Josephine Cheek (101) of Clinton, Indiana passed away at 12:52 PM, February 10, 2024, at Clinton Gardens. Born September 22, 1922, in Easytown, Indiana to John and Anna Chiado Grivet. She was a retired inspector for C.B.S in Terre Haute. She married Taft Cheek on April 19, 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband, and two sisters: Margaret Simpson and Catherine Van Asdall. Mrs. Cheek is survived by 3 nieces: Bert Rayce of Clinton, Indiana, Barbara Vitaniemi of Warsaw, Indiana and Patty Newlin of Nineveh, Indiana. Nephew; Richard Simpson of California. Great nieces: Barbara Shepard, Ann Marie Mangas, and Jennifer Simson Matthews. Great nephews: Brad Rayce, Tom Rayce, Jon Vitaniemi, Kenny Newlin, Dave Newlin, Rick and Sean Simpson . Several great-great nieces and nephews and great-great-great nieces and nephews.
Services will be conducted at Giovanini Funeral Home at 1:00 PM, February 13, 2024, with Pastor Terry Jeffers officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 13, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Memorial contributions can be made to Parke-Vermillion Humane Society.
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