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Fouts, Coral Thelma
Coral Thelma Fouts, 97, of Terre Haute, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at 5:45 p.m., at
Royal Oaks Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Oct. 27, 1911, in Vigo
County, to James R. Liston and Emma (Samm) Liston. She is survived by her daughter,
Sharon Stewart and her husband Lawrence of Terre Haute; three grandchildren, Mark and
Jennifer Stewart, Karen and Brett Letkowski, and Greg and Lynette Stewart; and seven
great-grandchildren, Malachi Topping, Paula Rhoads, Austin Stewart, Morgan Stewart,
Cameron Stewart, Gwen Stewart, and Jack Letkowski. She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Jack, who died in 1982; and eight brothers and sisters. Coral was a
lifelong member of the Church of Christ, a former member of Wabash Senior Center, and
a former member of the 12 Points Chapter Order of Eastern Star. She was a homemaker,
an avid gardener, and had a lifetime passion for fishing. Funeral services are 10 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Dr., with Robert
Hawkins officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home. The family suggests that, for those who desire, memorial
contributions may be made to the charity of their choice.
Coral Thelma Fouts, 97, of Terre Haute, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at 5:45 p.m., at
Royal Oaks Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Oct. 27, 1911, in Vigo
County, to James R. Liston and Emma (Samm) Liston. She is survived by her daughter,
Sharon Stewart and her husband Lawrence of Terre Haute; three grandchildren, Mark and
Jennifer Stewart, Karen and Brett Letkowski, and Greg and Lynette Stewart; and seven
great-grandchildren, Malachi Topping, Paula Rhoads, Austin Stewart, Morgan Stewart,
Cameron Stewart, Gwen Stewart, and Jack Letkowski. She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Jack, who died in 1982; and eight brothers and sisters. Coral was a
lifelong member of the Church of Christ, a former member of Wabash Senior Center, and
a former member of the 12 Points Chapter Order of Eastern Star. She was a homemaker,
an avid gardener, and had a lifetime passion for fishing. Funeral services are 10 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Dr., with Robert
Hawkins officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home. The family suggests that, for those who desire, memorial
contributions may be made to the charity of their choice.
Barbin, Louis H.
BRAZIL — Louis H. Barbin, 92, of Brazil, passed away at 11:45 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29,
2009, at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil, following an extended illness. He was born
April 24, 1917, in Pittsburgh, to Louis and Amelia (Huegle) Barbin.Louis served his country
in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Mildred Snyder, on April 29, 1944, in
Columbus, Ind. Shortly, they moved to Pittsburgh, where he worked at Pennsylvania
Transformer until relocating to Columbus. There, he owned a small grocery store called
Walt and Lou's Market. In 1956, he and his family relocated to Terre Haute, where he
worked for Allis Chalmers as a foreman. He and his wife moved to Lakeland, Fla., in 1984
and enjoyed their years there before moving to the Brazil area in 2004. He was a member
of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Terre Haute for 30 years and is currently a member
at The First Presbyterian Church in Brazil. In his free time he enjoyed golfing, fishing,
gardening, and loved the sport of baseball.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife,
Mildred in 2006, following 62 wonderful years together; infant son, Philip; brother, Paul
Barbin; and sister, Ruth Viereck.He is survived by one son, Louis Paul Barbin and wife
Barb of Terre Haute; three daughters, Joyce Ellen McCullough and husband Michael of
Brazil, Gail Anne Meeker and husband Steve of Brazil, and Joan Arlene Meeker and
husband Harry of Terre Haute; 11 grandchildren, Amy Banta and husband Eric, Kim
Dennis and husband Keith, Jenny Payne and husband Geoff, Adam Hudock, Aaron
Meeker, Nathan Meeker, Philip Meeker, Jessica Meeker, Luke Meeker, Heather Walborn
and husband Brian and Jared McCullough and wife Heather; nine great-grandchildren,
Alex Banta, Savannah Banta, Chloe Dennis, Chelsea Dennis, Samantha Payne, Laura
Payne, Jacob Payne, Hudson and Lilian McCullough. Services will be at First Presbyterian
Church, in Brazil, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Scroggins
officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at French Funeral
Home, 421 E. National Ave., in Brazil, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association or the American
Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
BRAZIL — Louis H. Barbin, 92, of Brazil, passed away at 11:45 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29,
2009, at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil, following an extended illness. He was born
April 24, 1917, in Pittsburgh, to Louis and Amelia (Huegle) Barbin.Louis served his country
in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Mildred Snyder, on April 29, 1944, in
Columbus, Ind. Shortly, they moved to Pittsburgh, where he worked at Pennsylvania
Transformer until relocating to Columbus. There, he owned a small grocery store called
Walt and Lou's Market. In 1956, he and his family relocated to Terre Haute, where he
worked for Allis Chalmers as a foreman. He and his wife moved to Lakeland, Fla., in 1984
and enjoyed their years there before moving to the Brazil area in 2004. He was a member
of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Terre Haute for 30 years and is currently a member
at The First Presbyterian Church in Brazil. In his free time he enjoyed golfing, fishing,
gardening, and loved the sport of baseball.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife,
Mildred in 2006, following 62 wonderful years together; infant son, Philip; brother, Paul
Barbin; and sister, Ruth Viereck.He is survived by one son, Louis Paul Barbin and wife
Barb of Terre Haute; three daughters, Joyce Ellen McCullough and husband Michael of
Brazil, Gail Anne Meeker and husband Steve of Brazil, and Joan Arlene Meeker and
husband Harry of Terre Haute; 11 grandchildren, Amy Banta and husband Eric, Kim
Dennis and husband Keith, Jenny Payne and husband Geoff, Adam Hudock, Aaron
Meeker, Nathan Meeker, Philip Meeker, Jessica Meeker, Luke Meeker, Heather Walborn
and husband Brian and Jared McCullough and wife Heather; nine great-grandchildren,
Alex Banta, Savannah Banta, Chloe Dennis, Chelsea Dennis, Samantha Payne, Laura
Payne, Jacob Payne, Hudson and Lilian McCullough. Services will be at First Presbyterian
Church, in Brazil, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Scroggins
officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at French Funeral
Home, 421 E. National Ave., in Brazil, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association or the American
Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Rector, Donald L.
Donald L. Rector, 95, Indianapolis, went to be with his Savior on Sept. 29, 2009, at 12:50
p.m. at Clarian West Hospital, in Avon. He was born Aug. 15, 1914, in Rockville, Ind., to
John and Zelphia (Hungerford) Rector.He graduated from Gerstmeyer Technical School.
Donald worked for Wabash Fiber Box in Terre Haute, retiring in 1976. He married Alma
Edwards on Jan. 30, 1936. Before moving to Indianapolis to be closer to their daughter,
they lived in what they called "Paradise" near Fallen Rock, Ind. Don and Alma were active
in the Bridgeton Baptist Church and the East Glen Senior Citizens Group. Don lived during
the depression era, where he lived the adventures of traveling around the United States
on box cars and living in CC Camps. He enjoyed traveling throughout the United States,
fishing and hunting, walking, mushroom hunting and gardening.He was preceded in death
by his sons, Harold "Sonny" Rector and Donald "Shorty" Rector; and a brother, Norman
Rector.He is survived by his wife, Alma; daughter, Bonnie Krockenberger (Donald) of
Brownsburg; grandchildren, Vicki Fudge, Lyla Snyder-Rector, Tamara Kear, Michelle
Chess, Jason Krockenberger, Sarah Krockenberger and Adam Krockenberger; six
great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Rector; brother, William Rector; and sister,
Mary Emma Peebles; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family
members.Services will be at Lawson-Miller Chapel at 1702 E. National Ave., Brazil,
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at 1 p.m. with John Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in
Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009,
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the Gideon
Bible fund in his memory. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Donald L. Rector, 95, Indianapolis, went to be with his Savior on Sept. 29, 2009, at 12:50
p.m. at Clarian West Hospital, in Avon. He was born Aug. 15, 1914, in Rockville, Ind., to
John and Zelphia (Hungerford) Rector.He graduated from Gerstmeyer Technical School.
Donald worked for Wabash Fiber Box in Terre Haute, retiring in 1976. He married Alma
Edwards on Jan. 30, 1936. Before moving to Indianapolis to be closer to their daughter,
they lived in what they called "Paradise" near Fallen Rock, Ind. Don and Alma were active
in the Bridgeton Baptist Church and the East Glen Senior Citizens Group. Don lived during
the depression era, where he lived the adventures of traveling around the United States
on box cars and living in CC Camps. He enjoyed traveling throughout the United States,
fishing and hunting, walking, mushroom hunting and gardening.He was preceded in death
by his sons, Harold "Sonny" Rector and Donald "Shorty" Rector; and a brother, Norman
Rector.He is survived by his wife, Alma; daughter, Bonnie Krockenberger (Donald) of
Brownsburg; grandchildren, Vicki Fudge, Lyla Snyder-Rector, Tamara Kear, Michelle
Chess, Jason Krockenberger, Sarah Krockenberger and Adam Krockenberger; six
great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Rector; brother, William Rector; and sister,
Mary Emma Peebles; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family
members.Services will be at Lawson-Miller Chapel at 1702 E. National Ave., Brazil,
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at 1 p.m. with John Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in
Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009,
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the Gideon
Bible fund in his memory. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Castagnoli, Dorothy
UNIVERSAL — Dorothy Castagnoli, 94, of Universal, died at 12:40 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5,
2009, in Royal Oaks Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Terre Haute. She was born
on Feb. 27, 1915, in Clinton, to Mike Radosevich and Lillian Boyce-Radosevich. She was a
homemaker and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Universal and St. Joseph
Altar Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis F. Castagnoli, on April
22,1965.Survivors include one daughter, Yolanda Davis of Bloomington; two sons, Celso
Castagnoli and his wife Natalia of Terre Haute and Paul Joe Castagnoli of Avon; three
grandchildren, Mike Davis, Kurt Castagnoli and Karen Castagnoli; three great-
grandchildren, Lauren Castagnoli, Celso Castagnoli and Summer Davis; one sister-in-law,
Yolanda Ford of Seattle; and several nieces and nephews.Mass of Christian burial is 11 a.
m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Universal, with Father
Joseph Villa officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 10 a.m. in the
church, in Universal. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or
charity of choice. Giovanini Funeral Home in Clinton, is in charge of arrangements.
UNIVERSAL — Dorothy Castagnoli, 94, of Universal, died at 12:40 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5,
2009, in Royal Oaks Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Terre Haute. She was born
on Feb. 27, 1915, in Clinton, to Mike Radosevich and Lillian Boyce-Radosevich. She was a
homemaker and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Universal and St. Joseph
Altar Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis F. Castagnoli, on April
22,1965.Survivors include one daughter, Yolanda Davis of Bloomington; two sons, Celso
Castagnoli and his wife Natalia of Terre Haute and Paul Joe Castagnoli of Avon; three
grandchildren, Mike Davis, Kurt Castagnoli and Karen Castagnoli; three great-
grandchildren, Lauren Castagnoli, Celso Castagnoli and Summer Davis; one sister-in-law,
Yolanda Ford of Seattle; and several nieces and nephews.Mass of Christian burial is 11 a.
m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Universal, with Father
Joseph Villa officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 10 a.m. in the
church, in Universal. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or
charity of choice. Giovanini Funeral Home in Clinton, is in charge of arrangements.
Burton, Babette Lea Perrill "Babs"
MARSHALL, Ill. — Babette "Babs" Lea Perrill Burton, 45, of Marshall, Ill., passed away
Thursday morning, Oct. 8, 2009, after a battle with cancer. She was born on July 1, 1964,
in Terre Haute, to Earl and Frances Perrill Sr. Babette graduated from Terre Haute South
Vigo High School. She worked as a restaurant manager for over 15 years, including being
a manager for Hardees in Mattoon, Ill., for over five years. She enjoyed playing cards and
watching movies. Babs was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt
who will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her parents; her
loving husband of 27 years, David E. Burton Sr.; children, David E. Burton Jr. and Crystal
Burton, both of Mattoon; grandchildren, Jaymason Burton of Mattoon, Jocelynn Burton of
Mississippi and Bentlee Finney of Washington. Other survivors include siblings, Donna
Harazin and husband Joseph, Darla Shepard and husband Kenny, Earl D. Perrill Jr. and
wife Sissy, all of Terre Haute; sister-in-law, Kay Bullock and husband John of Harmony,
Ind.; brother-in-laws, Kenny Burton and wife Sue of Terre Haute, Joseph Burton of
Sullivan, Ind., Michael Burton of Putnamville, Ind., Rick Burton of Brazil, and Robert Burton
of New Castle, Ind.; mother-in-law, Mildred Kline of Brazil, and several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Babette was preceded in death by her maternal
grandmother, Betty Crawford; paternal grandmother, Valara Perrill and paternal
grandfather Oliver Perrill; father-in-law, Kenneth Burton; and stepmother-in-law, Helen
White. Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N.
Clinton St., in Terre Haute, from 11 am to 1 p.m. Services are 1 p.m. in the funeral home.
Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.
MARSHALL, Ill. — Babette "Babs" Lea Perrill Burton, 45, of Marshall, Ill., passed away
Thursday morning, Oct. 8, 2009, after a battle with cancer. She was born on July 1, 1964,
in Terre Haute, to Earl and Frances Perrill Sr. Babette graduated from Terre Haute South
Vigo High School. She worked as a restaurant manager for over 15 years, including being
a manager for Hardees in Mattoon, Ill., for over five years. She enjoyed playing cards and
watching movies. Babs was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt
who will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her parents; her
loving husband of 27 years, David E. Burton Sr.; children, David E. Burton Jr. and Crystal
Burton, both of Mattoon; grandchildren, Jaymason Burton of Mattoon, Jocelynn Burton of
Mississippi and Bentlee Finney of Washington. Other survivors include siblings, Donna
Harazin and husband Joseph, Darla Shepard and husband Kenny, Earl D. Perrill Jr. and
wife Sissy, all of Terre Haute; sister-in-law, Kay Bullock and husband John of Harmony,
Ind.; brother-in-laws, Kenny Burton and wife Sue of Terre Haute, Joseph Burton of
Sullivan, Ind., Michael Burton of Putnamville, Ind., Rick Burton of Brazil, and Robert Burton
of New Castle, Ind.; mother-in-law, Mildred Kline of Brazil, and several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Babette was preceded in death by her maternal
grandmother, Betty Crawford; paternal grandmother, Valara Perrill and paternal
grandfather Oliver Perrill; father-in-law, Kenneth Burton; and stepmother-in-law, Helen
White. Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N.
Clinton St., in Terre Haute, from 11 am to 1 p.m. Services are 1 p.m. in the funeral home.
Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Bopp Jr., Dr Henry W.
Dr. Henry W. Bopp Jr., 88, of Terre Haute, died Friday morning, Oct. 9, 2009, at
Cobblestone Health Campus. He was a Physician in Terre Haute having practiced in
Thoracic and Abdominal Surgery at the former St. Anthony Hospital and Union Hospital
until his retirement in 1989. He was born July 11, 1921, in Terre Haute, to Dr. Henry W.
Bopp Sr. and Elizabeth Sharp Bopp. His wife, Joan Whitesell Bopp, whom he married April
20, 1945, preceded him in death, on Aug. 16, 1992.Survivors include his three children,
Susan Adams and her husband Eddy, Steven Andrew Bopp and Sally Evans and her
husband Jeff, all of Terre Haute; five grandchildren, Josh Fritz and his wife Anastasia, Cara
Adams, Chad Bopp, Ben Evans and Joanna Evans; two great-grandchildren, Madilyn Fritz
and Gracie Fritz; two half sisters, Beverly Ann Broderick of Florida and Peggy Bopp Rose
of Crawfordsville, Ind.; a sister-in-law, Jane Jarvis of Lincoln, Neb.; and many nieces and
nephews. He also was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dr. James Bopp
and Carl Bopp Sr.; four sisters, Georgia Bopp, Doris Green, Mary Helen Bopp and Kathlyn
Kayser; and a half sister, Becky Bopp. Dr. Bopp was a graduate of Wiley High School,
Duke University where he studied pre-medicine and Washington University School of
Medicine at St. Louis, where he received his medical degree. He was one of the five
original physicians and the first surgeon to practice at AP and S Clinic. His memberships
include Phi Beta Kappa, Nu Sigma Nu, ATO, Indiana State Medical Association, American
College of Thoracic and Abdominal Surgeons, Centenary United Methodist Church, and
Country Club of Terre Haute.Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Oct. 14, 2009, in Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th St. Burial will be in
Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the
funeral home. The family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to Union
Hospital Foundation, 1606 N. 7th St., Terre Haute, IN 47804; or to Alzheimer's Association,
50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.
Dr. Henry W. Bopp Jr., 88, of Terre Haute, died Friday morning, Oct. 9, 2009, at
Cobblestone Health Campus. He was a Physician in Terre Haute having practiced in
Thoracic and Abdominal Surgery at the former St. Anthony Hospital and Union Hospital
until his retirement in 1989. He was born July 11, 1921, in Terre Haute, to Dr. Henry W.
Bopp Sr. and Elizabeth Sharp Bopp. His wife, Joan Whitesell Bopp, whom he married April
20, 1945, preceded him in death, on Aug. 16, 1992.Survivors include his three children,
Susan Adams and her husband Eddy, Steven Andrew Bopp and Sally Evans and her
husband Jeff, all of Terre Haute; five grandchildren, Josh Fritz and his wife Anastasia, Cara
Adams, Chad Bopp, Ben Evans and Joanna Evans; two great-grandchildren, Madilyn Fritz
and Gracie Fritz; two half sisters, Beverly Ann Broderick of Florida and Peggy Bopp Rose
of Crawfordsville, Ind.; a sister-in-law, Jane Jarvis of Lincoln, Neb.; and many nieces and
nephews. He also was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dr. James Bopp
and Carl Bopp Sr.; four sisters, Georgia Bopp, Doris Green, Mary Helen Bopp and Kathlyn
Kayser; and a half sister, Becky Bopp. Dr. Bopp was a graduate of Wiley High School,
Duke University where he studied pre-medicine and Washington University School of
Medicine at St. Louis, where he received his medical degree. He was one of the five
original physicians and the first surgeon to practice at AP and S Clinic. His memberships
include Phi Beta Kappa, Nu Sigma Nu, ATO, Indiana State Medical Association, American
College of Thoracic and Abdominal Surgeons, Centenary United Methodist Church, and
Country Club of Terre Haute.Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Oct. 14, 2009, in Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th St. Burial will be in
Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the
funeral home. The family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to Union
Hospital Foundation, 1606 N. 7th St., Terre Haute, IN 47804; or to Alzheimer's Association,
50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.
Livengood, Ralph W.
Ralph W. Livengood, 66, of Terre Haute, passed away at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10,
2009, in his residence, after an 18-month battle with leukemia. He was a lifetime farmer and
retired science teacher of 40 years for the Holy Cross Abbey in Canyon City, Colo., and
Vigo County School Corporation. He was born on June 22, 1943, to Wayne Frazier
Livengood and Mary Ellen Utterback Livengood. He was married to Nancy Julie Alexander,
on Oct. 21, 1970, at Bethany United Church of Christ in West Terre Haute.Survivors
include his wife; and daughters, Martha Michelle Goodwin and husband Pat and Misty
Marie Horsley. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Caroline Goodwin, Max Goodwin,
Ellie Goodwin, Sylvia Goodwin and Dillon Horsley; nephew, Scott Livengood; niece, Sherri
Livengood Biel and family; and lifetime best friend, Kent Flora of Illinois. He was preceded
in death by his parents; and brother, John Livengood.He was a 1961 graduate of Fontanet
High School and a 1965 graduate of Purdue University, where he was a member of Alpha
Gamma Rho fraternity and an alumni association life member. He served as an officer in
various national, state and county education associations including the Vigo County
Teacher's Association and the Indiana Retired Teacher's Association. He was also
recognized as a Vigo County Teacher of the Year in 1989, and a finalist at the state level.
He received the WTHI-TV Golden Apple Award for teaching in 1992, and was awarded a
Terre Award for volunteerism in the Wabash Valley.He was active in 4-H as a 10-year
member and continued service as a Vigo County Purdue Extension Board president, Vigo
County Fair Board Director and life member, and Vigo County Fair Sheep superintendent.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969 and was a current member of Bethany
United Church of Christ in West Terre Haute.His interests included hobby farming his
Katahdin sheep herd, woodworking and house building having restored an authentic 1830s
log cabin as his retirement home. He deeply enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren
and other young people teaching them farm and life skills. He will be greatly missed by his
family, fellow teachers, farm friends and "coffee buddies� with whom he spent many
mornings during his short retirement. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at Mattox-Wood Funeral, 4660 N. Lafayette Ave., in North Terre
Haute, with Pastor Steve Moore officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, and 10
a.m. on Tuesday preceding services. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute.
For those who wish, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Purdue
Cooperative Extension Service, 275 Ohio St., Terre Haute, IN 47807, where a 4-H
scholarship will be established in his name.
Ralph W. Livengood, 66, of Terre Haute, passed away at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10,
2009, in his residence, after an 18-month battle with leukemia. He was a lifetime farmer and
retired science teacher of 40 years for the Holy Cross Abbey in Canyon City, Colo., and
Vigo County School Corporation. He was born on June 22, 1943, to Wayne Frazier
Livengood and Mary Ellen Utterback Livengood. He was married to Nancy Julie Alexander,
on Oct. 21, 1970, at Bethany United Church of Christ in West Terre Haute.Survivors
include his wife; and daughters, Martha Michelle Goodwin and husband Pat and Misty
Marie Horsley. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Caroline Goodwin, Max Goodwin,
Ellie Goodwin, Sylvia Goodwin and Dillon Horsley; nephew, Scott Livengood; niece, Sherri
Livengood Biel and family; and lifetime best friend, Kent Flora of Illinois. He was preceded
in death by his parents; and brother, John Livengood.He was a 1961 graduate of Fontanet
High School and a 1965 graduate of Purdue University, where he was a member of Alpha
Gamma Rho fraternity and an alumni association life member. He served as an officer in
various national, state and county education associations including the Vigo County
Teacher's Association and the Indiana Retired Teacher's Association. He was also
recognized as a Vigo County Teacher of the Year in 1989, and a finalist at the state level.
He received the WTHI-TV Golden Apple Award for teaching in 1992, and was awarded a
Terre Award for volunteerism in the Wabash Valley.He was active in 4-H as a 10-year
member and continued service as a Vigo County Purdue Extension Board president, Vigo
County Fair Board Director and life member, and Vigo County Fair Sheep superintendent.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969 and was a current member of Bethany
United Church of Christ in West Terre Haute.His interests included hobby farming his
Katahdin sheep herd, woodworking and house building having restored an authentic 1830s
log cabin as his retirement home. He deeply enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren
and other young people teaching them farm and life skills. He will be greatly missed by his
family, fellow teachers, farm friends and "coffee buddies� with whom he spent many
mornings during his short retirement. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at Mattox-Wood Funeral, 4660 N. Lafayette Ave., in North Terre
Haute, with Pastor Steve Moore officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, and 10
a.m. on Tuesday preceding services. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute.
For those who wish, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Purdue
Cooperative Extension Service, 275 Ohio St., Terre Haute, IN 47807, where a 4-H
scholarship will be established in his name.
Drake, Dawn Rachel Wilson
Cancer won the battle, Jesus won the war. Dawn Rachel Wilson Drake, 36, of Terre Haute,
treasured by her husband, son, family, and friends, passed away at 9:19 p.m. on Saturday,
Oct. 10, 2009, at her residence after fighting for her life for seven years. She was born in
Clay County, on Aug. 31, 1973, to Donald E. Wilson and Jenny Lou Reed. She was a
volunteer for Race for the Cure, and an active member of Chix United through Maryland
Community Church. Her younger relatives knew her as a brave woman and a very special
person. She is survived by her husband, Ryan Drake; one son, Garrett Drake; her father,
Donald E. Wilson; and mother and stepfather, Jenny Lou and Andy Amey; one brother,
John E. Wilson and wife Lori; a half-brother, John J. Wilson and wife Leeanne; as well as a
half-sister, Catherine Froderman and husband J.D. Other survivors include two
sisters-in-law, Lori Clark, and Lisa Klimek and husband Marty; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held at DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Drive,
on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at 1 p.m., with Jack Fox officiating. Burial will be at
Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the I.U. Simon Cancer Center
or St. Judes Children's Hospital.
Cancer won the battle, Jesus won the war. Dawn Rachel Wilson Drake, 36, of Terre Haute,
treasured by her husband, son, family, and friends, passed away at 9:19 p.m. on Saturday,
Oct. 10, 2009, at her residence after fighting for her life for seven years. She was born in
Clay County, on Aug. 31, 1973, to Donald E. Wilson and Jenny Lou Reed. She was a
volunteer for Race for the Cure, and an active member of Chix United through Maryland
Community Church. Her younger relatives knew her as a brave woman and a very special
person. She is survived by her husband, Ryan Drake; one son, Garrett Drake; her father,
Donald E. Wilson; and mother and stepfather, Jenny Lou and Andy Amey; one brother,
John E. Wilson and wife Lori; a half-brother, John J. Wilson and wife Leeanne; as well as a
half-sister, Catherine Froderman and husband J.D. Other survivors include two
sisters-in-law, Lori Clark, and Lisa Klimek and husband Marty; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held at DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Drive,
on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at 1 p.m., with Jack Fox officiating. Burial will be at
Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the I.U. Simon Cancer Center
or St. Judes Children's Hospital.
Pine, Martha E.
Martha E. Pine, 89, of West Terre Haute, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10,
2009, at the Waters of Clinton. She was born July 10, 1920, in Terre Haute, to Walter H.
O'Neill and Edna Swindell O'Neill. Survivors include her husband, John Matthew Pine,
whom she married Oct. 18, 1943, in Penns Grove, N.J.; three sons and daughters-in-law,
John W. Pine and Jewell Pine of Fontanet, Dale E. Pine and Anna Pine of West Terre
Haute, and Wayne K. Pine and Diane Pine of Jasonville; a daughter and son-in-law, June
Ann and Richard Jackson of West Terre Haute; 10 grandchildren, Kevin Pine, Nancy Pine,
J.R. Pine, Lora Pine Neihart, Lisa Pine Williamson, Matthew Pine, Shawn Clark, Angel
Pritchard, Megan Jackson, and Zachary Jackson; 17 great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ruth Pine; a
brother, Walter H. O'Neill; two sisters, Mary E. Murray, and Ruth Parrish; and a
great-grandson, Josh. In her younger years, Martha worked as a secretary to extension
agent Orville Redenbacher in the Vigo County Extension Office. She was a member of
Emmanuel United Church, a charter member of Fayette Homemakers Club, and she
enjoyed sewing, cooking, caring for others, and family activities. Funeral services will be 1
p.m. Thursday at Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 N. Third St., in West Terre Haute, with the
Rev. Karen Bray officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8
p.m. Wednesday, and one hour prior to services on Thursday.
Martha E. Pine, 89, of West Terre Haute, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10,
2009, at the Waters of Clinton. She was born July 10, 1920, in Terre Haute, to Walter H.
O'Neill and Edna Swindell O'Neill. Survivors include her husband, John Matthew Pine,
whom she married Oct. 18, 1943, in Penns Grove, N.J.; three sons and daughters-in-law,
John W. Pine and Jewell Pine of Fontanet, Dale E. Pine and Anna Pine of West Terre
Haute, and Wayne K. Pine and Diane Pine of Jasonville; a daughter and son-in-law, June
Ann and Richard Jackson of West Terre Haute; 10 grandchildren, Kevin Pine, Nancy Pine,
J.R. Pine, Lora Pine Neihart, Lisa Pine Williamson, Matthew Pine, Shawn Clark, Angel
Pritchard, Megan Jackson, and Zachary Jackson; 17 great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ruth Pine; a
brother, Walter H. O'Neill; two sisters, Mary E. Murray, and Ruth Parrish; and a
great-grandson, Josh. In her younger years, Martha worked as a secretary to extension
agent Orville Redenbacher in the Vigo County Extension Office. She was a member of
Emmanuel United Church, a charter member of Fayette Homemakers Club, and she
enjoyed sewing, cooking, caring for others, and family activities. Funeral services will be 1
p.m. Thursday at Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 N. Third St., in West Terre Haute, with the
Rev. Karen Bray officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8
p.m. Wednesday, and one hour prior to services on Thursday.
Nasser, George Thomas
George Thomas Nasser, 73, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Terre Haute, died Sunday,
Oct. 11, 2009, at his home, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. "George T" was
born in Terre Haute, on Jan. 5, 1936, to Thomas J. Nasser and Hend Nasser."Georgie"
was a graduate of Wiley High School and attended Indiana State University. As a child and
in school, he worked with his parents in their grocery store in Terre Haute. His experience
and interests lead to his two primary careers, insurance and the furniture business. He
and his wife, Shirley, owned and operated Chairs Galore in Terre Haute. When George
transitioned to insurance, he worked for Golden Rule Insurance as an insurance salesman
in the Terre Haute district. He rapidly rose through the ranks of Golden Rule, and retired
after 25 years of service as senior vice president at the branch in Indianapolis.George was
an avid golfer. He won several accolades, awards, and competitions in Terre Haute and
surrounding communities. He had a mind for math. that would rival most professors, and
could process numbers faster than most calculators.George is survived by his loving wife
of almost 50 years, and devoted caregiver, Shirley, whom he married April 24,1960; three
children, Jeffrey Thomas Nasser, Gregory James Nasser and his wife Renee Corey
Nasser, and Sheri Lynn Seat and her husband Tony Seat: a former daughter-in-law,
Shelley Renee Nasser; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Nasser II, Christopher Seat, Cameron
Nasser, Colton Nasser, Nicole Nasser, Alexander Seat and Christiana Nasser; one sister,
Mary Ann Tanoos and her husband Tommy; three sisters-in-law, Mary Helen Ellis and her
husband Kaleel, Rosemarie Tanoos and her former husband Richard Tanoos, and Julie
Kay Lake and her late husband Stephen R. Lake; one uncle, John K. Nasser and his wife
Loretta; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. George was preceded in death
by his parents; his sisters, Rachel Ellis, Sadie Nasser, and most recently, Rosie Sabb. He
was a member of St. George Orthodox Church in Terre Haute, and served as former
Parish Council Chairman, as well as a member of St. George Church in
Indianapolis.Visitation will be held at St. George Orthodox Church, 1900 S. 4th St. in Terre
Haute, today at 10 a.m., and funeral services will follow at noon. Burial is at Roselawn
Memorial Park. Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 N. 13th St., assisted with
arrangements.George will be forever remembered by his love for his family, his generous
and giving heart, and love of life. He will be sadly missed by all those who loved him.In lieu
of flowers, donations can made to the George Nasser Memorial Trust Fund, in care of Ellis
Law Offices, 417 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, IN 47807. Envelopes will also be available at
the church.
George Thomas Nasser, 73, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Terre Haute, died Sunday,
Oct. 11, 2009, at his home, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. "George T" was
born in Terre Haute, on Jan. 5, 1936, to Thomas J. Nasser and Hend Nasser."Georgie"
was a graduate of Wiley High School and attended Indiana State University. As a child and
in school, he worked with his parents in their grocery store in Terre Haute. His experience
and interests lead to his two primary careers, insurance and the furniture business. He
and his wife, Shirley, owned and operated Chairs Galore in Terre Haute. When George
transitioned to insurance, he worked for Golden Rule Insurance as an insurance salesman
in the Terre Haute district. He rapidly rose through the ranks of Golden Rule, and retired
after 25 years of service as senior vice president at the branch in Indianapolis.George was
an avid golfer. He won several accolades, awards, and competitions in Terre Haute and
surrounding communities. He had a mind for math. that would rival most professors, and
could process numbers faster than most calculators.George is survived by his loving wife
of almost 50 years, and devoted caregiver, Shirley, whom he married April 24,1960; three
children, Jeffrey Thomas Nasser, Gregory James Nasser and his wife Renee Corey
Nasser, and Sheri Lynn Seat and her husband Tony Seat: a former daughter-in-law,
Shelley Renee Nasser; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Nasser II, Christopher Seat, Cameron
Nasser, Colton Nasser, Nicole Nasser, Alexander Seat and Christiana Nasser; one sister,
Mary Ann Tanoos and her husband Tommy; three sisters-in-law, Mary Helen Ellis and her
husband Kaleel, Rosemarie Tanoos and her former husband Richard Tanoos, and Julie
Kay Lake and her late husband Stephen R. Lake; one uncle, John K. Nasser and his wife
Loretta; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. George was preceded in death
by his parents; his sisters, Rachel Ellis, Sadie Nasser, and most recently, Rosie Sabb. He
was a member of St. George Orthodox Church in Terre Haute, and served as former
Parish Council Chairman, as well as a member of St. George Church in
Indianapolis.Visitation will be held at St. George Orthodox Church, 1900 S. 4th St. in Terre
Haute, today at 10 a.m., and funeral services will follow at noon. Burial is at Roselawn
Memorial Park. Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 N. 13th St., assisted with
arrangements.George will be forever remembered by his love for his family, his generous
and giving heart, and love of life. He will be sadly missed by all those who loved him.In lieu
of flowers, donations can made to the George Nasser Memorial Trust Fund, in care of Ellis
Law Offices, 417 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, IN 47807. Envelopes will also be available at
the church.
Harkness, Ruth M.
Ruth M. Harkness, 87, of Terre Haute, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in Exceptional Living
Center of Brazil. She was born May 16, 1922, in Staunton, to William Robert Dickerson and
Nettie Nussel Dickerson. Ruth was the retired owner of Harkness Home Healthcare.
Survivors include one son, Steve Harkness and his wife Charlyn Crick Harkness of Land O'
Lakes, Fla.; a brother, Max Dickerson and his wife Bonnie of Brazil; a grandson, Matthew
Stephen Harkness; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Robert E. Harkness; sister, Margaret Dailey and her husband Paul; and
two brothers, Tom Dickerson and Harlan Dickerson. Ruth was a member of Memorial
United Methodist Church; St. Anthony Alumni; the Indiana Association of Home Healthcare
Agencies; Y-Me; the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce; and the Newcomers Club.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in Callahan and
Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th St., with the Rev. Jill Howard officiating. Burial will be in
Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14,
2009. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 705
Putnam St., Terre Haute, IN 47802.
Ruth M. Harkness, 87, of Terre Haute, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in Exceptional Living
Center of Brazil. She was born May 16, 1922, in Staunton, to William Robert Dickerson and
Nettie Nussel Dickerson. Ruth was the retired owner of Harkness Home Healthcare.
Survivors include one son, Steve Harkness and his wife Charlyn Crick Harkness of Land O'
Lakes, Fla.; a brother, Max Dickerson and his wife Bonnie of Brazil; a grandson, Matthew
Stephen Harkness; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Robert E. Harkness; sister, Margaret Dailey and her husband Paul; and
two brothers, Tom Dickerson and Harlan Dickerson. Ruth was a member of Memorial
United Methodist Church; St. Anthony Alumni; the Indiana Association of Home Healthcare
Agencies; Y-Me; the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce; and the Newcomers Club.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in Callahan and
Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th St., with the Rev. Jill Howard officiating. Burial will be in
Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14,
2009. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 705
Putnam St., Terre Haute, IN 47802.
Setliff, Richard C.
Richard C. Setliff, 77, of Terre Haute, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in Southwood Health
and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Oct. 8, 1932, in Terre Haute, to Walter Setliff and
Helen Burgess Setliff. He was a retired director of Emergency Management and Homeland
Security in Vigo County. Survivors include his wife, Janet Monette Setliff of Terre Haute; two
sons, Richard Setliff Jr. and his wife Camellia, and Jason Setliff and his wife Laurie, of Terre
Haute; four daughters, Sally Setliff, Kelly Ingle, Nancy Lawler, and Kim Gilbert and her
husband Chad, all of Terre Haute; seven grandchildren, Megan True, Mika Brown, Ryan
Lawler and his wife Lindsey, Jordan Gilbert, Sara Ingle, Aryton Ingle, and Maggie Grace
Setliff; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; and his
mother, Helen Burgess Setliff Delane.Richard was a 1950 graduate of Wiley High School,
and attended Indiana State University. He played baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies
organization until he was drafted and served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea. While
serving in the Marines, he was an air traffic control instructor, and continued to play
baseball, but one of his biggest interests was flying. From 1964 -1985, Richard was a Terre
Haute police officer and also continued his service of 38 years in the armed forces. Richard
retired from the Army National Guard as a CWO3. Throughout his service as director of
EMA Richard was an instructor in terrorism and chemical warfare at the National Fire
Academy in Emmetsburg, Md. Richard also was appointed by the governor to serve as an
advisor for the Army in the destruction and removal of the VX nerve agent at Newport
Chemical Depot. Most of Richard's adult life was spent serving and protecting the citizens
of Vigo County which he greatly loved.Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct.
16, 2009, in Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th St., with the Rev. Curtis
Mitchell officiating. Burial, with military rites, will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is
scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.The family kindly requests that
memorial contributions be made to The Terre Haute Humane Society, 1811 S. Fruitridge
Ave., Terre Haute, IN. 47803.
Richard C. Setliff, 77, of Terre Haute, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in Southwood Health
and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Oct. 8, 1932, in Terre Haute, to Walter Setliff and
Helen Burgess Setliff. He was a retired director of Emergency Management and Homeland
Security in Vigo County. Survivors include his wife, Janet Monette Setliff of Terre Haute; two
sons, Richard Setliff Jr. and his wife Camellia, and Jason Setliff and his wife Laurie, of Terre
Haute; four daughters, Sally Setliff, Kelly Ingle, Nancy Lawler, and Kim Gilbert and her
husband Chad, all of Terre Haute; seven grandchildren, Megan True, Mika Brown, Ryan
Lawler and his wife Lindsey, Jordan Gilbert, Sara Ingle, Aryton Ingle, and Maggie Grace
Setliff; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; and his
mother, Helen Burgess Setliff Delane.Richard was a 1950 graduate of Wiley High School,
and attended Indiana State University. He played baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies
organization until he was drafted and served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea. While
serving in the Marines, he was an air traffic control instructor, and continued to play
baseball, but one of his biggest interests was flying. From 1964 -1985, Richard was a Terre
Haute police officer and also continued his service of 38 years in the armed forces. Richard
retired from the Army National Guard as a CWO3. Throughout his service as director of
EMA Richard was an instructor in terrorism and chemical warfare at the National Fire
Academy in Emmetsburg, Md. Richard also was appointed by the governor to serve as an
advisor for the Army in the destruction and removal of the VX nerve agent at Newport
Chemical Depot. Most of Richard's adult life was spent serving and protecting the citizens
of Vigo County which he greatly loved.Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct.
16, 2009, in Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th St., with the Rev. Curtis
Mitchell officiating. Burial, with military rites, will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is
scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.The family kindly requests that
memorial contributions be made to The Terre Haute Humane Society, 1811 S. Fruitridge
Ave., Terre Haute, IN. 47803.
Skelly, Delbert F.
Delbert F. Skelly, 90, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, 2009, in his
residence. Born Sept. 8, 1919, in Vigo County, he was the son of John Skelly and Dora
(Baylor) Skelly. Delbert served in the Army Air Corp. during World War II. After the war he
worked in the maintenance department for Hulman Company for more than 43 years. He
was a member of the Riley Post 328 Veterans of Foreign Wars. He had attended the strong
The Terre Haute VFW Post 972 will perform military rites at the funeral home.
Delbert F. Skelly, 90, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, 2009, in his
residence. Born Sept. 8, 1919, in Vigo County, he was the son of John Skelly and Dora
(Baylor) Skelly. Delbert served in the Army Air Corp. during World War II. After the war he
worked in the maintenance department for Hulman Company for more than 43 years. He
was a member of the Riley Post 328 Veterans of Foreign Wars. He had attended the strong
The Terre Haute VFW Post 972 will perform military rites at the funeral home.
Thompson, Joseph W.
Joseph W. Thompson, 74, of Terre Haute, died Monday evening, Oct. 12, 2009, in his
residence. He was an inspector with Hercules Corporation for 27 years, before his
retirement in 1994. He was born Nov. 18, 1934, in West Terre Haute, to Grandville
Thompson and Mable Fulkerson Thompson.Survivors include his wife, Aloisia Barnsteiner
Thompson; a sister, Delores Utz and her husband Steve, of Coconut Creek, Fla.; a
sister-in-law, Esther Thompson of West Terre Haute; and several nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Kenneth Thompson and his wife
Rita, and Charles Thompson.Joseph was a graduate of Valley High School and served in
the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic
Church, Rosedale American Legion, Lawton Byrum Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 972 and
was a former member of the Sycamore Club.Prayers will begin at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct.
17, 2009, in Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street, followed by Mass
of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Darvin
Winters officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park with military graveside honors
provided by Vigo County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation is scheduled for Friday from 4 to
8 p.m. with a rosary to take place at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. The family kindly requests
that if friends should so desire memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the
Wabash Valley, 400 8th Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47804 or to Alzheimer's Association, 50
East 91st St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.
Joseph W. Thompson, 74, of Terre Haute, died Monday evening, Oct. 12, 2009, in his
residence. He was an inspector with Hercules Corporation for 27 years, before his
retirement in 1994. He was born Nov. 18, 1934, in West Terre Haute, to Grandville
Thompson and Mable Fulkerson Thompson.Survivors include his wife, Aloisia Barnsteiner
Thompson; a sister, Delores Utz and her husband Steve, of Coconut Creek, Fla.; a
sister-in-law, Esther Thompson of West Terre Haute; and several nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Kenneth Thompson and his wife
Rita, and Charles Thompson.Joseph was a graduate of Valley High School and served in
the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic
Church, Rosedale American Legion, Lawton Byrum Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 972 and
was a former member of the Sycamore Club.Prayers will begin at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct.
17, 2009, in Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street, followed by Mass
of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Darvin
Winters officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park with military graveside honors
provided by Vigo County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation is scheduled for Friday from 4 to
8 p.m. with a rosary to take place at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. The family kindly requests
that if friends should so desire memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the
Wabash Valley, 400 8th Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47804 or to Alzheimer's Association, 50
East 91st St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.
Kellett, William "Bill"
William "Bill" "Jim" Kellett, 82, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in the
Union Hospital. He was born on June 11, 1927, in Terre Haute, the son of Thomas Kellett
Sr. and Josephine (Taylor) Kellett. He married Mary H. Archer and she preceded him.
William served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Medic Corps. He worked for over
30 years and retired from Strand Steel. His hobbies included gardening, playing the lottery
and joking around. His survivors include a daughter, Christina Kellett and her daughter
Nicole D. Dreher, both of Terre Haute; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded
in death by his parents; his wife; and brother, Thomas Kellett Jr.Private family services are
to be held at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St., with Pastor Kyle Andrews
officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of the Wabash Valley.
William "Bill" "Jim" Kellett, 82, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in the
Union Hospital. He was born on June 11, 1927, in Terre Haute, the son of Thomas Kellett
Sr. and Josephine (Taylor) Kellett. He married Mary H. Archer and she preceded him.
William served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Medic Corps. He worked for over
30 years and retired from Strand Steel. His hobbies included gardening, playing the lottery
and joking around. His survivors include a daughter, Christina Kellett and her daughter
Nicole D. Dreher, both of Terre Haute; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded
in death by his parents; his wife; and brother, Thomas Kellett Jr.Private family services are
to be held at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St., with Pastor Kyle Andrews
officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of the Wabash Valley.
McKillop, Mark Allen
Mark Allen McKillop, 41, of Terre Haute passed away Oct. 14, 2009, in his home. He was
born Nov. 12, 1967, in Terre Haute, the son of Don McKillop and wife Kelli McKillop, and
mother, Sharon Sue Funkhouser and husband Ryan O. Funkhouser.Mark graduated from
Rosedale High School in 1986. He loved all sports and was an Indianapolis Colts and
Chicago Cubs fan. His survivors include parents; a daughter, Carley McKillop; and three
sons, Mark, Mathew, and Damon McKillop; one brother, James D. McKillop and wife Dawn
McKillop; grandmother, Maxine Snider; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Harry Snider and John McKillop; and
grandmother, Grace McKillop.Visitation will be held Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m., in Roselawn
Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, with
Father Joe Kern officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Mark Allen McKillop, 41, of Terre Haute passed away Oct. 14, 2009, in his home. He was
born Nov. 12, 1967, in Terre Haute, the son of Don McKillop and wife Kelli McKillop, and
mother, Sharon Sue Funkhouser and husband Ryan O. Funkhouser.Mark graduated from
Rosedale High School in 1986. He loved all sports and was an Indianapolis Colts and
Chicago Cubs fan. His survivors include parents; a daughter, Carley McKillop; and three
sons, Mark, Mathew, and Damon McKillop; one brother, James D. McKillop and wife Dawn
McKillop; grandmother, Maxine Snider; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Harry Snider and John McKillop; and
grandmother, Grace McKillop.Visitation will be held Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m., in Roselawn
Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, with
Father Joe Kern officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Klaus, Howard V. "Howdy"
Howard V. "Howdy" Klaus, 92, of Terre Haute, died Wednesday evening, Oct. 14, 2009, in
Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. He was a Reactor Personnel Supervisor for Union
Carbide Corporation. He was born April 15, 1917, in Terre Haute, to Samuel S. Klaus and
Reva Klaus.Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Mary Hinghouse Klaus; and a son,
Charles Howard Klaus of Knoxville, Tenn.Howard was raised by Andrew and Ellen Kennedy,
and was educated at McKeen Elementary School, McLean Junior High School, Garfield High
School and Indiana State University. He studied post graduate work in chemical engineering
at Purdue University, Lehigh University and the University of Tennessee.He also had worked
at Indiana Theatre, Commercial Solvents and Trojan Powder Company at Allentown, Pa.,
and Sandusky, Ohio. Due to his expertise and background in physics and explosives,
Howard was recruited to work on the Manhattan Project at New York and Oak Ridge, Tenn.,
during World War II. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and "HAM" radio from which he attained the
FCC Extra Class License for the amateur station N40Z.Graveside Memorial Services will be
conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Roselawn Memorial Park, with the Rev.
Joseph H. Chillington III officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Callahan and
Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th St. If friends should so desire, memorial contributions
may be made to the Terre Haute Humane Society, 1811 S. Fruitridge Ave., Terre Haute, IN
47803.
Howard V. "Howdy" Klaus, 92, of Terre Haute, died Wednesday evening, Oct. 14, 2009, in
Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. He was a Reactor Personnel Supervisor for Union
Carbide Corporation. He was born April 15, 1917, in Terre Haute, to Samuel S. Klaus and
Reva Klaus.Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Mary Hinghouse Klaus; and a son,
Charles Howard Klaus of Knoxville, Tenn.Howard was raised by Andrew and Ellen Kennedy,
and was educated at McKeen Elementary School, McLean Junior High School, Garfield High
School and Indiana State University. He studied post graduate work in chemical engineering
at Purdue University, Lehigh University and the University of Tennessee.He also had worked
at Indiana Theatre, Commercial Solvents and Trojan Powder Company at Allentown, Pa.,
and Sandusky, Ohio. Due to his expertise and background in physics and explosives,
Howard was recruited to work on the Manhattan Project at New York and Oak Ridge, Tenn.,
during World War II. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and "HAM" radio from which he attained the
FCC Extra Class License for the amateur station N40Z.Graveside Memorial Services will be
conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Roselawn Memorial Park, with the Rev.
Joseph H. Chillington III officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Callahan and
Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th St. If friends should so desire, memorial contributions
may be made to the Terre Haute Humane Society, 1811 S. Fruitridge Ave., Terre Haute, IN
47803.
Hanna, Melbourne "Millie"
Melbourne "Millie" Hanna, 89, of Terre Haute, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in Union Hospital. She was born Dec. 1, 1919, in Carlisle,
Ind., to Marvin L. Bishop and Delsie Mounts Bishop. Millie retired as office manager for
Montgomery Ward, after 47 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Joseph Hanna in 1979. Millie was of the Presbyterian Faith and spent 20 years in Columbus,
Ind., before returning to Terre Haute. She loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed
gardening, flowers, and canning.Survivors include two sons, William Hanna Colonel, USAR
(Retired) and his wife Peggy of Terre Haute and Phillip J. Hanna and his wife Nan Jensen of
Indian Rocks Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Marilyn Brackney and her husband Larry of
Columbus; two brothers, James Bishop of New Mexico and Jerry Bishop of North Salem, Ind.;
grandchildren, Kim Baer, Kathy Cottom and her husband Brian, Kevin Kerns and his wife
Kim, Dr. Larry J. Brackney and his wife Raina Cox, Susan Brackney and her husband James
Bradley, John Joseph Hanna and his wife Jen, and Lori Spencer and her husband Reed;
great-grandchildren, Kurt Baer, Scott Baer, Michael Baer, Cameron Cottom, Clay Cottom,
Dylan Kerns, Jillian Kerns, Nola Cox, Megan Hanna, Madi Hanna and Ethan Reed; one
great-great-grandchild, Cincere Cottom; and several nieces and nephews. She was also
preceded in death by her parents; several brothers and sisters; and a grandson, Pete Baer,
Colonel INANG. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Callahan
and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street. Funeral services will be conducted at 11
a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in the funeral home with Pastor Kyle Andrews officiating and
Deacon Elias Corey assisting. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Lighthouse Mission, 1450 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN
47807.
Melbourne "Millie" Hanna, 89, of Terre Haute, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in Union Hospital. She was born Dec. 1, 1919, in Carlisle,
Ind., to Marvin L. Bishop and Delsie Mounts Bishop. Millie retired as office manager for
Montgomery Ward, after 47 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Joseph Hanna in 1979. Millie was of the Presbyterian Faith and spent 20 years in Columbus,
Ind., before returning to Terre Haute. She loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed
gardening, flowers, and canning.Survivors include two sons, William Hanna Colonel, USAR
(Retired) and his wife Peggy of Terre Haute and Phillip J. Hanna and his wife Nan Jensen of
Indian Rocks Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Marilyn Brackney and her husband Larry of
Columbus; two brothers, James Bishop of New Mexico and Jerry Bishop of North Salem, Ind.;
grandchildren, Kim Baer, Kathy Cottom and her husband Brian, Kevin Kerns and his wife
Kim, Dr. Larry J. Brackney and his wife Raina Cox, Susan Brackney and her husband James
Bradley, John Joseph Hanna and his wife Jen, and Lori Spencer and her husband Reed;
great-grandchildren, Kurt Baer, Scott Baer, Michael Baer, Cameron Cottom, Clay Cottom,
Dylan Kerns, Jillian Kerns, Nola Cox, Megan Hanna, Madi Hanna and Ethan Reed; one
great-great-grandchild, Cincere Cottom; and several nieces and nephews. She was also
preceded in death by her parents; several brothers and sisters; and a grandson, Pete Baer,
Colonel INANG. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Callahan
and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street. Funeral services will be conducted at 11
a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in the funeral home with Pastor Kyle Andrews officiating and
Deacon Elias Corey assisting. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Lighthouse Mission, 1450 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN
47807.
Richey, Margaret M.
ROCKVILLE — Margaret M. Richey, 81, of Rockville, died at 4:54 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20,
2009, in Union Hospital Clinton. She was born on Oct. 22, 1927, in Edgar County, Ill., to John
Garner and Elizabeth Burger Garner. She married Harold L. Richey, on Nov. 9, 1945, and he
preceded her in death, on June 2, 2009. Survivors include her two daughters, Bunny and
Ron Thomas of Rockville and Brenda and Steve Leighty of Seymour; four grandchildren,
Stephany Hill Dowd and Johnny Dowd, Brian Leighty, Tad Forrest and Hilarie Forrest, and
Kim Bates and Bill Bates; six great-grandchildren, Glory Forrest, Skylar Forrest, Jordyn
Dowd, Max Dowd, Jack Bates and Lucy Bates; one brother; and one sister. She also was
preceded in death by one grandson, Shawn Forrest; five brothers; and three sisters.She was
retired from Parke County HUD and was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church in
Rockville, Tri Kappa, and Rockville Women's Club.Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in
Butler Funeral Home, 218 College, in Rockville. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. with the
Rev. Jerry Bates officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Presbyterian Church with envelopes
available in the funeral home.
ROCKVILLE — Margaret M. Richey, 81, of Rockville, died at 4:54 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20,
2009, in Union Hospital Clinton. She was born on Oct. 22, 1927, in Edgar County, Ill., to John
Garner and Elizabeth Burger Garner. She married Harold L. Richey, on Nov. 9, 1945, and he
preceded her in death, on June 2, 2009. Survivors include her two daughters, Bunny and
Ron Thomas of Rockville and Brenda and Steve Leighty of Seymour; four grandchildren,
Stephany Hill Dowd and Johnny Dowd, Brian Leighty, Tad Forrest and Hilarie Forrest, and
Kim Bates and Bill Bates; six great-grandchildren, Glory Forrest, Skylar Forrest, Jordyn
Dowd, Max Dowd, Jack Bates and Lucy Bates; one brother; and one sister. She also was
preceded in death by one grandson, Shawn Forrest; five brothers; and three sisters.She was
retired from Parke County HUD and was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church in
Rockville, Tri Kappa, and Rockville Women's Club.Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in
Butler Funeral Home, 218 College, in Rockville. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. with the
Rev. Jerry Bates officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Presbyterian Church with envelopes
available in the funeral home.
Shassere, Louise M.
Louise M. Shassere, 95, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at New Haven Care and
Rehabilitation. She was born in Terre Haute, she was a homemaker. She was a devoted wife,
mother, and cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchild. She was an avid doll
collector, reader, and enjoys spending time with family.She is survived by her son, William
(June) Shassere of Bradenton, Fla.; daughter, Marilyn (William) Lawson of New Haven;
grandsons, Alan (Janet) Lawson, Ken Lawson, both of Fort Wayne, Bradley Lawson of New
Haven, and Doug (Alice) Lawson of Fort Wayne; and great-granddaughter, Katie Lawson.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Shassere; parents, Walter and May
Scott; brother, Johnny Scott; sisters, Betty Cox, Pauline Dailey and Mary Barton. Services
are 2 p.m. Saturday at Chapel of Memories Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute. Calling
from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at D. O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017
Maplecrest Rd., in Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or
Cancer Research.
Louise M. Shassere, 95, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at New Haven Care and
Rehabilitation. She was born in Terre Haute, she was a homemaker. She was a devoted wife,
mother, and cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchild. She was an avid doll
collector, reader, and enjoys spending time with family.She is survived by her son, William
(June) Shassere of Bradenton, Fla.; daughter, Marilyn (William) Lawson of New Haven;
grandsons, Alan (Janet) Lawson, Ken Lawson, both of Fort Wayne, Bradley Lawson of New
Haven, and Doug (Alice) Lawson of Fort Wayne; and great-granddaughter, Katie Lawson.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Shassere; parents, Walter and May
Scott; brother, Johnny Scott; sisters, Betty Cox, Pauline Dailey and Mary Barton. Services
are 2 p.m. Saturday at Chapel of Memories Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute. Calling
from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at D. O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017
Maplecrest Rd., in Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or
Cancer Research.
Fox, Stella
Stella Fox, 77, of Terre Haute, passed away early Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, 2009, in Union
Hospital. She was born on July 18, 1932, in Terre Haute, to Adam and Anna (Wielkerwicz)
Winniski. Stella graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in 1950 and worked as a bartender
and a line worker at A and P in earlier years.She loved to bowl and to sit outside on her
porch to enjoy life. She was a true jokester.She was preceded in death by her parents; a twin
brother, Stanley Winniski; brother, John Winniski; and two sisters, Catherine Garber and
Mary Ellen Lowe. Stella is survived by her son, Stephen Fox; and a grandson, Samuel Fox,
both of Terre Haute.Cremation has been chosen per Stella's wishes. No services have been
scheduled. Inurnment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Thomas Funeral Home assisted the
family in making arrangements.
Stella Fox, 77, of Terre Haute, passed away early Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, 2009, in Union
Hospital. She was born on July 18, 1932, in Terre Haute, to Adam and Anna (Wielkerwicz)
Winniski. Stella graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in 1950 and worked as a bartender
and a line worker at A and P in earlier years.She loved to bowl and to sit outside on her
porch to enjoy life. She was a true jokester.She was preceded in death by her parents; a twin
brother, Stanley Winniski; brother, John Winniski; and two sisters, Catherine Garber and
Mary Ellen Lowe. Stella is survived by her son, Stephen Fox; and a grandson, Samuel Fox,
both of Terre Haute.Cremation has been chosen per Stella's wishes. No services have been
scheduled. Inurnment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Thomas Funeral Home assisted the
family in making arrangements.
McKay, Marie Baker
FAIRVIEW PARK — Marie Baker McKay, 94, of Fairview Park, passed away at 10 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in her residence. She was born Aug. 22, 1915, in Clinton, to Ernest
Hedges and Molly K. Kelly Hedges. She was a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist
Church in Clinton. She was preceded by her parents; her first husband, Charlie Baker; and
her second husband, Tom McKay; her son, Dr. Charles Baker; and three brothers, Raymond
Hedges, James Haskel Hedges and Homer V. Hedges.She is survived by her children, Ken
Baker and wife Kay of Surprise, Ariz., Rick Baker and wife Teresa of Fairview Park, and
special son, Arthur Acres of Northridge, Calif. She is the grandmother of Stephen (Amy)
Baker, Jason (Angela) Baker, Richard (Denise) Baker II, Mark (companion Candy Platt)
Baker; stepdaughters, Cathy (Bill) Faulstich of Danville, Ill., and Tomi (Dwayne) Perry;
stepgrandchildren, Laura (Shad) Etchason, Julie Robinson, Mary Beth (Theo) von Wijk,
Shane Frink, Andy Frink and Lisa Vandevender; 18 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law,
Rosetta Hedges.Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Roselawn
Memorial Park's Chapel of Memories, in Terre Haute, with the Rev. Don Rissler officiating.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute. There is no visitation. Frist Funeral
Home, in Clinton, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
Southern Care Hospice of Terre Haute, 4624 S. Springhill Junction, Terre Haute, IN 47802; or
Clinton First Baptist Church.
FAIRVIEW PARK — Marie Baker McKay, 94, of Fairview Park, passed away at 10 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in her residence. She was born Aug. 22, 1915, in Clinton, to Ernest
Hedges and Molly K. Kelly Hedges. She was a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist
Church in Clinton. She was preceded by her parents; her first husband, Charlie Baker; and
her second husband, Tom McKay; her son, Dr. Charles Baker; and three brothers, Raymond
Hedges, James Haskel Hedges and Homer V. Hedges.She is survived by her children, Ken
Baker and wife Kay of Surprise, Ariz., Rick Baker and wife Teresa of Fairview Park, and
special son, Arthur Acres of Northridge, Calif. She is the grandmother of Stephen (Amy)
Baker, Jason (Angela) Baker, Richard (Denise) Baker II, Mark (companion Candy Platt)
Baker; stepdaughters, Cathy (Bill) Faulstich of Danville, Ill., and Tomi (Dwayne) Perry;
stepgrandchildren, Laura (Shad) Etchason, Julie Robinson, Mary Beth (Theo) von Wijk,
Shane Frink, Andy Frink and Lisa Vandevender; 18 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law,
Rosetta Hedges.Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Roselawn
Memorial Park's Chapel of Memories, in Terre Haute, with the Rev. Don Rissler officiating.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute. There is no visitation. Frist Funeral
Home, in Clinton, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
Southern Care Hospice of Terre Haute, 4624 S. Springhill Junction, Terre Haute, IN 47802; or
Clinton First Baptist Church.
Smith, Leora Sue
Born to Ethel Godfrey Hinote and William Phillip Hinote, in Hymera, on April 6, 1916. She
passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2009. Sue lost her mother at age 3 and was raised by
her beloved father on the family farm south of Center Point, for the first eight years of her life.
Due to work, her daddy had to leave her with her grandmother until he married his "boarding
house lady" to give Sue a mother, and moved her to the 12 Points area where she grew up
loving Terre Haute as her adopted home. At age 13, the "Sweet Shop Lady" introduced her
to the love of her life, R. Hollis Smith. They were married in 1935 and had 61 wonderful years
together. Two little orphan children had a wonderful family. First, Jack Evan came along, and
they felt blessed. Then eight years later came a little girl, the apple of Daddy's eye, Nancy
Sue. God saw fit years later to bless them again with a baby girl, much to their happiness,
Deborah Ann. Five years later, much to their surprise, came Jeffrey Alan, who they adored
and vowed to stay young for. This led to many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even
great-great-grandchildren. Momma was always so very proud of her beautiful large family.
Sue was a proud 50 year member of Center Point Order of the Eastern Star, where she
served as worthy matron, and later district deputy of District 8 in 1962. She also was a past
president of Clay County Homemakers. She was always active in the community where she
and Hollis raised their family on her family farm. She was preceded in death by her parents;
her husband, Hollis, in 1996; and a beloved stepniece, Janet Myers. She is survived by her
daughter and son-in-law, Debbi and Jim Stout, with whom she made her home after the
passing of her husband; her sons and families, Jack and Carolee Smith of Terre Haute, Jeff
and Burdona Smith of Brownsburg; and daughter, Susie and Michael Hayes of Indianapolis;
grandchildren, Samuel Smith and wife Diane, Loretta Showalter and husband Kurt, Daniel
Smith and wife Judi, Holly True and husband Count, Kelly Downey and husband Steve, J.O.
Stout and wife Kathy, Adam Stout and Martina, Matt Stout, Aubrey Fearnow and husband
Jake, Ben Smith and Susan Smith; great-grandchildren, Ronald Smith and Beth, Amanda Ellis
and husband Ramsey, Brittany Showalter and Chad Showalter, Jacob Smith, Michael Smith,
Jessica Smith, Haley Chamberlain, Heath Chamberlain, Paige Downey, Parker Stout, and
Alexis Stout; great-great-grandchildren, Lauryn Smith, Taylor Smith, and Ava Ellis. Visitation
will be 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 N. Clinton St.,
with final services at 6 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, flowers or donations to the charity
of your choice are accepted.
Born to Ethel Godfrey Hinote and William Phillip Hinote, in Hymera, on April 6, 1916. She
passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2009. Sue lost her mother at age 3 and was raised by
her beloved father on the family farm south of Center Point, for the first eight years of her life.
Due to work, her daddy had to leave her with her grandmother until he married his "boarding
house lady" to give Sue a mother, and moved her to the 12 Points area where she grew up
loving Terre Haute as her adopted home. At age 13, the "Sweet Shop Lady" introduced her
to the love of her life, R. Hollis Smith. They were married in 1935 and had 61 wonderful years
together. Two little orphan children had a wonderful family. First, Jack Evan came along, and
they felt blessed. Then eight years later came a little girl, the apple of Daddy's eye, Nancy
Sue. God saw fit years later to bless them again with a baby girl, much to their happiness,
Deborah Ann. Five years later, much to their surprise, came Jeffrey Alan, who they adored
and vowed to stay young for. This led to many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even
great-great-grandchildren. Momma was always so very proud of her beautiful large family.
Sue was a proud 50 year member of Center Point Order of the Eastern Star, where she
served as worthy matron, and later district deputy of District 8 in 1962. She also was a past
president of Clay County Homemakers. She was always active in the community where she
and Hollis raised their family on her family farm. She was preceded in death by her parents;
her husband, Hollis, in 1996; and a beloved stepniece, Janet Myers. She is survived by her
daughter and son-in-law, Debbi and Jim Stout, with whom she made her home after the
passing of her husband; her sons and families, Jack and Carolee Smith of Terre Haute, Jeff
and Burdona Smith of Brownsburg; and daughter, Susie and Michael Hayes of Indianapolis;
grandchildren, Samuel Smith and wife Diane, Loretta Showalter and husband Kurt, Daniel
Smith and wife Judi, Holly True and husband Count, Kelly Downey and husband Steve, J.O.
Stout and wife Kathy, Adam Stout and Martina, Matt Stout, Aubrey Fearnow and husband
Jake, Ben Smith and Susan Smith; great-grandchildren, Ronald Smith and Beth, Amanda Ellis
and husband Ramsey, Brittany Showalter and Chad Showalter, Jacob Smith, Michael Smith,
Jessica Smith, Haley Chamberlain, Heath Chamberlain, Paige Downey, Parker Stout, and
Alexis Stout; great-great-grandchildren, Lauryn Smith, Taylor Smith, and Ava Ellis. Visitation
will be 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 N. Clinton St.,
with final services at 6 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, flowers or donations to the charity
of your choice are accepted.
Genisio, Mildred Jordan
CLINTON — Mildred Jordan Genisio, 88, of Terre Haute and formerly of Clinton, passed away
at 4:25 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Southwood Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in
Terre Haute. She was born May 17, 1921, in Nowata County, Okla., to John L. Straley and
Florence White Straley. She was a homemaker, She was preceded in death by her parents,
her first husband, and her second husband.Survivors include a brother, Silas Straley of
Clinton; and a nephew, Mike Straley of Clinton.Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28,
2009, at Frist Funeral Home, 458 Blackman St., with the Rev. Ken Coffman officiating. Burial
will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today.
CLINTON — Mildred Jordan Genisio, 88, of Terre Haute and formerly of Clinton, passed away
at 4:25 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Southwood Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in
Terre Haute. She was born May 17, 1921, in Nowata County, Okla., to John L. Straley and
Florence White Straley. She was a homemaker, She was preceded in death by her parents,
her first husband, and her second husband.Survivors include a brother, Silas Straley of
Clinton; and a nephew, Mike Straley of Clinton.Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28,
2009, at Frist Funeral Home, 458 Blackman St., with the Rev. Ken Coffman officiating. Burial
will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today.
Phillips, Lewis T.
BRAZIL — Lewis T. Phillips, 88, of Brazil, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, 2009, in
his home. He was born on Jan. 4, 1921, in Brazil, to George and Hazel Phillips. He was a U.S.
Air Force veteran, who retired from being a pilot in the Air Force, and also retired from
working at the Federal Prison in earlier years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his
wife, Ruth Mae Phillips; and a daughter, Deborah Schlegel.Survivors include children, Lewis
Phillips and wife Peg of Texas, Hal Phillips and wife Liz of Effingham, Ill., Kenneth Phillips and
friend Betty of Worthington, Brian Phillips and wife Lorrie of Staunton, Mark Phillips of Brazil,
Chris Whitmore and Michelle Hart and husband Steve, all of Kansas. Also surviving are 19
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Per
Lewis' wishes, no services are scheduled. Entombment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park
Chapel of Memories. Roselawn Funeral Home assisted the family in making arrangements.
BRAZIL — Lewis T. Phillips, 88, of Brazil, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, 2009, in
his home. He was born on Jan. 4, 1921, in Brazil, to George and Hazel Phillips. He was a U.S.
Air Force veteran, who retired from being a pilot in the Air Force, and also retired from
working at the Federal Prison in earlier years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his
wife, Ruth Mae Phillips; and a daughter, Deborah Schlegel.Survivors include children, Lewis
Phillips and wife Peg of Texas, Hal Phillips and wife Liz of Effingham, Ill., Kenneth Phillips and
friend Betty of Worthington, Brian Phillips and wife Lorrie of Staunton, Mark Phillips of Brazil,
Chris Whitmore and Michelle Hart and husband Steve, all of Kansas. Also surviving are 19
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Per
Lewis' wishes, no services are scheduled. Entombment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park
Chapel of Memories. Roselawn Funeral Home assisted the family in making arrangements.
Rhoden, Forrest Robert
Forrest Robert Rhoden, 66, of Terre Haute, passed away at home on Monday, Oct. 26,
Forrest Robert Rhoden, 66, of Terre Haute, passed away at home on Monday, Oct. 26,
2009, surrounded by his loving family and friends. For 19 months, he bravely fought a battle
against acute myeloid leukemia. We believe the tireless efforts of Dr. Kunapareddy and God
answering the faithful prayers of many precious friends (known and unknown) are the reason
his life was extended. He was born May 26, 1943, to Forrest Vernon Rhoden and Mary
(Barrows) Rhoden.Survivors include his wife, Lois (Luther), whom he married on Dec. 21,
1963; a daughter, Lori Scott and husband Tim of Columbus, Ind.; and a son, Jeff of
Lynchburg, Va.; his father, Forrest of West Terre Haute; four sisters, Marilyn Jean Freeman
and husband Joe of West Terre Haute, Sandy Wilson and husband Larry of Terre Haute,
Joyce Radobanko and husband Paul of Yuba City, Calif., and Chris Owens and husband
Dave of Terre Haute; 11 nieces and nephews; and 17 great-nieces and nephews. He had
five grandchildren who were his pride and joy. Chelsy, Michaela, Erika and Ryan Scott and
Reagan Olivia-Lu Davis were one of God's many blessings in his life. He was a wonderful
husband, father, grampa, son, brother, uncle and true friend to many. He accepted Christ as
his Savior at age 16, while listening to the Old Time Gospel Hour. He loved his God who
never failed him, his church, his family and many friends. He was a member of First Baptist
Church of West Terre Haute. He started working at Anaconda Aluminum in September 1963,
and retired from there in June 2007. He was a maintenance mechanic. He served two terms
as union president for Steel Workers Union Local 103. He enjoyed working on car engines
and restored a 1966 Chevy Nova. He and Tim, his son-in-law, whom he loved like a son,
enjoyed traveling to car shows and displaying his car and spending guy time with his buddies.
He won several trophies and placed first at 2006 Super Chevy, as best-engineered car. He
liked racing and had been a drag racer in his younger years.Throughout his illness, he was
concerned for families who had children who were undergoing treatment for cancer. If you
desire, you can make a memorial gift to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,
Memphis, TN 38105.Visitation is scheduled 4 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 29, 2009, at
DeBaun-Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Drive. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct.
30, 2009, with Pastors Jeff Augustus and Paul Radobanko officiating. Burial will follow in
Roselawn Memorial Park with Dan Rodabaugh officiating.
Forrest Robert Rhoden, 66, of Terre Haute, passed away at home on Monday, Oct. 26,
Forrest Robert Rhoden, 66, of Terre Haute, passed away at home on Monday, Oct. 26,
2009, surrounded by his loving family and friends. For 19 months, he bravely fought a battle
against acute myeloid leukemia. We believe the tireless efforts of Dr. Kunapareddy and God
answering the faithful prayers of many precious friends (known and unknown) are the reason
his life was extended. He was born May 26, 1943, to Forrest Vernon Rhoden and Mary
(Barrows) Rhoden.Survivors include his wife, Lois (Luther), whom he married on Dec. 21,
1963; a daughter, Lori Scott and husband Tim of Columbus, Ind.; and a son, Jeff of
Lynchburg, Va.; his father, Forrest of West Terre Haute; four sisters, Marilyn Jean Freeman
and husband Joe of West Terre Haute, Sandy Wilson and husband Larry of Terre Haute,
Joyce Radobanko and husband Paul of Yuba City, Calif., and Chris Owens and husband
Dave of Terre Haute; 11 nieces and nephews; and 17 great-nieces and nephews. He had
five grandchildren who were his pride and joy. Chelsy, Michaela, Erika and Ryan Scott and
Reagan Olivia-Lu Davis were one of God's many blessings in his life. He was a wonderful
husband, father, grampa, son, brother, uncle and true friend to many. He accepted Christ as
his Savior at age 16, while listening to the Old Time Gospel Hour. He loved his God who
never failed him, his church, his family and many friends. He was a member of First Baptist
Church of West Terre Haute. He started working at Anaconda Aluminum in September 1963,
and retired from there in June 2007. He was a maintenance mechanic. He served two terms
as union president for Steel Workers Union Local 103. He enjoyed working on car engines
and restored a 1966 Chevy Nova. He and Tim, his son-in-law, whom he loved like a son,
enjoyed traveling to car shows and displaying his car and spending guy time with his buddies.
He won several trophies and placed first at 2006 Super Chevy, as best-engineered car. He
liked racing and had been a drag racer in his younger years.Throughout his illness, he was
concerned for families who had children who were undergoing treatment for cancer. If you
desire, you can make a memorial gift to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,
Memphis, TN 38105.Visitation is scheduled 4 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 29, 2009, at
DeBaun-Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Drive. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct.
30, 2009, with Pastors Jeff Augustus and Paul Radobanko officiating. Burial will follow in
Roselawn Memorial Park with Dan Rodabaugh officiating.
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