HUGHES, Theresia Ann 1953 - 2015

HUGHES, NOLAN, NEWHOUSE, FINNEGAN, MURPHY

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 10/8/2017 at 22:24:44

Theresia Ann Hughes, 62 of Clear Lake formerly of Blanco, TX, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, IA.

A graveside inurnment will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015, at St. Jacobs Cemetery in Graettinger, IA; with Fr. Merlin Schrad officiating.

Family suggests memorial contributions to the Theresia Hughes Memorial Fund.

Theresia was born July 2, 1953, the daughter of William and Bernadette (Nolan) Hughes in Estherville, Iowa. After graduating from Terril High School, she attended Iowa Lakes Community College and earned a degree in nursing.

Theresia worked in nursing for over 40 years primarily as a geriatric nurse in nursing homes; most of that time in Blanco. She enjoyed gardening, reading and was a great cook. She especially loved spending time with family and friends, and was very proud of her Irish heritage.

Theresia is survived by a son, Deacon Newhouse of Buffalo, NY; three brothers, Frank (Eva) Hughes of Cedar Falls, IA, William Hughes of Clear Lake, IA and Robert Hughes of Sioux City, IA; two sisters, Cecelia (Albert) Finnegan of Ruthven, IA and Mary Murphy of Olympia, WA; numerous nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Agnes Hughes of Graettinger, IA and Linda Hughes of Emmetsburg, IA; very special friends, Darlene and Denny Bollig of Fenton, IA; and her loving dog, Bear.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Vincent, John, Richard and James.