Obituaries
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... [Read more]
Oscar J. Miller
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... [Read more]
Paula J. Oexmann
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... [Read more]
Colonel Francis D. Cramer, USAF, Ret.
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,... [Read more]
Betty R. Gurchiek
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... [Read more]
Glenford Frank Walden
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... [Read more]
James R. Jacob
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... [Read more]
Ernest Jackson
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.... [Read more]
Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Pease
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... [Read more]
Louis “Peely” Pilipovich
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.... [Read more]
