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Lois Theresa Theisen

Birth	:	15 Sep 1933 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Feb 2015 Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Catherines Cemetery, Oyens, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8224200, -96.0563900
Description	:	courtesy of Fisch Funeral Home: Lois Theresa Theisen, 81, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away of leukemia Friday, February 6, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque. Private services will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, Iowa. A private burial will follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Oyens, Iowa. Fisch Funeral Home and Monument of Remsen is in charge of arrangements. Lois was born September 15, 1933, in Le Mars, Iowa, the daughter of John and Anna (Ruden) Theisen. Lois earned a BA in English at Briar Cliff University, an MA at Loyola University, and participated in the University of Iowa... Read More	courtesy of Fisch Funeral Home: Lois Theresa Theisen, 81, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away of leukemia Friday, February 6, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque. Private services will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, Iowa. A private burial will follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Oyens, Iowa. Fisch Funeral Home and Monument of Remsen is in charge of arrangements. Lois was born September 15, 1933, in Le Mars, Iowa, the daughter of John and Anna (Ruden) Theisen. Lois earned a BA in English at Briar Cliff University, an MA at Loyola University, and participated in the University of Iowa Writers Program. She appreciated the 18 years she spent with the Dubuque Franciscans, who helped make her the teacher she became. She used her skills throughout 60 years of teaching, including 25 years at Western Dubuque High School in Epworth, Iowa, where in 1989 she was a finalist for Iowa Teacher of the Year. For the last 10 years Lois taught for the University of Phoenix. She was known to be a tough but fair-minded teacher who set high standards for her students. She was an active member of the Western Dubuque, Iowa State, and National Education Associations. She was a Friendship Force ambassador to England, and hosted foreign visitors on several occasions. She edited the newsletter for the Dubuque Audubon Society for many years. She loved boating on the Mississippi, and enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Diamond Jo Casino. She was a wonderful cook and loved to entertain. She maintained a gracious home, where she frequently hostessed gatherings of her fortunate and well-fed friends. She is survived by her siblings, Terry Weiler of Le Mars, Iowa, Sally (Richard) Henke of Cherokee, Iowa, Cyril (Helen) Theisen of Remsen, Ivan (Yvonne) Theisen of Marcus, Iowa, and Rita McCarty, of Spencer, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Joan Cronin of Marcus, Iowa, and Rita Theisen of Canby, MN; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her long-time close friends, Fr. Robert Levenhagen and Joe Tollari, both of Dubuque. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Elmer and Reynold; a sister, Shirley Gengler; and three brothers-in-law, Gib Weiler, Dave McCarty, and Sonny Gengler. Lois wanted to thank all those who remembered her in her illness. A special thank you to Dr. Andrea Ries for her kindness and patience, and to Dr. Eric Engelman and his staff for their care and compassion.

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Where is Lois Theresa Theisen's memorial?
Lois Theresa Theisen's memorial is located at: Saint Catherines Cemetery, Oyens, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Lois Theresa Theisen death?
Lois Theresa Theisen death on 6 Feb 2015 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lois Theresa Theisen's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8224200
Longitude: -96.0563900

Family Members:

Parent

John Peter Theisen

(1894 - 1983)

Anna Marie Ruden Theisen

(1894 - 1965)

Siblings

Marcella Magdalene “Sally” Theisen Henke

(1925 - 2015)

Rita Mae Theisen McCarty

(1928 - 2018)

Mrs Shirley Ann Theisen Gengler

(1931 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Oyens, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224200, -96.0563900

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8078003, -95.9781036

3. Remsen Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8058014, -95.9775009

4. Seney Cemetery
Seney, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8586655, -96.1265106

5. Calvary Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7939000, -96.1527100

6. Memorial Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7875000, -96.1504920

7. Resthaven Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375015, -96.1686020

8. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Struble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

9. Union Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6917000, -96.0291977

10. Sherman Township Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9667015, -96.1444016

11. Nassau Township Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9832993, -96.0318985

12. Saint Peter Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8081017, -96.2767029

13. Saint Marys Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

14. Saint Marys Cemetery
Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9902992, -96.0160980

15. Hillside Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7291985, -96.2544022

16. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8514600, -96.2902600

17. Stanton Cemetery
Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6786003, -96.1900024

18. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7214480, -96.2583450

19. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Neptune, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6447560, -96.1148360

20. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Henry Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6921700, -95.8795700

21. Holy Name Cemetery
Marcus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8163986, -95.8032990

22. Marcus-Amherst Cemetery
Marcus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8161011, -95.8007965

23. West Lawn Cemetery
Orange City, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0110970, -96.0653000

24. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Marcus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7348000, -95.8208000