Terre Haute Tribune Star

John R. Taylor, 73 of Danville, passed away October 2, 2021. John was born on September 10, 1948 in Shelburn, Indiana to Nellie M. Graves Taylor and the late Clement Holt "Tig" Taylor. John was a veteran of the Army and received his bachelor's degree from Indiana State University. He was a loan officer and Vice-President for several area banks for many years until his retirement. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Gamma Theta Chapter, Masonic Lodge, American Legion Post #118, Kiwanis and the Optimist Club. Survivors include his sons, John Taylor II (Beth) of Danville, Eric Taylor (Heidi) of Florida; mother Nellie M. Taylor of Shelburn; sister, Terry Dardeen (Marc) of...

John Henry Flathman, USMC Ret., 79, passed away on October 1, 2021. He was quiet, respected, generous, loving and the best dad two sons could have ever had. He was our invincible hero. Born May 15, 1942, he lived a full life, one of faith, service, sacrifice, honor and love. John was a 1960 graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School, attended Georgia Military Academy and later graduated from his beloved Auburn University in 1964. Upon graduation, he married the love of his life, the late Crystal Hunter Flathman, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps where he was a member of the Thundering Third - 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines. He was later deployed...

Mark "Markie" Gregory Hollingsworth, age 50, passed away Sept. 20, 2021. Funeral will be Friday at 11 am at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 pm at the funeral home. www.welchcornett.com

Linda Beth Goffinet, 67, Martinsville, passed away September 10, 2021. Services were held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Zion Baptist Fellowship Church. Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, www.CarlisleBranson.com.

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Lonny L. Ashburn Mr. Lonny L. Ashburn, age 75, of Deputy, Indiana entered this life on October 12, 1945 in Sullivan, Indiana. He was the son of Robert and Roberta Martin Ashburn. He graduated from North Central High School in Farmersburg and Indiana State University in Terre Haute. He then served in the United States Army and rose to the rate of Specialist Five serving as a aircraft repairman at Phu Loi Base Camp, Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on November 8, 1969 at Fort Dix, New Jersey receiving the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal with Two Overseas Bars. ...

Kathleen Joan Marshall Guenzel Riddle, best known as Kathy, 72, formerly of Terre Haute, IN, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loving family and friends, on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021. Kathy was born in Terre Haute, IN to her natural birth parents, William Marshall and Mabel Presl Marshall. When Kathy's natural mother passed at her age of (2) Two years old she was lovingly raised by her adoptive parents, Roy Guenzel and Leone Presl Guenzel. Kathy is survived by her daughter, Holly; grandchildren, Tyree and Ayla; sisters, Dori Betjemann (Peter) and Mary Lindsey; brother, Patrick Marshall; sister-in-law Michelle Marshall, Her niece's Willa Lauridsen (Keld), Aimee Marshall,...

Cyril-Ann Zoll Rosenberg, 78 of Terre Haute, IN passed away in Brownsburg, IN on August 15, 2021. Graveside services will be held at Highland Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute on Wednesday, August 18th at 11AM. Arrangements: Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary.

The world lost a true gentleman on August 8, 2021. Robert Paul Thompson passed away after bravely battling the cruel effects of a stroke that had stolen so much of his final years. Bob will be greatly missed by his adoring wife of 35 years, Donna Thompson, who lovingly took care of him in his last seven years. His two stepchildren, Stephen Trego (Courtney) of Conway, South Carolina, and Jane Trego (Michael Pfister) of Zionsville, Indiana, looked upon Bob as a father. They loved and admired him greatly. Bob is survived by his former wife Deanna Mott of Terre Haute, Indiana, and their two sons, Bobby Thompson (Robin) of Brazil, Indiana, and Jay Thompson (Dove) of Vancouver, Washington. Bob...

On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Joey Allen Kelley of Gainesville, GA, loving husband of April, father of Violet and Joey, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 67. Joey was born May 22, 1954 in Anderson, IN to David Kelley and Phyllis Jean Hancock Kelley Hymer. He served in the Marine Corp from 1972 to 1978. Along with his parents, Joey was preceded in death by his step-father Abe Hymer; brothers Larry and Jimmy Hymer; and sister Marlene Hymer. He is survived by his loving wife April; his two children Joey Jr. (Cassidy) Kelley of Richmond, IN, and Violet (Donald) Robinson of Savannah, GA; brother Danny (Susan) Kelley of Colbert, GA; sisters: Connie (Lynn) Hassell of Waco, TX, Carolyn...

Grace Nelson Reed, 89, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on August 1, 2021. As her children we will forever be grateful for the time spent with our mom following a series of strokes. She was sharp witted and beautiful through every breath. As one of six children Grace had a meaningful impact on her youngest siblings while helping raise them. Her nurturing love of children continued when she became a kindergarten teacher and ultimately to lovingly raise all of us, her children Vicki Gaston Homuth, Gary Gaston (Karen), Jon Gaston (Kelly) and Scott Gaston. She often spoke with love and humor about how rewarding it was to have 4 children in 4.5 years. She and our dad...

John R. Spice, age 93, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 4:16 p.m., on Friday, July 2, 2021, surrounded by his family at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. He was born in Linton on February 10, 1928, the son of Jack & Mary Gwendolyn (Jones) Spice. He was a member of the Linton First United Methodist Church and Linton F & AM Lodge #560 He is survived by nephew, Brad (Susan) Spice of Avon, and several great nieces and nephews; 10 great, great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Donald (Phyllis) Spice, sister, Phyllis Ann Spice, a niece, Susan Kay Spice-Thimlar, and a great nephew Paul Mitchell. Funeral and Masonic service will be...

Robert Lee Clinton Ruckriegel, 85, of Jasper, IN, passed away on June 11th, 2021. He is survived by his wife Lovella of 65 years sons Al Ruckriegel (& husband David Adams) of Terre Haute, Indiana and Sid Ruckriegel (& Andrew Rand) of Peoria, Illinois. Robert ("Bob" to many) was born on July 18th, 1935 in Jasper, Indiana to Clarence & Esther (Braun) Ruckriegel. He was the 3rd of four children - Alfred (& Lois) Ruckriegel, Dorothy (& Ira) McNeely , and Clarence Ruckriegel. Three step-sisters, Margie Kalb, Shirley Humbert, & Mary Lou Zehr, a step-brother John Schott, and step-father Ed Schott completed the family. While several have passed from our lives, they live...

Charles "Chuck" Summers, age 77 of Baneberry, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System. He is retired from Illinois Department of Transportation and a member of First United Methodist Church of White Pine. Chuck enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling, and most of all spending time with his family. He was a former Mayor of Baneberry, a member of Leadvale Masonic Lodge F&AM #390 and an avid Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers fan. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sue Summers; children, Dawn Duncan (Charles), David Summers (Pam), Matthew Summers (Becky), Melissa Foster-Payne (Dan); grandchildren, Caroline and Lauren Duncan, Jackson and Ethan...

Edmond Vincent Ray Jr., 89, of Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the IU Health Bloomington Hospice House. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on September 17, 1931 to Edmond Sr. and Concetta (Terzo) Ray. Ed married Shirley Cowden and they shared raising a blended family of four children. He received a BS in Industrial Engineering from NJIT and a MS in Industrial Engineering from NYU. Ed held an Indiana Professional Engineering license for 23 years. Ed started his career working for Otis Elevator in Yonkers, NY and Bloomington, IN. He retired as head of the Industrial Engineering Dept for Alcan in their Terre Haute facility. Ed is survived by three children,...

Mr. Edward Banning Weston, 90, formerly of Terre Haute, IN, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at Park Pointe Village at a later date. Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 26, 1930, Ed was the son of the late E. Wallace Weston and the late Rosamond Woodbury Weston. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gretchen Nuzum Weston; his son, Edward Wallace "Chip" Weston, II; and his daughter, Rebecca Suzanne "Bicki" Weston. Ed grew up in Dayton, OH and graduated from Denison University. He was a US Army veteran and was formerly employed by the Weston Paper and Manufacturing Co. of Terre Haute, IN. Ed and his wife of 64...

Mr. Homer Travelstead, Jr., 87, passed away on May 2, 2021. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on May 9, 1933 to Homer and Bess (Cooke) Travelstead. He married Julia Ruth (Thompson) Travelstead on June 12, 1966 at Danville Christian Church in Danville, Indiana. He was a graduate of Gerstmeyer High School in 1952 and Indiana State Teachers' College with a Masters degree in 1961 and had extended study at Butler University. An Air Force veteran, he retired from Emmerich Manual High School in 1995. He was a staunch St. Louis Cardinals supporter and an avid bicyclist having logged over 40,000 miles in his retirement years. Homer was a member of the Greenwood Christian Church. He is survived...

Larry T. Martin, age 83 of Terre Haute, passed away April 26th, 2021. He was born April 15th, 1938 in Chicago, IL to the late Donald and Elizabeth (Karabinos)Martin. He married Joann Gibbons-Martin and she survives. He retired from IBM in Greencastle and served his country in the United States Army. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughters Jennifer Schnorenberg and husband Dave, Debbie Knapp and husband Brian. His sister Donna Thompson and husband Don, Sister In-law Anne Martin. Step-Daughters Karen Titzer and husband Patrick, Kay Ponset and husband Mark. Step-son Kevin Gibbons and wife Janie. Grandchildren Kara(Josh) Williams, Kolton(Amber) Knapp, Paul Schnorenberg,...

FRIAR EDMUND GOLDBACH OFM CONV., Friar Edmund Goldbach OFM Conv. lived with a quiet, peaceful certainty that God would guide him to where he was needed, where God wanted him to be. A profound prayer life reinforced his faith and trust that God would always provide. Friar Edmund passed away on March 14, 2021, in Edina, Minnesota. He was born Clarence George Goldbach, Jr. to Clarence and Mary Regina (Clinton) Goldbach in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 29, 1938. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Dennis, and is survived by his sisters Nancy Jean Engle (+Don) and Barbara Ann Lesniak (+Don), 10 nieces and nephews, and nearly 40 great-nieces and -nephews. After graduating from the...

Sammy Lee Davis, 70, of Jasonville, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born in Union City on August 15, 1950, the son of Omer & Mary (Nelson) Davis. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jan (Bevill) Davis, children, Samantha (Kirk) Stobart of Independence, MO, Greg (Winnie) Davis of Dallas, TX, Matt (Jessica) Davis of Jefferson, NJ and Leigh Davis of Carmel, three brothers, Leon (Berniece) Davis of Ft. Wayne, Bill (Mary) Davis of Ft. Wayne, and David (Robin) Davis of Yorktown, grandchildren, Dylan Davis, Shelby & Kelcey Stobart, and Averie Davis, and a great-grandson, Brendan Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Glenna J. Myers on...

James Bouillez, 96 of Franklin died March 2, 2021. Service is Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home with visitation at 10:00 a.m. Burial: Roselawn Cemetery Visit our website for full obituary

Sharon H. DeVault, age 73, of Terre Haute, formerly Linton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, February 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Washington on August 1, 1947, the daughter of Woodrow and Pauline (Hemmerlein) Hoffman. Sharon was a 1965 graduate of Loogootee High School. She was a 1969 graduate from Indiana State University. She worked in the insurance for many years, enjoying helping her customers, retiring in 2015. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Terre Haute. When living in Linton, she was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she played the organ for many years. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her...