Mary G. Pilipovich

Mary G. Pilipovich, 89, of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Regional Hospital. She was born on October 2, 1935, in Terre Haute, to Gerald Francis and Alice (Fee) Caughlin.

Mary is survived by her son, Dr. Steven Pilipovich (Sandy) of Terre Haute; grandsons, Nick Pilipovich (Anne Elise) of St. Louis and Matt Pilipovich of Los Angeles; great-grandchildren, Clara and Mary Colette Pilipovich; sister, Rosanne Goodwin of Orlando; niece, Leann Goodwin of Orlando; and nephew, Brian Goodwin (Amy) of Orlando.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 54 years, Louis Pilipovich; a son, Deron Pilipovich; and a brother, Michael Caughlin.

Mary was a graduate of Fayette High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Indiana State University in Business Education and a Professional Certification in Guidance and Counseling, also from ISU. A combined 30 years in education, Mary taught in both Vigo and Vermillion Counties, retiring in 1995 from South Vermillion School Corporation as Director of Counseling.

Mary was a member of Indiana Retired Teachers Association, Vermillion County Retired Teachers Association, ISU Alumni Association, and Indiana School Counselors Association. She was honored with the 1991 Indiana Distinguished High School Counselor Award presented by the Indiana School Counselors Association. She was also a member of the Clinton Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa, Terre Haute Chapter K of P.E.O., and lifetime member of Gamma Omicron Chapter of Delta Gamma Fraternity.

Not one to let the grass grow under her feet, Mary led an active, full life of 89 years. She was a member of the Western Riders Social Club and enjoyed the many Turner bus tours she took with them. She never turned down an invitation to dinner, a show, or to try something new. She was artistic and used her talents to make embroidered shirts for fellow educators, quilts, and elaborate, handmade cards to show how much she cared. She also made time for the Lord and was an active member of St. Joseph University Parish, attending virtually when she was unable to go in person.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home with a Rosary Service taking place at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at St. Joseph University Parish. Mary will be laid to rest next to her husband and son in Calvary Cemetery’s mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph University Parish’s Building Renovation Fund.