http://www.tribstar.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:09:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210933.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210933.html Nina Mary Deakins, 75, went to be with the Lord at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008, in Southwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Terre Haute. She was born April 18, 1933, in Center Point, the daughter of John H. and Mary Boyll Wehrmeyer. She attended school in Poland and later attended school in Staunton. She started working at Sears Roebuck and Company in Terre Haute at age 18 and continued her employment there for 30 years. She was manager of Sears catalog department. She later worked for Fashion Bug before retiring. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:07:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210811.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210811.html Dean Eugene Nicoson, 74, lifelong resident of Terre Haute, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Union Hospital ICU due to complications from an existing heart condition. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle who developed a timeless circle of friendship with those around him. He was born on Feb. 25, 1934, the second son of Zenis and Mary Brown Nicoson. Zenis was fire chief for the city of Terre Haute. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:06:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210657.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210657.html John Howard Norris, 66, of Terre Haute, died Friday, July 4, 2008. He was born March 26, 1942, in Hymera, to Parker Norris and Edith Clark Norris. He had formerly worked at J.I. Case in Terre Haute and had recently been working at NFI as a driver. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:05:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210530.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210530.html Margaret Ellen Richardson, beloved mother, daughter, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, July 3, 2008, with her daughter at her side. She was born Oct. 25, 1931 in Valdosta, Ga., to Leroy Brown and Margaret I. Touchton Brown. Margaret loved children and teaching was one of her many gifts. She worked for Vigo County School Corporation as a teacher, counselor, attendance officer and children’s advocate for 27 years. She was nominated teacher of the year twice and was awarded attendance officer of the year for the state of Indiana. She worked diligently with a taskforce to prevent child abuse during her years with the school corporation and had a special love for all of her students, but especially the wilted child. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:03:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210404.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210404.html CLAY CITY — Helen Pierce, 95, of Clay City, died Friday, July 4, 2008, in Westridge Healthcare Facility. She was born July 6, 1912, in Clay City, the daughter of Simon and Anna Davis Adkins. She graduated from Clay City High School, class of 1932. She went on to nursing school, and graduated from the Union Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for Dr. Walter Bond in Clay City, for 25 years. She and her late husband, Max Pierce owned and operated the Schoppenhorst Funeral Home in Clay City for 24 years before selling the business in 1979. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:02:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210220.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210220.html INMAN, S.C. — Erik Ermson, 69, of Inman, S.C., passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008, in Regional Hospice Home. He was the husband of Deanna Osburn Ermson. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210125.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_187210125.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:08:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_186210822.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_186210822.html Pamela Ann Bruner, 63, of West Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008. She passed peacefully in her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Pam was a homemaker to her children and her grandchildren. She enjoyed crafts, songwriting and country dancing. Pam was born April 5, 1945, in Detroit, to Paul and Delette Shepherd. She married Glenn Bruner on Nov. 23, 1963, in Dugger, and he preceded her in death, on Nov. 22, 2002, after 39 years of marriage. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:06:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_186210705.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_186210705.html Wanda Elnore Callahan, 94, of Terre Haute, died Wednesday morning, July 2, 2008, in Southwood Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was retired from Quaker Maid, Inc. She was born Jan. 24, 1914, in Odon, Ind., to Lawrence E. Callahan and Sada R. Chandler Callahan. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:05:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_186210513.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_186210513.html Anna Evadine Todd Nelson, 94, of West Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2008, in her residence. She was born Jan. 24, 1914, in Sandford, the daughter of Fred Clay Todd and Jesse Ann Vermillion Todd. She married Elmer C. Nelson on Jan. 28, 1936, and he preceded her. Known to her friends and family by her middle name, Evadine, she was a homemaker and also had worked as department store manager for Montgomery Ward for over 18 years. She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:03:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_186210341.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_186210341.html BRAZIL — Mary C. Martin, 80, of Brazil, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Friday, July 4, 2008, following an extended illness. She was born on Nov. 24, 1927, in Brazil, to Thomas R. and Mildred (Coleman) Thompson. Mrs. Martin graduated from Bridgeton High School. She worked as a sales clerk for Merit Shoe Store, in Brazil, for 19 years. On Jan. 17, 1948, she married Richard E. Martin. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family as well as playing canasta. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:02:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_186210244.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_186210244.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:28:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_185232912.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_185232912.html Pamela Ann Bruner, 63, of West Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:25:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_185232607.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_185232607.html Wanda Elnore Callahan, 94, of Terre Haute, died Wednesday morning, July 2, 2008, in Southwood Health and Rehabilitation Center. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:21:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_185232212.html http://www.tribstar.com/obituaries/local_story_185232212.html Benjamin "Ben" Leo Chrisman, 62, of West Terre Haute, passed away at 11:24 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital.