Theis, Hazel Marie (Marr) --- 1908-2013

JOHANNS, MARR, THEIS, MANNING, AHLSTROM

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Date: 12/9/2013 at 14:34:14

Hazel Marie Theis

Hazel Marie Theis, 105, of Lansing, Iowa, formerly of Waukon and Harpers Ferry, Iowa, died Sunday, October 13, 2013, at Thornton Manor in Lansing, Iowa.

Hazel Marie, the daughter of John and Mathilda (Johanns) Marr, was born July 30, 1908 on the Marr Homestead, rural Riceville, Iowa. She attended Afton #1 Country School in Howard County, Iowa.

Hazel was united in marriage with Harry Theis on May 31, 1927 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville. Harry preceded her in death on May 16, 1997. Hazel raised her children and helped Harry in the family business, Harry Theis and Sons Clothing in Waukon, Iowa. Harry and Hazel moved to Lansing after their retirement.

Hazel was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing. She was a former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon and St Ann-St. Joseph Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry. Hazel was the first resident of Thornton Heights Assisted Living Center in Lansing.

Hazel is survived by her four children, John (Jan) Theis of Macomb, Illinois; James (Becky) Theis of Clinton, Missouri; Thomas (Virginia) Theis of Hiawatha, Iowa; and Linda (Michael) Manning of Lansing; one daughter-in-law, Karin Theis Manning of Onalaska, Wisconsin; twenty-two grandchildren; forty-seven great grandchildren; and fifteen great-great grandchildren.

Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; one son, Dale Theis; one daughter-in-law, Myrtle Ahlstrom Theis; her parents; and seven siblings, Bessie, Grace, Paul, Avery, Ralph, Cyrus, and Leslie.

The family wishes to thank the caregivers at Thornton Heights and Thornton Manor for the tremendous care and support during Hazel’s residency.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing. Rev. John Moser and Rev. Msgr. Ed Lechtenberg will be the Concelebrants.

Visitation will held from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Lansing. There will be a 4 p.m. Rosary Service and an 8:30 p.m. Scripture Service held at the funeral home on Tuesday. Friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the church.

Interment will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Waukon.

Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lansing, Iowa is assisting the family.

Taken from a funeral brochure.

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