Sylvia Gehlhausen's obituary , Passed away on August 11, 2025 in Newburgh, Indiana

Sylvia Gehlhausen

October 19, 1931 - August 11, 2025 (93 years old)

Newburgh, Indiana

Sylvia Gehlhausen's obituary , Passed away on August 11, 2025 in Newburgh, Indiana

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Sylvia Gehlhausen

October 19, 1931 - August 11, 2025 (93 years old)

Newburgh, Indiana

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Sylvia Gehlhausen Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Sylvia Gehlhausen of Newburgh, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 93, on August 11, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sylvia Gehlhausen to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Norbert Fischer and Lena Fischer (Vaal); her former husband Charles H. Gehlhausen; her husband Oscar L. "Big O" Pfeiffer; her siblings, Pat Albert, Henry Fischer (Shirley) and Leonard Fischer; and her brother-in-law David Ziliak.

She is survived by: her children, Carla Boham (Daniel) of Littleton, NC, Gina Reece of Winston Salem, NC, Dr. Terry Gehlhausen (Nancy) of Oakland City, IN, Tim Gehlhausen (Kristy) of Newburgh, IN, Lonny Gehlhausen (Kim) of Evansville, IN, Kurt Gehlhausen (Serena) of Newburgh, IN and Chris Gehlhausen (Denise) of Hutto, TX; her siblings, Mary Ziliack of Ferdinand, IN, Carol Harpenau (Ted) of Indianapolis, IN, Kenneth Fischer (Sarah) of Ferdinand, IN and Stanley Fischer (Patty) of Ferdinand, IN; and her sister-in-law Clara Mae Fischer of St. Anthony, IN. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 S. Green River Road, Evansville, IN.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Boone Funeral Home



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Aug 18

Visitation

Boone Funeral Home
5330 Washington Ave, Evansville, IN 47715

Mon

Aug 18

Prayer

Boone Funeral Home
5330 Washington Ave, Evansville, IN 47715

Tue

Aug 19

Visitation

Holy Rosary Catholic Church
1301 S Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715

Tue

Aug 19

Mass of Christian Burial

Holy Rosary Catholic Church
1301 S Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47715

Tue

Aug 19

Visitation

Christ the King Parish
840 Maryland St, Ferdinand, IN 47532

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