OBITUARIES
West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for West Terre Haute & Vigo County, IN.
Karen Rae Hartman
Dec 19, 2024
Karen Rae Hartman, 86 of Terre Haute, IN, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024. She was born in Rockville, IN on July 27, 1938 to Kenneth Hartman and Mildred Petheram Hartman. Karen graduated from Garfield High School in 1956, then received her bachelor’s degree from St. Anthony’s School of Nursing. She started her career as a scrub nurse but...
James Alford "Sam" Orndorff
Dec 18, 2024
James Alford “Sam” Orndorff, 83 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in his residence. He was born in West Terre Haute on July 25, 1941to Ralph Orndorff and Ruth White Orndorff.
Sam loved to go on cruises, go to the casino, and enjoyed watching westerns. He was an avid basketball fan and enjoyed following the Pacers,...
Fred L. Wilson Jr.
Dec 16, 2024
Fred Lee Wilson Jr.
September 18, 1951 – December 16, 2024
Fred Lee Wilson Jr., 73, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on September 18, 1951, in Terre Haute, Fred was the beloved son of Dr. Fred Lee Wilson Sr. and Ruth Fuchs Wilson, RN. Fred’s roots ran...
Kathleen Janette Clough Brown
Dec 14, 2024
Kathleen “Katie” Janette Lewis Ray Clough Brown, 96, of Terre Haute passed away December 14, 2024, in Greenwood Village South in Greenwood, Indiana. She was born February 11, 1928, in Dennison, Illinois to Vern and Mary Lewis. She retired after 24 years at Quaker Maid and 10 years at Columbia House. She survived by her four children, her sons Edwin...
Garry Lin Hudson
Dec 13, 2024
Garry Lin Hudson, 76, of West Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on December 13, 2024 in the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 11, 1948 in Mattoon, Illinois to parents, Wendell and Pauline (Tinch) Hudson.
Garry graduated from Garfield High School in 1967, served in the United States Air Force, and was...
Linda Ann Hooper
Dec 8, 2024
Linda Ann Hooper, 76, of West Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, from complications of diabetes. She was born on June 26, 1948, to Plen G. Smith and Freda Cannaday Smith. She married Tim Hooper on December 19, 1969. They had two children. Her daughter Cindy is a veterinarian who lives in Aurora, IL with her husband...
William Robert "Bud" Todd
Dec 8, 2024
William Robert “Bud” Todd, 63 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Springhill Village. He was born in Terre Haue on May 25, 1961 to Robert Todd and Cecilia Kutch Todd.
Bud was an extrusion operator at Amcor and was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and the Los Angeles Lakers, and...
Leona Mae Schoffstall
Dec 8, 2024
Leona Mae Schoffstall, 94, of West Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in her home surrounded by family.
She was born April 29, 1930, in Vigo County to Fred Joseph Peters and Myrtle Belle Wheatstine Peters.
Known to many as Mom, Grandma or Aunt Mae, she spent her life as a homemaker, caring for her loved ones. She took...
Josiah Liam "Siah" Scott
Dec 5, 2024
Josiah Liam “Siah” Scott, 12 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He was born in Terre Haute on May 21, 2012 to James Gregory and Karah Scott.
Josiah was a 6th grade student at Otter Creek Middle School and attended Maryland Community Church. He enjoyed skateboarding, playing video games, hanging...
Paul E. Elkins, Jr.
Dec 2, 2024
Paul E. Elkins, Jr., 80 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, in Union Hospital. He was born in Vigo County on January 18, 1944, to Paul E. Elkins, Sr. and Bertha Harvey Elkins.
Paul was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam and retired as a supervisor with CINergy (formerly PSI, and...
Terrence R. "Terry" Evans
Nov 24, 2024
Terrence R. “Terry” Evans, 63 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 in his residence. He was born in Clinton, IN on October 17, 1961 to Gilbert Evans and Sondra Givens Evans.
Terry was employed by SRM/New Interstate Concrete for 21 years where he served as plant manager & driver. He was previously employed at Lamb Farms...
Georgia Ruth Lenderman
Nov 24, 2024
Georgia R. Lenderman 1944 – 2024
Georgia R. (Hershey) Lenderman, age 80, of West Terre Haute passed away on Sunday November 24th, 2024 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.
Georgia was born September 6, 1944, In Chariton County, Missouri, to Eula Vonceil (Lee) Hershey and Jessee Eugene Hershey. She graduated from Keytesville High School, Northeast Missouri University with a B.S. in...
Shirley Ann Hedden
Nov 18, 2024
Shirley Ann (King) Hedden, 77, of West Terre Haute passed away November 18, 2024, in her home surrounded by family. She was born December 9, 1946, in Terre Haute, Indiana. She worked as a food deliverer for Meals on Wheels in West Terre Haute as well as working for the voter registration in West Terre Haute, helping those during elections....
Karen Lea Moss
Nov 18, 2024
Karen Lea Moss, 83, of West Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2024.
She was born in Terre Haute on August 16, 1941, to William Edgar Brown and Edith Marie (Stogsdill) Brown.
Karen attended and was a long- time active member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed visiting other churches, with her husband. Karen truly...
Jeanette Snyder
Nov 18, 2024
Jeanette Snyder, 67, of West Terre Haute, Ind. died at 3 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024, in her home. Her passing was peaceful and was surrounded by several members of her family. She had been battling cancer for 2 years. Though faced with this trial, her endearing legacy of hope, patience and love will be remembered by all who...
Robert Andrew Ferguson
Nov 16, 2024
Robert Andrew Ferguson, 82, passed away in Union Hospital on November 16, 2024. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on October 15, 1942, to Andrew Ferguson and Marie Holland Ferguson. He was a veteran of The United States Army. He was a member of St. Mary’s Village Church. He was a member of the Freemason’s Lodge #687. He worked...
Constance "Connie" Joan Shaker
Nov 15, 2024
Constance “Connie” Joan Shaker, 81, passed away in her home, surrounded by family on November 15, 2024. She was born August 31, 1943, in Terre Haute to John Francis Mershon and Drusilla Worthington Mershon. She was a member of 1st Assembly of God for over 30 years. She loved the Lord and witnessed to whoever she encountered. She loved flowers...
Sharon Kay Fleschner
Nov 14, 2024
Sharon Kay Fleschner, 64 of Terre Haute, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born in Terre Haute on October 28, 1960 to Ted Hixon and Thelma Owens Hixon.
Sharon attended Valley Church and enjoyed going to auctions with her husband. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids.
Sharon is survived by her husband Michael...
Curtis William Ames
Nov 11, 2024
Curtis William “Bill” Ames, 77 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. He was born in Terre Haute on February 22, 1947 to Earl D. Ames and Rose Ramey Smith Ames.
Bill was a correctional officer for Putnamville Correctional Facility, and was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed...
Herschel James Moss
Nov 5, 2024
Herschel James Moss, 82 of West Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born in Terre Haute on February 9, 1942 to Herschel Moss and Dorothy Jean Bolin Moss.
Jim attended Sugar Creek Baptist Church and along with visiting other churches, he enjoyed singing and listening to gospel and classic country music, but...
