OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Nancy Jo Sanders
Jul 4, 2026
Nancy Jo Sanders (formerly Trinkle) went home to her heavenly father on July 4th 2026 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Born July 21, 1949 to Melvin and Virginia Parker in Vincennes, Indiana. She had many titles throughout her life and was a jack of all trades. But none was better than mom. She loved to cook and bake, an avid bingo...
John Arthur Chrisman
Jul 4, 2026
John Arthur Chrisman, 70, of West Terre Haute, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on July 4, 2026.
John was born on August 7, 1955, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Muriel Ginger Ellingsworth Chrisman and Arthur Raymond Chrisman. He was the fifth of seven children.
John dedicated 29 years of service to Weston Paper. At the age of...
Mary Louise Heyen
Jul 3, 2026
Mary Louise Heyen (Morris), 96, passed away at her home on July 3, 2026.
Mary was born on September 23, 1929, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Fred and
Opal Morris. She married the love of her life, Glen Heyen, in 1946, and together
they shared more than 50 years of marriage until Glen’s passing in July 1998.
Mary and Glen were blessed with one...
Johnine Rose Mann
Jul 2, 2026
Johnine Rose Sutherland Mann, 85, passed away July 2, 2026, in her home surrounded by family. She was born June 17, 1941, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to John E. Sutherland and Blanch E. Cassagne Sutherland. Johnine graduated from Valley High School in 1959. She was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary #6574....
Mary Rita Porter
Jun 30, 2026
Mary R. (Neukom) Porter, 75, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on June 30, 2026.
Mary was a loving mother, grandmother (Mimi), sister, aunt, and friend who loved spending time with her grandchildren, playing bingo, sewing, and cuddling with her beloved cat Cuddles.
She is survived by her sons, David (Tammy) Rube and Kevin Rube (Stacy). Her...
Rosemarie "Rosie" Feller Wisbey Harvey
Jun 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rosemarie "Rosie" Feller Wisbey Harvey
With hearts filled with both sorrow and the hope found in Christ, we celebrate the life of Rosemarie "Rosie" Feller Wisbey Harvey, who entered into the presence of her Lord at the age of 98. A lifelong resident of Terre Haute, Indiana, Rosie was born on March 13, 1928, to Everett Willis...
Rebecca Joanne Sims
Jun 27, 2026
Rebecca Joanne Sims, 66 of West Terre Haute, passed away at 11:01 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Union Hospital. She was born August 26, 1959 to Wayne, Sr. and Velma Price.
Joanne attended West Side Christian Church and Eighth Street Wesleyan Church in West Terre Haute. She liked to watch wrestling, and going camping with her grandkids and two...
Rose Marie Meehan
Jun 22, 2026
Rose Marie “Rosie” Findley Meehan passed away June 22, 2026, in Providence Health Care in St. Mary- of-the-Woods. She was born April 19, 1937, in Vigo County, Indiana to Okel and Jessie (Mott) Findley. She married Thomas Meehan Jr. on August 16, 1969, and they had three wonderful sons, who were their greatest pride and joy. Rose Marie graduated from...
Walter H. "Bud" Sebastian, Jr.
Jun 22, 2026
Walter H. “Bud” Sebastian, Jr., 67 of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Community Hospital North of Indianapolis. He was born in Terre Haute on March 30, 1959 to Walter H. Sebastian, Sr. and Flora Walden Sebastian.
Walter was owner of Sebastian Auto Sales and Car Credit Auto Sales, he loved cars and working on houses.
Walter is...
Isabella Marie Ann Thomas
Jun 20, 2026
Isabella “Izzy” Thomas, 6, of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Terre Haute on November 30, 2019 to Shawn Thomas and Megan Cagle.
Izzy attended Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School and West Side Christian Church. She loved being around people & was very social....
Laura Kluesner
Jun 15, 2026
Laura Kluesner, 70 of West Terre Haue, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 in Union Hospital. She was born in Terre Haue on July 28,1955 to Melvin Vester and Virginia Spitler Vester.
Laura loved spending time with her grandkids as well as spending time on the river fishing and cooking. She loved to dance and had a heart of gold.
Laura...
Thelma Lenora Morris
Jun 13, 2026
Thelma Lenora Morris, 61, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on June 13, 2026. She was born on October 6, 1964, in Gary, Indiana, to Samuel F. Morris Sr. and Margaret Morris.
Thelma graduated from West Side High School in Gary and attended the Virginia Marti School of Fashion in Cleveland, Ohio. Throughout her life, she worked as a seamstress, retail...
Rebecca Lynn Carpenter
Jun 9, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Thomas (Haase) Carpenter lost her hard-fought battle with cancer on June 9, 2026. She fell asleep and passed peacefully in the home she shared with her beloved Bill near Cagles Mill Lake in Poland, Indiana. She was 64 years old. She was born to Betty and Edgar Thomas on February 13, 1962. The second oldest of five...
Danny B. Hester
Jun 9, 2026
Danny B. Hester of Marana, Arizona and formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away from complications from lymphoma on June 9, 2026 with his family at his side. He was 74 years old.
Danny was born on February 16, 1952, to Cecil and Opal Burklow Hester in Terre Haue, Indiana. He was the youngest, and biggest of three sons. He graduated...
Deloris Jane Willis
Jun 9, 2026
Deloris Jane Willis, 85 of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Union Hospital. She was born in Sandford, IN on August 22, 1940 to Harry Piker and Nellie Swift Piker.
Deloris is survived by her husband David W. Willis whom she married May 10, 1959 and three children; Randy Willis (Shelly), Robin Vinardi (Nick), and Mark Willis...
Terri Lynn Swan
Jun 6, 2026
Terri Lynn Swan, 66 of Terre Haute, passed away in her daughter’s residence surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 6, 2026. She was born in Terre Haue on February 19, 1960. Terri was raised by her parents Mary Hooker Loudermilk and Raymond Loudermilk.
Terri was a caregiver. She was retired from Union Hospital as a CNA/patient care tech. Terri enjoyed...
Robert Allen Little
Jun 3, 2026
Robert Allen Little, 53 of West Terre Haute, passed away on June 3rd, 2026. He was born on January 27th, 1973, to James and Nancy Little.
Robert graduated from West Vigo High School and was known as an expert piddler and tinkerer.
He is survived by his daughter Ally Little (James); brother Jimmy Little; grandchildren James “Critter” and Emrey; nieces McKenzie May...
Sarah Renee Adkins
Jun 2, 2026
Sarah Renee Barnes Adkins, 34, of Terre Haute, passed away June 2, 2026, in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. She was born October 26, 1991, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to David Barnes and Phyllis Joan Chambers Barnes. She was a member of the Bible Holiness Church since childhood. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Tennessee, Myrtle Beach, and Kansas,...
Daniel B Kane
May 31, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Bernard Kane, 78, of West Terre
Haute, passed away May 31, 2026, in The Gibson
Family Center for Hospice Care, in Union Hospital
with his loving family by his side. He was born
August 22, 1947, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to James
Joseph Kane and Isabelle Catherine McKinney
Kane. He was a graduate of Garfield High School.
Dan was a veteran of the United States...
Lee Ann Gilbert
May 31, 2026
Lee Ann Gilbert, 59, of West Terre Haute, passed away May 31, 2026, in her best friend and care givers home. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on February 1, 1967, to Donald Lee Gilbert and Patricia “Pat” Ann Matherly. She was a member of the United States Army. She was a graduate of West Vigo High School. Lee...
