West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

May 22, 2021

Mary Ruth Thralls was called to our Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born in St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana, on March 31st, 1930 .  She was the 8th of 11 children to Thomas  George and Mary Ellen Maher. A graduate of Concannon High School, Over the years, Ruth went...

May 22, 2021

Ruby Mae Swartz, 80 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in her residence.  She was born in Fayetteville, IN on August 13, 1940 to Opal Lake and Lucille Parker Lake.

Ruby was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  She was known for raising and breeding champion chihuahuas, but caring for...

May 19, 2021

Debra K. Finley, 67 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on August 30, 1953 to Raymond Miller and Cora Manning Miller.

Debra was a life member of the West Terre Haute VFW Post # 6574 Ladies Auxiliary, and the Rockville AMVETS Post #...

May 18, 2021

Penny Sue Collester, 60 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Indianapolis, IN on December 17, 1960 to Raymond Brown and Loretta Neall Brown.

Penny is survived by her husband Chuck Collester, and two step-sons; Michael Collester (Lisa) and Steven Collester.  She is also survived by...

May 15, 2021

Robert E. “Bob” Maskell, 81 of Marshall, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.  He was born in West Terre Haute on March 23, 1940 to James W. Maskell and Mary Jane Robinson Maskell.

Bob was Pastor at River of Life Church in West Terre Haute for 38...

May 13, 2021

Jerry Hooper of West Terre Haute, Indiana passed away May 13, 2021.  He was born on February 27, 1943 in West Terre Haute to Mae (Kluesner) Hooper and H. Irvin Hooper.  On February 14, 1964 he married Jonnie (Smith) Hooper.

A 1961 graduate of West Vigo High School, he was a master electrician with IBEW Local 725...

May 11, 2021

Charles David Garner, 79 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in his residence.  He was born in Clark County, IL on September 1, 1941 to Charles Garner and Lucille Binkley Garner.

Dave was an Air Force Veteran, having served in the Vietnam War, and was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed mushroom...

May 8, 2021

On Saturday May 8, 2021, Fred Everett Fagg of Clearwater, Florida passed into Heaven at the age of 89.  Fred was born on November 7, 1931, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Everett P. and Esther V. (Clingerman) Fagg.

In June of 1955, he married the love of his life Sheila L. Dietz.  They...

May 2, 2021

Victoria L. Ball, 64 of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in IU Health Methodist Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on October 13, 1956 to Walter Sebastian and Flora Lea Walden Sebastian.

Victoria is survived by her daughter, Crissy Curtis, and three siblings;  Sherry Edwards, Walter Sebastian, and John Sebastian.  She also...

Apr 28, 2021

Margaret L. Pitts, 88 of West Terre Haute, passed away on April 28, 2021 in Providence Health Care.  She was born in Illinois on January 21, 1933.

Margaret is survived by two children; Coleen Rogers and Bill Pitts (Angel).  Also surviving is her brother, Fred Higgins and her grandchildren; Russ Adkins, Shawnee Leek (Steve), Sheena Birt (Ezra),...

Apr 28, 2021

Darlene Gail Eldredge- loving wife and mother, age 60 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 25, 1960 to Sam Barnett and Virginia Chrisman Barnett.

Darlene was a member of the Clark County Sportsman’s Club, where she enjoyed shooting her pistols.  She...

Apr 27, 2021

Vickie D. Shaw, 70 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in IU Health Methodist Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on September 3, 1950 to Arlie Selvia and Mary Mershon Selvia.

Vickie was a hairdresser for 40-plus years.  She had a strong Christian Faith and instilled that belief in her loved...

Apr 27, 2021

Carol Ann Benefiel, 67 of Terre Haute, passed away on April 27, 2021 in Union Hospital.  She was born in Terre Haute on January 6, 1954 to Francis Benefiel and Virginia Daniels Benefiel.

Carol’s memberships include The Red Hat Society, VFW Post # 972 Ladies Auxillary, and Voiture 40/8 Club.  She worked for several years as a...

Apr 26, 2021

Frank Elkins, Sr. went to his new heavenly home on April 26, 2021 from complications of Lewy Body Dementia (diagnosed 2017).  Frank and Chuck, his twin, were born on Christmas Day 1940 to Charles and Mary Elkins.  Frank joined his pets, grandparents, parents, daughter-in-law (Penny Elkins), brothers Chuck(Ella Mae), Leonard(Susie) and other relatives in heaven.

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Apr 17, 2021

Julie Ann Yocum, 58 of Plainfield, IN and formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Clinton, IN on August 8, 1962 to Bill Yocum and Carolyn Fischer Yocum.

Julie was a 1980 graduate of West Vigo High School.  She loved to...

Apr 17, 2021

Glenn H. Hayes, 86, of Terre Haute, peacefully passed away on April 17, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on March 18, 1935 to Therman W. Hayes and Viola Beach-Hayes in the city of West Terre Haute.

Glenn served in the Army National Guard. He was an ASE Certified Ford Mechanic who worked...

Apr 16, 2021

Mark Poland, age 60, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Barb Poland, father of one son, Mark (Kaitlyn) Poland, Jr and grandfather to Autumn and Devon. He is survived by four siblings; Paul, Carl, Troy and Rita Spencer of the Northwest Indiana area. He is also survived by many...

Apr 16, 2021

Frederick E. Riley, 86, of Terre Haute, passed away April 16, 2021 in Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.

He was born July 20, 1934 in Vigo County to Eric Riley and Essie Meyer Riley.

Fred  served in the United States Air Force. He was a yardman for PSI/Duke Energy. He was a member of...

Apr 4, 2021

David P. Matherly, 69, of West Terre Haute, IN, passed away on April 4, 2021 at his residence in West Terre Haute, IN.

A private Celebration of Life was held by immediate family members on Tuesday, April 6th at his home.

David was born in Terre Haute to James...

Apr 1, 2021

Barbara Jean Hammond Bracken, 36, of Paris, Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois.

She was born August 6, 1984 in Terre Haute to David Hammond and Barbara Stevens.

Barbara worked in the healthcare field as a CNA.

She was preceded in death by her Grandpa Salt,...