Dorothy M. Fears, (95) went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2014. She was born March 4, 1919, to Harry and Maud Von Eute in Terre Haute, In. She was married to Charles E. Fears for 57 years, before his death in Aug., 1996.
She is survived by a son, Gary E. Fears and his wife, Judy; a daughter, Susan K. Wahl; four-grandsons, ( Todd Fears of Tampa, Fl., Tim Fears of Terre Haute, Troy Fears of Terre Haute, Michael Smith of Seymour and one granddaughter, Andrea Wahl-Ivy of Evansville; eleven great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson.
Preceding her in death besides her husband and parents were one brother, Harry F. Von Eute; three sisters:, Beverly Light, Nadine Effinger and Margaret Nash.
Dorothy dearly loved her family and church (Maryland Community). She was former president of the Honey Creek High School Mother Bees club. She was a devoted care-giver for many people over her entire life. She was truly a blessing to her family and friends and will be deeply missed.
Per her wishes, a private burial will be held at Roselawn Cemetery on November 13, 2014. A memorial, Celebration of Life, service for family and friends will take place at Maryland Community Church on Nov. 14, 2014. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
The family of Dorothy would like to thank the entire staff of Westminster Health and Rehab for the wonderful care given to her during the two years of her stay at the facility. Contributions in memory of Dorothy Fears may be offered to Maryland Community Church, 4700 S State Rd 46, Terre Haute, IN 47802. Online condolences may be left at: www.debaunfuneralhomes.com
Anne Therese Pfister Cronin, 86, formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on November 9, 2014 in Sanibel Island, Florida. She was the youngest child of Ben and Emma Pfister, born December 11, 1927. She attended Sacred Heart School; she graduated from Ladywood High School, in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1945. She went on to graduate from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 1949. When she married Richard Cronin, she devoted herself to her true mission in life, that of being a full time wife and mother. Anne’s proudest successes were her six children. She is survived by all of her children Catherine Cronin, Marcia and Mark Warwich, Rick Cronin, Claire Cronin, Brian and Sharon Cronin, Michelle and Tyler Crowley, her nine grandchildren Anne and Mark Warwich, Joshua, Catherine, Emily and Hannah Crowley, Ben Dean and Riley Cronin, and also her sister Mary Elizabeth and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Raymond, Joe, John, Charles, Paul, Leo, Bob, and Bill, and her sister Rita. Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, November, 15, 2014 at 12:00p.m. in St. Benedict Catholic Church, 111 South 9th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana 47807. Father Martin Day will be officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday, from 10:00a.m. until 12:00p.m. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Mary of the Woods College. The family has entrusted Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 North 13th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, 47804, with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.greinerfuneraqlhomes.com .
Harry H. Hayworth, 86, lifelong Vigo County resident, passed away on November 12, 2014. He was born on February 29, 1928 to Ira and Edna (Shoemaker) Hayworth. Mr. Hayworth was retired from the maintenance department at Bemis Company. He was a longtime member of the Prairie Creek Volunteer Fire Department, enjoyed woodworking projects especially making birdhouses and squirrel feeders, and liked to fish and travel. He loved his family most of all and his special dog PinkieLou. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Mary Ann Allen, his first wife Mary (Norris) Hayworth, a brother Cloyd ‘Whitey’ Hayworth, and a sister Clara Ellen Drake. He is survived by his wife Margaret (James) Hayworth, a daughter Donna J. ‘Beannie’ Hayworth, a granddaughter that he raised and considered a third daughter, Chasiti Hayworth and her son Cruz; and step-children Steve Hinton, David Hinton, Richard Hinton, Ronald Hinton, and Susan Smith. He has one surviving sister Olive M. Hope, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at DeBaun Springhill Chapel with Pastor Kyle Andrews officiating. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-6 p.m.. Burial will be in New Harmony Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com Those who choose can make contributions in his memory to the Hospice of the Wabash Valley.
Michael “Mike” Saylor, 54, of Terre Haute, passed away Tuesday November 11, 2014 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. Mike was born May 11, 1960 in Terre Haute to Arnold Saylor and Ella Marie Jeffries Saylor. Mike was a 1978 graduate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School and a 1982 graduate of Indiana State University. Mike was the former basketball coach and Physical Education teacher at Terre Haute South Vigo, Saylor joined South Vigo on the coaching staff of former Coach Pat Rady in 1989, during the 1991 season, the Braves went to the Final Four. A few years later, Saylor took his coaching talents to Mexico where he was coach of the squad at the University of Nuevo Leon in Monterrey. There Mike coached Eduardo Najera, who had a long career in the NBA. He later returned to Terre Haute and coaching and teaching in the Vigo County School Corp. Mike was a walk-on player at Indiana State University. Known for his white hair and fun loving and giving nature, Mike had hoped to return to the school corporation this year. Mike is survived by his wife Pati Saylor of Terre Haute, three daughters; Victoria Saylor, Sofia Saylor and Andrea Saylor, all of Terre Haute. He is also survived by his parents, Arnold and Ella Marie Saylor of Terre Haute, three brothers; Gary Saylor and his wife Janet of Summerville, SC., Dan Saylor and his wife Leslee of Newburgh, IN., and Richard Saylor of Terre Haute. Survivors include three aunts and uncles; Bill and Sharon Jeffries of Terre Haute, Walter and Martha Jeffries of Greencastle and Alan and Maria Jeffries of Rensselaer. Mike is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins as well as Mike’s cousin Kara and Her husband Rob Shane of Houston, TX., who were tremendously helpful during Mike’s illness. Mike was preceded in death by an aunt, Wilma Rose and his very close friend, Jim Bogle. Services are Sunday November 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Terre Haute South Vigo High School in the gymnasium. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the school. Rev. Rusty Deckard will be officiating. Burial will be at Highland Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions be made to The Coach Mike Saylor Fund, c/o Ellis Law, 417 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN. 47807. Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 North 13th Street has been entrusted with arrangements.
