Teresa Ann Splix, 83 of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 8:37 pm Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Northwest Health Hospital, La Porte, Indiana.
On November 12, 1940, Teresa was born in Bremen, Indiana to Stuart and Blanche (Smith) Hummel. While growing up on the family farm, she often drove farm machinery such as tractors and grain trucks. During her high school years, she enjoyed playing cornet in the Bremen Marching Band. After graduating from Bremen High School in 1958, Teresa worked at Bottorff Chiropractic Clinic in Plymouth. While working at the clinic, she met Stanton Splix. They were united in marriage on September 19, 1959 in Lakeville, Indiana. They enjoyed living at their residence on Cook Lake in Plymouth, Indiana while raising their four children Nick, Peggy, Mike, and Sandy.
During her years in the work force, Teresa spent the majority of her time in the food service industry. Preceding her retirement, she worked as the dietary manager at Plymouth Parkview Hospital for 26 years.
Teresa was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Plymouth and was secretary for the Four Lake Association. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Stanton. After retirement, they spent 11 winters in Englewood, Florida where she enjoyed collecting seashells. After the passing of her husband of 51 years, she enjoyed playing Bingo and Euchre with her friends. In her later years, she moved from her home of 60 years at Cook Lake to Autumn Trace Assisted Living facility where she enjoyed their many activities and the friendship of others. Teresa will be remembered for her love and devotion to family.
She is survived by two sons, Nick (Cheryl) Splix and Michael Splix (Christine Jack), both of Plymouth; eight grandchildren, Melissa Splix, Victoria (Nick) Clabaugh, Victor (Desiree) Splix, Nicole (Josh) Fender, Jeremy Splix, Brittani (Micah) Yoder, Josh Vanza, Eric (Michelle) Vanza; 23 great grandchildren; two sisters, Kay Miller, Plymouth and Elaine Ringer, Dunedin, Florida; and brother, Douglas (Lilian) Hummel, Crossville, Tennessee.
Teresa is preceded by her parents, daughters Peggy Nelson and Sandra Jo Splix, sister Jolene Capes, and three brothers-in-law, Roy Miller, Stephen Capes, and Paul Ringer.
Visitation hours will be from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563. A Rosary service will be held at 3:30 pm, Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm Thursday, December 7, 2023, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 612 N. Walnut Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563 with Father Fernando Jimenez officiating. Burial will follow in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions may be made in Teresa’s memory to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 612 N. Walnut Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563.
Larry and Nancy McPherron says
We are so sorry to hear this. You have our sympathy and prayers to the family.
Ken Fox says
I always thought the world of this lady. I knew her for decades, when Peg and I were in kindergarten together, through grade school and high school She always treated me well and found time to talk. She dealt with some incredible tragedies in her life, but her faith kept her strong through it all. I remember her as a fan at Plymouth games and later when I was covering them, she always had a kind word to say.
My prayers are with you all and I know you mom and grandma is being reunited with her loved ones.
Brenda Richards says
Teresa was my supervisor at the Balloon Works Restaurant sooooo many years ago. Even though it has been so many years, she made an impact on me and was the best supervisor I have ever had. She was a wonderful woman and I know she will be missed by so many. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Charlotte Straka says
We are thinking of your family and sending caring thoughts and prayers your way to support you thru this time. Charlotte and Bernie Straka
Lowell and Mary Burney says
So so sorry for your loss prayers and hugs for you and your family
Jolene Engdahl says
My deepest sympathy to family & friends of Teresa.
We were classmates at Bremen High School & very good friends.
She was a strong person with a strong faith as she had to suffer the loss of her two daughters.
Since I live in FL full time now, my last visit w her was in the summer of 2022 w a lot of reminizing.
She will be missed by many.
Jolene Reed Engdahl
Patricia Cramer says
What a dear friend from our days at Bremen High School….always a loyal friend and just fond memories of Teresa Splix . Prayers for her family. Larry and Patricia Cramer
Shirley Gidley says
I will always remember Teresa’s smiling face. The first time I met her she was smiling. Her food was always memorable! I always felt she loved her family so much and was dedicated to their happiness and welfare.
Keep those smiles going because I’m sure she is again smiling!.
Mike DeCoker says
Nick, Mike, so sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Stay close to one another. I will keep you in my prayers.
Mark Grimmett says
Our PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. God rest her soul.
May your happy memories soon outweigh the sadness you’re feeling.
Love, Mark and Karen
Mark and Karen says
God rest your mom’s soul. Our prayers are with you. May the good memories soon outweigh your sadness.
Love, Mark and Karen
Barb Lowry says
Splix family,
So very sorry for the loss of your sweet mom/grandma. I was very saddened to read of her passing. I was privileged to take Holy Communion to her and pray with her the past couple years. She was very devout in her faith and loved her family very much. While I was not be able to be physically present for her funeral Mass, I was be there in spirit and ask our dear Lord and His Blessed Mother to comfort your grieving hearts.
My deepest sympathy,
Barb Lowry
Dorothy Paul says
Sending you my prayers. She was a good friend and I miss her.
Many happy memories.
Sarah Young says
I read the obituaries daily on WTCA. I assumed they put all of them on there, but somehow I missed this. I would like to offer my condolences to the entire family of Teresa. She was a very special person and I know she will be deeply missed.