West Terre Haute, IN. Obituaries

Nov 10, 2019

Kent M. Martin, 77 of Terre Haute, passed away at 2:55 PM on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Union Hospital.  He was born in Chicago, IL on March 5, 1942 to Donald Martin and Elizabeth Karabinos Martin.

Kent is survived by his wife Harriett “Ann” Martin and his daughter Samantha Drebes (husband Steve), as well as a...

Nov 9, 2019

Eva “Jane” Bell, 74 of Terre Haute, passed away at 1:10 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Springhill Village.  She was born in West Terre Haute on February 17, 1945 to William O. Soder and Lucille Amelia Woolley Soder.

Jane was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, and also taught Sunday School.  She was...

Nov 4, 2019

Faithful and full of faith, Marilyn “Sue” Crombie lived a life of service to others, lifting them up through friendship, teaching, mentoring, and mothering. She was always proud of her roots, professional mission, and loved ones. Our Mother, as she always ended her prayers, went out into the world each day of her life, and “Made it a better...

Nov 1, 2019

Jimmy Lee Brooks, 64, of Centerpoint, passed away November 1, 2019.

He was born October 11, 1955 in Bristol, Virginia to Joe Junior Brooks and Blanche Lee Gross Brooks.

Jimmy worked as a delivery truck driver for various companies. He loved to fish and spend time outdoors.

Jimmy is preceded in death by...

Oct 31, 2019

Jacqueline Faye “Jacki” Cantwell, 43, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly October 31, 2019 in her home.

She was born December 23, 1975 in Terre Haute to Roger Moore and Kathy Price Eldridge.

Jacki was a homemaker. She enjoyed poetry and spending time with her family. Her family was her life.

She was preceded...

Oct 29, 2019

Charles Wayne Apple, 88 of St. Mary of the Woods, passed away at 2:03 AM on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Paoli, IN on January 13, 1931 to Charles Addison Apple and Alice Wells Apple.

Charles was a veteran of the Unites States Marines Corps and retired from the former Idaho...

Oct 25, 2019

Charles L. Elkins, 78 of West Terre Haute, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Terre Haute on December 25, 1940 to Charles F. Elkins and Mary Marie McConnell Elkins.

Charles was a pipefitter and retired after thirty-two years of service with Vectren Gas, and after retiring from Vectren, he...

Oct 16, 2019

Ronald Gene Gemlich, 83 of West Terre Haute, passed away on October 16, 2019 in his residence.  He was born in Lexington, IL on July 24, 1936 to Clarence Gemlich and Ruth Gemlich.

Ronald was a civil engineer for Hurst Roche Engineering and was a member of First Congregational Church of Terre Haute.  He enjoyed birdwatching and...

Oct 16, 2019

Kenneth Criss, Sr., 71 of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.  He was born in Terre Haute on April 2, 1948 to Ollie H. Criss and Goldie C. Criss.

Kenneth enjoyed spending time with family and friends and working at the car wash.  He was a...

Oct 15, 2019

Ruth C. McCleary, 94, of New Goshen, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in University Place, West Lafayette, Indiana.

She was born April 3, 1925 in New Goshen to Wayne Strole and Wilma Richardson Strole.

Ruth was a homemaker, and was dedicated to her family and friends. She was a former member of the West...

Oct 15, 2019

Ruth C. McCleary, 94, of New Goshen, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in University Place, West Lafayette, Indiana.

She was born April 3, 1925 in New Goshen to Wayne Strole and Wilma Richardson Strole.

Ruth was a homemaker, and was dedicated to her family and friends. She was a former member of the West...

Oct 14, 2019

James Anthony “Jim” Scott, 64, of West Terre Haute, passed away October 14, 2019 in his home.

He was born June 14, 1955 in Terre Haute to John Arthur Scott and Marie Roch Scott.

Jim was a custodian for the Vigo County School Corporation.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and...

Oct 13, 2019

Karen S. Purcell, 63 of Terre Haute, went to heaven at 9:45 AM on Sunday, October 13, 2019.  She was born in Terre Haute on July 22, 1956 to Robert Anthony Holmes and Evelyn Pearson Holmes.

Karen is survived by two children, Josh Purcell and Heather and Brian Hicks, as well as her grandchildren; Jonathan and Samantha...

Oct 5, 2019

Lyda J. Norton, 86, of West Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Providence Health Care.

Lyda was born December 27, 1932 in Vincennes, Indiana to Chester Grabbe and Inez McCarty Grabbe.

Lyda was a Teacher’s Aide for the Vigo County School Corporation for many years and a homemaker.

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Oct 1, 2019

Reverend Carl R. Switzer, 82 passed away on October 1, 2019. Survivors include two children; Mark Switzer and Kathy Switzer Cooper, and grandchildren Nicole Frisbie, Cody Craig, Sara Craig, and Starla Gilbert and twelve great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Ketner Switzer and daughter Carla Campbell.

Funeral services to be held at...

Sep 29, 2019

Marjorie Lucille Thomas, 94 of Terre Haute, passed away at 1:59 PM on Sunday, September 29, 2019.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 7, 1924 to Cary Franklin Landes and Louise McCullough Landes.

Marjorie was a member of Northside Community United Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing, bowling and working crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

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Sep 25, 2019

Terri L. Engles, 68 of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 7:35 PM at Meadows Manor East Convalescent Center.  She was born in Terre Haute on December 11, 1950 to Frank Norman Engles and Helen Pauline Cummins Engles.

Terri became a nurse shortly after high school and dedicated her life to serving and...

Sep 16, 2019

Angela Cooper, 87, of St.Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, passed away on September 16, 2019 in her home.

Surviving family members are her children, Rita Smith (Dick), Roger Cooper (Donna), and Rosalie Oppy(Larry); six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Albert Coveleskie.

She was preceded in death by both...

Sep 14, 2019

Amy Jean Atterson, 40 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 5:00 AM in her residence.  She was born in Terre Haute on September 11, 1979 to Charles Atterson and Gilda Moody Atterson.

Amy enjoyed spending time with her family and loved music and animals.

Amy is survived by the light...

Sep 4, 2019

With a heavy heart we come to you with news that our good friend Tom “TJ” Johnson has received his last dispatch.  He passed away on September 4, 2019.  He probably made his appointment time that morning at the Pearly Gates.  In true Tommy fashion, he did it his way, hammer down.  He was born in Terre Haute on...