEER...
Fred Michael Weaver (11/5/21)

Fred Michael Weaver, 70, of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away October 24 after a brief illness. Born in Brazil, IN, Mike moved to Minnesota to join 3M's Finance group. After retiring from 3M, he enjoyed working at Cooks of Crocus Hill for several years, but his true passion was always Christmas, especially his light display...
Mary Ann Kidwell (11/5/21)

Mary Ann Kidwell, 83, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Regional Hospital on November 2, 2021. She was born on September 18th, 1938, in Brazil, Indiana, the only child of William A. and Mary K Leavitt. Mary Ann graduated from Brazil High School in 1956 and Indiana University in 1960. ...
Vance L. Pyle (11/5/21)

Vance L. Pyle, 87 of Brazil, formerly of Swayzee, Indiana, passed away October 31, 2021, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born July 11, 1934, in Swayzee, the son of Lester and Essa Vance Pyle. He graduated from Swayzee High School 1952 and following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in Alaska during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1957...
Dr. Chris Emmert (11/3/21)

Dr. Chris Emmert passed away Oct. 28, 2021, at Manatee Memorial Hospital. Born June 27, 1941 in rural Clay County Indiana, Dr. Emmert spent his youth on a small dairy farm.
Brian Todd Schopmeyer (11/2/21)

Heaven welcomed a very special angel when Brian Todd Schopmeyer, 58, of Cory, Indiana, passed away on October 27, 2021. Brian was born in Brazil, Indiana on May 15, 1963, the son of Michael and Suellen (Collins) Schopmeyer. Brian attended school in Clay County where he earned a certificate of completion. ...
August Joseph “Joe” DeLorme (11/2/21)

August Joseph “Joe” DeLorme, 87, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away following a short stay at Cloverleaf Nursing Home on November 1, 2021. Joe was born on January 19, 1934, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of August and Luna Irene (VanArsdall) Delorme. ...
Charley B. Wharton (11/1/21)

Charley B. Wharton, 77, of Brazil, Indiana passed away, unexpectedly, at his residence on October 28, 2021. Charley was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on April 6, 1944, the son of Otis and Flossie (Taylor) Wharton. He graduated from Gerstmeyer High School. He then joined the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam...
Vicky Lynn Brown (10/27/21)

Vicky Lynn Brown, 64, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Vicky was born to the late Victor and Marjorie (Grove) Brown in Brazil, Indiana. Vicky was the matriarch of the family, and family was the most important thing in her life. ...
Wilma Ann Coward (10/27/21)

LAFAYETTE - Wilma Ann Coward, 84, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away on October 12, 2021. Wilma was born in Clay County to Noble and Mary (Pell) Ratcliff on October 11, 1937. She was the youngest of 4 children, Ethel (Orlean), Wendell and Truman. Wilma grew up and attended school in Van Buren. She married the late Jan Love in 1955 and had three children Jana, Pam and Greg. Later she met and married the late Jack Coward...
Bonnie Jean Shouse (10/26/21)

Bonnie Jean Shouse, 90, of Reelsville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Born July 12, 1931 in Mason City, Iowa, she was the daughter of George and Edna (Hargeshiner) Johnson and a graduate of Greencastle High School. Bonnie had retired from the Indiana State Farm Correctional Facility where she had worked as the head payroll clerk for several years. She was a member of Big Walnut Baptist Church, the Red Hat Society and loved to quilt, read, travel and be with family...
Gilbert E. Morlan (10/26/21)

Gilbert E. Morlan, 70, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital, on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Gib was born on February 19, 1951, in Clay County, Indiana the son of Reeve and Mildred (O’Hern) Morlan. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1969. He worked at various restaurants namely Pizza Inn in Terre Haute and Brazil...
Carl William Delvo (10/24/21)

Carl William Delvo, 52, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Carl was born to Don and Sandra (Cooper) Delvo in Brazil, Indiana on January 28, 1969. Carl was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He loved to watch NASCAR races, football, and soccer. Most of all, Carl enjoyed spending time with his eleven grandchildren. Carl worked as a cell leader at IAC...
Gerald Ray “Yogi” Strain (10/22/21)

Gerald Ray “Yogi” Strain, 78, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Putnam County on February 11, 1943 to the late Curtiss and Anna Strain. He graduated from Reelsville High School and married Mary Kohler on November 8, 1963. Gerald worked for over 30 years at Mallory’s before retiring to help his son run Hoosier Hills Golf Course. He spent many years coaching baseball where he earned his nickname Yogi...
Thomas Ray "Tom" West (10/21/21)

Thomas Ray "Tom" West, 82, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Tom was born to the late Douglas and Eva Glow (Taylor) West in Brazil, Indiana on August 20, 1939. Tom graduated from Brazil High School in 1957, where he was known as “Yum Yum” and was a great athlete playing football and running track. ...
Ronald Ray "Wally" Houser (10/20/21)

Ronald Ray "Wally" Houser, 66, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Union Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 2, 1954 to the late Arnold Arthur, Sr. and Mary Martha (Yarde) Houser. Ron married Connie Jordan on December 18, 1976. He worked at Great Dane Trailers for 35 years, before retiring...
Sipriana Bussing (10/19/21)

Sipriana Bussing, 92, of Brazil died shortly after sunrise on Saturday, October 16, 2021 after a brief stay at the Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility in Knightsville, IN. She was born March 26, 1929 in Ellsworth, KS, to Jose and Jesse Uribe Rodriguez. She was the oldest of 11 children. She was a graduate of Ellsworth High School, the class of 1948...
William E. “Bill” Grogan (10/18/21)

William E. “Bill” Grogan, 94, of Terre Haute passed away Wednesday morning, October 13, 2021. He was a Tool and Dye Maker having retired from A.P. Machine & Tool, Inc. He was born August 5, 1927 in Brazil, IN to Joseph Grogan and Mary Young Grogan. His wife, Carmen Aileen Goodman Grogan, preceded him in death...
Judith Ann "Judy" Stovall (10/17/21)

Judith Ann "Judy" Stovall, 84, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at her home, on October 14, 2021. Judy was born in Danville, Illinois, on October 11, 1937, the daughter of Roy and Bonnie (Akers) Garrison. Judy graduated from Danville High School with the class of 1955. While living in Danville she attended the Second Church of Christ where she was baptized...
Cathryn Ann Sinders (10/17/21)

Cathryn Ann Sinders, 94, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Cathryn was born to the late Cecil Wiggins and Lola (Nickey) Sharp on September 20, 1927. Cathryn attended Clay City High School where she played the snare drum and was drum major of the band. ...
Paulino Carranza "Pablo" Castaneda (10/15/21)

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the loss of Paulino Carranza "Pablo" Castaneda, of Brazil on Oct. 2, 2021. He passed at the age of 67 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital with family by his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Christina Gibson Castaneda, daughter Evette Castaneda of Milwaukee, WI, sons Gregory Castaneda and Christopher Castaneda of Brazil, grandson Isaac Castaneda, brother Jaime Carranza, sisters Laura Carranza and Clara Carranza, and a large extended family in Mexico.. ...
Frances Rose Deal Wyndham Bieker (10/14/21)

Frances Rose Deal Wyndham Bieker, 87 of Brazil went to be with the Lord October 13, 2021. She is survived by her sister Betty Reckerd and a brother Kenny Deal. She was blessed with four sons, Randy D. Wyndham his wife Sally, Brian L. Wyndham his wife Connie, Larry P. ...
Robert Bridgewater (10/14/21)

Robert Bridgewater, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Gibson Family Hospice Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Carbon, Indiana on March 22, 1940 to the late John and Hannah (Rogers) Bridgewater. Bob graduated from Van Buren High School in 1958, and retired from Olin Brass. He married Charlotte Walker on November 25, 1982...
Cindy K. (Fulmer) Kowitz (10/14/21)

Cindy K. (Fulmer) Kowitz, 64, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital, in Terre Haute, Indiana on October 13, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Cindy was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 19, 1957, the daughter of Charles W. and Rosemary (Bolin) Fulmer. ...
Dustin E. Burris (10/11/21)

Dustin E. Burris, 24, of Harmony, Indiana passed away on October 9, 2021 at his home. Dustin was born on May 31, 1997, in Danville, Indiana the son of Herschell “Blue” E. Burris and Lynda Kay Watson. Dustin earned his G.E.D. from Northview High School in 2012. Recently, Dustin had been working for The Big Wash. In his free time, Dustin enjoyed rapping and writing music...
Steven Alan "Steve" Lovett (10/11/21)

Steven Alan "Steve" Lovett, 65, of Brazil, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family in Terre Haute, Indiana. Steve was born to the late Joseph Lovett Sr. and Roseann (James) Wampler on September 9, 1956, in Terre Haute, Indiana...
Thomas Darren Roe (10/10/21)

Thomas Darren Roe, 55, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 9, 2021, at his residence in Brazil. Thomas was born to the late James Leroy and Helen Lucille (Reid) Roe in Danville, Indiana on December 8, 1965. On April 30, 1988, Thomas married the love of his life, Angela Williams. ...
Gary Lee Nicoson (10/10/21)

Gary Lee Nicoson, 72, of Cory, Indiana, passed away at home, on October 9, 2021 following a brief illness. Gary was born on March 4, 1949, in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of Cyril and Daisy (Redifer) Nicoson. He graduated from Cory High School with the last graduating class of 1967. ...
Doris Marie Ellison (10/10/21)

Doris Marie Ellison, 87, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Harrison Crossing in Terre Haute. She was born on November 16, 1933 in Gary, Indiana to the late Stanley and Mary (Solis) Pankaski. Doris married Wayne Ellison on November 25, 1961, and earned her Master’s in Education from Indiana State University. ...
Hutoka Lynn "Tokie" Kesler (10/10/21)

Hutoka Lynn "Tokie" Kesler, 72, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on October 7, 2021, peacefully, in her home, with her family by her side, following a year-long battle with cancer. She was born on August 21, 1949, in Brazil, Indiana the daughter of Donald and Colleen (Huber) Williams. ...
Nancy Jo Cole (10/10/21)

Nancy Jo Cole, 71, passed away peacefully with her husband and son by her side on Tuesday October 7, 2021. She was born to the late William and Zella (Miller) Fry on July 19, 1950. Nancy graduated from Staunton High School in 1968. On June 27, 1969, Nancy married the love of her life, Ray Cole. ...
Evelyn Louise Saunders (10/7/21)

Evelyn Louise Saunders, 89, of Brazil, began her new life adventure at 11:35 P.M. on October 5, 2021. Evelyn was born October 5, 1932 in Brazil as the daughter of Maurice and Violet (Nobles) Nees and sister of Estyle Nees. Evelyn attended the Brazil city school system and graduated from the commercial course in 1951. She went on to Harold’s Beauty Academy and La Salle Interior Design. To pursue her hobby of arts, she studied oil painting under Winfield Stiles and Evelyn James of Brazil...