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Thelma J Tumilty Frese

Birth	:	21 Sep 1924 Benton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Feb 2022 Marengo, Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Michael's Cemetery, Norway, Benton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9091988, -91.9263992
Description	:	Thelma J. Frese, 97, of Watkins, Iowa, passed away February, 23, 2022 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo, IA. Thelma was born on September 21, 1924, the daughter of James Earl and Mable Rosalie (Benesh) Tumilty on a farm South of Shellsburg. After moving with her family to four different farms during the depression years they ended up near Vinton, Iowa. Thelma graduated from Vinton High School in 1941 with a Normal Training Certificate, allowing her to teach school in Iowa for a period of two years. Growing up in a large family, she often commented... Read More	Thelma J. Frese, 97, of Watkins, Iowa, passed away February, 23, 2022 at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo, IA. Thelma was born on September 21, 1924, the daughter of James Earl and Mable Rosalie (Benesh) Tumilty on a farm South of Shellsburg. After moving with her family to four different farms during the depression years they ended up near Vinton, Iowa. Thelma graduated from Vinton High School in 1941 with a Normal Training Certificate, allowing her to teach school in Iowa for a period of two years. Growing up in a large family, she often commented how she would wake up in the morning and there would be a new baby in the house. After graduating at only 16 years old, Thelma worked at a Shellsburg café and lived with her grandmother, Ethel Mae Tumilty. In 1942 Thelma started teaching at Mound Hill School House, near Watkins, where she taught grades 1-8 with at times only one child in a class. Two of her students Gerald (Yogi) Frese and Ben Himmelsbach would become her nephews as she married Delbert (Jack) Frese on her birthday, September 21, 1944, at St. Michael's Church in Norway. Together the couple lived and operated a family farm northwest of Norway and were blessed with three sons. After 51 years of marriage, Delbert passed on September 25, 1995. In 1999, Thelma and her son Dennis moved to a new home south of the home place. Thelma worked hard with many years of cooking, cleaning, and gardening. She enjoyed many bus trips and plane rides across the country. Most of all Thelma loved her grandchildren and always had a big Christmas party, the last in 2021. She was active in her faith as a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Norway. Surviving are her sons, Donald H. Frese of Fairfax, John E. (Linda) Frese of Amana, and Dennis L. Frese of Watkins; eight grandchildren, Chris (Tracy Andes) Frese, Brian (Kym) Frese, Eric (Alisha) Frese, Tara (Justin) Schulte, Nate (Niki) Frese, Keli Lalla, Ashlee (Nic) Bennett, Cam Frese; 23 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Irene White of Marion, Louise Armstrong of Atkins, and Kaylene Spicer of Vinton; one brother, Kirk Tumilty of Shellsburg; and two sisters-in-law, Marlene and Shirley Tumilty. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mable; parents-in-law, Henry and Elizabeth (Schulte) Frese; husband, Delbert (1995); daughter-in-law, Cheryl Frese; brothers, Raymond and Vernon Tumilty; brothers and sisters-in-law, Pete White, Derrol Armstrong, Gene Spicer, Dorothy Tumilty, Elaine Tumilty, George and Mabel Frese, Charles and Elsie Frese, Arthur and Loretta Frese, Lucille and Aloise Rottger, Margaret and Leonard Himmelsbach, and Armella and Ed Hinkel. Family would like to thank Rose Haven Nursing Home, Essence of Life Hospice, and Dennis for their compassionate care. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Norway with Fr. Craig Steimel officiating. Burial at St. Michael's Cemetery in Norway. Source: Brosh Funeral Service of Norway, Iowa

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Thelma J Tumilty Frese's memorial is located at: Saint Michael's Cemetery, Norway, Benton County, USA.
When did Thelma J Tumilty Frese death?
Thelma J Tumilty Frese death on 23 Feb 2022 in Marengo, Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Thelma J Tumilty Frese's memorial?
Latitude: 41.9091988
Longitude: -91.9263992

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Delbert Frese

(1914 - 1995)

Siblings

Raymond E Tumilty

(1929 - 2005)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Michael's Cemetery
Norway, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9091988, -91.9263992

2. Norway Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9093300, -91.9256200

3. Mound Cemetery
Watkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8972015, -91.9713974

4. Saint Patricks and Saint Pauls Cemetery
Watkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8986800, -91.9728000

5. Linwood Cemetery
Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8613200, -91.8887900

6. Lenox Cemetery
Marengo, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8469009, -91.9278030

7. Wagner Cemetery
Newhall, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9848870, -91.9420910

8. Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Atkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9814987, -91.8720016

9. Raetz Cemetery
Atkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9928017, -91.8977966

10. Prairie Cemetery
Van Horne, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9626440, -92.0282390

11. Conn Pioneer Cemetery
Marengo, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8480988, -92.0252991

12. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Fairfax, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8946991, -91.7936020

13. Fairfax Cemetery
Fairfax, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9286003, -91.7928009

14. West Amana Cemetery
Amana, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8113000, -91.9665000

15. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9710999, -91.8163986

16. Sisley Grove Cemetery
Fairfax, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9636002, -91.8091965

17. Hala Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8450012, -91.8178024

18. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Newhall, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -92.0093994

19. High Amana Cemetery
High Amana, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8036000, -91.9350000

20. Fix Cemetery
Atkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0194431, -91.9251814

21. East Amana Cemetery
East Amana, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8115000, -91.8543000

22. Middle Amana Cemetery
Middle Amana, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7962000, -91.9053000

23. Amana Cemetery
Amana, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8013300, -91.8751600

24. Bishop Cemetery
Marengo, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8182983, -92.0246964