Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Homes

callahan — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:17:04 +0000

Dorothy I. Cesinger, 93, of Florida and formerly of Terre Haute passed away at Sun Coast Hospice in Palm Harbor, FL. Dorothy was a homemaker and in her earlier years had worked at Quaker Maid. She was born June 27, 1918 in Clay County, IN to Orestus Latta and Elizabeth (Brown) Latta. She is survived by three daughters: Jackie Cramer and her husband Jim of Coatesville, IN; Brenda Greene and her husband Gil of Safety Harbor, FL, and Janice Harden and her husband Mike of Terre Haute; 2 granddaughters: Emily Cramer and Heather McNeely and her husband Dave; 4 grandsons: Brad Schoffstall, Darrin Schoffstall, Kevin Cesinger and his wife Chrissy, and Daniel Cramer; a great granddaughter: Hannah Cesinger and a great grandson: Tyler McNeely. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Virgil Cesinger who died October 25, 1997, a brother: Gilbert Latta, and half-brother: Manferd Latta, and a half-sister: Mary Latta. Dorothy was active and held a strong belief in her church and for years had been active in the Home Ec. Club. Private family services are scheduled with Pastor Harold Throckmartin officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave is in charge of arrangements.

Oscar J. Miller

callahan — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:43:42 +0000

Oscar J. Miller, 80, of Terre Haute went to be with God on Tuesday February 21, 2012 at 1:35 a.m. He was a retired lineman from PSI Energy after 38 years of service. He was born April 8, 1031 in Landsberg, Germany to Henry Miller and Frances (Ederer) Miller. Oscar was a devoted husband and loving father who left behind a wife: Nancy (Underwood) Miller, a daughter: Christine McGee of Indianapolis; a brother: Henry Miller and his wife Roberta of Brazil, IN; 2 grandchildren: Karlie McGee and Richard McGee IV; nephews: Steven Miller and Henry Miller; step-nieces: Karen Glicksman and Edith Zimmerman and her husband Larry, and a sister-in-law: Marilyn Underwood. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son Captain Ralph Carl Miller. Oscar was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, was active in the German Oberlandler Club and was an avid soccer fan. He was also a veteran of the US Army. Visitation will be Friday February 24, 2012 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m. in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday February 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph University Parish with Friar Mark Weaver officiating. Burial with military graveside honors will be in Calvary Cemetery. If friends so desire the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to either: the Ralph Carl Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund at Indiana State University or the charity of their choice.

Paula J. Oexmann

callahan — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:31:46 +0000

Paula Jane Oexmann, 73, of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday February 18, 2012 at 6:00 pm in Zionsville, IN. She was a retired teacher, having taught in Jasper, IN. Paula was born January 15, 1939 in Jasper, IN to Paul F. Wuchner and Adeleine (Blessinger) Wuchner. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Dale F. Oexmann; two daughters: Amy Lee and her husband Tony of Plainfield and Teresa Walker and her husband Joe of Plainfield; a foster son: David Hamilton of Terre Haute; three grandchildren: Hanna, Brody, and Macy; a sister: Martha McDermott and her husband Michael of Rochester Hills, MI, and two sisters-in-law: Kay Wuchner Marcus and Arlene Wuchner. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Thomas Wuchner and James Wuchner. Paula was a life-long member of the Catholic Church and has always been very active in the church. She was past president of the Jasper Business and Professional Women’s Club, was an avid bowler, enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and was a very active volunteer. Paula received her Bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University and her Master’s degree from Indiana University and was a member of Sigma Kappa Gamma Gamma. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Thursday February 23, 2012 in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. in the Church of Immaculate Conception at St. Mary of the Woods with Father Dan Hopcus officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested that for those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Paula Oexmann Memorial Fund, c/o First Financial Bank, the fund has been set up to help Paula’s nephew James Wuchner with his battle with cancer.

Colonel Francis D. Cramer, USAF, Ret.

callahan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:31:08 +0000

Colonel Francis D. “Pete” Cramer, USAF, Ret. 80, a life-long resident of Terre Haute passed away in Avon, IN on Tuesday February 7, 2012. He was born January 29, 1932 in Indianapolis, IN to James L. Cramer and Elsie Marie (Webb) Cramer. Pete retired after 40 years with the United States Air force and the Indiana Air National Guard. He is survived by a son: Jim Cramer and his wife Jackie of Coatesville, IN; 2 daughters: Christine Noel of Fairland, IN and Peggy Matacale and her husband Ralph of Evansville, IN; 5 grandchildren: Daniel Cramer, Emily Cramer, Cara Marco and her husband Steve, Adam Matacale and wife Amanda, and Joseph Matacale, and 1 great grandson: Simon Marco. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Catherine Cramer, who died June 20, 2002, and a brother Kenneth Cramer. Visitation will be Friday February 10, 2012 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave. with funeral services at 1:00 pm in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that for those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (envelopes will be available at the funeral home)

Betty R. Gurchiek

callahan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:18:07 +0000

Betty Rose Beauchamp Gurchiek, 95, died peacefully Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at her home in Terre Haute. She was born to Dee and Verna Grover Beauchamp on Dec. 3, 1916 in Vincennes, the oldest of four children.

She was a 1934 graduate of Blackhawk High School, wife of 47 years to Michael V. Gurchiek, mother of four children, grandmother to 11 children and great-grandmother to 16 children. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and lived for many years in the home she helped to build on Edgebrook Avenue.

For many years she was an active member of the Women’s Guild at her parish. She belonged to the National Council of Catholic Women, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus and the Wabash Senior Activity Center.

She loved country music, dancing and traveling. She was a voracious reader and enjoyed working crossword puzzles and the Jumble. She was an avid gardener; plants, flowers and trees of all kinds brought her great joy. She was renowned in her family for the lip-smacking homemade noodles that she made for special occasions, using a recipe passed down by her maternal grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, younger sister Ruth Tilley, and brothers John “Jack” and Gerald “Gade” Beauchamp and son-in-law James Mullican. Survivors include her daughter Judy Mullican, son Mike and daughter-in-law Barbara Wrin Gurchiek, daughter Kathy Gurchiek and son-in-law Jim Halley, son Richard Gurchiek, brother-in-law George Gurchiek, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 8 at Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m., and 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Friar Mark Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Flowers are welcome but memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann Community Outreach Services of Terre Haute, 1440 Locust St., 47807, or Hospice of the Wabash Valley at 400 Eighth St., Terre Haute, 47804.

Glenford Frank Walden

callahan — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:09:00 +0000

Glenford Frank Walden, 81 of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday January 31, 2012 at 5:16 pm in Union Hospital. He was born on August 13, 1930 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Glenford Walden and Bertha Vivian Ross Walden.

Glen attended District #3 and graduated from Glenn High School. He entered the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany and served from 1951 to 1953.

He was united in marriage to Charleene Paschal on June 1, 1957. They were married for 54 years.

Glen became a member of Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church where he served as trustee. He was also Trustee Emeritus of the Lost Creek Community Grove and former Trustee and Treasurer for Stewart Lawn Cemetery Organization.

Glen was a 53-year member of Pioneer Post #340, American Legion, Lifetime member of Von Schepper #9, Disabled American Veterans, Lifetime member of Lawton Byron Post 972, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vice Commander of the Sixth District of the American Legion and Post Hospital Chairman from 1994-1999 at the VFW. He served many years on the Funeral Detail with the VFW. He was a former member of the Young Men’s Civic Club.

Glen’s long working career included working at the Elks Club, Allis-Chalmers, Stran Steel, Woolco Department Stores, Hulman Center; Brinks, Inc. and a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and his last job as an elementary school bus driver was in his own words – “the best job he ever had”.

He enjoyed the fellowship of church, the patriotic organizations and his home and family.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Charleene Paschal Walden; three daughters and their husbands – Linda and Bobby Noble, Peggy and Charles Irvin of Terre Haute, IN and Vivian and Eric Tompkins of Indianapolis; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren, two sister-in-laws: Hazel Ross of Terre Haute and Victoria Turnley of Indianapolis; an uncle, Glenn Leon Ross of Terre Haute, a god-son Bryson Glenn Walker of Indianapolis.

. Visitation will be Friday February 3, 2012 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave. and from 10:00 am until service time on Saturday in the church. Funeral services will be Saturday February 4, 2012 at 11:00 am in Lost Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Terrell Jones officiating. Burial will be in Stewart Lawn Cemetery with military honors provided by Lawton-Byrum Post #972 VFW.

James R. Jacob

callahan — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:43:17 +0000

James R. Jacob, 85, of Terre Haute, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in Union Hospital. He was born in Crete, IL on September 9, 1926 to Charles M. Jacob and Edith G. Willey Jacob. Mr. Jacob was a graduate of Eureka College and worked for the United States Postal Service and was a WW II Veteran, having served in the United States Navy. He is survived by a dear friend, Virginia Petrillo of Cincinnati, OH, and cousins Beverly Michalek of Chicago Heights, IL, Charles Pease of New Lennox, IL, and Ronald Pease of Chicago, IL. Funeral Services will be held at Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave., on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 1:00 PM, with Mark Grayless officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Friday from 12 Noon – 1:00 PM in the funeral home.

Ernest Jackson

callahan — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:55:50 +0000

Ernest L. Jackson, 73, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday January 28, 2012 in his residence with his family by his side. Ernie was born April 27, 1938 in Cory, IN to Clarence D. and Martha Jewel (Modesitt) Jackson. He married Marsha E. (Ames) Jackson on May 4, 1962, and was a loving and devoted husband for 50 years. He was a remarkable father to Jane Elizabeth Jackson-Mace, father-in-law to John D. Mace and grandfather to Mannah and Asher Mace, of Brazil, IN. He was brother to Esther M. Reagin of Cory, Wayne R. Jackson and his wife Patty of Cory, and William Jackson of Kettering, OH. Ernie graduated from Cory high School in 1956 and attended Indiana State College. He was a retired member of the United Mine Workers of America from the Amax, Chinook Mine, and previously had worked as an agent for American States Insurance and Farm Bureau Insurance. He was a member of Terre Haute First Baptist Church, a member of the Emmaus Community (Walk #8), and was a veteran of the Indiana Air National Guard. Ernie enjoyed golf, traveling, and his winter home in Florida, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family. He was a friend to all, never meeting a stranger and will be sadly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joanna F. Minor. Visitation will be Wednesday February 1, 2012 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave. with funeral services on Thursday February 2, 2012 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Reverend Bernie Jackson officiating and Pastor Bob Kumpf participating. Burial will be in Calcutta Cemetery in Brazil. If friends so desire, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Ernie Jackson Memorial Fund c/o Wabash Valley Community Foundation, 2901 Ohio Blvd., Suite #153, Terre Haute, IN 47803 (envelopes will be available at the funeral home).

Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Pease

callahan — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:03:44 +0000

Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Pease, 58, of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday January 24, 2012 at 7:05 pm. She was a graphic artist at Sony DADC. Beth was born February 24, 1953 in Terre Haute to Robert R. Pease and Joanna R. (Pilant) Pease. She is survived by her mother: Joanna Pease of Terre Haute; a sister: Deborah Liebermann of Terre Haute; 2 brothers: Edward A. Pease of Terre Haute and Robert W. Pease and his wife Therese A. of Humble, TX; nieces and nephews: Melissa Sommer, Karen Pease, Jennifer Dunn, Stephen Liebermann, and Matthew Liebermann, and 3 great nephews: Nathan, Tyler, and William Sommer. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother-in-law: David Liebermann. Beth graduated in 1971 with the last graduating class from Gerstmeyer High School and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University. She was a member of Northside Community United Methodist Church, was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan, enjoyed needlework, and absolutely loved her dogs. Visitation will be Saturday January 28, 2012 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave. with funeral services at 12:00 pm in the funeral home with Pastor Rick Swan officiating. Burial will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to either Northside Community United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Louis “Peely” Pilipovich

callahan — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:33:28 +0000

Louis “Peely” Pilipovich, 79, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday January 19, 2012 at 8:25 am in his residence. He was born August 12, 1932 in Universal, IN to George Pilipovich and Teresa (Retal) Pilipovich. Louis retired in 1994 as a contract administrator for the US Government at the Newport Ammunition Plant. He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Mary G. (Caughlin) Pilipovich; a son: Dr. Steven Pilipovich and his wife Sandy; 2 grandsons: Nick Pilipovich and Matt Pilipovich, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son: Deron Pilipovich who died in November of 2002, 2 brothers: George Pilipovich and Milan Pilipovich, and a sister: Doris Pilipovich. Louis was a veteran of the US Army, a 1950 graduate of Clinton High School, a founding member of the Universal Young Men’s Club, a member of the Indiana University Varsity Club and a former member of the B.P.O. E. He was an avid sports fan, and especially enjoyed the Chicago Cubs and IU Basketball and more recently, Rose-Hulman Baseball. Visitation will be Sunday January 22, 2012 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm in Callahan-DeBaun Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave with a Remembrance Service at 7:30 pm. Funeral services will be on Monday January 23, 2012 at 10:30 am in the funeral home with Friar Mark Weaver officiating. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 3401 S 4^th St., Terre Haute, IN 47802 (envelopes will be available at the funeral home).