When God was making Mothers
When God was making Mothers
He must have made a fuss
He spent a lot of time on one
And gave that one to us.
Of all the gifts in life
However great or small,
To have you as our Mother
Was the greatest gift of all.
Because you were so special
No words could ever say
How much we love and miss you
Today and every day.
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Mother is thee youngest of 13 and is survived by her brother Jim (Norlene) only. She was preceded in death by her 6 brothers, Marcellus (Jean), Francis (Cyrilla), Vernon (Mary), Marvin (Donna), Herbert, and Harold Theisen; And 6 sisters, Bernadine Theisen, Viola (Gerhardt) Leither, Eileen (Clodwalt) Blonigen, Bernice (Jim) Burnette, Lucille (Lee) Gross, and Rosemary (Matt) Koltes.
1893–1971 (aged 78)
Marriage 13 February 1917 to Caroline Susan Keppers
Peter A. Theisen, 78, 842 35th Ave. N., a retired fanner, died Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospi tal. He was born in St. Nicholas, Minn., May 6, 1893, to the late Peter J. and Mary Theisen. He marnea Caroline iveppers in Rockville, Minn., in 1917, and operated a farm m Stearns County all his life until retiring in 1958. He was a member of the Catholic Aid of the Immaculate Conception parish, Rockville. Mr. Trrirrn is survived by his widow; children, Mrs. Gerhard (Viola) Leither, Mrs. Leander (Lucille) Gross, Mrs. Clodoald (Eileen) Blonigen, Francis and Marvin, St. Cloud; Marcellus and Mrs. Francis (Betty) Zwill-ing, Sauk Rapids; Mrs. James (Bernice) Brunette, Oak Park, Minn.; Mrs. Math (Rosemary) Koltes and James, Kimball, Minn.; and Vernon, Elk River, Minn.!; 60 grandchillren; two great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, Math, Adams, Wis.; Henry, Cold Spring; Mrs. John (Louise) Hoppe, Missoula, Mont.; and Mrs. Lawrence (Ce-ciHa) Hennen, Belle Plaine, Minn. He was preceded in death by two sons, one daughter, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in the Holy Cross parish cemetery, Pearl Lake, Minn. Pallbearers will be Peter and Richard Leither, Ronald and John Theisen, Bernard Koltes and Walter Blonigen. Friends may call at the Daniel Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday. St. Peter's parish will say the parish prayers at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Source: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80799036/obituary-for-peter-a-theisen-aged-78/
1897–1982 (aged 85) (m. 1917)
Married to Peter Adam Theisen on February 13, 1917
SAUK RAPIDS - Mrs. Peter (Caroline S.) Theisen, 85, Route 1 and formerly of St. Cloud, died Tuesday at the Monticello-Big Lake Hospital, Monticello. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pearl Lake, with the Rev. Roger Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Holy Cross parish prayers will be 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, followed by Holy Cross Christian Mothers at 8:30 and Annunciation Christian Mothers of Mayhew Lake at 9. Mrs. Theisen was born Jan. 10, 1897, in Avon, to the late Joseph and Mary (Kraemer) Keppers. She married Peter A. Theisen on Feb. 13, 1917, in Rockville and farmed in the Pearl Lake area most of her married life. She moved to St. Cloud in 1958, where she was a resident until 1974 when she moved to the home of her daughter in Sauk Rapids. She was a member of Holy Cross Christian Mothers of Pearl Lake, St. Theresa's Catholic Aide of Luxemburg, Annunciation Christian Mothers and Annunciation Parish of Mayhew Lake. Survivors include children, Mrs. Gerhard (Viola) Leither, Jacobs Prairie; Francis, Mrs. Leander (Lucille) Gross, Mrs. Clodoald (Eileen) Bloni-gen, Mrs. James (Bernice) Brunette and Marvin, St. Cloud; Marcellus and Mrs. Francis (Betty) Zwilling, Sauk Rapids; Mrs. Mathias (Rosemary) Koltes, Kimball; James, Pearl Lake; and Vernon, Elk River; 66 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Jerome, Wadena; Edward, Green Bay, Wis.; Justin, Lincoln; Mrs. Joseph (Cecilia) Nolan, Roscoe; and Mrs. Lawrence (Loretta) Thielman, Cold Spring. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 23, 1971; three children; four grandchildren; and one sister. Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Source: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80799323/obituary-for-caroline-susan-keppers/
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1930–1997 (m. 1958)
Francis Zwilling, 66, Sauk Rapids The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Annunciation Catholic Church, May-hew Lake, for Francis "Sunny" Zwilling, 66, 6523 Fifth Ave. NE, Sauk Rapids, who died Sunday at St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. Francis Britz will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids, and one hour before services Thursday at the church in Mayhew Lake. Parish prayers will be 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home followed by Bishop Marty Council Knights of Columbus at 8. Francis Zwilling was born Oct. 5, 1930, in Pearl Lake to John and Anna (Kunkel) Zwilling. He married Betty Theisen on April 24, 1958, in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pearl Lake. They lived and farmed in the Pearl Lake area before moving to Mayhew Lake where he farmed, had a poultry farm business and owned and operated Sunny's Logging. He also was co-owner of T&Z Wood Products, Cold Spring. He was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church, was a CCD instructor and a member of Bishop Marty Council Knights of Columbus at Foley. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife; daughters and sons, Mary Beth, Nashville, Tenn.; Lori Ann, Royalton; Mark and Brian, Foley; Chuck, Ken, Jason and Sarah, Sauk Rapids; Nita and Janet, Pine River; Dan and Kari, St. Cloud; sisters and brothers, Lucille Clem, Frazee; Mary Ann Theis, Long Lake; Sister Agatha, St. Joseph; Jim, Big Lake; Rosie Salzer, Cold Spring; Peter and Jack, Pearl Lake; Jerry, St. Cloud; Yvonne Bentler, Clearwater; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeffrey, Dec. 10, 1964; and one grandson. Pallbearers will be sons, Mark, Chuck, Brian, Ken, Dan and Jason Zwilling.
Source: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80795915/obituary-for-francis-zwilling-aged-66/
1931–2011
Marriage to MaryAnn Bienek on June 6, 1961 (1939 - 1996)
Marriage to Elizabeth "Betty" Zwilling on May 10, 2003
1964–1964
 Herbert Peter Theisen1918–1918 |
 Viola Rose Theisen Leither1919–1996 married Gerhard N Leither on August 26th, 1943Viola Leither, 76, - .- . St Cloud Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Cold Spring, for Viola Leither, 76, 12820-270th St, who died Sunday at her home. The Rev. Michael Kwatara, OSB, will officiate. Burial will be in St. James Catholic Cemetery, Jacobs Prairie. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring. St Ann's Christian Womens and Catholic Aid will pray a rosary at 7 tonight followed by parish prayers at 8:30 p.m. Viola Leither was born Nov. 26, 1919, in Fairhaven Township to Peter and Caroline (KeDoers) Theisen. She married Gerhard Leither on Aug. 26, 1943, in Mary of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Rockville. She was a memDer oi at james uainouc unurcn, Jacobs, St Ann's Christian Women and Catholic Aid. Survivors include her husband; sons, Peter, St. Cloud; Richard, Rockville; Mark, St. Joseph; brothers and sisters, Frances, Marvin, Lucille Gross and Ber-nice Brunette, St. Cloud; Marcellus, and Betty Z willing, Sauk Rapids; James, and Rosie Koltes, Kimball; Vernon, Elk River; Eileen Blonigen, Sartell; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Herbert and Harold; and sister, Bernadine. Pallbearers will be Bernie Koltes, Larry Gross, Jerome Dullinger, Darrel, Ron and Craig Theisen. Source: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80800346/obituary-for-viola-rose-theisen/ Archived Photo - Funeral Card image - Archived Newspaper Obit |
 Francis L Theisen1921–2010 Francis L. Theisen, 89 St. Cloud April 11, 1921-April 15, 2010 Mass of Chnstian Burial will be at 11 :00 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in St. uoua for Francis L Theisen, age 89 of St. Cloud who passed away on Thursday, Apnl 1 5, 2010 at the St. Cloud: j Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Rever- end Bernard Gruenes and Reverend Alfred Stangl will officiate. Private inurnment will take place at the Assump- tion Cemetery Columbarium, Family and fnends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in fat. oioud and after 10:00 am on Monday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home in St. Cloud. Francis was born in Marty, Minnesota on April 11, 1921 to Peter and Caroline (Keppers) Theisen. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Francis married Cyrilla Feldhege on April 22, 1947 at sts. peter ana raw Catholic Church in Richmond, Minnesota. He was self-employed as a Building Contractor in the St. Cloud area for over 30 years, he later owned Cold Spring Wood Products until he retired in 1991. Francis was a member of the Polka Lovers Club of America, Heartland Swingers Polka Group, Good Sam's Club, Catholic Aid Association 31 3, Knights of Columbus Council 961, Veterans of Foreign Wars Granite Post 428, Eagles Aerie 622, and St. Michael's Parish. Francis enjoyed gardening, polka dancing, fishing, hunting, and camping. He welcomed a challenge, had a clever and creative mind ... when it came to building, and wj remembered as a soft-spoken, patient, and lovina Derson. Survivors include his wife of nearly 63 years, Cyrilla; children, Ronald (Lynda) of st. Cloud. Diane (Ken) Marquardt of St. Cloud, John (Marilyn) of St. Cloud, Mary (Wendell) Johnson ot bt. Paul, Mike (Judy) of St. Cloud, Julie (Greg) Nelson of t, cloud, Gayle (terry) Moore of Fairplay, Colorado, Tim (Sara) of Rochester, Richard of St. Cloud, Jeff (Audrey) of Golden, Colorado; 26 grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Marcellus of St. Cloud, Marvin of SL Cloud, Jim of Marty, Lucille Gross of St. Cloud, Rosemary Koltes of Cold Spring, Betty Cichon 0f Little Falls and Bemice Brunette of St. Cloud. , In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by infant brothers and sister, Herbert, Harold, and Bernadine; brother, Vernon; sisters, Viola Leither, and Eileen Blonigen. Memorials are preferred. Source: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80803210/obituary-for-francis-lawrence-theisen/ |
 Marcellus "Marc" Joseph Theisen1922–2018 Married Jean Bromenschenkel on May 12, 1948 ST. CLOUD - Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Marcel- lus J. Theisen, age 96, of St. Cloud passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Quiet Oaks Hos- pice House. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday and after 10:00 a.m. Tues- day at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Parish prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Marcellus “Marc” was born August 28, 1922 in Pearl Lake to Peter and Caroline (Keppers) Theisen. He lived in the St. Cloud/Sauk Rapids area all his life. Marc married Jean Bromenschenkel on May 12, 1948 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in St. Cloud. The couple was blessed with seven children, 14 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Throughout his life he worked at Great Northern Railroad and was also a self-employed mason, carpenter, and home builder. Marc enjoyed traveling, dancing, listening to polka music, camping, being at the cabin, and social- izing with family and friends. He and Jean had fun adventuring in Arizona for 25 years. Marc believed in helping others and having an open door for all. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he was an usher and member of the Men’s Club, Brotherhood of Railway Carmen, Knights of Columbus Council #9261, St. Cloud Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #622, St. Cloud Loyal Order of Moose, Polka Lovers Klub of America, and Heartland Swingers Polka Club. Survivors include his children, Darrell (Joan) Theisen, Karen (Dave) Bla- zel, Jan Seguin (Jeff Gosiak), Cindy (Perry) Grile, Konie (John) Brudwick and Peggy (Clarence) Weyer; sisters and brother, Lucille Gross, Rosemary Koltes, Jim (Norleen) Theisen and Betty Cichon; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Marc is preceded in death by his wife, Jean; infant son, Mark; great granddaughter, Gracelyn Blazel; brothers, Francis (Cyrilla), Vernon (Mary), Marvin (Donna), Herbert, and Harold Theisen; sisters, Bernadine Theisen, Viola (Gerhardt) Leither, Eileen (Clodwalt) Blonigen, and Bernice (Jim) Burnette; and brothers-in-law, Lee Gross, Matt Koltes, and Jerry Cichon. Obituary, video tribute and guest book available online at: www.wil- liamsdingmann.com Source: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80803854/obituary-for-marcellus-joseph-theisen/ Archived Obituary: https://web.archive.org/web/20210612041948/https://www.williamsdingmann.com/obituaries/Marcellus-Marc--J-Theisen?obId=3907836 |
 Harold Peter Theisen1925–1926 |
 Eileen Marie Theisen Blonigen1928–2004 Eileen M. Blonigen, 76 St. Cloud Jan 2, 1928-March 25, 2004 Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 29, 2004 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Eileen M. Blonigen age 76, of St. Cloud who died Thursday, March 25, 2004 at County Manor Health Care Center in Sartell. Reverend Michael Kellogg will officiate. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call. Sunday from 4-9 p.m. at Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services Monday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Eileen was born January 2, 1928 in Maine Prairie Township to Peter A. and Caroline S. (Keppers) Theisen. She married Clodoald J. "Clod" Blonigen on October 28, 1948 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pearl Lake, and lived in the St. Cloud and St. Martin areas most of her married life, moving to St. Cloud in 1969. Eileen was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud and was a 50 plus year member of the Catholic Aid Association. Eileen is survived by her children, Walter (Luann) of St. Cloud, Shirley Blonigen of Hopkins, and Sandra Clutton and her friend Rich of Murphy, NC; nine grandchildren; brothers, Francis (Cyrilla) of St. Cloud, Marcellus (Jean) of Sauk Rapids, Marvin (Donna) of St. Cloud, and James (Norlene) of Marty; sisters, Lucille Gross of St. Cloud, Bernice Brunette of St. Cloud, Rosie (Matthew) Koltes of Kimball, and Betty (Jerry) Cichon of Little Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clod in 1986; brothers, Herbert, Harold, and Vernon; sisters, Bernadine and Viola. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. DANIEL FUNERAL HOME (S20)2S10383 Obituary & Guestbook on-line it www.danielfuneraIiiome.com Source: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80804615/obituary-for-eileen-marie-blonigen/ |
 Bernice T Theisen Brunette1929–2014 Tributes April 12, 2014 - Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m.on Monday, April 14,2014 at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in St.Cloud for Bernice T. Brunette, age 84, of St. Cloud who passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014 at St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud. Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Burial will take place in St. John’s Parish Cemetery in Foley. Familyandfriendsmaycall from4:00p.m.until8:00p.m. onSundayandafter9:30a.m. onMondayallattheDaniel FuneralHomeinSt.Cloud. Parishprayerswillbeheldat 5:00p.m.onSundayatthe funeralhomeinSt.Cloud. Bernicewasbornon August10,1929inKimball, MinnesotatoPeterand Caroline(Keppers)Theisen. ShemarriedJamesA. BrunetteonFebruray16, 1950atHolyCrossCatholic ChurchinMarty.Bernicewas ahomemakerallofherlife, butalsoworkedasacashier atDutchmaidBakery.She wasamemberofSt.John CantiusCatholicChurchand theRosarySodality. Bernicelovedtogarden, dance,playcards,fish,and didalittlehunting.She especiallyenjoyedallthe timespentwithherfamily andfriends. Berniceissurvivedbyher children,Roger(Dee)of Clearlake,MaryJane(Doug) HartofVerndale,andVicki (Joe)CronickofFarmington; grandchildren,Shannon, Dawn,Sean,Berry(Crystal), Jodi,Katrina,Kyle(Terri), Kirralee,Kari,Kim(Foster), Nicole,Heidi;16great- grandchildren;brothersand sisters,LucilleGross, RosemaryKoltes,Betty Cichon,MarcellusTheisen, andJimTheisen;andmany niecesandnephews. Bernciewasprecededin deathbyherparents; husband,James1977;son, Waynein1958;sistersand brothers,ViolaLeither, FrancisTheisen,Eileen Blonigen,MarvinTheisenand VernonTheisen;andspecial friendPeteSchriefels. ASpecialThankYoutothe StaffatSt.Benedict’sSenior Communityandallthe HealthCareProviders, Friends,andFamilythathave giventheirtimeand assistancetoBerniceoverthe yearsandalsotheDaniel FuneralHomefortheir assistanceduringthisdifficult time. Source; https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80809023/obituary-for-bernice-theresa-brunette/ Archived Obituary: https://web.archive.org/web/20210612034844/https://www.danielfuneralhome.com/obituary/bernice-t-brunette-2659/ |
 Rosemary L. Theisen Koltes1930–2019 PEARL LAKE - Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 8, 2019 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 10651 Co Hwy 8, Kimball, MN 55353 for Rosemary L. “Rosie” Koltes, age 88, who died Wednesday at Assumption Home surrounded by her loving family. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 7 at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10:00 a.m. Monday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home. Rosie was born in Rockville, MN to Peter and Caroline (Keppers) The- isen. She married Mathias R. “Matt” Koltes on May 20, 1950 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Marty, MN. Rosie and Matt tended to their farm, and she was a hardworking and devoted homemaker and mother to their chil- dren. Rosie was an excellent cook, caregiver and a great provider; keeping the house and farm in excellent order. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, gardening, embroidering, quilting, sewing, canning, and spending time in their orchard. Rosie was a volunteer at Holy Cross School and Assumption Nursing Home. She had a passion for her family and her faith. Rosie was a member of Burlington Northern Alumni Association, “NARVRE”, Christian Women and Holy Cross Catholic Church. Survivors include her children, Bernie (Karen), Jerry (Linda), Sue (Dave) Gill, Keith (Deb), Marlene (Mark) Goenner, Patty (Ray) Loehlein, Mary (Brian) Gohmann, Audrey (Jim) Gustafson and Bob (Melanie); 23 grand- children and 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Jim (Norlene) Theisen; sisters, Betty Zwilling-Cichon and Lucille Gross; sisters-in-law, Rose Beckrich, Mary Nies and Ione Koltes. She was preceded in death by husband, Matt (2008); grandson, Samuel; brothers, Francis, Marcellus, Vernon, Marvin, Herbert and Harold The- isen; sisters, Bernadine Theisen, Viola Leither, Eileen Blonigen and Bernice Brunette. Memorials are preferred to Holy Cross School, 10672 Co Rd 8, Kimball, MN 55353 The family would like to thank the staff at the Assumption Nursing Home, for the love and care they have given Rosie during her stay. Source: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80799845/obituary-for-rosemary-l-koltes-aged/ |
Marvin Henry “Marv” Theisen1933–2012 Married La Donna Hengel on May 22, 1956 Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Marvin H. Theisen, age 79, of St. Cloud who passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Reverend Gregory Lieser will officiate. Entombment will take place in Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud. Archived Obituary: https://web.archive.org/web/20210612035320/https://www.danielfuneralhome.com/obituary/marvin-h-theisen-2127/ |
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 Vernon Joesph Theisen Cichon1937–2001 Vernon Theisen, 64 Elk River March 5, 1937-June 3, 2001 Services were 10:30 a.m. June 6 at St Albert's Catholic Church, Albertville, for Vernon J. Theisen, formerly of Marty, who died June 3. Arrangements were made by Dares Funeral Home, Elk River. Vernon Theisen was born in Rockville Township to Peter and Caroline Theisen. He was in the U.S. Army for two years. He married Carol Meyer of St. Augusta in November of 1959. The couple moved to Albertville. His wife died in 1975. He married Mary Schultz of Wabasha in August of 1979. He worked in the construction field and was a member of the Minneapolis Laborers Union 563. He was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife; six children; four brothers; five sisters, and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert; and sister, Viola Leihter. Source: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80793519/vernon-joseph-theisen19372001/ |
 James Julius Theisen1938– 2022 Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake (Marty), MN for James J. Theisen, age 86, who died Wednesday at home surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. A Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2022, at the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring, MN. James was born in Rockville, MN to Peter and Caroline (Keppers) Theisen. He married Norlene Kaeter on February 27, 1960, at St. Peters in St. Cloud, MN. He served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper from 1956-1958. Jim was a farmer in Kimball then moved to Marty and started Theisen Construction and Theisen Building Supplies in 1967. He was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Rockville Lions Club, Central MN Home Builders Association, Northwestern Lumberman’s Association, Pearl Lake Fish Fry, and Hackensack Legion. Jim loved hunting, fishing, golfing, and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Norlene; children, Shelly (Manny) Mueller, Sandi (Jeff) Moser, Craig Theisen; son-in-law, Mark Post; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Post; granddaughter, Mikaela Moser; siblings, Viola (Gerhart) Leither, Francis (Cyrilla) Theisen, Marcellus (Jean) Theisen, Lucille (Lee) Gross, Bernice (Jim) Burnett, Eileen (Claudibald) Blonnigan, Marvin (Donna) Theisen, Vernon (Carol) Theisen, Betty (Francis) Zwilling, Rosie (Matt) Koltes, infant siblings, Bernadine, Harold, Herbert. The family would like to thank Comfort Keepers and Moments Hospice for the wonderful care. |
 Betty Ann Theisen Cichon1939–2021 BURTRUM - Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2021 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake for Betty Ann (Theisen) Zwilling Cichon, age 82, who passed away Sunday at her home near Upsala. Rev. Thomas Knoblach will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church. Christian Mothers will pray at 7:30 p.m. followed by parish prayers, Sunday at the funeral home. Born January 31, 1939 in Pearl Lake, Betty Ann was the youngest of Peter and Caroline (Keppers) Theisen’s 13 children. She married Francis “Sunny” Zwilling in Holy Cross Catholic Church at Pearl Lake on April 24, 1958. After Sunny’s passing in 1997, Betty again found love with Jerome “Jerry” Cichon and they married May 10, 2003 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Little Falls. Betty and Jerry lived their days together in Little Falls until his passing in 2011. Growing up, Betty was preparing herself to commit to God under solemn vows of poverty, chastity and obedience (nun). However, once Sunny returned from his military duty, she chose to serve God through the Sacrament of Marriage. The joy and mutual support of married love to serve others was a source of strength which enabled her to become a source of life, hope and comfort to their children and others. Betty and Sunny were blessed with 13 children. Living and raising their children on a dairy farm, and later the poultry farm, Betty lived a full life as a devoted and hardworking wife, mother and homemaker. She was most passionate about her family and Catholic faith. Many of her most treasured moments were those spent with her children, grandchildren, great-grand- children and step-family. Grounded by her desire to serve the Lord, she lived her faith and led by example. She was a dedicated member of Christian Mothers and Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. She served many years teaching CCD classes and enjoyed her numerous volunteer hours helping and serving others. In her spare time, she loved playing card games, dancing and playing checkers with her grandchildren. Betty is survived by her children, Mary Beth Zwilling of Broken Arrow, OK, Lori Ann Zwilling of Little Falls, Mark and Mary Jo Zwilling of Foley, Chuck and Tammy Zwilling of Little Falls, Brian Zwilling of Bertha, Nita Zwilling of Rice, Janet Zwilling of Jenkins, Ken Zwilling & Jen Chandler of Roscoe, IL, Dan Zwilling of Sauk Rapids, Kari and Ervin Hartung of Burt- rum, Jason and Jenny Zwilling of Sauk Rapids, Sarah and Jason Toenyan of Freeport, 43 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and brother Jim (Nor- lene) Theisen. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Francis Zwilling and Jerome Cichon, infant son Jeffrey Zwilling, grandsons Anthony Zwilling and Ryan Toenyan, great-granddaughter Stella Rae Ruegemer, 6 brothers and 5 sisters. Obituary, Guest Book, and Video Tribute available online: www.williams- dingmann.com Betty Ann (Theisen) Zwilling Cichon Source: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80798549/obituary-for-betty-ann-theisen/ https://www.williamsdingmann.com/obituaries/Betty-Ann-Theisen-Zwilling-Cichon?obId=21074688 |
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