Mary Catherine Persohn Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Catherine Persohn of Jasper, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 9, 2026 at the age of 96. Mary Catherine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Catherine Persohn to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Welp and Emma Welp (Schnell); her husband Clarence A. Persohn; her son Gary Persohn; her son-in-law Kenny Gibson; her sisters, LaVerne Uebelhor (Jim), Betty Neuhoff and Irma Hasenour (Allen); and her brother-in-law Bill Birk.
She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Ziegler (Ed) of Jasper, IN, Pamela Begle (Kurt) of Jasper, IN, Jane Neideffer of Jasper, IN, Brian Persohn (Lori) of Jasper, IN and Marilyn Gibson of Jasper, IN; her siblings, Doris Birk of Brownsburg, IN and Marvin Welp (Mary Faye) of Schnellville, IN; and her brother-in-law Robert Neuhoff of Jasper, IN. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St Joseph Catholic Church (1029 Kundeck St, Jasper, IN 47546). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 at the Fairview Cemetery (1020 Kundeck St, Jasper, IN 47546).
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church or to the wishes of the family.
