Local obituaries for Clinton, Indiana

Sep 12, 2025

Robert Carson Steed (82) of Clinton made his final voyage home September 12, 2025, at 7:06 a.m. at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, Indiana. Born July 30, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to Robert Anthony Steed and Norma Carson Steed. Robert married Rita K. (Noblitt-Muciarelli) on July 31, 1993, in the Walnut Grove Cemetery Chapel, Clinton,...

Sep 9, 2025

Clinton businessman Russell F. Wilson, 92, passed away on September 9 at 4:38

a.m. at Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus in Terre Haute.

Rusty was the elder child of Russell M. and Freida B. Wilson. He was born in

Clinton on November 30, 1932. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and

graduated from Clinton High School with the Class of 1950.

After attending Xavier University in...

Sep 6, 2025

Aug 26, 2025

Mildred Lewis Vujovich passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025 at the age of 100, one month short of her 101st birthday. Mildred was born and raised in the Universal/ Clinton, Indiana area and was a resident of Hastings since 1957. Born on September 21,1924 in Universal, Indiana, she was the eldest child of Smelja (née Narancic) and Vid Sava...

Aug 24, 2025

Beverly Marleen Ward passed away in Los Angeles County in California early morning Sunday August 24th 2025, 2 days shy of her 95th birthday.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Clark and Rachel Ward, daughter Audra Ward, grandchildren Sarah, Eric and Katelyn and 4 great grandchildren.

She was a member of the La Cañada Presbyterian Church in California and a...

Aug 23, 2025

Clinton, Ind. -- John Stephen Twigg, 66, long-time resident of Clinton, Ind. and formerly of Paris, Ill., passed away on August 23, 2025, at home. He was the husband of the late Nelda Jolene “Jo” (Kelsheimer) Twigg.

Born April 29, 1959, in Paris, Ill., he was the son of the late Leonard and the late Ruth (Melton) Twigg. John graduated from...

Aug 12, 2025

Robert Carson Steed (82) of Clinton made his final voyage home September 12, 2025, at 7:06 a.m. at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, Indiana. Born July 30, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to Robert Anthony Steed and Norma Carson Steed. Robert married Rita K. (Noblitt-Muciarelli) on July 31, 1993, in the Walnut Grove Cemetery Chapel, Clinton,...

Jul 28, 2025

Charlene S. Slavens – Ellingsworth of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away July 28, 2025, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care. Born June 8, 1951, in Clinton to Gary Slavens and Eleanor Ruffattola Slavens. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Clinton. She was an administrative assistant at Osler Institute. She married Thomas Ellingsworth on November 20,...

Jul 28, 2025

Teresa Marie (Ruffattola) Kortvely passed away on July 28, 2025, at 3:31 PM at Signature Healthcare in Terre Haute. She was born to Vera Guglielmetti and Nip (Ernest) Ruffattola on September 16, 1954. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1972 and in 1976 she graduated from Indiana State University.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother-in-law, Ferruccio...

Jul 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Minnie Haase

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Minnie Joan (Milani) Haase (95) of Clinton. Born May 18, 1930, to Mary Curtis Milani. She passed away at 7:10pm, July 3, 2025, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care surrounded by her family. Her life was marked by kindness, generosity, courage, strength...

May 25, 2025

Carolyn “Carrie” Little (40) of Chicago passed away May 25, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. Born, June 8, 1984, in Decatur, Illinois to Garry and Jeanette Avenatti Little of Brazil, Indiana. During her working career she was in marketing and public relations. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes in Decatur, Illinois. Graduated from St. Teresa High School in...

May 24, 2025

Carl Prulhiere (88) of Terre Haute and formerly of Clinton passed away at Union Hospital in Clinton on May 24, 2025, at 2:52 PM. Born in Clinton on February 22, 1937, to Carl W. Prulhiere and Anna H. Hobdey Prulhiere. U.S. Airforce Veteran. Carl was a newspaper printer and in later years he was a baker at Fossi Bakery in...

May 6, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Julia D. Pender of Centenary, who left us on May 6, 2025, at the age of 87. Julia was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt and a cherished member of the community. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and the love she shared with everyone...

Apr 17, 2025

Darrell Rupnick (74) of Lyford passed away April 17, 2025, at 2:43 PM surrounded by his family. Born September 24, 1950, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to John Rupnick and Kathleen Jackson Rupnick. Most of his life he worked as a mechanic at Prairie Group in Terre Haute. Darrell married Karen Kelsheimer in January 1972. He was a member of...

Apr 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa D. McMasters, who left us on April 16, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on June 28, 1964, in Clinton, Indiana, Lisa was a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt. She will be deeply missed by her family. Lisa was a devout Christian. She graduated from South Vermillion...

Apr 15, 2025

Jerry L. Stewart (82) of Clinton passed away April 15, 2025, at Vermillion Convalescent Center. Born, April 21, 1942, in Clinton to Clarence Stewart and Virginia Starrett Stewart. He was the former owner of Frontier Paint and Glass in Terre Haute and F.&A.M. – Terre Haute. Jerry married Dolores Jan Milligan on October 7, 1961. He was preceded in death...

Apr 3, 2025

Kimberly Williamson passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at the age of 62. Kim was born on May 24, 1962, in Clinton, Indiana to Sharrian (Rardin) Grindley and James Malone of Dana, Indiana. She was the heart and soul of her family that she raised in Dana, Indiana. She had her quirks that made her who she was, and...

Mar 18, 2025

Edward Allan Inman, age 73, passed away Tuesday morning, March 18, 2025, at his home

surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 15, 1951, to Edward F. Inman and Mary

Knezevich Inman.

Ed was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His passing has

left a void in the hearts of his family, friends,...

Feb 8, 2025

Patricia Ditzler (96) of rural Rosedale, Indiana passed away in her sleep on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was surrounded by loving children and under the kind care of the staff at Clinton Gardens.

Patricia was born on May 25, 1928 in Muncie, Indiana to Earl Fisher and Vesta Smith Fisher. She was raised by doting grandparents in Warren, Indiana. She...

Jan 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joann Pitchkites

December 18, 1938 – January 21, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Joann who left us peacefully on January 21, 2025, at the age of 86, Joann was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a cherished friend, and a remarkable individual whose presence touched the lives of all who...