Imelda L. Whitten Huntingburg, Indiana Obituary

Imelda L. Whitten

Imelda L. Whitten, age 93, of Huntingburg, passed away at 1:40 p.m., Thursday, February 28, 2019, at the Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper. She was born November 1, 1925, in Huntingburg, Indiana to John and Rosalie (Hess) Lasher; and married Robert F. Whitten on November 10, 1949. Imelda was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg and the Daughters of Isabella. She was an accomplished vocalist who sang at numerous weddings and funerals. Imelda loved to entertain, whether 58 years entertaining at the Y.M.I. Christmas parties or every Halloween when she would open her home and entertain the neighborhood children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Whitten, Sr., on December 1, 2011; one daughter, Laura Morgan, on August 22, 2015; one infant son, John Whitten; one sister, Ardella Carson; and one brother, John Lasher. She is survived by two daughters, Jane Whitten of Los Angeles, California and Amy (Leslie) Haxel of Dallas, Texas; one son, Robert (Karen) Whitten, Jr. of Jasper, Ind.; two brothers, Richard Lasher of Gulfport, Mississippi and Charles Lasher of Lexington, Kentucky; one sister, Bernice Gerlach of Huntingburg, Ind.; and by two grandchildren, Gabriella and Alexander Haxel. A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 noon, E.S.T., Thursday, March 7, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call for visitation at the church from 9:00 a.m., until the time of the funeral, Thursday morning, the day of the service. Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Robert & Imelda Whitten Family Endowment c/o The Dubois County Community Foundation or St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Condolences shared online at: www.nassandson.com
November 1, 1925 - February 28, 201911/01/192502/28/2019
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Mary Brown
March 11, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss, death is our worst enemy, but the promises found at Iasiah 25:8 can bring comfort to your family at this time of sorrow, it says: "He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.... Continue Reading
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Dr. Alan Friz
March 7, 2019
I am so grieved at the passing of my dearly beloved singing buddy. Always smiling and having a jolly joke or two, every time Imelda would come to the office for her dental visit, we would always have to take time to sing a few of the "oldie but goodie" tunes together. ... Continue Reading
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Dick Schack
March 4, 2019
We knew Imelda many years ago. My parents, Kay & Al Schack became acquainted with her in the late 50's or early 60's when they were all friends of Esther & Dean Overbeck. My Mom and Imelda had the same birthday and they exchanged cards for many years. Mom passed away t... Continue Reading
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Donna Linette
March 4, 2019
The angel I was blessed to meet on earth was your Mother, Imelda. Her faith and love for laughter and intertaining others with her Godly abilities to sing and write music plus play the piano , etc . was her mission on earth. I can hear God saying, "Good job holy and fait... Continue Reading
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Donna Linette
March 4, 2019
Gone but not forgotten++++
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Dan Racicot
March 4, 2019
My deepest sympathy to all of Imelda's family. I have played the organ & piano with Imelda over the years for many funerals & weddings. It was almost 40 years ago that I first met Imelda. She was the vocalist at a wedding that I was playing for. After the ceremony, I pla... Continue Reading
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Lisa souders
March 3, 2019
Imelda is one of my favorites from the neighborhood. What a wonderful person. She will be missed by so many.
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Lisa souders
March 3, 2019
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Beth & Carl Underwood
March 3, 2019
Imelda sang at our wedding......such a beautiful person with a beautiful voice......
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Delmar Bromm
March 3, 2019
What a wonderful "Lady". Always ready to talk to Doris and I. Never missed a beat in her humor. Loved her ability to mingle with KIDOS at YMI Christmas party. Never one to shy away from friendship. Always there for any/everyone. Miss seeing her smiling face at St. ... Continue Reading
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Charlene Knies
March 3, 2019
Jane, Amy and Robert-My deepest sympathy on the loss of your delightful mother. Several years ago I was walking out of Carson's when I heard, "Hey, Schoolteacher." When I looked to my left, there was your mom, sitting on one of the chairs, waiting for her sister to fin... Continue Reading
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