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Margaret  E Showalter

Margaret E Showalter

Feb 19, 2017

Margaret E. Showalter, 96 passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Miller's Merry Manor in Sullivan. She was born September 19, 1920 in Kankakee, Illinois to Oscar J. and Evalene Thompson Minger.

Preceding her in death are her parents, her first husband Howard Jones and second husband James Showalter, sisters Shirley Buckingham and Betty Ogburn, and...

Gary  Michael Walker

Gary Michael Walker

Feb 14, 2017

Gary Michael Walker, 54, of Shelburn passed away in his residence on February 14, 2017. Gary was born on August 6, 1962 in Terre Haute to Franklin E. and Sarah Kasinger Walker.

Survivors include his mother, daughter Jessica Rilenge of Trafalgar, IN., two sons James Michael of New Castle, IN., and Gage Michael of Shelburn, sisters Becky...

Elizabeth Wright

Elizabeth Wright

Feb 7, 2017

Hymera, IN Elizabeth Wright, 93, of Hymera went home to be with her savior on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born October 11, 1923 to John and Ethal Hoopingarner Norris. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Robert Paul Wright, a son Richard Allen Wright, grandson Jon Wright, brothers Herschel, John Jr.,...

Theresa  J Bush

Theresa J Bush

Feb 4, 2017

Sullivan, IN Theresa J. Bush, 37 of Sullivan, passed away on February 4, 2017 at IU-Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born February 15, 1979 in Detroit, MI to Richard and Harriett Carpenter Mora, both preceded her in death.

Theresa is survived by her husband Jacob Bush, a daughter Addison, and a son Asher. She was a...

Betty  Rose Campbell

Betty Rose Campbell

Jan 27, 2017

Betty Rose Campbell, 87, of Pimento went home to be with the Lord January 27, 2017 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born in Shelburn on May 10, 1929 to John and Mary Kondas. Betty was a homemaker, worked at Quaker Maid, enjoyed dancing, family and the Shady Grove Church where she attended. She was preceded in death...

Tom Netherlain

Tom Netherlain

Jan 16, 2017

Tom Netherlain, 77, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2017 at Glenburn Home in Linton, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents Dal, Gladys and Betty Netherlain, and a twin brother Jerry.

He is survived by his children Jerry A. (Lori) Netherlain of Farmersburg, Doug Netherlain of Jasonville, Kevin Netherlain of Westfield, IN and Torey...

Keith  Buck Quick

Keith Buck Quick

Jan 13, 2017

J. Keith "Buck" Quick, 77, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 at Union Hospital with family by his side. Buck was born September 7, 1939 to Jewell Lehue "Dude" Quick and Opal Madge Miller Quick.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Lou, whom he married on November 22, 1959. Buck is also survived...

Earl Phegley

Earl Phegley

Dec 28, 2016

Earl Phegley, 41, of Port Richey FL passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2016. He was born on April 19, 1975 in Vincennes to Marion and Susan (Arthur) Phegley. He was a 1994 graduate of Sullivan High School, had gone on to become an accomplished welder having made the top ten list in Plant City Fl, enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Richard Butts

Richard Butts

Dec 20, 2016

Richard Levi Butts, 88, of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday December 20, 2016 at Terre Haute Union Hospital. He was born in Cory on September 23, 1928 to Ralph and Milburn (Williams) Butts. He was a member of, Riley Lodge 390 and Local 651 UAW. Preceded in death are his parents, a sister Barbara Sparks

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Doris  L Cox

Doris L Cox

Dec 18, 2016

Doris L Cox, 82, of Sullivan passed away Sunday December 18, 2016 at Millers Merry Manor. She was born in Sullivan on December 1, 1934 to Walter McMahan and Maud Farrand McMahan. Doris was a 1952 graduate of Sullivan High School and had been employed at the Red and White Grocery Store and the Sullivan State Bank. She was...

Charles  A Smith

Charles A Smith

Dec 14, 2016

Charles Arthur Smith, 68, Terre Haute, and formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 2:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He was surrounded by his family. Charles was born to Charles Leon Smith and Mary Rine Smith, on September 22, 1948. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle.

Charles...

Zachary  Taylor Boone

Zachary Taylor Boone

Dec 13, 2016

Zachary Taylor Boone, 20, of Shelburn, formerly of Washington IN, passed away on December 13, 2016. He was born on June 3, 2016, loved to skateboard, rap and wrestling. Zachary loved to tell jokes, and hang out with his friends. He was a very gentle, kind and loving person. He would help anyone who needed help. Zachary was loved...

Nancy  Belle Ridgway

Nancy Belle Ridgway

Dec 3, 2016

Nancy Belle Ridgway, 80, of Sullivan, passed away on Saturday December 3, 2016 at Millers Merry Manor. She was born on December 16, 1935 in Sullivan County to Steven Ridgway and Zadie (Morris) Ridgway. She was a 1953 graduate of Carlisle High School, then she started work at Midwest Homes in Carlisle, then she moved to TX with Centex...

James  D Pierson

James D Pierson

Nov 28, 2016

James D. Pierson, 83, of Shelburn passed away in his home on November 28, 2016. He was born in Shelburn on February 21, 1933 to James Rosander Pierson, and Mamie Francis Williams Pierson, both preceded him in death.

Survivors include wife Janet, daughter Brenda L. Maddaluna (Anthony), sons James J. Pierson (Vicki) and Todd W. Pierson (Penny),...

William  Bill Glenz

William Bill Glenz

Nov 25, 2016

William Clarence Glenz, 80, of Shelburn passed away in Terre Haute Regional on November 25, 2016. He was born January 28, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Anton and Anna Wineknocker Glenz. Preceding him in death were his parents and wife Pat.

Bill is survived by sons Anton William Glenz (Susan), Gregory G. Glenz (Jamie) and Keith Patrick...

Holland  Winn Grove

Holland Winn Grove

Nov 21, 2016

Holland Winn Grove, 82, of Shelburn passed away on Monday November 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Ashland City TN on June 1, 1934 to James Thomas Grove and Mattie Catherine (Crutcher) Grove. Holland was a 1952 graduate from Goodlettsville High School and went on to enter the construction and carpenter trade school program. He was...

Cloral  R Unger

Cloral R Unger

Nov 20, 2016

Cloral R. Unger, 87, of Sullivan passed away on Sunday November 20, 2016 in Sebring FL. He was born in Carlisle IN on September 15, 1929 to Frank and Ethel (McComas) Unger. Cloral was a 1947 graduate of New Lebanon High School, was a Logger, Melon Farmer and heavy equipment operator for Local 841. Cloral was a member of...

Daisy  Renea Nicol-Riker

Daisy Renea Nicol-Riker

Nov 17, 2016

Carlisle, IN Daisy Renea Nicol-Riker passed away in Terre Haute Regional Hospital on November 17, 2016. Her parents were Meagan Nicol and Zachiery Riker.

Survivors include her parents, grand parents William and Nancee Nicol and Tabitha Leake, great-grand-father Edwin Nicol, great-grandmother Carolyn McCarter, Great-grandmother Kay Riker, aunt and uncle Corey and Chelsea Scheiber and their children Eva...

Harry Pierce

Harry Pierce

Nov 11, 2016

Harry F. Pierce, 80, of Sullivan passed away on Friday November 11, 2016. He was born in Sullivan on July 7, 1936 to John Pierce and Anna Christina (Truelock) Pierce. Harry was a 1954 graduate of Sullivan High School, a member of the First Christian Church, and had retired from Hosier Energy. Preceding him in death are his parents,...

Edward  J Volk

Edward J Volk

Nov 5, 2016

Edward Joseph Volk Jr. 91 (formerly of Sullivan) passed away in his sleep with his family beside him on Saturday. November 5th at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Edward was born July 2nd, 1925 in Minonk, Illinois to Edward Peter and Bernice Ann Volk. He was preceded in death by his brother Gene Volk (Sullivan)...

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