Phyllis Ruth Lubbehusen

Phyllis Ruth Lubbehusen, 93, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on March 9, 2026, at The Commons of Honey Creek.

Born on January 26, 1933, in Sullivan, Indiana, to Evelyn Meek Burkeybyle and Emory Burkeybyle, Phyllis married the love of her life, Arthur Lubbehusen, in 1962. She worked at Bell Telephone, Roots Department Store, and later for the Sisters of Providence. A dedicated community member, she volunteered for 35 years at Fowler Park. Together with her friend Mary Street, she helped establish the Christmas Walk and Pancake Breakfast and gave many years of service during Pioneer Days. She generously contributed her time to numerous other community efforts throughout her life.

Phyllis found great joy in cooking and in the company of her many friends and family members, for whom she was deeply grateful.

She is survived by her sons, Mark Lubbehusen (Peggy) and Ron Lubbehusen (Paige Wilson); four grandchildren, Maggie, Mason, Morgan, and Ryan; nephews Tony Burkeybyle, Dennis Arterburn, and Terry Burkeybyle; and a special niece, Navi Vernon. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur Lubbehusen; brothers Chester, Robert, and twin brother Phillip Burkeybyle; sister Doris Arterburn; stepbrother Wayne Burkeybyle; nephew Todd Burkeybyle; and niece Vickie Garcia.