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Ralph Marion Mccann

Ralph Marion Mccann

Apr 17, 2021

Ralph M. McCann, 86, of Carlisle, died peacefully at home on Saturday, April 17, 2021, with his wife and children at his side. He was born May 12, 1934, in Sullivan County, the eldest child of Ervin and Jessie (Bolenbaugh) McCann.

A 1952 graduate of Carlisle-Haddon High School, Ralph joined the U.S. Army in 1956. He received...

Edwin Francis Nicol

Edwin Francis Nicol

Apr 14, 2021

Edwin Francis Nicol passed away April 14th, 2021 at the age of 74 surrounded by loved ones. With the support of his loving family, Ed displayed feats of strength while battling serious medical issues in recent years. His unwavering love for his family was a beacon of inspiration until the end.

Ed was the youngest of four...

Norman Leo Wagner

Norman Leo Wagner

Apr 14, 2021

Norman Leo “Nub” Wagner went to be with his precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 14, 2021.  He was born October 16, 1932 to Charles Wagner and Jesse Helen O’Haver Wagner. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly fifty years;  Joan Carter Wagner, daughter; Ellen Danes, 3 brothers; Bob Wagner, Gene Wagner, and...

Michael Mike Robertson

Michael Mike Robertson

Apr 9, 2021

Michael Robertson, 60, of Sullivan passed away on  Friday, April 9, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis IN. He was born in Sullivan County to Bill Robertson and Mary Frances (Phegley) Robertson.  He was a 1978 graduate of Sullivan High School, had Joined the Navy and became a mechanic.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Dale E Myers

Dale E Myers

Apr 8, 2021

Dale E. Myers, 70, of Sullivan, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.  He was born in Sullivan County on July 13, 1950 to Arlos and Norma Jean (Followell) Myers. He was a 1968 Graduate of North Central High School and had worked at Otis Elevators for 36 years and Securitas for over 10...

Hazel Louise Stewart

Hazel Louise Stewart

Apr 4, 2021

Hazel Louise Stewart, 98, of Sullivan, formerly of Kingman, IN, passed away Resurrection Day, Sunday April 4, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born on January 13, 1923 in Mecca, Park County IN, to Oscar and Cleo (Gilman) Kelsheimer.  Hazel graduated from Kingman High School in 1941, she worked at Turkey Run State...

Marvin Hennecke

Marvin Hennecke

Apr 3, 2021

Marvin Hennecke, 88, of Shelburn passed away on Saturday April 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Beloit, WI on July 12, 1932 to Melvin Hennecke and Alice (Stearns) Hennecke.  He was a 1950 graduate of Hymera High School, had retired from Peabody Coal Company, and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.  Marvin...

William Lee Tatom

William Lee Tatom

Mar 29, 2021

Sullivan has lost one of its most loyal citizens. William Lee Tatom, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at his home with his wife by his side on on Monday March 29, 2021. He was born in Iowa on January 2, 1946 to Paul Tatom and Maxine (Brown) Tatom. Bill Graduated from Sullivan High School in 1964 and went on...

Connor Rodriguez

Connor Rodriguez

Mar 25, 2021

Shelby Horton, 18, and Connor Rodriguez, 16, sister and brother of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, in a tragic accident. They were born to Gonzalo Rodriguez and Barbara Horton. As sister and brother, they enjoyed helping others, it brought joy to each of their lives, they loved school and spending time with family.  Shelby and Connor...

Shelby Horton

Shelby Horton

Mar 25, 2021

Shelby Horton, 18, and Connor Rodriguez, 16, sister and brother of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, in a tragic accident. They were born to Gonzalo Rodriguez and Barbara Horton. As sister and brother, they enjoyed helping others, it brought joy to each of their live’s, they loved school and spending time with family.

Shelby...

Sharon Marie (Titus)  Ramey

Sharon Marie (Titus) Ramey

Mar 16, 2021

Sharon Marie (Titus) Ramey, 81, from Sullivan, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor nursing home in Sullivan. Sharon was born in Ulysses, Kansas on May 14, 1939 to Lyle V. and Glenna L. (Gee) Titus. The family moved to Oregon where Sharon graduated from Roseburg High School in 1957.

Sharon was preceded...

Freda (Hulen)  Hoffner

Freda (Hulen) Hoffner

Mar 13, 2021

Freda Hoffner, 95, of Sullivan passed away on Saturday March 13, 2021 at her son’s home surrounded by her  family.  She was born in Bruceville IN., on May 17, 1925 to Roscoe  Hulen and Violet (Banks) Hulen.  Freda was a 1943 graduate of Bruceville High School, and married James Hoffner on February 10, 1945 and  became a loving mother,...

Vivian Louise (Schultz)  Walker

Vivian Louise (Schultz) Walker

Mar 12, 2021

Vivian Louise Walker, 89, of Farmersburg IN, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Morocco IN, on June 25, 1931 to F.M. Schultz and Hilda Helen (Stenke) Schultz. She was a 1949 graduate from Morocco High School, a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Terre Haute, and the Shelburn American Legion...

Janet (Dehart)  Nash

Janet (Dehart) Nash

Feb 18, 2021

Janet Nash, 82, of Sullivan passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at her residence.  Janet was born in Sullivan, Indiana on April 10, 1938 to Floyd DeHart and Roxie (Harris) DeHart.  She was a graduate of Fairbanks High School.  Janet was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Nash in 2013, daughter Debbie Wilson, grandchildren Leslie Nash,...

Merilyn Brown

Merilyn Brown

Feb 17, 2021

Merilyn Brown, 85, of Merom passed away in Millers Merry Manor on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.  She was born in Glen-St. Mary FL., to Josie Davis and Mary (Crews) Davis.  Merilyn was a 1954 graduate of Macclenny High School, and married Frank E. Brown on September 11, 1955.  She was a Secretary, a house wife, a loving mother, grandmother...

Payton William Santus

Payton William Santus

Feb 7, 2021

Payton Santus, 25, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born in Terre Haute on November 10, 1995 to Mark Santus and Lela (Shipman) Santus.  He was a 2014 graduate of Sullivan High School, loved his family,  his friends and playing in the Darts League.  Payton also enjoyed basketball, fishing and golf.  He was preceded...

James Michael Burns

James Michael Burns

Feb 4, 2021

James Michael  “Mike” Burns, 70, of Prairie Creek, passed away at Terre Haute Regional Hospital on Thursday February 4, 2021.  He was born in Sullivan County to James William Burns and Helen Marie (Keller) Burns. James was a 1970 graduate of North Central High School,  was employed at IMC Chemical, and  retired from the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. James...

Justin Ferree

Justin Ferree

Feb 3, 2021

Justin Michael Ferree, 32, of Sullivan passed away on Wednesday February 3, 2021.  He was born on February 24, 1988 to Gary Ferree and JoAnn (Borgmeier) Ferree.  Justin was a 2006 graduate of Sullivan High School and a graduate from Vincennes University. He had been  member of the Shelburn Volunteer Fire Department and employed at Republic Services. Justin loved...

Sharon Lee Duncan

Sharon Lee Duncan

Feb 1, 2021

Sharon Lee Duncan, 84, passed away on Monday February 1, 2021 at Sullivan County Community Hospital.  She was born in Sullivan County on May 27, 1936 to Ocee Brummett and Yula (Terry) Brummett.  Sharon was a 1954 graduate of Sullivan High School, a housewife, attended the baptist church when she could and was a mother and grandmother.  She had...

Pierre Goetz

Pierre Goetz

Jan 30, 2021

Pierre-Edouard L. R. Goetz, 28 years old, passed away January 30, 2021 in Farmersburg, Indiana. Pierre was one who could never sit still in all the good ways. You could always find him lending a hand to a neighbor, building something with a friend or in his garage tinkering or welding away. It didn’t matter if you were family,...

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