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Terri Kanter Obituary
Evansville, IN
Terri Jo Kanter, 60, of Evansville, IN passed away on April 4, 2019.
Terri Jo is survived by her father, Leo H. Kanter; sister, Brenda Turpin (Wayne); brother, Randall L. Kanter (Teresa); nephews, Matthew Kanter (Nicole), Mark Turpin (Krystina), Jordan Kanter (fiancé, Allison), and Joshua Kanter; niece, Lindsey Gruenwald (David); a great niece and great nephew and beloved cat, Savannah.
She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Gladys I. Kanter.
Terri Jo was a graduate of Evansville Lutheran School and class of 1976 at William Harrison High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1980 from the University of Evansville, where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority.
Terri Jo was actively involved in the Evansville community as a docent at the Reitz Home and former member of both the Junior League of Evansville and Toastmasters International. Recently, she and her father, a WWII veteran, were looking forward to volunteering at the VA Clinic.
Terri Jo exhibited an outgoing, lively personality. She valued her faith and her friends. She was a business professional with an emphasis on interior design, kitchen cabinetry and appliances. She also had a great appreciation for southern charm.
Terri Jo will be missed by those she loved and all those who also loved her.
Visitation will be on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville. A Celebration of Life service will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 13 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1811 Lincoln Ave., Evansville.
Entombment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Evansville Lutheran School, 111 E. Virginia St., Evansville, IN 47711 or to a Lutheran School in your area.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
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Rosie Tominello
April 13, 2019
I met Terri a few years ago when she came to visit Edith and her mother Dorothy , my next door neighbors in Jackson, Mississippi.
I met a person with a beautiful smile and a warm spirit. She came to stay with Edith in November 2018 for awhile. She was a little dynamo on helping Edith redecorate her house. She and Edith were always on the go shopping and enjoying the Christmas events in Jackson. She and Edith were cousins and good friends. They were so good for each other.
She will truly be missed by everyone including her cat, Savannah. It was a pleasure to me her and to feel her positive energy.
BethAnn Langlois
April 12, 2019
I'm so sorry and saddened to hear of Terri Jo's passing. She was the most loving, generous, caring and kind friend a person could have. I am forever grateful to her for bringing my wandering heart back to Jesus by inviting me to church 30 years ago. Rest in peace in the arms of our precious Savior dear Terri Jo.
Patricia Wilkinson
April 12, 2019
Terri Jo. She was more than her pretty face and her lady like manners. She was up for adventure, like tandem skydiving. What a day that was. She slipped into that red jumpsuit with her blond pigtails and jump on that plane with the biggest smile and laughter. Miss you and God bless you on your next adventure. P
April 12, 2019
Peace to you from the Jungemann family and from high school friends living in Indianapolis: Andy Sellers, Eric Rickman, Winfield Ong and Mark Jungemann.
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Jim and Dianna Ingalls
April 12, 2019
Greatest sympathies to the Kanter family in your loss. Prayers for peace in this difficult time.
Cindy Robertson
April 11, 2019
Terri Jo was a wonderful person and had a great love of helping people! She was just in The Lamp Shoppe a few days ago picking up lamp shades and lamps a talented decorator always smiling and excited! We will miss her enthusiasm and talent but I know she is adding color to heaven! Rest In Peace friend! Cindy
Cindy Gilkey Meyer
April 11, 2019
Brenda and Randy and family of Terri. I am so sorry to hear of Terri's passing. My thoughts are with you.
Robin Heironimus-Talarzyk
April 11, 2019
Terry Jo never met an enemy. She was a friend to everyone. I went to Harrison and graduated with her. I remember her from our reunions. She was a beautiful person who will be dearly missed. Terry will always be my friend.
Julie Mann
April 11, 2019
I first met Terri at University of Evansville. She was special from the start, and not just because she was my Chi Omega Little Sister. I loved Terri! Terri was fun, loving, and I was always drawn to her exquisite beauty and her kindness to all. The best word to describe Terri is Grace. For all of us who were lucky enough to know her all I can say is that we will have to continue to reach for the day when the overwhelming sadness of this horrific tragedy is replaced with fond memories. My deepest, heartfelt sympathy is with all of her family. May we all find peace beyond understanding. Love you, and I will miss you dearly, Terri~
Beth Haubein
April 10, 2019
Dear Brenda, Randall, and Leo,
Please accept my sympathies for the passing of Terri. I know this has been a terrible shock. Terri was such a sweet person. She treated people as if everyone was her very best friend. I always appreciated how kind she was to me. My prayers are with the family. May God give each and everyone of you peace.
April 10, 2019
This just makes my heart ache. You always think you will see your friends & classmates in the coming days, then you blink & it all changes. Terri - Beautiful inside & out... Thinking of you always, Missing you forever - Joy (Class of '76)
Sylvia Hanna
April 9, 2019
You were a great friend many years ago. I was thinking about you last week and now you are not here. Wish we had stayed in touch. So tragic! May the Lord God of Creation keep your family in perfect peace during this time of great loss. Love to all, Sylvia
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