Catherine Therese Topper

April 9, 1931 - January 23, 2021

Catherine Therese Topper, 89, of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Linda E. White Hospice House. Therese was born April 9, 1931 in Pampa, TX to the late Edward Francis and Catherine Mary (Robertson) Boyle. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon. Surviving Therese are her husband of 34 years, Calvin Topper; two daughters, Susan Benton of Mt. Vernon, IN and Jane Foss of Issaquah, WA; four grandchildren, Katie Benton, Ryan Benton, Sarah Foss and Andrew Foss; great grandchildren, Jude and Lilly Benton; step daughter, Janet Horn; step son, Greg (Susan) Topper; step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Therese was preceded in death by the father of her children, Robert Fischer; by a sister, Barbara Schenk and by two brothers, Jim Boyle and Dr. Tom Boyle. Due to the pandemic, there will be no public visitation or funeral services held at this time. There will be a celebration of Therese’s life held at a later date. Pierre Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.