Dickerson, Rose Mary Guy Gaskins
Rose Mary Guy Gaskins Dickerson, 79, of Terre Haute died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in
Meadows Manor East. She was born Nov. 16, 1928, in Wyanette, Ill., to Charles A. Guy
and Mary Kathryn Reed Guy. Rose retired in 1984 as a telephone operator for General
Telephone. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Aaron Thompson Gaskins and
Lester Leon Dickerson.Survivors include her son, Gary Wayne Gaskins and his wife Linda
of Camby; daughter, Mari K. Gaskins of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Tressie Gaskins
serving in Iraq, Raena Sue Gaskins of Florida, and Sasha Lee Meyer; two great-
grandchildren; and nieces and nephews, Jennifer Guy, Jeff Guy, Jay Guy, Steve
Dickerson, Kathy Dickerson, Tom Dickerson, and Patty Dickerson, and their families. She
also was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Wayne Richard Guy. She was
a member of Daughters of the Nile Badoura Temple 23, Job’s Daughters, and the
Investment and Birthday clubs at General Telephone. She was a 1946 graduate of Wiley
High School, and volunteered at Union Hospital for eight years. Funeral services will be 10
a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th St., with
the Rev. Frank Oakman officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will
be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, and one hour prior to services on Thursday. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, 2001 S.
Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131.
Rose Mary Guy Gaskins Dickerson, 79, of Terre Haute died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in
Meadows Manor East. She was born Nov. 16, 1928, in Wyanette, Ill., to Charles A. Guy
and Mary Kathryn Reed Guy. Rose retired in 1984 as a telephone operator for General
Telephone. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Aaron Thompson Gaskins and
Lester Leon Dickerson.Survivors include her son, Gary Wayne Gaskins and his wife Linda
of Camby; daughter, Mari K. Gaskins of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Tressie Gaskins
serving in Iraq, Raena Sue Gaskins of Florida, and Sasha Lee Meyer; two great-
grandchildren; and nieces and nephews, Jennifer Guy, Jeff Guy, Jay Guy, Steve
Dickerson, Kathy Dickerson, Tom Dickerson, and Patty Dickerson, and their families. She
also was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Wayne Richard Guy. She was
a member of Daughters of the Nile Badoura Temple 23, Job’s Daughters, and the
Investment and Birthday clubs at General Telephone. She was a 1946 graduate of Wiley
High School, and volunteered at Union Hospital for eight years. Funeral services will be 10
a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th St., with
the Rev. Frank Oakman officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will
be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, and one hour prior to services on Thursday. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, 2001 S.
Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131.
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Mahalek, Thelma May
Thelma May Mahalek, 91, of Terre Haute went to join her loving husband at 8:30 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. She was born Aug. 2, 1917, in West Terre Haute, to Frank and
Goldie Jones Mann. She married Fred Mahalek on Sept. 30, 1939, and he preceded her in
death on May 25th, 2007. She also was preceded in death by her parents; one sister; two
brothers; two sisters-in-law; and one brother-in-law.Survivors include one son, Michael
Mahalek and his wife Terry of Terre Haute; four daughters, Mary Ann Brewer and her
husband Ken of Brazil, Martha Simpson and her husband Earnie of Indianapolis, Suse
Mahalek and her special friend Frank Crawford Jr. of Riley, and Kathleen Mahalek of
Rosedale. Thelma also is survived by one sister-in-law, Suse Ann Mahalek; two
granddaughters, Dawn Mahalek Hulbert and her husband Jeff, and Angela Garvin and D.J.
Walsh; seven grandsons, Joe Lathrop and his wife Rachel, Jeff Lathrop, Chris Mahalek,
Tom Creasey and his wife Darla, Fred Creasey, Sean Pearce and his wife Crystal, and
Zachary Pearce and his wife Miko; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews
and cousins; good friend, Dr. Jody Horstman; and loyal caregiver and friend, Terry
Creasey.The family would like to extend their special thanks to her Hospice Staff,
especially Loretta Romanyk.Thelma was a 1934 graduate of Valley High School in West
Terre Haute, and attended Indiana State University. She worked at Frank Mann’s Grocery,
which was owned by her parents, and also Dick’s Diner.She was a member of Sacred
Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Mothers’ Club, the Ladies’ Postal Auxiliary,
Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and several card clubs throughout her life. She also enjoyed
bowling at the Imperial Lanes Bowling Leagues many years ago.Funeral services will be
conducted at 12 noon, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, in Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home,
605 S. 25th St., with the Rev. Darvin Winters officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn
Memorial Park. Visitation is scheduled prior to services on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 12
noon. Pall bearers will be Chris Mahalek, Tom Creasey, Fred Creasey, John Mahalek, Jim
Mann, Bill Scott, Sean Pearce and Zachary Pearce. If friends and family wish to do so,
memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Hospice of the Wabash Valley,
400 Eighth Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47804; or to McMillan Adult Day Services, 486 First Ave.,
Terre Haute, IN 47807.
Thelma May Mahalek, 91, of Terre Haute went to join her loving husband at 8:30 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. She was born Aug. 2, 1917, in West Terre Haute, to Frank and
Goldie Jones Mann. She married Fred Mahalek on Sept. 30, 1939, and he preceded her in
death on May 25th, 2007. She also was preceded in death by her parents; one sister; two
brothers; two sisters-in-law; and one brother-in-law.Survivors include one son, Michael
Mahalek and his wife Terry of Terre Haute; four daughters, Mary Ann Brewer and her
husband Ken of Brazil, Martha Simpson and her husband Earnie of Indianapolis, Suse
Mahalek and her special friend Frank Crawford Jr. of Riley, and Kathleen Mahalek of
Rosedale. Thelma also is survived by one sister-in-law, Suse Ann Mahalek; two
granddaughters, Dawn Mahalek Hulbert and her husband Jeff, and Angela Garvin and D.J.
Walsh; seven grandsons, Joe Lathrop and his wife Rachel, Jeff Lathrop, Chris Mahalek,
Tom Creasey and his wife Darla, Fred Creasey, Sean Pearce and his wife Crystal, and
Zachary Pearce and his wife Miko; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews
and cousins; good friend, Dr. Jody Horstman; and loyal caregiver and friend, Terry
Creasey.The family would like to extend their special thanks to her Hospice Staff,
especially Loretta Romanyk.Thelma was a 1934 graduate of Valley High School in West
Terre Haute, and attended Indiana State University. She worked at Frank Mann’s Grocery,
which was owned by her parents, and also Dick’s Diner.She was a member of Sacred
Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Mothers’ Club, the Ladies’ Postal Auxiliary,
Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and several card clubs throughout her life. She also enjoyed
bowling at the Imperial Lanes Bowling Leagues many years ago.Funeral services will be
conducted at 12 noon, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, in Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home,
605 S. 25th St., with the Rev. Darvin Winters officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn
Memorial Park. Visitation is scheduled prior to services on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 12
noon. Pall bearers will be Chris Mahalek, Tom Creasey, Fred Creasey, John Mahalek, Jim
Mann, Bill Scott, Sean Pearce and Zachary Pearce. If friends and family wish to do so,
memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Hospice of the Wabash Valley,
400 Eighth Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47804; or to McMillan Adult Day Services, 486 First Ave.,
Terre Haute, IN 47807.
Gilbert, Earl W.
Earl W. Gilbert, 90, of Terre Haute, passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Methodist
Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 22, 1917, in Harrogate, Tenn., to Samuel R.
Gilbert and Sarah Fletcher Gilbert. He married V. Beulah Benfield, and she preceded him
in death Nov. 18, 2005. Survivors include his four children, Sylvia K. Boyll and husband
Jerry of Terre Haute, Michael J. Gilbert and wife Sherry of Fort Myers, Fla., Susan E.
Deischer and husband Eddie of Zionsville, and Douglas E. Gilbert of Terre Haute; a
brother, Arnold Gilbert and wife Charlotte of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Christopher L.
Boyll and wife Heather, and Shauna M. Boyll, all of Terre Haute, Michael Brian Gilbert and
wife Angie of Indianapolis, Jeffrey Alan Gilbert and wife Jennifer of Florida, Rodney
Hamilton Gilbert and wife Mandy of Lebanon, Samantha Sue Boyll and husband Tim of
Zionsville, Stacey Ann Williams and husband James, Mathew Douglas Gilbert, and Holly
Nichole Gilbert, all of Terre Haute; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. He also was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and three brothers.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was the shipping department manager
for a furniture company, and a member of Victory Christian Assembly of God. His hobbies
included gardening and growing tomatoes and other vegetables. Services are 2 p.m.
Thursday at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St., with the Rev. Dana Coverstone
officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 10 am until
services Thursday.
Earl W. Gilbert, 90, of Terre Haute, passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Methodist
Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 22, 1917, in Harrogate, Tenn., to Samuel R.
Gilbert and Sarah Fletcher Gilbert. He married V. Beulah Benfield, and she preceded him
in death Nov. 18, 2005. Survivors include his four children, Sylvia K. Boyll and husband
Jerry of Terre Haute, Michael J. Gilbert and wife Sherry of Fort Myers, Fla., Susan E.
Deischer and husband Eddie of Zionsville, and Douglas E. Gilbert of Terre Haute; a
brother, Arnold Gilbert and wife Charlotte of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Christopher L.
Boyll and wife Heather, and Shauna M. Boyll, all of Terre Haute, Michael Brian Gilbert and
wife Angie of Indianapolis, Jeffrey Alan Gilbert and wife Jennifer of Florida, Rodney
Hamilton Gilbert and wife Mandy of Lebanon, Samantha Sue Boyll and husband Tim of
Zionsville, Stacey Ann Williams and husband James, Mathew Douglas Gilbert, and Holly
Nichole Gilbert, all of Terre Haute; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. He also was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and three brothers.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was the shipping department manager
for a furniture company, and a member of Victory Christian Assembly of God. His hobbies
included gardening and growing tomatoes and other vegetables. Services are 2 p.m.
Thursday at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St., with the Rev. Dana Coverstone
officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 10 am until
services Thursday.
Maxwell, Julie L.
Julie L. Maxwell passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008. She was born Oct. 30, 1915, in
Christopher, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Maxwell Jr.; and her
son, Archie Maxwell III. Survivors include two granddaughters, Dawn Marie Boyer of
Milwaukee, and Michelle Lynn Maxwell of Caledonia, Wis.; four great-grandchildren,
Dustin, Dylan, Dannin, and Divon Boyer; four cousins, Elizabeth Meneghini and Louise
Sablo of Terre Haute, Rosaline Natalie of Centenary and Elmer Guerri of West Terre
Haute. There are no services or visitation. Private entombment will be in Roselawn
Memorial Park. Frist Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Julie L. Maxwell passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008. She was born Oct. 30, 1915, in
Christopher, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Maxwell Jr.; and her
son, Archie Maxwell III. Survivors include two granddaughters, Dawn Marie Boyer of
Milwaukee, and Michelle Lynn Maxwell of Caledonia, Wis.; four great-grandchildren,
Dustin, Dylan, Dannin, and Divon Boyer; four cousins, Elizabeth Meneghini and Louise
Sablo of Terre Haute, Rosaline Natalie of Centenary and Elmer Guerri of West Terre
Haute. There are no services or visitation. Private entombment will be in Roselawn
Memorial Park. Frist Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Scott, Alice B. (Maupin)
Alice B. (Maupin) Scott, 91, went home to be with the Lord in her home late Wednesday
night, Oct. 1, 2008. She was born on June 17, 1917, in Terre Haute, to Albert Wade and
Annie (Gilmour) Maupin. Alice loved doing “handwork” such as knitting and sewing. She
also enjoyed spending time with her family.She is survived by her daughter, Lee Ann
Hogue and husband Dennis of Terre Haute; two granddaughters, Lori Thomann and
husband Jeff of Terre Haute and Amy Higgins and husband Scott of Sullivan. Also
surviving are great-grandchildren, Zack, Lucas, Caleb, Ernie, Jessica and Josh; and a
cousin, Albert Wilson of Phoenix.Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her loving
husband of 60 years, Harry Scott; and a great-granddaughter, Cheyenne Nicole.Visitation
will be held on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton
Street. Services will be at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Jack Barnard officiating.
Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the staff of Vista
Care Hospice for their excellent care. A very special thank you to Vicki Scheid, Judith
Russell, Kim Roskovensky, Lori Thomann, and Curtis Mitchell. Your sincere care,
dedication, and compassion are truly outstanding. Donations in Alice’s name may be made
to Vista Care Hospice.
Alice B. (Maupin) Scott, 91, went home to be with the Lord in her home late Wednesday
night, Oct. 1, 2008. She was born on June 17, 1917, in Terre Haute, to Albert Wade and
Annie (Gilmour) Maupin. Alice loved doing “handwork” such as knitting and sewing. She
also enjoyed spending time with her family.She is survived by her daughter, Lee Ann
Hogue and husband Dennis of Terre Haute; two granddaughters, Lori Thomann and
husband Jeff of Terre Haute and Amy Higgins and husband Scott of Sullivan. Also
surviving are great-grandchildren, Zack, Lucas, Caleb, Ernie, Jessica and Josh; and a
cousin, Albert Wilson of Phoenix.Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her loving
husband of 60 years, Harry Scott; and a great-granddaughter, Cheyenne Nicole.Visitation
will be held on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton
Street. Services will be at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Jack Barnard officiating.
Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the staff of Vista
Care Hospice for their excellent care. A very special thank you to Vicki Scheid, Judith
Russell, Kim Roskovensky, Lori Thomann, and Curtis Mitchell. Your sincere care,
dedication, and compassion are truly outstanding. Donations in Alice’s name may be made
to Vista Care Hospice.
Berry, Raymond Thomas
SHEPARDSVILLE — Raymond Thomas Berry, 91, of Shepardsville, passed away
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in his residence. He was born May 9, 1917, in Shepardsville, the
son of Edward A. Berry and Katie Goodwin Berry. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World
War II. He was a retired mechanic.He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,
Mahlon, Edward, Cedric and Rex; and sister, Saramary Berry.Survivors include his
nephews, Harold Berry and wife Pat and Bob Berry and wife Vera; great-nieces, Dawn,
Bonnie, Gloria and Kaleigh; and great-nephews, Todd, Bill and Mike Berry.Services are 1
p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Frist Funeral Home, 458 Blackman St., in Clinton, with Bob
Howard officiating. Visitation is noon until service time on Monday. Burial is in Roselawn
Memorial Park.
SHEPARDSVILLE — Raymond Thomas Berry, 91, of Shepardsville, passed away
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in his residence. He was born May 9, 1917, in Shepardsville, the
son of Edward A. Berry and Katie Goodwin Berry. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World
War II. He was a retired mechanic.He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,
Mahlon, Edward, Cedric and Rex; and sister, Saramary Berry.Survivors include his
nephews, Harold Berry and wife Pat and Bob Berry and wife Vera; great-nieces, Dawn,
Bonnie, Gloria and Kaleigh; and great-nephews, Todd, Bill and Mike Berry.Services are 1
p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Frist Funeral Home, 458 Blackman St., in Clinton, with Bob
Howard officiating. Visitation is noon until service time on Monday. Burial is in Roselawn
Memorial Park.
Turner, Rosetta A.
ROSEDALE — Rosetta A. Turner, 93, of Rosedale, died at 12:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5,
2008, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born Nov. 5, 1914, in Carbon, to Earl M.
James and Della Daugherty-James. She was a homemaker, and cook for many years at
Giuseppe’s Restaurant in Clinton. Her husband, Paul K. Turner, whom she married Nov.
23, 1934, preceded her in death in 1992.Survivors include a son, James L. Turner of
Rosedale; grandchildren, Lisa Wilson and husband Shawn of Terre Haute, Adele Fossi
and husband Ernie, and Michael Giovanini and wife Sue, all of Clinton; three great-
grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She also was preceded in death by a brother, John W. James.She was a member of
Rosedale United Methodist Church, Shakespeare Club, Home Economics Club for more
than 60 years.Services are 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Karanovich-Giovanini Funeral Home,
408 Vine St., in Clinton, with the Rev. John O’Neal officiating. Burial is at Roselawn
Memorial Park in Terre Haute. Visitation is 1 p.m. until services Wednesday. Memorial
contributions may be made to VistaCare Hospice.
ROSEDALE — Rosetta A. Turner, 93, of Rosedale, died at 12:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5,
2008, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born Nov. 5, 1914, in Carbon, to Earl M.
James and Della Daugherty-James. She was a homemaker, and cook for many years at
Giuseppe’s Restaurant in Clinton. Her husband, Paul K. Turner, whom she married Nov.
23, 1934, preceded her in death in 1992.Survivors include a son, James L. Turner of
Rosedale; grandchildren, Lisa Wilson and husband Shawn of Terre Haute, Adele Fossi
and husband Ernie, and Michael Giovanini and wife Sue, all of Clinton; three great-
grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She also was preceded in death by a brother, John W. James.She was a member of
Rosedale United Methodist Church, Shakespeare Club, Home Economics Club for more
than 60 years.Services are 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Karanovich-Giovanini Funeral Home,
408 Vine St., in Clinton, with the Rev. John O’Neal officiating. Burial is at Roselawn
Memorial Park in Terre Haute. Visitation is 1 p.m. until services Wednesday. Memorial
contributions may be made to VistaCare Hospice.
McCargo Jr., Leroy Clay
Young, gifted and black are indeed the words that describe Leroy Clay McCargo Jr. He
was born on April 25, 1959, in Terre Haute, to the late Leroy Clay McCargo Sr. and Mary
McCargo Flowers and was the stepson of the late Herschel Flowers Sr. He died at 7:30 a.
m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, in Union Hospital, as the result of being struck by an
automobile.Leroy attended Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Chauncey Rose Junior High
Schools. He was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North and was a member of the National
Honor Society. He majored in nursing at Indiana State University where he received an
associate’s degree, and also was active in the ROTC program. He later graduated with a
bachelor’s degree in nursing at Memphis State University. During the 10 years he lived in
Memphis, Tenn., he worked at several prestigious hospitals. For three years, he was
employed by St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. During the time he lived and worked in
Memphis, his first marriage was to Delores Faulkner and some years later after returning
to Terre Haute, he married Terry Turner.Leroy is survived by four brothers, Bert (Renette)
McCargo of West Memphis, Ark., Bornie (Bettie) McCargo of Terre Haute, Armond (Alicia)
Flowers of Jeffersonville, Samuel Flowers of Terre Haute; two sisters, Megan (Webster)
Coleman of Upper Malboro, Md., and Cathleen McCargo of Washington, D.C.; three
stepsisters, Sharon Flowers Wade of Akron, Ohio, Saundra Crayton of Gary and Karen
Williams of Detroit; two stepbrothers, Darris Flowers of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Herschel
Flowers Jr. of Westville; a stepmother, Kate McCargo of Osceola, Ark.; a stepsister, Gloria
Jenkins of Memphis; stepgrandmother, Alma Terry of Milwaukee; a surrogate aunt,
Mussetta (Betty) Batton of Terre Haute; stepaunt and uncle, Edith Jones of Terre Haute
and Herman Flowers of Niles, Mich.; and 11 nieces, three nephews, and a host of other
relatives and friends.Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in Saints Home Church of God In Christ,
2210 N. 13th Street, with Bishop Mark Blade officiating. Entombment is in Roselawn
Memorial Park. Visitation is 11 a.m. until services. Arrangements entrusted to Stuart
Mortuary Inc., Indianapolis.
Young, gifted and black are indeed the words that describe Leroy Clay McCargo Jr. He
was born on April 25, 1959, in Terre Haute, to the late Leroy Clay McCargo Sr. and Mary
McCargo Flowers and was the stepson of the late Herschel Flowers Sr. He died at 7:30 a.
m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, in Union Hospital, as the result of being struck by an
automobile.Leroy attended Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Chauncey Rose Junior High
Schools. He was a 1977 graduate of Terre Haute North and was a member of the National
Honor Society. He majored in nursing at Indiana State University where he received an
associate’s degree, and also was active in the ROTC program. He later graduated with a
bachelor’s degree in nursing at Memphis State University. During the 10 years he lived in
Memphis, Tenn., he worked at several prestigious hospitals. For three years, he was
employed by St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. During the time he lived and worked in
Memphis, his first marriage was to Delores Faulkner and some years later after returning
to Terre Haute, he married Terry Turner.Leroy is survived by four brothers, Bert (Renette)
McCargo of West Memphis, Ark., Bornie (Bettie) McCargo of Terre Haute, Armond (Alicia)
Flowers of Jeffersonville, Samuel Flowers of Terre Haute; two sisters, Megan (Webster)
Coleman of Upper Malboro, Md., and Cathleen McCargo of Washington, D.C.; three
stepsisters, Sharon Flowers Wade of Akron, Ohio, Saundra Crayton of Gary and Karen
Williams of Detroit; two stepbrothers, Darris Flowers of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Herschel
Flowers Jr. of Westville; a stepmother, Kate McCargo of Osceola, Ark.; a stepsister, Gloria
Jenkins of Memphis; stepgrandmother, Alma Terry of Milwaukee; a surrogate aunt,
Mussetta (Betty) Batton of Terre Haute; stepaunt and uncle, Edith Jones of Terre Haute
and Herman Flowers of Niles, Mich.; and 11 nieces, three nephews, and a host of other
relatives and friends.Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in Saints Home Church of God In Christ,
2210 N. 13th Street, with Bishop Mark Blade officiating. Entombment is in Roselawn
Memorial Park. Visitation is 11 a.m. until services. Arrangements entrusted to Stuart
Mortuary Inc., Indianapolis.
Murdock, Joseph Stanford
Joseph Stanford Murdock, 73, of West Terre Haute, went to be with our Lord on Friday,
Oct. 3, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Sept. 8, 1935, in
Palestine, Ill., to Martin Murdock and Mable Thomas Murdock. He drove a U.S. Mail truck
star route from Terre Haute to Effingham for several years. He retired from DADC in 2004.
He worked part-time for the Vigo County School Corporation.Survivors include his wife of
52 years, Eileen Lambert Murdock; two sons, Rick Murdock and his wife Peggy of West
Terre Haute and Troy Murdock and his wife Susan of Terre Haute; an adopted daughter,
Julie Sink of Terre Haute; several grandchildren, Trish Plumber of North Carolina, Meggan
Drake and her husband, Gary of Terre Haute, Josh Jeffers, Sarah Jeffers and her
companion Jeremy Hillhouse, all of West Terre Haute, and Megan Foote of Terre Haute;
several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Clifford Murdock of
Palestine; a sister, Edith Houser of Marshall, Ill. Wife’s loving family and special friend,
Sandy McKimmy. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles Bill
Murdock and Raymond Murdock; and three sisters, Eunice Lamb, Geneva Osborne and
Mary Murdock.He was a member of the West Terre Haute First United Methodist Church
and had served in the U.S. Army National Guard.Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday in
Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 N. Third St., in West Terre Haute, with the Rev. Allen
Relford officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday
and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Pallbearers are Troy Murdock, Rick
Murdock, Bill Ethington, Brian Michael, Josh Jeffers, and Willard Sanquenetti. The family
suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association.
Joseph Stanford Murdock, 73, of West Terre Haute, went to be with our Lord on Friday,
Oct. 3, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Sept. 8, 1935, in
Palestine, Ill., to Martin Murdock and Mable Thomas Murdock. He drove a U.S. Mail truck
star route from Terre Haute to Effingham for several years. He retired from DADC in 2004.
He worked part-time for the Vigo County School Corporation.Survivors include his wife of
52 years, Eileen Lambert Murdock; two sons, Rick Murdock and his wife Peggy of West
Terre Haute and Troy Murdock and his wife Susan of Terre Haute; an adopted daughter,
Julie Sink of Terre Haute; several grandchildren, Trish Plumber of North Carolina, Meggan
Drake and her husband, Gary of Terre Haute, Josh Jeffers, Sarah Jeffers and her
companion Jeremy Hillhouse, all of West Terre Haute, and Megan Foote of Terre Haute;
several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Clifford Murdock of
Palestine; a sister, Edith Houser of Marshall, Ill. Wife’s loving family and special friend,
Sandy McKimmy. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles Bill
Murdock and Raymond Murdock; and three sisters, Eunice Lamb, Geneva Osborne and
Mary Murdock.He was a member of the West Terre Haute First United Methodist Church
and had served in the U.S. Army National Guard.Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday in
Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 N. Third St., in West Terre Haute, with the Rev. Allen
Relford officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday
and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Pallbearers are Troy Murdock, Rick
Murdock, Bill Ethington, Brian Michael, Josh Jeffers, and Willard Sanquenetti. The family
suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association.
Weber, Mary E.
FAIRVIEW — Mary E. Weber, 81, of Fairview died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008,
in Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton. She was born Jan. 17, 1927 in Clinton to
Earnest C. Weber and Dorothy Prulhiere Weber. She was a member of the Fairview
Church of Christ.Surviving are one brother, Bill Weber and his wife Dorothy of Fairview;
one sister, Frances Hope of Carmel; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded
in death by her parents; one sister, Shirley Weber; and one brother, Vernon Weber.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Memories at Roselawn with Rick Thomas
officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until services Saturday in the chapel. Frist Funeral
Home is in charge of the arrangements.
FAIRVIEW — Mary E. Weber, 81, of Fairview died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008,
in Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton. She was born Jan. 17, 1927 in Clinton to
Earnest C. Weber and Dorothy Prulhiere Weber. She was a member of the Fairview
Church of Christ.Surviving are one brother, Bill Weber and his wife Dorothy of Fairview;
one sister, Frances Hope of Carmel; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded
in death by her parents; one sister, Shirley Weber; and one brother, Vernon Weber.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Memories at Roselawn with Rick Thomas
officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until services Saturday in the chapel. Frist Funeral
Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Helton, Norma C.
CENTER POINT — Norma C. Helton, 79, of Center Point, passed away at 10:10 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Meadows Manor North in Terre Haute, following an extended
illness. She was born Oct. 18, 1928, in Zanesville, Ohio, to David N. Helton and Julia
“Elthea” (Lockwood) Helton. Most recently she worked for the Brazil Wal-Mart, in the floral
department and as a door greeter. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, reading Guideposts
Magazine, books, The Bible, and anything to do with angels.She was preceded in death by
her parents; and sisters, Clare Bair, Lillie Mae Perkins and Ruby Shearrow.Survivors
include her four sons, David Lee Rader and wife Judy of Sullivan County, Mark Wayne
Rader of Shelburn, Carl Dean Rader, and Keith Norman Rader Sr. and wife Melinda, all of
Terre Haute; sister, Phyllis M. Mapes and husband Gene of Lake View, Ark.;
grandchildren, Scott Waine Rader and wife Tracey, Jason David Rader and wife Erin,
Aaron Dean Rader, James Alan Rader and wife Amy, all of Terre Haute, Nathan Adam
Rader of Shelburn, Brian Keith Rader and wife Stephanie of Marianna, Ark., Jeremy
Wayne Rader, Keith Norman Rader Jr., and Jasmine Kay Rader, all of Terre Haute; 12
great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.Services
will be at Lawson–Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave., in Brazil, today, Sept. 25, 2008, at
7 p.m., with Pastor Aaron Wheaton officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home today
from 4 to 7 p.m. At her request, cremation will be performed following the service. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Southern Care Hospice. Envelopes will be available at
the funeral home.
CENTER POINT — Norma C. Helton, 79, of Center Point, passed away at 10:10 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Meadows Manor North in Terre Haute, following an extended
illness. She was born Oct. 18, 1928, in Zanesville, Ohio, to David N. Helton and Julia
“Elthea” (Lockwood) Helton. Most recently she worked for the Brazil Wal-Mart, in the floral
department and as a door greeter. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, reading Guideposts
Magazine, books, The Bible, and anything to do with angels.She was preceded in death by
her parents; and sisters, Clare Bair, Lillie Mae Perkins and Ruby Shearrow.Survivors
include her four sons, David Lee Rader and wife Judy of Sullivan County, Mark Wayne
Rader of Shelburn, Carl Dean Rader, and Keith Norman Rader Sr. and wife Melinda, all of
Terre Haute; sister, Phyllis M. Mapes and husband Gene of Lake View, Ark.;
grandchildren, Scott Waine Rader and wife Tracey, Jason David Rader and wife Erin,
Aaron Dean Rader, James Alan Rader and wife Amy, all of Terre Haute, Nathan Adam
Rader of Shelburn, Brian Keith Rader and wife Stephanie of Marianna, Ark., Jeremy
Wayne Rader, Keith Norman Rader Jr., and Jasmine Kay Rader, all of Terre Haute; 12
great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.Services
will be at Lawson–Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave., in Brazil, today, Sept. 25, 2008, at
7 p.m., with Pastor Aaron Wheaton officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home today
from 4 to 7 p.m. At her request, cremation will be performed following the service. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Southern Care Hospice. Envelopes will be available at
the funeral home.
Skinner, Donald William
Donald William Skinner, 86, of Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in
Union Hospital, of natural causes. He was a diesel mechanic. He was born in Shelburn, to
Thomas and Janie Skinner. He attended school there and worked in the coal mines. He
was a member of the Civil Conservation Corporation before serving in the U.S. Army
during World War II in the aircraft unit. He worked for Eastern Express for 20 years, then
White Trucking and retired from Lovelace Trucking. He was active in the Teamsters
Chapter 144, and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars 972, American Legion 104 and
a member of the Eagles.Survivors include one son, Tim Skinner and wife Mary Lou of
Terre Haute; two daughters, Kathy Skinner of Terre Haute and Tammy Thompson and
husband Irvin of Graysville; a daughter-in-law, Jean Skinner of Terre Haute; one brother,
Jack and wife Barb; grandsons, Clint Skinner and wife Kara, Ryan and Tyler Thompson;
granddaughters, Jennifer Skinner, June Skinner, Jody Dean and husband Scott, Kerri
Carlyon and husband Hays, and Megan Nevill and husband Shawn; and
great-grandchildren, Briana Sappingfield, Carmen and Derek Dean, Nolan, Jace, Brock
Skinner, and Avery Carlyon.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Katherine; his
parents; two sons, Donald and James; a granddaughter, Shanna Skinner Branch; a sister,
Lillian Smith; and brothers, Norman, Albert, Harold, Thomas, Leslie and Wayne.Funeral
services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, in Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton
Street, with Pastor Russell Black officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park
and VFW Post 972 will be performing military honors. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in
the funeral home
Donald William Skinner, 86, of Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in
Union Hospital, of natural causes. He was a diesel mechanic. He was born in Shelburn, to
Thomas and Janie Skinner. He attended school there and worked in the coal mines. He
was a member of the Civil Conservation Corporation before serving in the U.S. Army
during World War II in the aircraft unit. He worked for Eastern Express for 20 years, then
White Trucking and retired from Lovelace Trucking. He was active in the Teamsters
Chapter 144, and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars 972, American Legion 104 and
a member of the Eagles.Survivors include one son, Tim Skinner and wife Mary Lou of
Terre Haute; two daughters, Kathy Skinner of Terre Haute and Tammy Thompson and
husband Irvin of Graysville; a daughter-in-law, Jean Skinner of Terre Haute; one brother,
Jack and wife Barb; grandsons, Clint Skinner and wife Kara, Ryan and Tyler Thompson;
granddaughters, Jennifer Skinner, June Skinner, Jody Dean and husband Scott, Kerri
Carlyon and husband Hays, and Megan Nevill and husband Shawn; and
great-grandchildren, Briana Sappingfield, Carmen and Derek Dean, Nolan, Jace, Brock
Skinner, and Avery Carlyon.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Katherine; his
parents; two sons, Donald and James; a granddaughter, Shanna Skinner Branch; a sister,
Lillian Smith; and brothers, Norman, Albert, Harold, Thomas, Leslie and Wayne.Funeral
services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, in Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton
Street, with Pastor Russell Black officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park
and VFW Post 972 will be performing military honors. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in
the funeral home
Brokering, Warren
Warren Brokering, 41, of Terre Haute, left this earth to meet his heavenly Father on
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at 2:55 p.m. EDT. He was born Warren Keith Brokering on April 13,
1967, to Nancy Lynn Stout Richards of Shelbyville. He spent his formative years in St.
Paul, Ind., attending Hendricks Elementary, Waldron Junior High and Waldron High
School, where he excelled in wrestling and reached the state finals. In 1986, God gripped
Warren’s heart and he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. Following
God’s calling, he enrolled at Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Watertown, Wis.
Beginning in 1986, Warren worked his way through college as he studied youth ministries.
After many long years of sweat, toil and tears, Warren graduated in 1994. Warren entered
the ministry as a youth pastor in a small church in Virginia and began influencing many
lives for the cause of Christ.Later in his ministry, God called him to Bible Baptist Church in
Terre Haute. He faithfully served as a youth pastor for 10 years. It was during this time
that he was diagnosed with colon cancer. As he received chemo treatments and battled
cancer, he continued to minister to his youth group, influencing hundreds of young people
to serve Christ. God then opened a door for Warren to work with other cancer patients at
Providence Medical Center/Coleman Cancer Center in Terre Haute. He worked there as
chaplain for two years encouraging others in the Lord and leading many to Christ.Warren
was preceded in death by his father, Max Brokering; and leaves behind his wife of 13
years, Tana Rodabaugh Brokering, and three small children, Madelyn, 8, Chloe, 6 and
Spencer, 4. Also surviving Warren is his mother, Nancy (Larry) Stout Richards of
Shelbyville; grandmothers, Norma Cox of St. Paul and Izzetta Brokering of Shelbyville;
brothers, Scott (Tanya) Brokering of St. Paul and Darin (Paula) Brokering of Shelbyville;
sister, Melissa (Herb) DeSpain of Shelbyville; aunts, Sharon (Jim) Broughton of Shelbyville
and Janie Newhouse of Indianapolis; in-laws, David and Ann Rodabaugh of Coon Rapids,
Minn.; and multiple nieces, nephews and extended family.Funeral services are 1 p.m.
Tuesday in DeBaun Funeral Home, 85 E. Springhill Drive, with Brett Marker officiating.
Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Warren Brokering through Fifth
Third Bank, 2511 Poplar Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47803. Phone (812) 462-0376. Please
request your gift to be placed in the Brokering account ending in 001.
Warren Brokering, 41, of Terre Haute, left this earth to meet his heavenly Father on
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at 2:55 p.m. EDT. He was born Warren Keith Brokering on April 13,
1967, to Nancy Lynn Stout Richards of Shelbyville. He spent his formative years in St.
Paul, Ind., attending Hendricks Elementary, Waldron Junior High and Waldron High
School, where he excelled in wrestling and reached the state finals. In 1986, God gripped
Warren’s heart and he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. Following
God’s calling, he enrolled at Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Watertown, Wis.
Beginning in 1986, Warren worked his way through college as he studied youth ministries.
After many long years of sweat, toil and tears, Warren graduated in 1994. Warren entered
the ministry as a youth pastor in a small church in Virginia and began influencing many
lives for the cause of Christ.Later in his ministry, God called him to Bible Baptist Church in
Terre Haute. He faithfully served as a youth pastor for 10 years. It was during this time
that he was diagnosed with colon cancer. As he received chemo treatments and battled
cancer, he continued to minister to his youth group, influencing hundreds of young people
to serve Christ. God then opened a door for Warren to work with other cancer patients at
Providence Medical Center/Coleman Cancer Center in Terre Haute. He worked there as
chaplain for two years encouraging others in the Lord and leading many to Christ.Warren
was preceded in death by his father, Max Brokering; and leaves behind his wife of 13
years, Tana Rodabaugh Brokering, and three small children, Madelyn, 8, Chloe, 6 and
Spencer, 4. Also surviving Warren is his mother, Nancy (Larry) Stout Richards of
Shelbyville; grandmothers, Norma Cox of St. Paul and Izzetta Brokering of Shelbyville;
brothers, Scott (Tanya) Brokering of St. Paul and Darin (Paula) Brokering of Shelbyville;
sister, Melissa (Herb) DeSpain of Shelbyville; aunts, Sharon (Jim) Broughton of Shelbyville
and Janie Newhouse of Indianapolis; in-laws, David and Ann Rodabaugh of Coon Rapids,
Minn.; and multiple nieces, nephews and extended family.Funeral services are 1 p.m.
Tuesday in DeBaun Funeral Home, 85 E. Springhill Drive, with Brett Marker officiating.
Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Warren Brokering through Fifth
Third Bank, 2511 Poplar Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47803. Phone (812) 462-0376. Please
request your gift to be placed in the Brokering account ending in 001.
Culp, Janet E.
Janet E. Culp, age 67, of Terre Haute, passed away Oct. 13, 2008, in her residence, after
a long extended battle with breast cancer. Born Aug. 29, 1941, in Waltham, Mass., she
was the daughter to George Morrison and Florence (DuLong) Morrison. She married
Arthur Culp and he survives.Janet was a cook for Gibault School for Boys, and retired
from there. She also worked in retail at the mall for many years. She was a member of
Sacred Heart Church and their choir, Red Hats, Y-Me, and Parents of Murdered Children.
She enjoyed scrapbooking, shopping and spending time with her large family and many
friends.Survivors include her husband; six children, Pamela (Gatewood) Padgett, her
husband Randall of Fontanet, Terry (Gatewood) Lynch and husband Eric of Seelyville,
Patricia (Gatewood) Niece and husband John of Seelyville, Anthony “T-Bone” Ellinger and
life companion Kathy Oxendine of Terre Haute, Heidi (Ellinger) Lockhart and her husband
Doug, of Terre Haute, Jennifer “JJ” Ellinger of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Heather
Chaney and her husband Kristofer of Terre Haute, Joshua Gatewood in Afghanistan,
Brittany Lockhart of Terre Haute, Tiffany Lockhart of Terre Haute, John Matthew Niece of
Seelyville, Brooke Lynch of Seelyville, Katelyn Ellinger of Terre Haute, Hanna Lockhart of
Terre Haute, Shane Manley of Terre Haute, Traci Harden of Coxville, Cory Hart of
Columbus, Tenn., Marissa Hart of Columbus, Tenn., Hannah Hart, of Clarksville, Texas,
Miles Morgan of Tyler, Texas, and Madison Morgan of Tyler Texas; great-grandson,
Carter Todd Hart of Columbus, Tenn.; a brother, George A. Morrison of Terre Haute; a
sister, Jean Welch and her husband Thomas of Whaleyville, Va.; a special nephew,
Michael Brown of Marshall, Ill.; and a very large extended family and friends. Also her
beloved dog, Sassy. Her parents; son, John Jeffrey Gatewood; stepson, Todd Arthur Culp;
grandson, John Brandon Rogers Gatewood; and brother, James Morrison, all preceded
her.Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m., and also 10 a.m. until noon at
Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St. Funeral services are at noon, at the funeral
home with Father Darvin Winters officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Janet E. Culp, age 67, of Terre Haute, passed away Oct. 13, 2008, in her residence, after
a long extended battle with breast cancer. Born Aug. 29, 1941, in Waltham, Mass., she
was the daughter to George Morrison and Florence (DuLong) Morrison. She married
Arthur Culp and he survives.Janet was a cook for Gibault School for Boys, and retired
from there. She also worked in retail at the mall for many years. She was a member of
Sacred Heart Church and their choir, Red Hats, Y-Me, and Parents of Murdered Children.
She enjoyed scrapbooking, shopping and spending time with her large family and many
friends.Survivors include her husband; six children, Pamela (Gatewood) Padgett, her
husband Randall of Fontanet, Terry (Gatewood) Lynch and husband Eric of Seelyville,
Patricia (Gatewood) Niece and husband John of Seelyville, Anthony “T-Bone” Ellinger and
life companion Kathy Oxendine of Terre Haute, Heidi (Ellinger) Lockhart and her husband
Doug, of Terre Haute, Jennifer “JJ” Ellinger of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Heather
Chaney and her husband Kristofer of Terre Haute, Joshua Gatewood in Afghanistan,
Brittany Lockhart of Terre Haute, Tiffany Lockhart of Terre Haute, John Matthew Niece of
Seelyville, Brooke Lynch of Seelyville, Katelyn Ellinger of Terre Haute, Hanna Lockhart of
Terre Haute, Shane Manley of Terre Haute, Traci Harden of Coxville, Cory Hart of
Columbus, Tenn., Marissa Hart of Columbus, Tenn., Hannah Hart, of Clarksville, Texas,
Miles Morgan of Tyler, Texas, and Madison Morgan of Tyler Texas; great-grandson,
Carter Todd Hart of Columbus, Tenn.; a brother, George A. Morrison of Terre Haute; a
sister, Jean Welch and her husband Thomas of Whaleyville, Va.; a special nephew,
Michael Brown of Marshall, Ill.; and a very large extended family and friends. Also her
beloved dog, Sassy. Her parents; son, John Jeffrey Gatewood; stepson, Todd Arthur Culp;
grandson, John Brandon Rogers Gatewood; and brother, James Morrison, all preceded
her.Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m., and also 10 a.m. until noon at
Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St. Funeral services are at noon, at the funeral
home with Father Darvin Winters officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Ballou, Dorothy M.
ROSEDALE — Dorothy M. Ballou. 90, of Rosedale, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13,
2008, in her residence. She was born Nov. 9, 1917, in Terre Haute to Roy Klaus and
Gertrude Grafe.Survivors include her husband, Harry R. Ballou.Services are 2 p.m.
Thursday at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, 4660 N. Lafayette Ave., with the Rev. Carly
Stucklensather officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. until
services Thursday.
ROSEDALE — Dorothy M. Ballou. 90, of Rosedale, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13,
2008, in her residence. She was born Nov. 9, 1917, in Terre Haute to Roy Klaus and
Gertrude Grafe.Survivors include her husband, Harry R. Ballou.Services are 2 p.m.
Thursday at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, 4660 N. Lafayette Ave., with the Rev. Carly
Stucklensather officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. until
services Thursday.
Roberts, Paula Jean
Paula Jean Roberts, 59, entered into rest Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in San Antonio, She
was born Aug. 2, 1949, in Beech Grove, to Richard Woodrow Roberts and Fern
Burkholder Roberts. She is survived by her mother, Fern Burkholder Roberts of Schertz,
Texas; brother, Richard A. Roberts of Indianapolis; sister, Judith Roberts Komorita of
Houston; niece, Elorie A. Komorita; nephews, Douglas G.W. Roberts, Keith A. Komorita
and Kyle G. Komorita; and grandnephew, Anthony A. Komorita. She was preceded in
death by her father, on Feb. 29, 1980; and a niece, Leslie Erin Roberts, in May 2001.
Special thanks to her beloved friend, Evelyn Craig, and to her working family at Lackland
Field, on the Hill. Visitation was held Oct. 14, 2008, at Schertz Funeral Home, in Schertz.
Interment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute at a later date.
Paula Jean Roberts, 59, entered into rest Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in San Antonio, She
was born Aug. 2, 1949, in Beech Grove, to Richard Woodrow Roberts and Fern
Burkholder Roberts. She is survived by her mother, Fern Burkholder Roberts of Schertz,
Texas; brother, Richard A. Roberts of Indianapolis; sister, Judith Roberts Komorita of
Houston; niece, Elorie A. Komorita; nephews, Douglas G.W. Roberts, Keith A. Komorita
and Kyle G. Komorita; and grandnephew, Anthony A. Komorita. She was preceded in
death by her father, on Feb. 29, 1980; and a niece, Leslie Erin Roberts, in May 2001.
Special thanks to her beloved friend, Evelyn Craig, and to her working family at Lackland
Field, on the Hill. Visitation was held Oct. 14, 2008, at Schertz Funeral Home, in Schertz.
Interment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute at a later date.
Olbrich, Mary E.
Mary E. Olbrich, 91, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday Oct.
14, 2008, at Harbor Chase Nursing Home in Venice. She was born on Aug. 16, 1917 to
George and Pearl (Dildine) Rector Sr.She retired from the Vigo County School Corp.,
where she worked as a Media Specialist. She loved sewing and made dresses and shirts
for needy children in Haiti. She also worked as a volunteer for the Cancer Society in
Venice. Survivors include a brother, George H. Rector Jr. and wife Linda of Venice; a
sister, Frances Rector Buell of Terre Haute; nieces and nephews, Wayne Euriga and wife
Phyllis of Carmel, Barbara Hopkins of Nokomis, Fla., Martha Jones and husband Ed of
Terre Haute, Marilyn McMullen and husband John of Rosedale, Georgia Lynn Glanzman
and husband Chris of South Elgin, Ill., Les Boling and wife Martha of Riley, Nancy Wood
and husband Oliver, David Buell and wife Terry all of Terre Haute, Paul Buell and wife
Susan of Seelyville, Mark Buell of Terre Haute, Martha Kelley and husband George of
Warwick, R.I., Mary Katherine and husband Colin of Providence, R.I., and Nancy Rector of
Philadelphia. Also surviving are many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces
and great-great-nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,
Ernest H. Olbrich, who passed away in 1987; a nephew, Herman Earl Rector; brothers,
Herman and William Rector; and an infant brother; and sisters, Thelma Euriga, Mable
Waide, Helen Rector, and Martha Boling.Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday in
Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St., Terre Haute. Funeral service will be at 2 p.
m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers
donations in Mary’s name may be made to Hospice in Venice, Florida, 220 Wexford Blvd.
Venice, FL 34293.
Mary E. Olbrich, 91, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday Oct.
14, 2008, at Harbor Chase Nursing Home in Venice. She was born on Aug. 16, 1917 to
George and Pearl (Dildine) Rector Sr.She retired from the Vigo County School Corp.,
where she worked as a Media Specialist. She loved sewing and made dresses and shirts
for needy children in Haiti. She also worked as a volunteer for the Cancer Society in
Venice. Survivors include a brother, George H. Rector Jr. and wife Linda of Venice; a
sister, Frances Rector Buell of Terre Haute; nieces and nephews, Wayne Euriga and wife
Phyllis of Carmel, Barbara Hopkins of Nokomis, Fla., Martha Jones and husband Ed of
Terre Haute, Marilyn McMullen and husband John of Rosedale, Georgia Lynn Glanzman
and husband Chris of South Elgin, Ill., Les Boling and wife Martha of Riley, Nancy Wood
and husband Oliver, David Buell and wife Terry all of Terre Haute, Paul Buell and wife
Susan of Seelyville, Mark Buell of Terre Haute, Martha Kelley and husband George of
Warwick, R.I., Mary Katherine and husband Colin of Providence, R.I., and Nancy Rector of
Philadelphia. Also surviving are many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces
and great-great-nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,
Ernest H. Olbrich, who passed away in 1987; a nephew, Herman Earl Rector; brothers,
Herman and William Rector; and an infant brother; and sisters, Thelma Euriga, Mable
Waide, Helen Rector, and Martha Boling.Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday in
Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St., Terre Haute. Funeral service will be at 2 p.
m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers
donations in Mary’s name may be made to Hospice in Venice, Florida, 220 Wexford Blvd.
Venice, FL 34293.
Dowell, Arthur Edward
Arthur Edward Dowell, 88, formerly chairman of the Political Science Department at
Indiana State University, died early Saturday morning, Oct. 11, 2008, of pneumonia, at
Inova Fairfax Hospital in Annandale, Va., after months of battling to recover from brain
surgery. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Matilda “Tillie” (Bouillez) Dowell; a daughter and
son-in-law, Jane and Thomas Green; two grandchildren, Angela and Daniel; a sister, Ruth
I. Dowell; a niece; and six nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Hugh,
Fred, Gilbert, and Firman.Professor Dowell was born in Fontanet, to France and Zola
(Muncie) Dowell on Jan. 27, 1920. He graduated from Fontanet High School in 1937, and
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Indiana State University, while working summers at
CCC Camp during the Depression. In 1943 he married his high school sweetheart, Tillie,
whom he had known since the fourth grade. He then served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps
for 46 months during World War II, including a year in Allied-occupied Italy. After his
discharge from military service he obtained a master’s degree in political science from ISU,
and then took a teaching position at Gerstmeyer High School in Terre Haute, which began
his long career in education at the high school and college level. He continued his
academic studies at the University of Chicago, earning a doctorate in international
relations under the tutelage of one of the world’s most respected academicians in that
field, Professor Quincy Wright.He resumed his teaching career in 1952, at Grosse Pointe
High School, in Grosse Pointe, Mich., where his only child was born. He was invited to
apply for a teaching position at ISU in 1957, and after securing the job, the family returned
to Terre Haute, where he and his wife resided until September of this year.At ISU he
pursued a 30-year career focused on giving his students the benefit of his considerable
knowledge of international matters. Even though he was known as a tough professor, his
classes were well attended, and many of his students credited him not only for his
academic insights but also for his sage counsel and his success at preparing them for the
real world. One of his proudest achievements was founding ISU’s Model United Nations
program, and putting together a Model UN team that competed successfully against
universities from throughout the country. His colleagues recognized his leadership,
selecting him as the first chairman of ISU’s Faculty Council. The University recognized his
dedication to upholding high academic standards by selecting him to chair the Political
Science Department.Professor Dowell retired from teaching in 1987, in order to travel and
spend more time with his family, but he quickly took up new projects that kept him as busy
as he had been during his teaching career. He mastered the intricacies of carpentry,
plumbing, and electrical work, enabling him to do remodeling and repairs on rental
properties and his own home, where he built bookcases, remodeled the basement, and
finished the attic. He suffered a debilitating stroke in 2003, but worked hard to recover and
resumed most of his previous activities. After moving to Virginia to be near his daughter
while he recovered from surgery, he responded to a nurse’s question, “Are you a
professor?” by saying, “No, I’m a carpenter.” His gentle, caring nature and enjoyment of all
facets of life enriched all who knew him. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mattox-Wood
Funeral Home, 4660 N. Lafayette Ave., with the Rev. Larry Lilly officiating, and military
honors will be conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 972. Burial is at Roselawn
Memorial Park. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Arthur Edward Dowell, 88, formerly chairman of the Political Science Department at
Indiana State University, died early Saturday morning, Oct. 11, 2008, of pneumonia, at
Inova Fairfax Hospital in Annandale, Va., after months of battling to recover from brain
surgery. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Matilda “Tillie” (Bouillez) Dowell; a daughter and
son-in-law, Jane and Thomas Green; two grandchildren, Angela and Daniel; a sister, Ruth
I. Dowell; a niece; and six nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Hugh,
Fred, Gilbert, and Firman.Professor Dowell was born in Fontanet, to France and Zola
(Muncie) Dowell on Jan. 27, 1920. He graduated from Fontanet High School in 1937, and
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Indiana State University, while working summers at
CCC Camp during the Depression. In 1943 he married his high school sweetheart, Tillie,
whom he had known since the fourth grade. He then served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps
for 46 months during World War II, including a year in Allied-occupied Italy. After his
discharge from military service he obtained a master’s degree in political science from ISU,
and then took a teaching position at Gerstmeyer High School in Terre Haute, which began
his long career in education at the high school and college level. He continued his
academic studies at the University of Chicago, earning a doctorate in international
relations under the tutelage of one of the world’s most respected academicians in that
field, Professor Quincy Wright.He resumed his teaching career in 1952, at Grosse Pointe
High School, in Grosse Pointe, Mich., where his only child was born. He was invited to
apply for a teaching position at ISU in 1957, and after securing the job, the family returned
to Terre Haute, where he and his wife resided until September of this year.At ISU he
pursued a 30-year career focused on giving his students the benefit of his considerable
knowledge of international matters. Even though he was known as a tough professor, his
classes were well attended, and many of his students credited him not only for his
academic insights but also for his sage counsel and his success at preparing them for the
real world. One of his proudest achievements was founding ISU’s Model United Nations
program, and putting together a Model UN team that competed successfully against
universities from throughout the country. His colleagues recognized his leadership,
selecting him as the first chairman of ISU’s Faculty Council. The University recognized his
dedication to upholding high academic standards by selecting him to chair the Political
Science Department.Professor Dowell retired from teaching in 1987, in order to travel and
spend more time with his family, but he quickly took up new projects that kept him as busy
as he had been during his teaching career. He mastered the intricacies of carpentry,
plumbing, and electrical work, enabling him to do remodeling and repairs on rental
properties and his own home, where he built bookcases, remodeled the basement, and
finished the attic. He suffered a debilitating stroke in 2003, but worked hard to recover and
resumed most of his previous activities. After moving to Virginia to be near his daughter
while he recovered from surgery, he responded to a nurse’s question, “Are you a
professor?” by saying, “No, I’m a carpenter.” His gentle, caring nature and enjoyment of all
facets of life enriched all who knew him. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mattox-Wood
Funeral Home, 4660 N. Lafayette Ave., with the Rev. Larry Lilly officiating, and military
honors will be conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 972. Burial is at Roselawn
Memorial Park. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Murphy, Dorothy M.
Dorothy M. Murphy, 83, of Belleville, Ill., and formerly of Terre Haute, died at 11:50 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, in Willow Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was
born on Feb. 27, 1925, in Terre Haute, to Gordon Boatman and Ruth Dell
Wheat.Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Charles Murphy; one son, Don Murphy
and wife Peggy of Belleville; one brother, Russell Boatman of Brazil; two granddaughters,
Kara and Katie; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one
sister, Maxine Lemmons.Funeral services are 1 p.m. Monday in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral
Home, 2425 Wabash Ave., with William Herb officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial
Park. Visitation is 10 am. to 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Dorothy M. Murphy, 83, of Belleville, Ill., and formerly of Terre Haute, died at 11:50 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, in Willow Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was
born on Feb. 27, 1925, in Terre Haute, to Gordon Boatman and Ruth Dell
Wheat.Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Charles Murphy; one son, Don Murphy
and wife Peggy of Belleville; one brother, Russell Boatman of Brazil; two granddaughters,
Kara and Katie; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one
sister, Maxine Lemmons.Funeral services are 1 p.m. Monday in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral
Home, 2425 Wabash Ave., with William Herb officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial
Park. Visitation is 10 am. to 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Frerichs Jr., James C.
James C. Frerichs Jr., 36, of Terre Haute, passed away at 3:21 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16,
2008, in Union Hospital. He was born on Feb. 24, 1972, in Terre Haute, to James C
Frerichs Sr. and Judy Kay Kirkman.Survivors include his wife, Tammy Young; his father;
daughters, Alisha Young and Alexus Young; sisters, Paula Richard and husband Tim and
Amy Kennedy and husband Charles; nieces, Emily Frerichs-Tevlin, Judy Frerichs,
Katherine Kennedy and Elise Richard; and nephew, Samuel Frerichs-Richard.He was
preceded in death by his mother; maternal grandfathers, WayneKirkman Sr. and
Lawrence Russell; and paternal grandparents, Norma and George Frerichs.Funeral
services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in Mattox-Ryan Funeral Home, 602 S. Seventh Street, with
the Rev. Paul Carey officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is noon to
1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
family to help pay for the funeral.
James C. Frerichs Jr., 36, of Terre Haute, passed away at 3:21 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16,
2008, in Union Hospital. He was born on Feb. 24, 1972, in Terre Haute, to James C
Frerichs Sr. and Judy Kay Kirkman.Survivors include his wife, Tammy Young; his father;
daughters, Alisha Young and Alexus Young; sisters, Paula Richard and husband Tim and
Amy Kennedy and husband Charles; nieces, Emily Frerichs-Tevlin, Judy Frerichs,
Katherine Kennedy and Elise Richard; and nephew, Samuel Frerichs-Richard.He was
preceded in death by his mother; maternal grandfathers, WayneKirkman Sr. and
Lawrence Russell; and paternal grandparents, Norma and George Frerichs.Funeral
services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in Mattox-Ryan Funeral Home, 602 S. Seventh Street, with
the Rev. Paul Carey officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is noon to
1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
family to help pay for the funeral.
Rusk, Dorothy Ellen Rippy
Dorothy Ellen Rippy Rusk, 90, of Terre Haute, died Saturday evening, Oct. 18, 2008. in
The Waters of Clinton Health and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton. She was born on Aug.
4, 1918, in Vermillion County, to Ralph Rippy and Ivah Featherland Rippy. Her husband,
Norman E. Rusk, preceded her in death, on Dec. 27, 2006.Survivors include her son and
daughter-in-law, Ronald and Debra Rusk of Clinton; two grandchildren, Ronda Boring and
her husband Brad of Bowling Green and Travis Rusk, USMC, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; one
stepgrandson, Shawn Barr and his wife Ally of Lafayette; six stepgreat-grandchildren; a
sister-in-law, Ethel Rippy of Universal; and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy also was
preceded in death by her parents; a twin brother, Donald Rippy; and a sister, Pauline
Rippy.Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in
Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street, with Pastor David Deal
officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is scheduled prior to
services on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. The family kindly requests that memorial
contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Dorothy Ellen Rippy Rusk, 90, of Terre Haute, died Saturday evening, Oct. 18, 2008. in
The Waters of Clinton Health and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton. She was born on Aug.
4, 1918, in Vermillion County, to Ralph Rippy and Ivah Featherland Rippy. Her husband,
Norman E. Rusk, preceded her in death, on Dec. 27, 2006.Survivors include her son and
daughter-in-law, Ronald and Debra Rusk of Clinton; two grandchildren, Ronda Boring and
her husband Brad of Bowling Green and Travis Rusk, USMC, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; one
stepgrandson, Shawn Barr and his wife Ally of Lafayette; six stepgreat-grandchildren; a
sister-in-law, Ethel Rippy of Universal; and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy also was
preceded in death by her parents; a twin brother, Donald Rippy; and a sister, Pauline
Rippy.Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in
Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street, with Pastor David Deal
officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is scheduled prior to
services on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. The family kindly requests that memorial
contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Markle, Grace B. Pence
Grace B. (Pence) Markle, 89, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, in Royal Oaks Health
Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in North Terre Haute on Jan. 21, 1919, to
Charles W. Pence and Frances Marie (May) Pence.She was preceded in death by her
husband, James F. Markle; two brothers, William A. Pence and Charles Wayne Pence;
and one sister, Agatha Callacod.She is survived by two brothers, Ralph T. Pence and
wife Betty, and Horace E. Pence; a sister, Nila Marie Loften and husband Don; and many
nieces and nephews.She graduated from Otter Creek High School, and then retired from
Reuben Donnelley, where she worked as a payroll clerk after 30-some years of service.
Grace loved raking leaves and working in her yard. Visitation and services were
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in Roselawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Spear officiating.
Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Grace B. (Pence) Markle, 89, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, in Royal Oaks Health
Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in North Terre Haute on Jan. 21, 1919, to
Charles W. Pence and Frances Marie (May) Pence.She was preceded in death by her
husband, James F. Markle; two brothers, William A. Pence and Charles Wayne Pence;
and one sister, Agatha Callacod.She is survived by two brothers, Ralph T. Pence and
wife Betty, and Horace E. Pence; a sister, Nila Marie Loften and husband Don; and many
nieces and nephews.She graduated from Otter Creek High School, and then retired from
Reuben Donnelley, where she worked as a payroll clerk after 30-some years of service.
Grace loved raking leaves and working in her yard. Visitation and services were
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in Roselawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Spear officiating.
Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Swenson, Charlotte Bryant
Charlotte Bryant Swenson, 91, of Terre Haute, died at 1:02 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23,
2008, in Union Hospital. She was born on Oct. 8, 1917, in Woodstock, Vt., to Harold Reed
and Helen Glee. She was a nurse at Union Hospital for 40 years and worked in the labor
and delivery department. After Union Hospital, she continued working doing physical
exams for insurance companies until she was 83.Survivors include her husband, the Rev.
C. Robert “Bob” Swenson; sons, Dick Swenson and wife Delisa, Dave Swenson and wife
Regina; daughters, Marty Branson and husband Denny, LouAnn Higgins and husband
“Corky”; brother, Dana Washburn; 10 grandchildren, Mike McGuire, Jay Watson and wife
Amy, Aaron Swenson, Jonathan Swenson and Diane, James Trusty and Megan, Candace
Swenson, Adriene Higgins, Will Higgins and wife Lindsay, Cole Higgins and Nick
Swenson; great-grandchildren, six plus one on the way; and all the great girls at Denny’s.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a child, Ruth Edla.She graduated in
1939 from Rhode Island School of Nursing. Internship was in Belleview Hospital in New
York City. She was an active member of Prairie Park Baptist Church, Girl Scout Eaglette
and Purdue Extension Homemakers Course Club.She and her husband operated Rescue
Mission in Hell’s Kitchen in New York City, and renewed vows on their 40th wedding
anniversary. She played piano for her church and loved to paint with oils, and sang with
the local Coral group. She never forgot birthdays or anniversaries, always thought about
others before herself and was a lifelong Soldier of God.Funeral services are 1 p.m
Monday in Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, 4660 N. Lafayette Avenue, with the Rev. Allen
McQueen officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 Sunday in
the funeral home.
Charlotte Bryant Swenson, 91, of Terre Haute, died at 1:02 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23,
2008, in Union Hospital. She was born on Oct. 8, 1917, in Woodstock, Vt., to Harold Reed
and Helen Glee. She was a nurse at Union Hospital for 40 years and worked in the labor
and delivery department. After Union Hospital, she continued working doing physical
exams for insurance companies until she was 83.Survivors include her husband, the Rev.
C. Robert “Bob” Swenson; sons, Dick Swenson and wife Delisa, Dave Swenson and wife
Regina; daughters, Marty Branson and husband Denny, LouAnn Higgins and husband
“Corky”; brother, Dana Washburn; 10 grandchildren, Mike McGuire, Jay Watson and wife
Amy, Aaron Swenson, Jonathan Swenson and Diane, James Trusty and Megan, Candace
Swenson, Adriene Higgins, Will Higgins and wife Lindsay, Cole Higgins and Nick
Swenson; great-grandchildren, six plus one on the way; and all the great girls at Denny’s.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a child, Ruth Edla.She graduated in
1939 from Rhode Island School of Nursing. Internship was in Belleview Hospital in New
York City. She was an active member of Prairie Park Baptist Church, Girl Scout Eaglette
and Purdue Extension Homemakers Course Club.She and her husband operated Rescue
Mission in Hell’s Kitchen in New York City, and renewed vows on their 40th wedding
anniversary. She played piano for her church and loved to paint with oils, and sang with
the local Coral group. She never forgot birthdays or anniversaries, always thought about
others before herself and was a lifelong Soldier of God.Funeral services are 1 p.m
Monday in Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, 4660 N. Lafayette Avenue, with the Rev. Allen
McQueen officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 Sunday in
the funeral home.
Miller, Myrtle Francis
Myrtle Francis Miller, 72, of Terre Haute, went home to be with her heavenly Father and
her earthly father on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, in Terre Haute, after an extended illness.
She was a caretaker for Home Health Care and had previously worked for CBS. She was
born on May 24, 1936, in Terre Haute, to Hosea Edward Schoffstall and Margaret Ellen
Mize Schoffstall. Survivors include her son, Audie Miller of Gladstone, Mo.; two
daughters, Glenda Thompson (Rex) of Marianna, Ark., and Vickie Smith (Jerry) of Terre
Haute; one brother, Morris Lee Miller; seven grandchildren, Stephanie and Brian Rader,
Shawn Elrod, Michael Simmons, Shannon and Paul Waterman and Crystal Miller; seven
great-grandchildren, Kelsey Barnes, Keegan Rader, Katie and Virgil Elrod and Dakota,
Anistasia, and Haily Waterman; special friends, Myrna Bramble and Diane Ritchey;
special cousins, Buddy Schoffstall and Barbara Strange; and her beloved dog, Precious
Joy.She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl R. Miller, in August 2004; a
daughter-in-law, Judy Miller; a brother, William Jo Wayman; and a sister, Ethel Suzanne
Riggs.She loved her family and her Chihuahua dogs. She attended Brazil Family
Worship Center, and was a member of the Eagles and wrote beautiful poetry. Services
are 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash
Ave., with Pastor Larry Richmond officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Visitation is 2 to 5 p.m. today, October 26, 2008, in the funeral home. The family
suggests that for those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Spay and
Neuter League. Envelopes are available in the funeral home.
Myrtle Francis Miller, 72, of Terre Haute, went home to be with her heavenly Father and
her earthly father on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, in Terre Haute, after an extended illness.
She was a caretaker for Home Health Care and had previously worked for CBS. She was
born on May 24, 1936, in Terre Haute, to Hosea Edward Schoffstall and Margaret Ellen
Mize Schoffstall. Survivors include her son, Audie Miller of Gladstone, Mo.; two
daughters, Glenda Thompson (Rex) of Marianna, Ark., and Vickie Smith (Jerry) of Terre
Haute; one brother, Morris Lee Miller; seven grandchildren, Stephanie and Brian Rader,
Shawn Elrod, Michael Simmons, Shannon and Paul Waterman and Crystal Miller; seven
great-grandchildren, Kelsey Barnes, Keegan Rader, Katie and Virgil Elrod and Dakota,
Anistasia, and Haily Waterman; special friends, Myrna Bramble and Diane Ritchey;
special cousins, Buddy Schoffstall and Barbara Strange; and her beloved dog, Precious
Joy.She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl R. Miller, in August 2004; a
daughter-in-law, Judy Miller; a brother, William Jo Wayman; and a sister, Ethel Suzanne
Riggs.She loved her family and her Chihuahua dogs. She attended Brazil Family
Worship Center, and was a member of the Eagles and wrote beautiful poetry. Services
are 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash
Ave., with Pastor Larry Richmond officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Visitation is 2 to 5 p.m. today, October 26, 2008, in the funeral home. The family
suggests that for those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Spay and
Neuter League. Envelopes are available in the funeral home.
Duncan, Donald Roy
Donald Roy Duncan of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. He was a
retired teacher in the Vigo County schools. He was born Sept. 12, 1923, in East St.
Louis. Ill., to Donald David Duncan and Cora Campbell Duncan.He was preceded in
death by his parents; and a sister, Ruth Madonna Duncan.Survivors include his wife,
Joan Dearnbarger Duncan; and three daughters and their husbands; Diana and William
Zwerner, Janet and Gene Crowthers, all of Terre Haute, and Donna and Michael Harding
of Evansville.He was a graduate of Garfield High School and Indiana State University. He
had been a teacher in Midland, at Prairie Creek, Honey Creek, and Garfield and Terre
Haute North high schools.He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 972,
Euclid Lodge 573 Free and Accepted Masons, Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute,
Indiana Retired Teachers Association, a charter member of the National World War II
Museum, member of I.S.U. Alumni Association, Terre Haute Humane Society, Vigo
County Historical Society, The Sierra Club, and was an Air Force Veteran of World War
II. He served in England, France, Germany, and Belgium. Donald loved hiking, walking,
and canoeing.Private services were held at an earlier date. Entombment is in Roselawn
Memorial Park. Roselawn Funeral Home assisted in making the arrangements.Instead of
flowers, he requested contributions be made to the Terre Haute Humane Society, 1811
S. Fruitridge Ave., Terre Haute, IN, 47803; or Harmony Haven, 1049 W. Sanford Ave.,
West Terre Haute, IN, 47885, to help animals in need.
Donald Roy Duncan of Terre Haute passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. He was a
retired teacher in the Vigo County schools. He was born Sept. 12, 1923, in East St.
Louis. Ill., to Donald David Duncan and Cora Campbell Duncan.He was preceded in
death by his parents; and a sister, Ruth Madonna Duncan.Survivors include his wife,
Joan Dearnbarger Duncan; and three daughters and their husbands; Diana and William
Zwerner, Janet and Gene Crowthers, all of Terre Haute, and Donna and Michael Harding
of Evansville.He was a graduate of Garfield High School and Indiana State University. He
had been a teacher in Midland, at Prairie Creek, Honey Creek, and Garfield and Terre
Haute North high schools.He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 972,
Euclid Lodge 573 Free and Accepted Masons, Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute,
Indiana Retired Teachers Association, a charter member of the National World War II
Museum, member of I.S.U. Alumni Association, Terre Haute Humane Society, Vigo
County Historical Society, The Sierra Club, and was an Air Force Veteran of World War
II. He served in England, France, Germany, and Belgium. Donald loved hiking, walking,
and canoeing.Private services were held at an earlier date. Entombment is in Roselawn
Memorial Park. Roselawn Funeral Home assisted in making the arrangements.Instead of
flowers, he requested contributions be made to the Terre Haute Humane Society, 1811
S. Fruitridge Ave., Terre Haute, IN, 47803; or Harmony Haven, 1049 W. Sanford Ave.,
West Terre Haute, IN, 47885, to help animals in need.
Soules, Warren L.
Warren L. Soules, 62, peacefully went to be with our Lord Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. He
was born on June 12, 1946 to Leslie W. Billy and Cleo J. Soules.Survivors include his
loving wife and best friend of 44 years, Susanne Osmon Soules; two sons, Thomas J.
Soules and Michael W. Soules; one daughter, Jodi L. Soules-Myers and her husband
Paul D. Myers; two beautiful grandsons, whom he cherished, Jacob M. Soules and Reid
D. Myers; a very special sister-in-law, Peggy L. Osmon; two sisters, Nadine Force (Hal)
of Texas and Barbara Jean Blaize (Carl) of Princeton; one brother, L. Tex Black of
Indianapolis; a sister-in-law, Pat Black of Mt. Prospect, Ill.; and several nieces and
nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jack L. Black; one
sister, Katy Ann Keller; brother-in-law, Harold Keller; a very special father-in-law, whom
he thought of as his own, Jack C. Osmon; and mother-in-law, Irene Osmon.Warren was
retired from the Vigo County Sheriff Department, having served for nearly 32 years. He
retired as Lt. Commander in 2000. He enjoyed serving Vigo County and continued to
served as Otter Creek Township Assessor, having been elected to that position in 1998
and served to the present. He decided to run for Otter Creek Township Assessor to
continue the wonderful job as his dear and “brother” Pat Calvert. He served the people
of Otter Creek Township with pride. He will be greatly missed by his friends and
especially his family, whom he had a precious relationship.He was an avid bowler and
loved all his bowling buddies. He loved spending time with his children and
grandchildren. They were the love of his life. Warren graduated from Garfield High
School in 1964. He attended Indiana State University and was a graduate of the Indiana
Police Academy. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday in Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, 4660
N. Lafayette Avenue. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday in the funeral home. Eulogy will be given by dearest friend, James R. Jenkins.
Pallbearers are longtime friends, David R. Crockett, Thomas R. Roberts, Timothy
Seprodi, John Childs, Dennis Eisman and Ray Watts. Honor guard will be provided by
Vigo County Sheriff’s Department. Graveside prayer by Gary Flora. Donations can be
made to Shriners Hospital for Children, any Otter Creek Fire Department or any charity
of your choice.
Warren L. Soules, 62, peacefully went to be with our Lord Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. He
was born on June 12, 1946 to Leslie W. Billy and Cleo J. Soules.Survivors include his
loving wife and best friend of 44 years, Susanne Osmon Soules; two sons, Thomas J.
Soules and Michael W. Soules; one daughter, Jodi L. Soules-Myers and her husband
Paul D. Myers; two beautiful grandsons, whom he cherished, Jacob M. Soules and Reid
D. Myers; a very special sister-in-law, Peggy L. Osmon; two sisters, Nadine Force (Hal)
of Texas and Barbara Jean Blaize (Carl) of Princeton; one brother, L. Tex Black of
Indianapolis; a sister-in-law, Pat Black of Mt. Prospect, Ill.; and several nieces and
nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jack L. Black; one
sister, Katy Ann Keller; brother-in-law, Harold Keller; a very special father-in-law, whom
he thought of as his own, Jack C. Osmon; and mother-in-law, Irene Osmon.Warren was
retired from the Vigo County Sheriff Department, having served for nearly 32 years. He
retired as Lt. Commander in 2000. He enjoyed serving Vigo County and continued to
served as Otter Creek Township Assessor, having been elected to that position in 1998
and served to the present. He decided to run for Otter Creek Township Assessor to
continue the wonderful job as his dear and “brother” Pat Calvert. He served the people
of Otter Creek Township with pride. He will be greatly missed by his friends and
especially his family, whom he had a precious relationship.He was an avid bowler and
loved all his bowling buddies. He loved spending time with his children and
grandchildren. They were the love of his life. Warren graduated from Garfield High
School in 1964. He attended Indiana State University and was a graduate of the Indiana
Police Academy. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday in Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, 4660
N. Lafayette Avenue. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday in the funeral home. Eulogy will be given by dearest friend, James R. Jenkins.
Pallbearers are longtime friends, David R. Crockett, Thomas R. Roberts, Timothy
Seprodi, John Childs, Dennis Eisman and Ray Watts. Honor guard will be provided by
Vigo County Sheriff’s Department. Graveside prayer by Gary Flora. Donations can be
made to Shriners Hospital for Children, any Otter Creek Fire Department or any charity
of your choice.
Morge, David S.
David S. Morge, 80, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. He was born Feb. 21, 1928,
in Terre Haute, to John P. Morge and Hannah C. Hamilton Morge.He is survived by his
wife, Rebecca Wright Morge, whom he married in June 1950; one son, David P Morge
and wife Barbara; daughter, Susan J. VanFossen and husband Dale; daughter, Laurie
Ann and husband Donald G. Byrley; six grandchildren, Kevin A Morge, Amy Ann Werne,
Jennifer L. Derr and husband Aaron, Christy VanFossen Janssen and husband John,
Donald Gene Byrley III, and David Michael Byrley; six great-grandchildren, Zachary and
Megan Werne, A.J., Justin and Ashlynn Derr, and Conner Janssen; several cousins; and
one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Wilma Belle
Beauchamp and Betty Jane Johnson. He retired from Hercules Inc., and was a graduate
of State High School. He was a life member of Terre Haute Lodge 19 Free and Accepted
Masons, a former member of DeMolay and had served on the DeMolay Council. He was
active in both DeMolay and Job's Daughters during his children’s reigns as master
councilor and honored queens. He was a member of Northside Community United
Methodist Church. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, especially basketball, and traveling.
He enjoyed many years traveling with the Holiday Rambler Recreational Vehicle Club.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St., with
Pastor Frank Oakman officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation
is 10 a.m. until services Wednesday. Lodge 19 will conduct a Masonic memorial service
at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested
to Northside Community United Methodist Church, 1075 N. Fruitridge Ave., Terre Haute,
IN, 47804.
David S. Morge, 80, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. He was born Feb. 21, 1928,
in Terre Haute, to John P. Morge and Hannah C. Hamilton Morge.He is survived by his
wife, Rebecca Wright Morge, whom he married in June 1950; one son, David P Morge
and wife Barbara; daughter, Susan J. VanFossen and husband Dale; daughter, Laurie
Ann and husband Donald G. Byrley; six grandchildren, Kevin A Morge, Amy Ann Werne,
Jennifer L. Derr and husband Aaron, Christy VanFossen Janssen and husband John,
Donald Gene Byrley III, and David Michael Byrley; six great-grandchildren, Zachary and
Megan Werne, A.J., Justin and Ashlynn Derr, and Conner Janssen; several cousins; and
one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Wilma Belle
Beauchamp and Betty Jane Johnson. He retired from Hercules Inc., and was a graduate
of State High School. He was a life member of Terre Haute Lodge 19 Free and Accepted
Masons, a former member of DeMolay and had served on the DeMolay Council. He was
active in both DeMolay and Job's Daughters during his children’s reigns as master
councilor and honored queens. He was a member of Northside Community United
Methodist Church. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, especially basketball, and traveling.
He enjoyed many years traveling with the Holiday Rambler Recreational Vehicle Club.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton St., with
Pastor Frank Oakman officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation
is 10 a.m. until services Wednesday. Lodge 19 will conduct a Masonic memorial service
at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested
to Northside Community United Methodist Church, 1075 N. Fruitridge Ave., Terre Haute,
IN, 47804.
Hazen, Mary Louise French
Mary Louise French Hazen, 96, of Terre Haute, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in Davis
Gardens Health Care Center. She was born in Prairieton on Jan. 1, 1912, to Melvin and
Carrie Heyen Watson. She had been a teacher in the Vigo County School Corporation,
and retired in 1975. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Homer French in
1959; and M.P. ‘Spoke’ Hazen in 1977. She was a member of Southside Church of
Christ. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Connie French of
Louisiana, and Lowell and Barbara French of Florida; a stepdaughter, Shirley Eaton of
Florida; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday in DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill
Drive, with her grandson, Michael Eaton officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial
Park. Visitation is Thursday from noon until services. For those who choose,
contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Research Association in her memory.
Mary Louise French Hazen, 96, of Terre Haute, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in Davis
Gardens Health Care Center. She was born in Prairieton on Jan. 1, 1912, to Melvin and
Carrie Heyen Watson. She had been a teacher in the Vigo County School Corporation,
and retired in 1975. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Homer French in
1959; and M.P. ‘Spoke’ Hazen in 1977. She was a member of Southside Church of
Christ. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Connie French of
Louisiana, and Lowell and Barbara French of Florida; a stepdaughter, Shirley Eaton of
Florida; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday in DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill
Drive, with her grandson, Michael Eaton officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial
Park. Visitation is Thursday from noon until services. For those who choose,
contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Research Association in her memory.
McMullen, Mary Frances James
CLINTON — Mary Frances James McMullen, 83, of Clinton, passed away Monday
morning, Oct. 27, 2008, in her residence. She was born Aug. 15, 1925, to Richard and
Lillian James. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 60 years, Jack
McMullen Sr., in 2005.Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Chuck
Weir of Clinton; a son and daughter-in-law, Jack McMullen Jr. and Barbara of Clinton;
four grandchildren, Jack and Angie McMullen, Jennifer and Perry Moats, Jeff and Amy
McMullen, Kim and Matt English; seven great-grandchildren, Brooke, Lindsay and
Ramey McMullen, Lilly and Wyatt English, Spencer and Cooper McMullen, all of Clinton;
two sisters, Virginia Kelly of Orlando, Fla., and Ethel Kyle Bracken of Tennessee;
several nieces and nephews, including Lois and Joe Jackson. She also was preceded in
death by her parents; a brother, Wilmont Shaffer; and a brother and sister-in-law,
Robert and Sadie Shaffer.She was a member of First Christian Church, member and
past president of Christian Women’s Fellowship, member and past worthy matron of
Chapter 254 Order of Eastern Star, and a life member of Phi Beta Psi sorority.Services
are 11 a.m. Friday at Frist Funeral Home, 458 Blackman St., with the Rev. Danny
Caulkins officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute.
Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with a memorial service at 7 p.m. by Phi Beta Psi
sorority.
CLINTON — Mary Frances James McMullen, 83, of Clinton, passed away Monday
morning, Oct. 27, 2008, in her residence. She was born Aug. 15, 1925, to Richard and
Lillian James. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 60 years, Jack
McMullen Sr., in 2005.Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Chuck
Weir of Clinton; a son and daughter-in-law, Jack McMullen Jr. and Barbara of Clinton;
four grandchildren, Jack and Angie McMullen, Jennifer and Perry Moats, Jeff and Amy
McMullen, Kim and Matt English; seven great-grandchildren, Brooke, Lindsay and
Ramey McMullen, Lilly and Wyatt English, Spencer and Cooper McMullen, all of Clinton;
two sisters, Virginia Kelly of Orlando, Fla., and Ethel Kyle Bracken of Tennessee;
several nieces and nephews, including Lois and Joe Jackson. She also was preceded in
death by her parents; a brother, Wilmont Shaffer; and a brother and sister-in-law,
Robert and Sadie Shaffer.She was a member of First Christian Church, member and
past president of Christian Women’s Fellowship, member and past worthy matron of
Chapter 254 Order of Eastern Star, and a life member of Phi Beta Psi sorority.Services
are 11 a.m. Friday at Frist Funeral Home, 458 Blackman St., with the Rev. Danny
Caulkins officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute.
Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with a memorial service at 7 p.m. by Phi Beta Psi
sorority.
Myles, Hazel M.
Hazel M. Myles, 83, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in her home.
She was born on May 12, 1925, in Terre Haute, to Harry Long and Della Walton Long.
She worked at Columbia Enamel for 14 years. She enjoyed spending time with her
grandchildren, and her family.Survivors include her two daughters, Dixie Myles and
Terry Rupska, both of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Tracy Schneider-Dewey and
husband Dennis of Terre Haute, Kelly Schneider and husband Hazem Ameen of Saudi
Arabia, Michelle Rupska and her companion Neil Castello, Paul Rupska and wife Sheila,
and Bradley Rupska, all of Terre Haute; great-grandchildren, Abdullah Ameen, Zanib
Ameen, Jenna Rupska, Riley Dierdorf, and Hunter and Jacob Dewey. She was
preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Melvin Myles, who passed away in
1984. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon in Roselawn Funeral
Home, 7500 N. Clinton St. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. No service has
been scheduled.
Hazel M. Myles, 83, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in her home.
She was born on May 12, 1925, in Terre Haute, to Harry Long and Della Walton Long.
She worked at Columbia Enamel for 14 years. She enjoyed spending time with her
grandchildren, and her family.Survivors include her two daughters, Dixie Myles and
Terry Rupska, both of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Tracy Schneider-Dewey and
husband Dennis of Terre Haute, Kelly Schneider and husband Hazem Ameen of Saudi
Arabia, Michelle Rupska and her companion Neil Castello, Paul Rupska and wife Sheila,
and Bradley Rupska, all of Terre Haute; great-grandchildren, Abdullah Ameen, Zanib
Ameen, Jenna Rupska, Riley Dierdorf, and Hunter and Jacob Dewey. She was
preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Melvin Myles, who passed away in
1984. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon in Roselawn Funeral
Home, 7500 N. Clinton St. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. No service has
been scheduled.
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