Brazil, Indiana Ivan Schopmeyer, 73, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Brazil on August 18, 1945 to the late James and Ruth (Hoffa) Schopmeyer. Ivan graduated from Van Buren High School in 1963, and attended Indiana State University from 1963-1966. Mr. Schopmeyer served his country in the Unites States Army during the Vietnam War, and was highly decorated for his service. Also while in the military he served as one of the guards for...

Cloverdale, Indiana Daniel J. Vanatti, 64, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at his home in Cloverdale. He was born in Brazil on December 1, 1954 to the late Richard and Mildred (Jones) Vanatti. Danny graduated from Van Buren High School in 1973 and married Penny Raab in 1979. He served his country in the United States Army, and he was a member of the Moose Lodge and American Legion.  Dan loved to be outdoors, mostly hunting mushrooms and fishing. He also enjoyed playing pool,...

Brazil, Indiana Floyd W. Huffman, 93, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at Westminster Village in Terre Haute. He was born on February 7, 1926 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Howard) Huffman. Floyd attended school in Vigo County, and joined the National Guard when he was drafted at the age of 18. He married Barbara Etheridge on October 14, 1950. Floyd retired from International Harvester in 1988 after 48 years of service. He and Barbara were members of the North...

Brazil, Indiana Gregg “Cash” Spinks, 30, passed away February 23, 2019 in Cloverdale after a brief illness. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 26, 1988 to Gregory and Vonda (Carter) Spinks. Cash graduated from Cloverdale High School in the Class of 2007, and worked at Lou’s Diner in Cloverdale. He was loyal to his friends and family, who he loved spending his time with. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, listening to music, fast cars, and tattoos. Survivors...

Woodlawn, Illinois Kevin Morand, 55, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2019 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on May 22, 1963 to the late Harry and Beryl Ruth (Halfhill) Morand.  Kevin graduated from Van Buren High School in 1981, and attended church with his extended family from the group home in Illinois, where he has lived for the past 8 years.  Kevin loved participating in the Special Olympics, bowling and going out to...

Brazil, Indiana   Patricia Diane Ingram, 67, passed away Friday February 15, 2019 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil.  She was born on July 21, 1951 in St. Louis Missouri to the late Harold E. Ingram and Molly N. (Brown) Ingram.  She attended DeSoto High School and enjoyed a job in the Wal-Mart Jewelry Department.  She spent most of her time taking care of her family.  Diane loved going to church and was a faithful member of Martz Community Church in...

Brazil, Indiana James Christopher Hodgen, 38, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at his home in Brazil. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana on August 18, 1980 to Jimmie Lynn Hodgen and Linda (Smith) Hodgen. James attended Lafayette Jefferson High School, and worked at PPG in Brazil. He was extremely intelligent, in his free time he enjoyed playing video games, riding motorcycles, being in the outdoors experiencing nature, and helping in the garden. He was preceded in death by his...

Brennan Wesley Williams, passed away shortly after birth. He was born January 30, 2019 at 5:07 P.M. weighing 2.4 oz and measuring 5 3/4". He was perfect in every single way, having the most perfect little features. Brennan is very much loved by his daddy, mommy, and grandparents. His little body just wasn't strong enough to survive long after delivery. He will forever be missed.

Brazil, Indiana Linda Rogers, 74, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on May 14, 1944 to the late Raymond and Helen (Galbraith) Rogers. Linda enjoyed playing cards, working puzzle books, coloring, watching wrestling, drinking coffee, and going on car rides. She was preceded in death by brother, Donald Ray Rogers. Survivors Include:     Sons:    Denver (Jackie) Rogers         Kenny...

Terre Haute, Indiana William “Bill” Andrew Kochvar, 86, also known as “Grandpa” by his family church and friends went to be with his Lord on January 27, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Westville, Illinois on November 5, 1932 to the late Andrew and Ann (Terris) Kochvar. Bill graduated from Westville High School and served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Chicago Molded and was a member of New Life Fellowship Church in...