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Mary ‘Jane’ Wilson Hoff
TERRE HAUTE — Mary “Jane” Wilson Hoff, 89, of Terre Haute, passed away at 3:29 a.m.
on Dec. 28, 2011, in Union Hospital. She was born on April 5, 1922, in Terre Haute, to
Harold and Marie (Cottrell) Wilson. She graduated in 1940 from State High School. She
married her husband, Maurice Hoff on Dec. 29, 1946. They were married for 52 years
until his passing in 1999. Jane loved to have her family around her, and loved to cook for
them. She was a classy lady, who enjoyed always looking her best.
Jane was a member of St. Mark United Church of Christ. She was one of the original
members when the church was formed in 1958. She served as deacon and was the
secretary of governing body during her term on Board of Deacons at St. Mark. She sang
in the choir and was a member of Adult Sunday School class. She was employed at
Packerd Shirt Company, and Hertz Rent-A-Car. She retired from Hertz Rent-A-Car in
1986.
Jane is survived by two sons John Hoff his wife Joann and Dane Hoff and his wife
Raelane; grandchildren, Anna Rees and her husband Scott, Laura Hoff, Aaron Hoff, and
Lyndsay Hoff; great-grandchild, Jacob Rees; sister–in-law, Thelma Hoff; aunt, Erma Tyler;
nieces and nephews, Michael Hoff his wife Chi, Joyce Holt her husband Franklin, Steve
Hoff, Janet Hoff and her husband John Beal, Glenn Hoff, Paula Lowe and her husband
Bodi, Kathy Smothers, Linda Phillips and her husband Bill; cousins Barbara Martin and
Norma Tyler; close friends since childhood, Anna Jones and Betty Sheets. She was
preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister–in-law, Mary DeLisle; and two
brothers–in-law, Paul Hoff and Walter Hoff.
Funeral services have been scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at 10 a.m. at DeBaun
Springhill Chapel, 85 E Springhill Drive. The Rev. Teresa D. Higus will be officiating.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home on
Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, from 4 until 8 p.m. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers,
donation can be made to St. Mark United Church of Christ, 475 S. Fruitridge Ave., Terre
Haute, IN 47803. Online condolences can be made at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com
TERRE HAUTE — Mary “Jane” Wilson Hoff, 89, of Terre Haute, passed away at 3:29 a.m.
on Dec. 28, 2011, in Union Hospital. She was born on April 5, 1922, in Terre Haute, to
Harold and Marie (Cottrell) Wilson. She graduated in 1940 from State High School. She
married her husband, Maurice Hoff on Dec. 29, 1946. They were married for 52 years
until his passing in 1999. Jane loved to have her family around her, and loved to cook for
them. She was a classy lady, who enjoyed always looking her best.
Jane was a member of St. Mark United Church of Christ. She was one of the original
members when the church was formed in 1958. She served as deacon and was the
secretary of governing body during her term on Board of Deacons at St. Mark. She sang
in the choir and was a member of Adult Sunday School class. She was employed at
Packerd Shirt Company, and Hertz Rent-A-Car. She retired from Hertz Rent-A-Car in
1986.
Jane is survived by two sons John Hoff his wife Joann and Dane Hoff and his wife
Raelane; grandchildren, Anna Rees and her husband Scott, Laura Hoff, Aaron Hoff, and
Lyndsay Hoff; great-grandchild, Jacob Rees; sister–in-law, Thelma Hoff; aunt, Erma Tyler;
nieces and nephews, Michael Hoff his wife Chi, Joyce Holt her husband Franklin, Steve
Hoff, Janet Hoff and her husband John Beal, Glenn Hoff, Paula Lowe and her husband
Bodi, Kathy Smothers, Linda Phillips and her husband Bill; cousins Barbara Martin and
Norma Tyler; close friends since childhood, Anna Jones and Betty Sheets. She was
preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister–in-law, Mary DeLisle; and two
brothers–in-law, Paul Hoff and Walter Hoff.
Funeral services have been scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at 10 a.m. at DeBaun
Springhill Chapel, 85 E Springhill Drive. The Rev. Teresa D. Higus will be officiating.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home on
Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, from 4 until 8 p.m. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers,
donation can be made to St. Mark United Church of Christ, 475 S. Fruitridge Ave., Terre
Haute, IN 47803. Online condolences can be made at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com
Carlie Shea Ennen
Carlie Shea Ennen, 9 days old, died Dec. 31, 2011, in Union Hospital. She was born Dec.
21, 2011, to Kyle Ennen and Traci Tremmel Ennen.
Survivors include her parents; grandparents, Gina Tremmel, Ken Tremmel, and Jamie
Ennen; great-grandparents, Dorothy Winkley of Washington, and Jim and Betty Hunt.
Private services were Friday in Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bill Herb
officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Carlie Shea Ennen, 9 days old, died Dec. 31, 2011, in Union Hospital. She was born Dec.
21, 2011, to Kyle Ennen and Traci Tremmel Ennen.
Survivors include her parents; grandparents, Gina Tremmel, Ken Tremmel, and Jamie
Ennen; great-grandparents, Dorothy Winkley of Washington, and Jim and Betty Hunt.
Private services were Friday in Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bill Herb
officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Wiley Charles Cox
Wiley Charles Cox, 96, of Indianapolis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Hungerford James Cox; two children, Debra Walters
(Tom) of Carmel, David Cox (Marlene) of Terre Haute; stepson, Tom James (Athena) of
Indianapolis; grandchildren, Ellis and Chaney Walters, Jamie Cox Howard (Darrin), Darius
McClendon (Jennifer); great-grandchildren, Christina Humphrey, Joshua Arnold and
Owen McClendon.
Wiley was born in Libertyville, on Oct. 7, 1915, and was preceded in death by his first
wife, Mary Evans Cox.
Wiley was a U.S. Army veteran, earning a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart in World War II.
He was employed for 12 years by the Skelly/J. Paul Getty Oil Company.
Wiley was a former Sunday school superintendent at Forest Park Bible Church, in North
Terre Haute. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church, in Leesburg, Fla., and
Chapelwood Baptist Church in Indianapolis. He was a devout Christian, who enjoyed
passing out Bible tracts, creating colorful ceramics and most of all, spending time with his
family.
Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, from noon until the time of Wiley’s funeral at 2 p.m.,
at the Roselawn Funeral Home, in Terre Haute. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial
Park. Those desiring, may direct memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at:
www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
Wiley Charles Cox, 96, of Indianapolis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Hungerford James Cox; two children, Debra Walters
(Tom) of Carmel, David Cox (Marlene) of Terre Haute; stepson, Tom James (Athena) of
Indianapolis; grandchildren, Ellis and Chaney Walters, Jamie Cox Howard (Darrin), Darius
McClendon (Jennifer); great-grandchildren, Christina Humphrey, Joshua Arnold and
Owen McClendon.
Wiley was born in Libertyville, on Oct. 7, 1915, and was preceded in death by his first
wife, Mary Evans Cox.
Wiley was a U.S. Army veteran, earning a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart in World War II.
He was employed for 12 years by the Skelly/J. Paul Getty Oil Company.
Wiley was a former Sunday school superintendent at Forest Park Bible Church, in North
Terre Haute. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church, in Leesburg, Fla., and
Chapelwood Baptist Church in Indianapolis. He was a devout Christian, who enjoyed
passing out Bible tracts, creating colorful ceramics and most of all, spending time with his
family.
Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, from noon until the time of Wiley’s funeral at 2 p.m.,
at the Roselawn Funeral Home, in Terre Haute. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial
Park. Those desiring, may direct memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at:
www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
Clarence R. ‘Soup’ Harris
Clarence R. “Soup” Harris, 85, of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at
Regional Hospital. He was born Aug. 29, 1926, in Terre Haute, to Clarence R. and Mary
Harris. He married Mildred “Millie” Hickenbotham, and she preceded him in death on Jan.
2, 2007. Soup had been a fire fighter for the City of Terre Haute since July 4, 1958, and
retired in 1980. He then became the assistant superintendent of the waste water
treatment plant, retiring in 1997. He was a long-time precinct committee man for Precinct
C of the Fourth Ward and also served as an Indiana State Delegate. He was honored in
1998 for loyal service to the Democratic Party. Soup served on the Board of Public Works
and Safety, Board of Zoning Appeals, and as an I.O.S.H.A. Designee and Safety Director
for the City of Terre Haute. He was a member of the Retired Police and Fireman
Association, International Association of Firefighters, Indiana Firefighters Association,
German Oberlandler Club, and Wabash Senior Citizens. He was an avid fisherman and
hunter. He also enjoyed traveling and casinos.
Soup is survived by three stepdaughters, Patricia J. Denny and husband Harley, Bonnie
L. Butler and husband Richard, and Sharon R. Turner; two stepsons, Farris C. Ellinger Jr.
and wife Sherri, and Ricky A. Ellinger and wife Kay; grandchildren, John C. Hensley and
wife Debbie, Paul A. Hensley and wife Valarie, Tracy L. Hubbard, Kimberly L. Mays and
husband Scott, Patricia R. Kull and husband Chris, Shawn M. Turner and wife Tiffany, Lt.
Col. Michael S. Turner and wife Heather, Vanessa J. Hendrick and husband Mitch, Tyler
C. Ellinger and wife Jenny, Zachary W. Ellinger, and Jessica S. Owens and husband Max;
11 great-grandchildren; a nephew, Bill Harris and wife Linda; and nieces, Donna
Bredeweg and husband Dick, Patty Blye, and Connie Bell.
He also was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Donald R. Harris and Jim Lee
Harris; and one brother, Donald Harris.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at Roselawn Funeral Home, with the Rev.
Bill Herb officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m.
today, and noon until services Thursday. Online condolences may be made at:
www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
Clarence R. “Soup” Harris, 85, of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at
Regional Hospital. He was born Aug. 29, 1926, in Terre Haute, to Clarence R. and Mary
Harris. He married Mildred “Millie” Hickenbotham, and she preceded him in death on Jan.
2, 2007. Soup had been a fire fighter for the City of Terre Haute since July 4, 1958, and
retired in 1980. He then became the assistant superintendent of the waste water
treatment plant, retiring in 1997. He was a long-time precinct committee man for Precinct
C of the Fourth Ward and also served as an Indiana State Delegate. He was honored in
1998 for loyal service to the Democratic Party. Soup served on the Board of Public Works
and Safety, Board of Zoning Appeals, and as an I.O.S.H.A. Designee and Safety Director
for the City of Terre Haute. He was a member of the Retired Police and Fireman
Association, International Association of Firefighters, Indiana Firefighters Association,
German Oberlandler Club, and Wabash Senior Citizens. He was an avid fisherman and
hunter. He also enjoyed traveling and casinos.
Soup is survived by three stepdaughters, Patricia J. Denny and husband Harley, Bonnie
L. Butler and husband Richard, and Sharon R. Turner; two stepsons, Farris C. Ellinger Jr.
and wife Sherri, and Ricky A. Ellinger and wife Kay; grandchildren, John C. Hensley and
wife Debbie, Paul A. Hensley and wife Valarie, Tracy L. Hubbard, Kimberly L. Mays and
husband Scott, Patricia R. Kull and husband Chris, Shawn M. Turner and wife Tiffany, Lt.
Col. Michael S. Turner and wife Heather, Vanessa J. Hendrick and husband Mitch, Tyler
C. Ellinger and wife Jenny, Zachary W. Ellinger, and Jessica S. Owens and husband Max;
11 great-grandchildren; a nephew, Bill Harris and wife Linda; and nieces, Donna
Bredeweg and husband Dick, Patty Blye, and Connie Bell.
He also was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Donald R. Harris and Jim Lee
Harris; and one brother, Donald Harris.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at Roselawn Funeral Home, with the Rev.
Bill Herb officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m.
today, and noon until services Thursday. Online condolences may be made at:
www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
Betty J. Martin Coy Phillips
Betty J. Martin Coy Phillips, 90, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at a St.
Louis Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born in Frankfort, Ind., on April 28,
1921, to Anna Lewellyn Martin and Carl Martin.
Betty is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Paul G. Phillips; daughters, Karen
Coy Foster Byrd of Springfield, Mo., Janice Coy Dermody and husband Tom of
Springfield, Kathy Coy Erwin-Ruesing and husband Tony of St. Louis; a son, Donald E.
“Skip” Coy of Scottsdale, Ariz.; 24 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and one great-
great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by daughters, Kay Coy Freudenberg and Judith Coy Roberts;
four brothers; and two sisters.
Betty retired after working as a secretary of the maintenance and grounds department at
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She was a member of Faith Wesleyan Church.
Betty loved her family and church. She was known to all for her quick wit and sense of
humor.
Funeral services will be at Faith Wesleyan Church, 6751 S. Carlisle, Terre Haute on
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, with the Pastor Dan Gormong officiating. Visitation at the church
is at 12:30 p.m. with the service at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that a contribution in her name be made to Faith
Wesleyan Church or Samaritan’s Purse, part of the Billy Graham ministries.
Arrangements are under the direction of DeBaun Funeral Homes. Online condolences
may be left at: www.debaunfuneralhomes.com
Betty J. Martin Coy Phillips, 90, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at a St.
Louis Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born in Frankfort, Ind., on April 28,
1921, to Anna Lewellyn Martin and Carl Martin.
Betty is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Paul G. Phillips; daughters, Karen
Coy Foster Byrd of Springfield, Mo., Janice Coy Dermody and husband Tom of
Springfield, Kathy Coy Erwin-Ruesing and husband Tony of St. Louis; a son, Donald E.
“Skip” Coy of Scottsdale, Ariz.; 24 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and one great-
great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by daughters, Kay Coy Freudenberg and Judith Coy Roberts;
four brothers; and two sisters.
Betty retired after working as a secretary of the maintenance and grounds department at
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She was a member of Faith Wesleyan Church.
Betty loved her family and church. She was known to all for her quick wit and sense of
humor.
Funeral services will be at Faith Wesleyan Church, 6751 S. Carlisle, Terre Haute on
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, with the Pastor Dan Gormong officiating. Visitation at the church
is at 12:30 p.m. with the service at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that a contribution in her name be made to Faith
Wesleyan Church or Samaritan’s Purse, part of the Billy Graham ministries.
Arrangements are under the direction of DeBaun Funeral Homes. Online condolences
may be left at: www.debaunfuneralhomes.com
Stanley Everett Pence
TERRE HAUTE — Stanley Everett Pence, 59, of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday,
Jan. 3, 2012, in his home. He was born on March 18, 1952, to Horace and Barbara
(Parker) Pence. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 19, in Terre Haute. Stanley worked
at Pepsi for 42 years as a service technician.
He is survived by his brother, Michael Pence and his wife Cathy; niece, Christina Pence;
nephews, Jon Pence and Eric Pence; great-nephew, Skylar Pence; and great-niece
Daniella Pence. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services have been scheduled for Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at 10 a.m. at DeBaun
Springhill Chapel, 85 E Springhill Drive. The Rev. Jeff Lee is officiating. Burial will be at
Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2 until 6 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 8, 2012. Terre Haute Masonic Lodge 19, Free & Accepted Masons will conduct their
memorial at 6 p.m. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, a contribution be made to
St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Southern Care Hospice. Online condolences can be made
at: www.debaunfuneralhomes.com
TERRE HAUTE — Stanley Everett Pence, 59, of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday,
Jan. 3, 2012, in his home. He was born on March 18, 1952, to Horace and Barbara
(Parker) Pence. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 19, in Terre Haute. Stanley worked
at Pepsi for 42 years as a service technician.
He is survived by his brother, Michael Pence and his wife Cathy; niece, Christina Pence;
nephews, Jon Pence and Eric Pence; great-nephew, Skylar Pence; and great-niece
Daniella Pence. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services have been scheduled for Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at 10 a.m. at DeBaun
Springhill Chapel, 85 E Springhill Drive. The Rev. Jeff Lee is officiating. Burial will be at
Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2 until 6 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 8, 2012. Terre Haute Masonic Lodge 19, Free & Accepted Masons will conduct their
memorial at 6 p.m. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, a contribution be made to
St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Southern Care Hospice. Online condolences can be made
at: www.debaunfuneralhomes.com
James A. Duggins
TERRE HAUTE — James A. Duggins, 72, of Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord on Jan.
5, 2012, while at home. Jim was born in Louisville, Ky., on March 24, 1939, to Opal
Mathers Duggins and Claude Duggins. His father was a butcher and owned a grocery
store; his mother, a homemaker who cared for their seven children. Jim was the youngest
child and the apple of his mother’s eye. The family moved to Terre Haute when Jim was a
child.
Jim was faithfully married to his best friend, Paula R. Duggins, whom he met at Eighth
Ave. Baptist Church, where they are both members. They celebrated 45 years of wedded
bliss this past September 2011. Jim always looked forward to their annual August
vacation to Michigan. He was an adoring and patient husband. Jim was the father to one
daughter, Kelley A. Duggins, and will always be remembered as her hero. Among
numerous things, he taught her how to ride a bike, how to drive a car and to never take
anything for granted. Jim was an amazing and attentive Pap to one grandson, Zachary J.
Duggins, and was heavily and wholeheartedly involved in any activity his grandson was a
part of. He particularly enjoyed filming his grandson’s sporting events and special
activities and has given us countless hours of memories by doing so.
Jim enjoyed running mini marathons in his younger years and was an avid golfer
throughout his life. He loved planting flowers and caring for the grounds around his home
in the spring and summer. Jim loved the sunshine and relished any opportunity to be
outdoors. He was a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox and inspired his family to be fans
as well. He served as a member of the Air Force and Air Force Reserves for 24 years
and as a state tax auditor for the state of Indiana for 39 years. His employment with the
state ended in retirement in December 2010. He also worked part time at Larrison's Tax
Service, during every tax season and personally prepared taxes for family and friends for
many years. Just before being diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Jim began working
part time at Idle Creek Golf Course. Jim was a hardworking, witty and compassionate man
who always put his family first. Words cannot express how missed he will be.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Paula R. Duggins; his daughter, Kelley A. Duggins;
his grandson, Zachary J. Duggins; his nephew, Jerry M. Doolittle; as well as countless
other nephews, nieces, cousins, and in-law relations. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Claude and Opal Duggins; his brothers, Robert Duggins and Max Duggins; and
his sisters, Zelma Shepard, Dorothy Williams, Pat Green and Jo Ann Lewis. Jim was the
last surviving sibling of his family.
Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, from 2 to 6 p.m. at DeBaun Springhill
Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Drive. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, Jan. 9, 2012,
at 2:30 p.m. at DeBaun Springhill Chapel, with Pastor John Nicholas (Jim’s nephew)
officiating. Burial services will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Jim’s honor be made to Eighth Ave.
Baptist Church in Terre Haute, Ind. Online condolences may be offered at:
www.debaunfuneralhomes.com.
TERRE HAUTE — James A. Duggins, 72, of Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord on Jan.
5, 2012, while at home. Jim was born in Louisville, Ky., on March 24, 1939, to Opal
Mathers Duggins and Claude Duggins. His father was a butcher and owned a grocery
store; his mother, a homemaker who cared for their seven children. Jim was the youngest
child and the apple of his mother’s eye. The family moved to Terre Haute when Jim was a
child.
Jim was faithfully married to his best friend, Paula R. Duggins, whom he met at Eighth
Ave. Baptist Church, where they are both members. They celebrated 45 years of wedded
bliss this past September 2011. Jim always looked forward to their annual August
vacation to Michigan. He was an adoring and patient husband. Jim was the father to one
daughter, Kelley A. Duggins, and will always be remembered as her hero. Among
numerous things, he taught her how to ride a bike, how to drive a car and to never take
anything for granted. Jim was an amazing and attentive Pap to one grandson, Zachary J.
Duggins, and was heavily and wholeheartedly involved in any activity his grandson was a
part of. He particularly enjoyed filming his grandson’s sporting events and special
activities and has given us countless hours of memories by doing so.
Jim enjoyed running mini marathons in his younger years and was an avid golfer
throughout his life. He loved planting flowers and caring for the grounds around his home
in the spring and summer. Jim loved the sunshine and relished any opportunity to be
outdoors. He was a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox and inspired his family to be fans
as well. He served as a member of the Air Force and Air Force Reserves for 24 years
and as a state tax auditor for the state of Indiana for 39 years. His employment with the
state ended in retirement in December 2010. He also worked part time at Larrison's Tax
Service, during every tax season and personally prepared taxes for family and friends for
many years. Just before being diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Jim began working
part time at Idle Creek Golf Course. Jim was a hardworking, witty and compassionate man
who always put his family first. Words cannot express how missed he will be.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Paula R. Duggins; his daughter, Kelley A. Duggins;
his grandson, Zachary J. Duggins; his nephew, Jerry M. Doolittle; as well as countless
other nephews, nieces, cousins, and in-law relations. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Claude and Opal Duggins; his brothers, Robert Duggins and Max Duggins; and
his sisters, Zelma Shepard, Dorothy Williams, Pat Green and Jo Ann Lewis. Jim was the
last surviving sibling of his family.
Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, from 2 to 6 p.m. at DeBaun Springhill
Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Drive. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, Jan. 9, 2012,
at 2:30 p.m. at DeBaun Springhill Chapel, with Pastor John Nicholas (Jim’s nephew)
officiating. Burial services will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Jim’s honor be made to Eighth Ave.
Baptist Church in Terre Haute, Ind. Online condolences may be offered at:
www.debaunfuneralhomes.com.
Mary D. Brann
Mary D. Brann, 90, of Naples, FL, formerly of Clinton, passed away on December 24,
2011, in Naples, FL. She was born on December 12, 1921, in Universal, IN to Joseph
and Anna (Antal) David. She married Richard T. Brann and he preceded her in death in
2000.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Brann Demski and her husband Larry of
Naples, FL; grandchildren, Laura Rhodes of Columbus, OH, Dr. Sarah Demski of Boston,
MA, and Megan Demski of Columbus, OH; and a great-grandchild, Emory Ann White.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters, Wilma Hauk and Anna
Miesmer, and a brother, Joseph David.
Visitation will be from 10:00am to 11:00am Saturday, January 7 at Sacred Heart Church
in Clinton. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, January 7,
at the church, with Father Joe Villa officiating. Entombment will follow at Roselawn
Memorial Park’s Memorial Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.
roselawnfuneralhome.net
Mary D. Brann, 90, of Naples, FL, formerly of Clinton, passed away on December 24,
2011, in Naples, FL. She was born on December 12, 1921, in Universal, IN to Joseph
and Anna (Antal) David. She married Richard T. Brann and he preceded her in death in
2000.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Brann Demski and her husband Larry of
Naples, FL; grandchildren, Laura Rhodes of Columbus, OH, Dr. Sarah Demski of Boston,
MA, and Megan Demski of Columbus, OH; and a great-grandchild, Emory Ann White.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters, Wilma Hauk and Anna
Miesmer, and a brother, Joseph David.
Visitation will be from 10:00am to 11:00am Saturday, January 7 at Sacred Heart Church
in Clinton. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, January 7,
at the church, with Father Joe Villa officiating. Entombment will follow at Roselawn
Memorial Park’s Memorial Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.
roselawnfuneralhome.net
Marjorie Ruberta Rowe Latta
TERRE HAUTE — Marjorie Ruberta Rowe Latta was born on Jan. 15, 1921, in Terre
Haute, Ind. Her parents, Rushton Marfel “Mart” Rowe and Orbie Hudson Rowe, lived on
upper 11th Street. Mart worked in the family business, A. Rowe and Sons Meat Packing.
A Rowe and Sons had been in operation since 1870. Marjorie would be Vice President of
Rowe Packing and one of the last owners with her brother and sister when it closed
operations in 1969. When Marjorie was 10 years old, she was one of two children, and
probably the last in Terre Haute, to become infected with Small Pox and nearly died.
When Marjorie was a sophomore at Garfield High School her mother, Orbie, was for a
second time diagnosed with a brain tumor and subsequently died during surgery in St.
Louis. This would become one of the great turning points of her life.
In 1939 Marjorie graduated from Garfield High School. In the fall of that year, she went to
a Halloween Party and met a young man by the name of Dennis Latta. Dennis’ family
operated a restaurant, tourist cottages and a gas station in Seelyville, Ind. Within a year
they were united in marriage at All Saints Episcopal Church in Indianapolis. Marjorie was
soon to become a mother as well as a partner in the family business in Seelyville. Dennis
[Denny] was born in 1948, Martin in 1954, and Orbie in 1957. Marjorie was to take care of
and love several animals over the years. In time, there were three horses, two burrows
and several other animals attached to the Latta family. One of her great rescue missions
was her care of Rags, a small scruffy dog. Rags was so absolutely ugly that he was
beautiful. Marjorie loved to travel. One great memory of these years for her was the
vacations that they took with Uncle Howard and Aunt Bertha Schlatter. The yearly trips to
Yellowstone and the Rockies were memorable. Later in life she was able to go to Israel.
Her observation about the Holy Land; It was dry, brown, and hilly!
Marjorie was a fairly accomplished musician. As a girl she was a member of St. Stephen’s
Episcopal Church Choir in Terre Haute. For a time she was the paid soloist at the
Christian Scientist Church in Seelyville. In the early 50’s she sang in several area
musicals. She always said that her favorite was Brigadoon. From 1953 until 1967 she
attended Cloverland Evangelical United Brethren Church and was active providing many
solos and music programs. She loved to play the piano and being always humorous when
asked to play she would begin by playing “Ah Sweet Mystery of Life” or “I’ll be loving You”
and she would sing like Nelson Eddy and Jeanette Macdonald. Marjorie was a Cub Scout
leader. She was an active parent at Seelyville and Lost Creek Elementary.
Marjorie loved and collected old family photos and would carry several albums to family
reunions. It was lots of fun looking at the photos and talking about old times. Along this
line she enjoyed providing entertainment for family parties and reunions. Marjorie was
from a generation of women who could walk into a kitchen and from a few ingredients
cook at tasty and nutritious meal. When the kids asked her what she was cooking she
would humorously say, “cat heads”. She was a great hostess. Often at the Latta
household, friends and neighbors would drop in. They were always welcomed with
refreshments and good conversation.
In 1970 Marjorie bought a farm on Bolton Road north of Terre Haute. She would live
there for over 35 years. It was on Bolton Road that she would find many lifetime friends.
The Bolton Road community was very loving and supporting. She had many happy
memories of this period of her life.
Marjorie had three lifetime friends, Barbara Gemmecke, Janet Scholar, and her sister,
Hilda Mary Chernay. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rushton Marfel “Mart”
and Orbie Hudson Rowe; her brother, Andrew Rowe; and her sisters, Vera [Rowe]
Sumansky, and Hilda Mary [Rowe] Chernay. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-
law, Dennis James and Mary K. Latta of Vincennes and Martin Clifford and Denise Latta
of Seelyville; daughter and son-in-law, Orbie and Donald Bryan of Seelyville; and by
numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Services will be Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at 1 p.m. French Funeral Home, 421 E. National
Ave., in Brazil. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. with service to follow. The Rev.
Dennis J. Latta will officiate. Marjorie’s grandsons, Jeremiah, Matthew, Nicholas, Daniel,
Jeffrey and James will be pallbearers. Please bring your stories and reminiscences of
Marjorie to share at the service. Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in her
memory.
TERRE HAUTE — Marjorie Ruberta Rowe Latta was born on Jan. 15, 1921, in Terre
Haute, Ind. Her parents, Rushton Marfel “Mart” Rowe and Orbie Hudson Rowe, lived on
upper 11th Street. Mart worked in the family business, A. Rowe and Sons Meat Packing.
A Rowe and Sons had been in operation since 1870. Marjorie would be Vice President of
Rowe Packing and one of the last owners with her brother and sister when it closed
operations in 1969. When Marjorie was 10 years old, she was one of two children, and
probably the last in Terre Haute, to become infected with Small Pox and nearly died.
When Marjorie was a sophomore at Garfield High School her mother, Orbie, was for a
second time diagnosed with a brain tumor and subsequently died during surgery in St.
Louis. This would become one of the great turning points of her life.
In 1939 Marjorie graduated from Garfield High School. In the fall of that year, she went to
a Halloween Party and met a young man by the name of Dennis Latta. Dennis’ family
operated a restaurant, tourist cottages and a gas station in Seelyville, Ind. Within a year
they were united in marriage at All Saints Episcopal Church in Indianapolis. Marjorie was
soon to become a mother as well as a partner in the family business in Seelyville. Dennis
[Denny] was born in 1948, Martin in 1954, and Orbie in 1957. Marjorie was to take care of
and love several animals over the years. In time, there were three horses, two burrows
and several other animals attached to the Latta family. One of her great rescue missions
was her care of Rags, a small scruffy dog. Rags was so absolutely ugly that he was
beautiful. Marjorie loved to travel. One great memory of these years for her was the
vacations that they took with Uncle Howard and Aunt Bertha Schlatter. The yearly trips to
Yellowstone and the Rockies were memorable. Later in life she was able to go to Israel.
Her observation about the Holy Land; It was dry, brown, and hilly!
Marjorie was a fairly accomplished musician. As a girl she was a member of St. Stephen’s
Episcopal Church Choir in Terre Haute. For a time she was the paid soloist at the
Christian Scientist Church in Seelyville. In the early 50’s she sang in several area
musicals. She always said that her favorite was Brigadoon. From 1953 until 1967 she
attended Cloverland Evangelical United Brethren Church and was active providing many
solos and music programs. She loved to play the piano and being always humorous when
asked to play she would begin by playing “Ah Sweet Mystery of Life” or “I’ll be loving You”
and she would sing like Nelson Eddy and Jeanette Macdonald. Marjorie was a Cub Scout
leader. She was an active parent at Seelyville and Lost Creek Elementary.
Marjorie loved and collected old family photos and would carry several albums to family
reunions. It was lots of fun looking at the photos and talking about old times. Along this
line she enjoyed providing entertainment for family parties and reunions. Marjorie was
from a generation of women who could walk into a kitchen and from a few ingredients
cook at tasty and nutritious meal. When the kids asked her what she was cooking she
would humorously say, “cat heads”. She was a great hostess. Often at the Latta
household, friends and neighbors would drop in. They were always welcomed with
refreshments and good conversation.
In 1970 Marjorie bought a farm on Bolton Road north of Terre Haute. She would live
there for over 35 years. It was on Bolton Road that she would find many lifetime friends.
The Bolton Road community was very loving and supporting. She had many happy
memories of this period of her life.
Marjorie had three lifetime friends, Barbara Gemmecke, Janet Scholar, and her sister,
Hilda Mary Chernay. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rushton Marfel “Mart”
and Orbie Hudson Rowe; her brother, Andrew Rowe; and her sisters, Vera [Rowe]
Sumansky, and Hilda Mary [Rowe] Chernay. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-
law, Dennis James and Mary K. Latta of Vincennes and Martin Clifford and Denise Latta
of Seelyville; daughter and son-in-law, Orbie and Donald Bryan of Seelyville; and by
numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Services will be Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at 1 p.m. French Funeral Home, 421 E. National
Ave., in Brazil. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. with service to follow. The Rev.
Dennis J. Latta will officiate. Marjorie’s grandsons, Jeremiah, Matthew, Nicholas, Daniel,
Jeffrey and James will be pallbearers. Please bring your stories and reminiscences of
Marjorie to share at the service. Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in her
memory.
Margaret Prather “Peg” Pfrank
TERRE HAUTE — Margaret Prather “Peg” Pfrank, 92, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6,
2012, at Kindred – Southwood. She was born Feb. 18, 1919, in Vincennes, the daughter
of Roy and Lona (Mezo) Prather. Peg was united in marriage to Robert Pfrank and
together they shared over 68 years of loving marriage until he passed away on Oct. 18,
2011.
She was a 1937 graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School. Peg attended Indiana
Business College and Indiana State University. She spent several years working as a
bookkeeper and was a co-owner of Pfrank Plumbing and Heating with her husband, Bob.
She enjoyed knitting, reading mystery novels, bowling and traveling. Peg’s favorite
pursuit was spending time with her family. She’ll forever be remembered as dedicated
wife; a loving mother, who was quick to help with activities when her children were
younger; a caring and generous “Ma Peg” to her four grandchildren and a kind and
loving sister, aunt and friend. Peg was a member of the First Baptist Church of Terre
Haute, the Sigma Phi Gamma Business Sorority and a former member of the Order of the
Eastern Star and the Daughters of the Nile. She served as national secretary for the
Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors Association.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving children, Jerry Tomlinson and her husband
Tom of Tabernash, Colo., Pat LaMaster, and Stephen Pfrank and his wife Sue, all of
Terre Haute; grandchildren, Lee LaMaster and his wife Ann of Arizona, Jill Tomlinson-
Phillips and her husband Dan of New Jersey, Carolyn Pfrank of Bloomington, and Danny
Pfrank of Terre Haute; great-grandchildren, Ava LaMaster and Ivy Phillips; sister, Norma
Lee Brower and her husband William of Naples, Fla.; sister-in-law, Marilyn Prather of
Palm Harbor, Fla. as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and
her husband, Peg was preceded in death by her sister, Katherine Meek and her brother,
Bobby Prather.
Visitation will be on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Monday, Jan. 9,
2012, from 10 a.m. until the time of Peg’s funeral at 11 a.m. at the Roselawn Funeral
Home. Pastor Abe Miller will officiate with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the VNA/Hospice of the Wabash
Valley. Online condolences may be made at: www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
TERRE HAUTE — Margaret Prather “Peg” Pfrank, 92, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6,
2012, at Kindred – Southwood. She was born Feb. 18, 1919, in Vincennes, the daughter
of Roy and Lona (Mezo) Prather. Peg was united in marriage to Robert Pfrank and
together they shared over 68 years of loving marriage until he passed away on Oct. 18,
2011.
She was a 1937 graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School. Peg attended Indiana
Business College and Indiana State University. She spent several years working as a
bookkeeper and was a co-owner of Pfrank Plumbing and Heating with her husband, Bob.
She enjoyed knitting, reading mystery novels, bowling and traveling. Peg’s favorite
pursuit was spending time with her family. She’ll forever be remembered as dedicated
wife; a loving mother, who was quick to help with activities when her children were
younger; a caring and generous “Ma Peg” to her four grandchildren and a kind and
loving sister, aunt and friend. Peg was a member of the First Baptist Church of Terre
Haute, the Sigma Phi Gamma Business Sorority and a former member of the Order of the
Eastern Star and the Daughters of the Nile. She served as national secretary for the
Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors Association.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving children, Jerry Tomlinson and her husband
Tom of Tabernash, Colo., Pat LaMaster, and Stephen Pfrank and his wife Sue, all of
Terre Haute; grandchildren, Lee LaMaster and his wife Ann of Arizona, Jill Tomlinson-
Phillips and her husband Dan of New Jersey, Carolyn Pfrank of Bloomington, and Danny
Pfrank of Terre Haute; great-grandchildren, Ava LaMaster and Ivy Phillips; sister, Norma
Lee Brower and her husband William of Naples, Fla.; sister-in-law, Marilyn Prather of
Palm Harbor, Fla. as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and
her husband, Peg was preceded in death by her sister, Katherine Meek and her brother,
Bobby Prather.
Visitation will be on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Monday, Jan. 9,
2012, from 10 a.m. until the time of Peg’s funeral at 11 a.m. at the Roselawn Funeral
Home. Pastor Abe Miller will officiate with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the VNA/Hospice of the Wabash
Valley. Online condolences may be made at: www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
Ruth A. Felker
TERRE HAUTE — Ruth A. Felker, 87, of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9,
2012, at Cannon Inn. She was born on Jan. 3, 1925, in Brazil, to James and Beulah
(Burger) DeCamp. She married William W. Felker in 1946, and he preceded her in death
on Sept. 7, 2009.
Ruth was raised in Terre Haute and was a graduate of Gerstmeyer High School. She
worked at Columbia House for over 30 years before retiring. Ruth was an excellent
seamstress and loved the flowers that Bill grew for her. She and Bill enjoyed cruises and
traveling. Together, they visited all 50 states twice.
Ruth is survived by her niece, Kay Boatman of West Terre Haute; great-niece, Toni
McQueary and her husband Joe of West Terre Haute; great-nephew, Gary Boatman and
his wife Sheila of West Terre Haute; great-great-nieces, Kaylin and Kyleigh McQueary; a
great-great-nephew, Josh Boatman, and a stepgreat-great-nephew, Curtis Wilson.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 63 years, Bill.
Private graveside services took place at Roselawn Memorial Park. Roselawn Funeral
Home was entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to VNA/Hospice of the Wabash Valley. Online condolences may be made at:
www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
TERRE HAUTE — Ruth A. Felker, 87, of Terre Haute, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9,
2012, at Cannon Inn. She was born on Jan. 3, 1925, in Brazil, to James and Beulah
(Burger) DeCamp. She married William W. Felker in 1946, and he preceded her in death
on Sept. 7, 2009.
Ruth was raised in Terre Haute and was a graduate of Gerstmeyer High School. She
worked at Columbia House for over 30 years before retiring. Ruth was an excellent
seamstress and loved the flowers that Bill grew for her. She and Bill enjoyed cruises and
traveling. Together, they visited all 50 states twice.
Ruth is survived by her niece, Kay Boatman of West Terre Haute; great-niece, Toni
McQueary and her husband Joe of West Terre Haute; great-nephew, Gary Boatman and
his wife Sheila of West Terre Haute; great-great-nieces, Kaylin and Kyleigh McQueary; a
great-great-nephew, Josh Boatman, and a stepgreat-great-nephew, Curtis Wilson.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 63 years, Bill.
Private graveside services took place at Roselawn Memorial Park. Roselawn Funeral
Home was entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to VNA/Hospice of the Wabash Valley. Online condolences may be made at:
www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
Sheri L. Scott
TERRE HAUTE — Sheri L. Scott, formerly of Terre Haute and Clinton, entered heaven on
Jan. 8, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C., at the age of 66, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Sheri was born April 1, 1945, the daughter of the late Albert and Ruby (Craig) Nardi. A
kind, happy and giving woman, Sheri will always be remembered as a loving mother,
grandmother and friend.
She enjoyed traveling, shopping and volunteering at various schools and nursing homes.
She was a graduate of Clinton High School, and attended Indiana State University. She
worked as a teacher’s aide, and also had worked as an activities director at several
nursing homes.
Sheri leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Randall and wife Hilary and their
children, Fallon and Cole of Charlotte, and Brian and his girlfriend Trina Senter and
children, Morgan and Brett Scott, and Jaydyn McClarey of Clinton; her mother-in-law,
Sarah Maxine Scott of Terre Haute; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and his wife
Naomi of Terre Haute, Juanita Morris of Terre Haute, Carol Ann and Ivan Judd of
Paducah, Ky. In addition to her parents, Sheri was preceded in death by her loving
husband of 43 years, Donald E. Scott on Feb. 13, 2010.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Friday,
Jan. 13, 2012, from 10 a.m. until the time of Sheri’s funeral at 11 a.m., at Roselawn
Funeral Home, in Terre Haute. Pastor Mark Grayless will officiate, with burial following in
Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions in memory of Sheri may be directed to
Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family
online at: www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
TERRE HAUTE — Sheri L. Scott, formerly of Terre Haute and Clinton, entered heaven on
Jan. 8, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C., at the age of 66, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Sheri was born April 1, 1945, the daughter of the late Albert and Ruby (Craig) Nardi. A
kind, happy and giving woman, Sheri will always be remembered as a loving mother,
grandmother and friend.
She enjoyed traveling, shopping and volunteering at various schools and nursing homes.
She was a graduate of Clinton High School, and attended Indiana State University. She
worked as a teacher’s aide, and also had worked as an activities director at several
nursing homes.
Sheri leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Randall and wife Hilary and their
children, Fallon and Cole of Charlotte, and Brian and his girlfriend Trina Senter and
children, Morgan and Brett Scott, and Jaydyn McClarey of Clinton; her mother-in-law,
Sarah Maxine Scott of Terre Haute; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and his wife
Naomi of Terre Haute, Juanita Morris of Terre Haute, Carol Ann and Ivan Judd of
Paducah, Ky. In addition to her parents, Sheri was preceded in death by her loving
husband of 43 years, Donald E. Scott on Feb. 13, 2010.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Friday,
Jan. 13, 2012, from 10 a.m. until the time of Sheri’s funeral at 11 a.m., at Roselawn
Funeral Home, in Terre Haute. Pastor Mark Grayless will officiate, with burial following in
Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions in memory of Sheri may be directed to
Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family
online at: www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
Margaret Lawhorn
TERRE HAUTE — Margaret Lawhorn passed away at her Cannon Inn residence the
morning of Jan. 10, 2012, at the age of 106. She was born Sept. 14, 1905, to John
Englehardt Doelle and Caroline Schmitt Doelle, in Trimpealeau County, Wis.
She led a remarkable life as a wife, mother and grandmother. She was very proud of her
Wisconsin heritage, and often shared stories of her time growing up on the home farm.
Her cure for “what ails you” was always hard work, “Never walk when you can run” was
her favorite saying. During her life she worked at many different professions. When she
was young she worked as a home helper taking care of small children. Later, she cleaned
house for several local professors. An avid gardener, Margaret kept a garden until she
was 100 years old. She was a seamstress and enjoyed quilting. She also enjoyed needle
working and cooking. She was always trying out new recipes and enjoyed clipping new
ones from the local newspaper. She never had a driver’s license, but drove the tractor
and farmed alongside her husband for many years.
She is survived by three daughters, Betty Bennett of Auburndale, Fla., Pattie Boruff and
husband Cleb of Brazil, and Margaret Snow and husband Lanny of rural Rosedale;
grandchildren, Pamela Evans, Cheryl Merrill and husband John, Debra Lybarger and
husband Jerry, Carol Lutes and husband Tim, Linda Somheil and husband Eric, Michael
Snow and wife Susan, Mark Snow and wife Kirsten, Melissa McKanna and husband Jay;
19 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her parents; her husband, Pearl Lawhorn; two brothers; five sisters; and her great-
grandson, Kirk Lybarger. Her memory will live on in the hearts she touched for
generations to come.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at Roselawn Funeral Home, and
again on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, from 1 p.m. until the time of Margaret’s funeral at 2 p.m.,
in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Expressions of
sympathy may be shared with the family online at: www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
TERRE HAUTE — Margaret Lawhorn passed away at her Cannon Inn residence the
morning of Jan. 10, 2012, at the age of 106. She was born Sept. 14, 1905, to John
Englehardt Doelle and Caroline Schmitt Doelle, in Trimpealeau County, Wis.
She led a remarkable life as a wife, mother and grandmother. She was very proud of her
Wisconsin heritage, and often shared stories of her time growing up on the home farm.
Her cure for “what ails you” was always hard work, “Never walk when you can run” was
her favorite saying. During her life she worked at many different professions. When she
was young she worked as a home helper taking care of small children. Later, she cleaned
house for several local professors. An avid gardener, Margaret kept a garden until she
was 100 years old. She was a seamstress and enjoyed quilting. She also enjoyed needle
working and cooking. She was always trying out new recipes and enjoyed clipping new
ones from the local newspaper. She never had a driver’s license, but drove the tractor
and farmed alongside her husband for many years.
She is survived by three daughters, Betty Bennett of Auburndale, Fla., Pattie Boruff and
husband Cleb of Brazil, and Margaret Snow and husband Lanny of rural Rosedale;
grandchildren, Pamela Evans, Cheryl Merrill and husband John, Debra Lybarger and
husband Jerry, Carol Lutes and husband Tim, Linda Somheil and husband Eric, Michael
Snow and wife Susan, Mark Snow and wife Kirsten, Melissa McKanna and husband Jay;
19 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her parents; her husband, Pearl Lawhorn; two brothers; five sisters; and her great-
grandson, Kirk Lybarger. Her memory will live on in the hearts she touched for
generations to come.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at Roselawn Funeral Home, and
again on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, from 1 p.m. until the time of Margaret’s funeral at 2 p.m.,
in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Expressions of
sympathy may be shared with the family online at: www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
Walter Thomas "Tom" Murphy
TERRE HAUTE — Walter Thomas Murphy “Tom”, 83, of Terre Haute, passed away at 1:
19 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. He was born in Montezuma, on June 2, 1928, to Scott
Murphy and Frieda (Michael) Murphy. He served in the United States Army in the Korean
War. Walter married the love of his life Rosemary (Houston) Murphy on Feb. 13, 1954. He
Retired from GTE after 35 years of employment as a service representative. Walter was
a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and IBEW. He enjoyed
spending time outside enjoying hobbies such as hunting and trap shooting. He was the
happiest when he was surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren, and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosemary Murphy; four daughters, Cindy Knee and
her husband Kent, Debbie Goin and her husband Jeff, Brenda Loveless and her husband
Billy, and Lori Chamberlin and her husband Jim; grandchildren, Michael Burnett, Dustin
Burnett, Kolt Knee, Kylie Knee, Kelly Goin and his wife Samantha, Joshua Goin, Casey
Loveless, Conner Chamberlin, and Cassidy Chamberlin; great-grandson, Sawyer Goin;
sister, Ethel Coleman; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Hope Houston and
Janice and Louis Watkins; several nieces and nephews; and many lifelong friends with
whom many memories were made. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother,
Clarence Murphy.
Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at 11 a.m. at DeBaun
Springhill Chapel, 85 E Springhill Drive. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park with
military honors. Bruce Adamson will be officiating. Visitation is today, Jan. 13, 2012, from
4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, a contribution
can be made to America Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. Online
condolences can be made at: www.debaunfuneralhomes.com
TERRE HAUTE — Walter Thomas Murphy “Tom”, 83, of Terre Haute, passed away at 1:
19 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. He was born in Montezuma, on June 2, 1928, to Scott
Murphy and Frieda (Michael) Murphy. He served in the United States Army in the Korean
War. Walter married the love of his life Rosemary (Houston) Murphy on Feb. 13, 1954. He
Retired from GTE after 35 years of employment as a service representative. Walter was
a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and IBEW. He enjoyed
spending time outside enjoying hobbies such as hunting and trap shooting. He was the
happiest when he was surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren, and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosemary Murphy; four daughters, Cindy Knee and
her husband Kent, Debbie Goin and her husband Jeff, Brenda Loveless and her husband
Billy, and Lori Chamberlin and her husband Jim; grandchildren, Michael Burnett, Dustin
Burnett, Kolt Knee, Kylie Knee, Kelly Goin and his wife Samantha, Joshua Goin, Casey
Loveless, Conner Chamberlin, and Cassidy Chamberlin; great-grandson, Sawyer Goin;
sister, Ethel Coleman; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Hope Houston and
Janice and Louis Watkins; several nieces and nephews; and many lifelong friends with
whom many memories were made. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother,
Clarence Murphy.
Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at 11 a.m. at DeBaun
Springhill Chapel, 85 E Springhill Drive. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park with
military honors. Bruce Adamson will be officiating. Visitation is today, Jan. 13, 2012, from
4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, a contribution
can be made to America Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. Online
condolences can be made at: www.debaunfuneralhomes.com
Agnes Wehrmeister
TERRE HAUTE — Agnes Wehrmeister, 85, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, Jan.
12, 2012, at Davis Gardens Health Center. She was born on Jan. 8, 1927, in West Terre
Haute, to Mathew and Elizabeth (Tweedie) Stark. She returned to Scotland with her family
in January 1933, where she grew up in a small cottage in the Scottish countryside at
Burnfoot near Forth. She worked on Princes Street in Edinburgh. She came back to the
United States to visit and work for an extended time. She began working at Commercial
Solvents Corporation in the patent office, where she met Dr. Herbert L. Wehrmeister.
Agnes and Herbert married on July 25, 1953, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was a
member of Immanuel Lutheran, taught Sunday School, was a member of the church’s
Altar Guild, and volunteered as a Cub Scout den mother.
Agnes was a talented artist and especially enjoyed painting with watercolors. She was an
excellent seamstress and enjoyed knitting. Agnes also enjoyed playing piano, gardening,
bowling, playing cards, history, reading mysteries, and traveling with Herbert.
Agnes is survived by her children, Roy Wehrmeister and his wife Kathy of Skokie, Ill., Ann
Wehrmeister of Terre Haute, and Robert Wehrmeister and his wife Andrea of Austin,
Texas; grandchildren, Kevin Wehrmeister and Lisa Wehrmeister, both of Skokie, and Eric
Wehrmeister and Michael Wehrmeister, both of Austin; a sister, Helen Mackenzie of
Addiewell, Scotland; and a brother, David Stark and his wife Doris of Evansville; and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert; and brothers, Pete,
Mathew, and John Stark.
Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 16 2012, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500
N. Clinton St. Services will be Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran
Church, 645 Poplar St., in Terre Haute, with Pastor Jacob Sutton officiating. Burial will
follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at:
www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
TERRE HAUTE — Agnes Wehrmeister, 85, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, Jan.
12, 2012, at Davis Gardens Health Center. She was born on Jan. 8, 1927, in West Terre
Haute, to Mathew and Elizabeth (Tweedie) Stark. She returned to Scotland with her family
in January 1933, where she grew up in a small cottage in the Scottish countryside at
Burnfoot near Forth. She worked on Princes Street in Edinburgh. She came back to the
United States to visit and work for an extended time. She began working at Commercial
Solvents Corporation in the patent office, where she met Dr. Herbert L. Wehrmeister.
Agnes and Herbert married on July 25, 1953, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was a
member of Immanuel Lutheran, taught Sunday School, was a member of the church’s
Altar Guild, and volunteered as a Cub Scout den mother.
Agnes was a talented artist and especially enjoyed painting with watercolors. She was an
excellent seamstress and enjoyed knitting. Agnes also enjoyed playing piano, gardening,
bowling, playing cards, history, reading mysteries, and traveling with Herbert.
Agnes is survived by her children, Roy Wehrmeister and his wife Kathy of Skokie, Ill., Ann
Wehrmeister of Terre Haute, and Robert Wehrmeister and his wife Andrea of Austin,
Texas; grandchildren, Kevin Wehrmeister and Lisa Wehrmeister, both of Skokie, and Eric
Wehrmeister and Michael Wehrmeister, both of Austin; a sister, Helen Mackenzie of
Addiewell, Scotland; and a brother, David Stark and his wife Doris of Evansville; and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert; and brothers, Pete,
Mathew, and John Stark.
Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 16 2012, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500
N. Clinton St. Services will be Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran
Church, 645 Poplar St., in Terre Haute, with Pastor Jacob Sutton officiating. Burial will
follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at:
www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
Crystal Bolinger Fuqua
TERRE HAUTE — Crystal Bolinger Fuqua, 90, of Terre Haute, passed away Saturday
morning at her residence. She was born Aug. 16, 1921, in Clay County, to Elmer Bolinger
and Victoria Lankford Bolinger.
She is survived by two daughters, Loretta Mosteller and Linda Shaker (Earl); five
grandchildren, Jay Mosteller, Jeff Mosteller (Sharon), Laura Mosteller, Jennette Shaker
(Ronnie Mason), and Emily Shaker Wilson (Dave); two great-grandchildren; one niece
Jane Geistler (Ken); and one nephew, John Trevarthan (Nikki). She was preceded in
death by her husband John, who passed away in 2009; five sisters; and two brothers.
Services will be Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, 4660
Lafayette Ave., with the Rev Vince McFarland officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn
Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m., in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers
donations can be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital.
TERRE HAUTE — Crystal Bolinger Fuqua, 90, of Terre Haute, passed away Saturday
morning at her residence. She was born Aug. 16, 1921, in Clay County, to Elmer Bolinger
and Victoria Lankford Bolinger.
She is survived by two daughters, Loretta Mosteller and Linda Shaker (Earl); five
grandchildren, Jay Mosteller, Jeff Mosteller (Sharon), Laura Mosteller, Jennette Shaker
(Ronnie Mason), and Emily Shaker Wilson (Dave); two great-grandchildren; one niece
Jane Geistler (Ken); and one nephew, John Trevarthan (Nikki). She was preceded in
death by her husband John, who passed away in 2009; five sisters; and two brothers.
Services will be Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, 4660
Lafayette Ave., with the Rev Vince McFarland officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn
Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m., in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers
donations can be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital.
Patricia A. (Huser) Kerins
TERRE HAUTE — Patricia Ann (Huser) Kerins, 81, of Terre Haute, passed away on
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. She was born on
July 30, 1930, in Terre Haute, to Russell and Inez (Harvey) Moss. She married Max Huser
on March 26, 1949, and he preceded her in death Oct. 31, 2000. She then married
James L. Kerins on Sept. 29, 2006, and he preceded her in death April 17, 2011. Patty
was a member of Daughters of the Nile and was active in the Zorah Shrine. She enjoyed
gardening, reading, and gambling at boat.
Patty is survived by her sister, Norma Francel and her husband Dave of Edwardsburg,
Mich.; nieces, Melanie Tevlin and her husband Danny of Edwardsburg, and Patricia
Mercer of Plano, Texas; great-nieces, Paige and Erin Mercer of Plano; a great-nephew,
David Tevlin of Portland, Ore.; stepdaughter, Sharon May Baker and her husband Jerry
of Farmersburg; step-grandchildren, Lisa Baker-Moore and her husband Scott of Terre
Haute, Jamie Baker-Crone and her husband Lance of York, Pa., and Stuart Baker of
Farmersburg, Kraig Kerins and his wife Jill of Pikesville, Ky., stepgreat-grandson, Nicholas
Baker of Farmersburg; and a stepdaughter-in-law, Margie Kerins of Sullivan; and sisters-
in-law, Mary Shake and Martha Coleman; and a brother-in-law, Harold Huser.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; and an infant daughter,
Suellen Huser.
Private family services were scheduled. Roselawn Funeral Home was entrusted with the
arrangements. Online condolences may be made at: www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
TERRE HAUTE — Patricia Ann (Huser) Kerins, 81, of Terre Haute, passed away on
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. She was born on
July 30, 1930, in Terre Haute, to Russell and Inez (Harvey) Moss. She married Max Huser
on March 26, 1949, and he preceded her in death Oct. 31, 2000. She then married
James L. Kerins on Sept. 29, 2006, and he preceded her in death April 17, 2011. Patty
was a member of Daughters of the Nile and was active in the Zorah Shrine. She enjoyed
gardening, reading, and gambling at boat.
Patty is survived by her sister, Norma Francel and her husband Dave of Edwardsburg,
Mich.; nieces, Melanie Tevlin and her husband Danny of Edwardsburg, and Patricia
Mercer of Plano, Texas; great-nieces, Paige and Erin Mercer of Plano; a great-nephew,
David Tevlin of Portland, Ore.; stepdaughter, Sharon May Baker and her husband Jerry
of Farmersburg; step-grandchildren, Lisa Baker-Moore and her husband Scott of Terre
Haute, Jamie Baker-Crone and her husband Lance of York, Pa., and Stuart Baker of
Farmersburg, Kraig Kerins and his wife Jill of Pikesville, Ky., stepgreat-grandson, Nicholas
Baker of Farmersburg; and a stepdaughter-in-law, Margie Kerins of Sullivan; and sisters-
in-law, Mary Shake and Martha Coleman; and a brother-in-law, Harold Huser.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; and an infant daughter,
Suellen Huser.
Private family services were scheduled. Roselawn Funeral Home was entrusted with the
arrangements. Online condolences may be made at: www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
Nellie Louise Rogers
TERRE HAUTE — Nellie Louise Rogers, 93, of Terre Haute, passed away at 11:20 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She retired from Vigo
County School Corporation as an administrative assistant for the music department. Nellie
was born Sept. 25, 1918, in Vigo County, to Frank Bandy and Lulu (Price) Bandy.
She is survived by a son, Jack M. Rogers of Lexington, Ky.; a daughter-in-law, Coleen
Rogers of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Sheena Birt and her husband Ezra and Krystal
Rogers; a brother-in-law, Ray Rogers of Decatur, Ind.; special friends, Margie Hagan of
Terre Haute and Helen Allen of Florida; and her beloved cat, Callie. Nellie was preceded
in death by her parents; her husband, Glenn Rogers, in November 1991; a son, Rodney
Rogers; a sister, Francis Harris; and a brother, Warren Bandy.
She was a long-time member of Terre Haute First Baptist Church, was a 1937 graduate of
Glenn High School and a graduate of Brown’s Business College. She sang with Zeta
Chapter of Triad and also Vigo County Extension Choir and Sanctuary Choir at First
Baptist Church. She was a member of the Daughters of the Nile and was an avid reader
who loved to travel and loved music.
Visitation is today, Jan. 20, 2012, from 4 until 8 p.m. in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home,
2425 Wabash Ave. Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at 10 a.m. in the
funeral home, with the Rev. Bernie Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial
Park. If friends so desire, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to
Terre Haute First Baptist Church, 4701 E. Poplar, Terre Haute, IN 47803. Online
condolences may be left at: www.callahanfuneralhome.com
TERRE HAUTE — Nellie Louise Rogers, 93, of Terre Haute, passed away at 11:20 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She retired from Vigo
County School Corporation as an administrative assistant for the music department. Nellie
was born Sept. 25, 1918, in Vigo County, to Frank Bandy and Lulu (Price) Bandy.
She is survived by a son, Jack M. Rogers of Lexington, Ky.; a daughter-in-law, Coleen
Rogers of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Sheena Birt and her husband Ezra and Krystal
Rogers; a brother-in-law, Ray Rogers of Decatur, Ind.; special friends, Margie Hagan of
Terre Haute and Helen Allen of Florida; and her beloved cat, Callie. Nellie was preceded
in death by her parents; her husband, Glenn Rogers, in November 1991; a son, Rodney
Rogers; a sister, Francis Harris; and a brother, Warren Bandy.
She was a long-time member of Terre Haute First Baptist Church, was a 1937 graduate of
Glenn High School and a graduate of Brown’s Business College. She sang with Zeta
Chapter of Triad and also Vigo County Extension Choir and Sanctuary Choir at First
Baptist Church. She was a member of the Daughters of the Nile and was an avid reader
who loved to travel and loved music.
Visitation is today, Jan. 20, 2012, from 4 until 8 p.m. in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home,
2425 Wabash Ave. Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at 10 a.m. in the
funeral home, with the Rev. Bernie Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial
Park. If friends so desire, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to
Terre Haute First Baptist Church, 4701 E. Poplar, Terre Haute, IN 47803. Online
condolences may be left at: www.callahanfuneralhome.com
Rosetta Lee Kozik
TERRE HAUTE — Rosetta Lee Kozik, devoted mother and grandmother, of Terre Haute,
went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan, 18, 2012, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital,
at the age of 59. Rose was born on Jan. 10, 1953, the daughter of the late Harvey and
Eva (Pickett) Goings. She was united in marriage to John Kozik, and together they shared
over 25 years of marriage. Rose was a very loving woman, who was kind to all. She was a
very giving person and deeply loved her family.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, John of Terre Haute; children, Robert
Baugh of Terre Haute, William and wife Carol Baugh of Kansas City, Mo., Ronda and
husband Dennis Mount of Terre Haute, John Jr. and wife Jennifer Kozik of Brazil and
Ricky and wife Melissa Sanders of Knox, Ind. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her
22 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; as well as her several brothers and sisters
for generations to come.
In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her two daughters, Marcella M.
Baugh and Cassie Rose Baugh Woolley; two grandchildren, Emmaley Woolley and David
T. Woolley, Jr.; along with several siblings.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, from 10 a.m. until the time of Rose’s
funeral at 12 noon at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St., in Terre Haute. Burial
will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the
family online at: www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
TERRE HAUTE — Rosetta Lee Kozik, devoted mother and grandmother, of Terre Haute,
went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan, 18, 2012, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital,
at the age of 59. Rose was born on Jan. 10, 1953, the daughter of the late Harvey and
Eva (Pickett) Goings. She was united in marriage to John Kozik, and together they shared
over 25 years of marriage. Rose was a very loving woman, who was kind to all. She was a
very giving person and deeply loved her family.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, John of Terre Haute; children, Robert
Baugh of Terre Haute, William and wife Carol Baugh of Kansas City, Mo., Ronda and
husband Dennis Mount of Terre Haute, John Jr. and wife Jennifer Kozik of Brazil and
Ricky and wife Melissa Sanders of Knox, Ind. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her
22 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; as well as her several brothers and sisters
for generations to come.
In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her two daughters, Marcella M.
Baugh and Cassie Rose Baugh Woolley; two grandchildren, Emmaley Woolley and David
T. Woolley, Jr.; along with several siblings.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, from 10 a.m. until the time of Rose’s
funeral at 12 noon at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St., in Terre Haute. Burial
will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the
family online at: www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
Katherine “Kat” May Easton
TERRE HAUTE — Katherine “Kat” May Easton, a lifelong Terre Haute resident, passed
away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at Union Hospital, at the age of 79. Kat was born on
March 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Leroy and Hazel (Lafferty) Cook. On Oct. 5,
1953, Kat was united in marriage to her long time sweetheart and best friend, Lawrence
“Fat” Easton Sr., who survives. Kat was a loving wife and mother and deeply loved her
family. She adored her grandchildren, and they adored her. A woman with a heart of gold,
Kat will forever be remembered for her kind and compassionate qualities. She enjoyed
vacationing, especially to Florida and Las Vegas, as well as shopping, especially at K-
mart.
In addition to her beloved sweetheart of 64 years and loving husband of 58 years,
Lawrence “Fat” Easton, Sr.; Kat leaves behind her children, Sandra and husband John
Johnston, Susan Isles, and Kathy and husband Ralph Ross, all of Terre Haute; daughter-
in-law, Kim Easton of Terre Haute; nine grandchildren, Brian and wife Jenny, Mike, Jamie,
Amber, Amy, Abby and husband Kraig, J.R., Stephen, and Jimmy; 10 great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Francis Hensley of Indianapolis and Carolyn
Marquis of Terre Haute; along with several loving nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Kat was welcomed home to heaven by her dear son, Larry “Buddy
Boy” Easton, Jr.; and her sister, Barbara.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, from 11 a.m. until the time of Kat’s
funeral at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St., in Terre Haute. Burial
will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the
family online at: www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
TERRE HAUTE — Katherine “Kat” May Easton, a lifelong Terre Haute resident, passed
away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at Union Hospital, at the age of 79. Kat was born on
March 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Leroy and Hazel (Lafferty) Cook. On Oct. 5,
1953, Kat was united in marriage to her long time sweetheart and best friend, Lawrence
“Fat” Easton Sr., who survives. Kat was a loving wife and mother and deeply loved her
family. She adored her grandchildren, and they adored her. A woman with a heart of gold,
Kat will forever be remembered for her kind and compassionate qualities. She enjoyed
vacationing, especially to Florida and Las Vegas, as well as shopping, especially at K-
mart.
In addition to her beloved sweetheart of 64 years and loving husband of 58 years,
Lawrence “Fat” Easton, Sr.; Kat leaves behind her children, Sandra and husband John
Johnston, Susan Isles, and Kathy and husband Ralph Ross, all of Terre Haute; daughter-
in-law, Kim Easton of Terre Haute; nine grandchildren, Brian and wife Jenny, Mike, Jamie,
Amber, Amy, Abby and husband Kraig, J.R., Stephen, and Jimmy; 10 great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Francis Hensley of Indianapolis and Carolyn
Marquis of Terre Haute; along with several loving nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Kat was welcomed home to heaven by her dear son, Larry “Buddy
Boy” Easton, Jr.; and her sister, Barbara.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, from 11 a.m. until the time of Kat’s
funeral at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St., in Terre Haute. Burial
will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the
family online at: www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
Mary E. Englehart
TERRE HAUTE — Mary E. Englehart, beloved aunt, cousin and friend, went home to be
with the Lord on Monday morning, Jan. 23, 2012, at the age of 95, at Meadows Manor
North. Mary was born in Terre Haute on Sept. 11, 1916, the daughter of Renos R. and
Ruth Marie (Effner) Fell. She was a graduate of Glenn High School, and later went on to
retire from GTE as a toll operator.
Mary was a gracious, kind and caring woman, who enjoyed crocheting, knitting and
making crafts for her friends and family. She was a devout woman of faith, and a faithful
member of Maplewood Christian Church.
She leaves behind several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins;
as well as her special friends, Margaret Fortner, Shirley Ray, Art and Marie Plummer, Pat
McClure, Phyllis Dickerson, Wilma Sellars and Sharon Hunt; her special cousin, Mary
Alice Dewey; along with several other dear friends.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, F.
Eugene Englehart, who passed away in 2002; along with her brother, Billy and wife Bette
Fell; and sister, Jane and husband James Zimmerman.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Roselawn Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in
memory of Mary may be directed to the (Son)shine Center at Maplewood Christian
Church. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at: www.
roselawnfuneralhome.net
TERRE HAUTE — Mary E. Englehart, beloved aunt, cousin and friend, went home to be
with the Lord on Monday morning, Jan. 23, 2012, at the age of 95, at Meadows Manor
North. Mary was born in Terre Haute on Sept. 11, 1916, the daughter of Renos R. and
Ruth Marie (Effner) Fell. She was a graduate of Glenn High School, and later went on to
retire from GTE as a toll operator.
Mary was a gracious, kind and caring woman, who enjoyed crocheting, knitting and
making crafts for her friends and family. She was a devout woman of faith, and a faithful
member of Maplewood Christian Church.
She leaves behind several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins;
as well as her special friends, Margaret Fortner, Shirley Ray, Art and Marie Plummer, Pat
McClure, Phyllis Dickerson, Wilma Sellars and Sharon Hunt; her special cousin, Mary
Alice Dewey; along with several other dear friends.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, F.
Eugene Englehart, who passed away in 2002; along with her brother, Billy and wife Bette
Fell; and sister, Jane and husband James Zimmerman.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Roselawn Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in
memory of Mary may be directed to the (Son)shine Center at Maplewood Christian
Church. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at: www.
roselawnfuneralhome.net
Ruth Elizabeth Yochum
TERRE HAUTE — Ruth Elizabeth Yochum, 91, died at 12:37 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012,
in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born Feb. 9, 1920, in Fontanet. She attended
Otter Creek High School and graduated in 1937. She worked for Quaker Maid (Ann Page)
in Terre Haute, and Root’s Department Store. She retired from Root’s Department store
where she managed the wig department. There, her care-giving skills allowed her the
opportunity to console many cancer patients seeking help from chemotherapy. She was
pleased to listen and help them build their self-esteem.
Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She enjoyed music, dancing,
springtime, flowers, birds and animals. Most of all, her family and friends were her life. She
cared for many individuals. She truly was a compassionate soul.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Yochum; mother and father,
Viola and Isaac Remington; and brother, Norman Remington.
Her surviving family members are daughters and sons-in-law, Myrna and Jim Metheny of
Santa Anna, Calif., Rhonda Yochum and Jeff Schnellenberger of Terre Haute; grandson,
Mike Trump of Terre Haute and his family Tresy Trump, Trevor Trump, Allyson Trump,
and Ian Trump; a sister-in-law, Betty Remington of Delta, Utah; nieces and nephews,
Sandy Keef of Corona, Calif., Judi and Ronnie Haag of Delta, and Terri and Stacey
Remington of Salt Lake City, Roselyn Imke of Warren, Ohio, Jeff Yochum of Plainfield, and
Jon Yochum and Marci Yochum of New Jersey; cousins, Margie and Harold Hayne of
Terre Haute and their children Ron Hayne, Janet Auterson and Mark Hayne of Terre
Haute; and her loving grand pets, Simon, Jane Ayre, McGreggor, “K” boys, Pete, Mug,
Rey, Barbie, Halim and her wild cardinals.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85
E. Springhill Drive, with Pastor Dawn Carlson officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn
Memorial Park. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of services in
the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Cloud
Foundation, in her memory. Online condolences may be sent to:
www.debaunfuneralhomes.com
TERRE HAUTE — Ruth Elizabeth Yochum, 91, died at 12:37 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012,
in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born Feb. 9, 1920, in Fontanet. She attended
Otter Creek High School and graduated in 1937. She worked for Quaker Maid (Ann Page)
in Terre Haute, and Root’s Department Store. She retired from Root’s Department store
where she managed the wig department. There, her care-giving skills allowed her the
opportunity to console many cancer patients seeking help from chemotherapy. She was
pleased to listen and help them build their self-esteem.
Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She enjoyed music, dancing,
springtime, flowers, birds and animals. Most of all, her family and friends were her life. She
cared for many individuals. She truly was a compassionate soul.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Yochum; mother and father,
Viola and Isaac Remington; and brother, Norman Remington.
Her surviving family members are daughters and sons-in-law, Myrna and Jim Metheny of
Santa Anna, Calif., Rhonda Yochum and Jeff Schnellenberger of Terre Haute; grandson,
Mike Trump of Terre Haute and his family Tresy Trump, Trevor Trump, Allyson Trump,
and Ian Trump; a sister-in-law, Betty Remington of Delta, Utah; nieces and nephews,
Sandy Keef of Corona, Calif., Judi and Ronnie Haag of Delta, and Terri and Stacey
Remington of Salt Lake City, Roselyn Imke of Warren, Ohio, Jeff Yochum of Plainfield, and
Jon Yochum and Marci Yochum of New Jersey; cousins, Margie and Harold Hayne of
Terre Haute and their children Ron Hayne, Janet Auterson and Mark Hayne of Terre
Haute; and her loving grand pets, Simon, Jane Ayre, McGreggor, “K” boys, Pete, Mug,
Rey, Barbie, Halim and her wild cardinals.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85
E. Springhill Drive, with Pastor Dawn Carlson officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn
Memorial Park. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of services in
the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Cloud
Foundation, in her memory. Online condolences may be sent to:
www.debaunfuneralhomes.com
Mildred E. Brandenburg
TERRE HAUTE — Mildred E. Brandenburg, devoted mother, grandmother and great-
grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, Jan. 24, 2012, at her Davis
Gardens residence at the age of 88. Mildred was born Nov. 19, 1923, in Marshall, Ill., the
daughter of Edward and Louise (Sears) Pine. She was raised on the family farm, and later
would go on to work as a hairdresser for several years. She deeply loved her family and
will always be remembered for being strong willed, determined and devoted.
Mildred is survived by her loving daughter, Deanna L. Maynard of Terre Haute;
grandchildren, Rich Maynard II, and Erin and husband BJ Shuey, all of Terre Haute; four
great-grandchildren, Logan, Trevor, Madelyn, Melissa; and her special cousin, Betty
Kykendall. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her loving husband of more
than 50 years, Delmar Dean “Bud” Brandenburg; her brother, Robert Pine; and sister,
Norma J. Thompson.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, until the time of Mildred’s funeral
service at 11 a.m., in Roselawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial
Park. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at:
www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
TERRE HAUTE — Mildred E. Brandenburg, devoted mother, grandmother and great-
grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, Jan. 24, 2012, at her Davis
Gardens residence at the age of 88. Mildred was born Nov. 19, 1923, in Marshall, Ill., the
daughter of Edward and Louise (Sears) Pine. She was raised on the family farm, and later
would go on to work as a hairdresser for several years. She deeply loved her family and
will always be remembered for being strong willed, determined and devoted.
Mildred is survived by her loving daughter, Deanna L. Maynard of Terre Haute;
grandchildren, Rich Maynard II, and Erin and husband BJ Shuey, all of Terre Haute; four
great-grandchildren, Logan, Trevor, Madelyn, Melissa; and her special cousin, Betty
Kykendall. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her loving husband of more
than 50 years, Delmar Dean “Bud” Brandenburg; her brother, Robert Pine; and sister,
Norma J. Thompson.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, until the time of Mildred’s funeral
service at 11 a.m., in Roselawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial
Park. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at:
www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
Michelle Jeanne Hellmann Matteson
TERRE HAUTE — Michelle Jeanne Hellmann Matteson, 30, of Terre Haute passed away
Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 25, 2012, at Regional Hospital. She was born April 23, 1981,
in Terre Haute to Phil Hellmann and Susie Kirby Hellmann. She was employed at Union
Hospital and a student of ISU School of Nursing and she was just months away from
fulfilling her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse.
She is survived by her parents; husband, S. Ryan Matteson, whom she married June 21,
2003; two daughters, Kylie Anne Matteson and McKenzie Rose Matteson; brother,
Michael Eugene Hellmann and fiance’ Dee Whitaker; honorary grandpa, Dennis
Valentine; great-great-grandmother, Rosemary Witt; mother and father-in-law; Michael
and Rose Christy, sister-in-law, Lisa Matteson Kunkle; two brothers-in-law, Justine and
Mathew Valentine; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by grandparents Louis and Mary Hellmann and Donald and
Helen Kirby.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Benedicts Catholic Church.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at Mattox Ryan Funeral Home, 602 S.
Seventh St. Mass of Christian Burial will be noon Monday at St. Benedicts Catholic
Church. Pallbearers are Michael Hellmann, Jeff Taylor, Justine Valentine, Michael
Christy, Dennis Valentine, Dennis Finke, Joshua Dockery and Jacob Hellmann. Officiating
will be Father Wayne Hellman. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a
fund has been set up at First Financial Bank for the children or designate “In Memory of
Michelle Matteson, Nursing Student Emergency Fund ISU Foundation” 30 N. 5th St. Terre
Haute 47809. As a personal favor from Phil, he requests you join the family at St. Joseph’
s Parrish after services for a luncheon.
TERRE HAUTE — Michelle Jeanne Hellmann Matteson, 30, of Terre Haute passed away
Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 25, 2012, at Regional Hospital. She was born April 23, 1981,
in Terre Haute to Phil Hellmann and Susie Kirby Hellmann. She was employed at Union
Hospital and a student of ISU School of Nursing and she was just months away from
fulfilling her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse.
She is survived by her parents; husband, S. Ryan Matteson, whom she married June 21,
2003; two daughters, Kylie Anne Matteson and McKenzie Rose Matteson; brother,
Michael Eugene Hellmann and fiance’ Dee Whitaker; honorary grandpa, Dennis
Valentine; great-great-grandmother, Rosemary Witt; mother and father-in-law; Michael
and Rose Christy, sister-in-law, Lisa Matteson Kunkle; two brothers-in-law, Justine and
Mathew Valentine; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by grandparents Louis and Mary Hellmann and Donald and
Helen Kirby.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Benedicts Catholic Church.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at Mattox Ryan Funeral Home, 602 S.
Seventh St. Mass of Christian Burial will be noon Monday at St. Benedicts Catholic
Church. Pallbearers are Michael Hellmann, Jeff Taylor, Justine Valentine, Michael
Christy, Dennis Valentine, Dennis Finke, Joshua Dockery and Jacob Hellmann. Officiating
will be Father Wayne Hellman. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a
fund has been set up at First Financial Bank for the children or designate “In Memory of
Michelle Matteson, Nursing Student Emergency Fund ISU Foundation” 30 N. 5th St. Terre
Haute 47809. As a personal favor from Phil, he requests you join the family at St. Joseph’
s Parrish after services for a luncheon.
