Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Thelen, Mary Ann (Fox) July 2024
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Ionia Shopper's Guide - Saturday July  13, 2024

         THELEN

Mary Ann Thelen was born August 3, 1930 to Oscar and Cornelia Fox in Pewamo, 
MI.She had fond memories of her years on the farm in Pewamo, especially her 
lambs named Jo-Jo & snowball. Her family moved to Portland when she was 12. She 
attended Portland High School, where she participated in marching band, and 
graduated in 1948.

Mary Ann married Donald H. Thelen on August 3, 1949 at St.Patrick's Church in 
Portland.They were married for 58 years, until Donalds' passing in 2008. She was 
a devout Catholic and a dedicated member of St.Patrick's church, where she also 
served on the Altar Society for many years.

Mary Ann was a proud mother and homemaker for her 6 children; Pat (Louis 
deceased) Koenigsknecht, Tom (Karen) Thelen, Denise ((Jim) Anderton, Mary(Don-
deceased) Anderson, Joe Thelen, and John (Lisa) Thelen.

Mary Ann was a beloved grandmother to 10 grandchildren.She also had a way of 
adopting other grands as hers grew up. She was actually called "neighborhood 
grandma" by several children, inclduing one named after her.

Mary Ann will be remembered for her kind, loving demeanor.One of her secrets was 
to always be ready to make French toast for her "grands" whenever asked! Her 
famous apple sauce and full candy jars were always a hit with all of the kids. 
Her welcoming words when anyone arrived were "Hi-are you hungry?" Clearly-food 
was her "love language." Mary Ann, in return was much loved by all.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 4-7 p.m. with the 
rosary being prayed at 4:00p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Lehman funeral 
Homes,210 E.Bridge Street,Portland.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr.Mike Alber at 11:00 am. 
Saturday, July 13, 2024 at St.Patrick's Catholic Church, Portland. Rite of 
Committal will follow at Portland Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations should 
be directed to St.Patrick's Parish in her honor. Online condolences may be made 
at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com

Additional Comments:
Portland Cem.,
Portland, MI
Ionia Co., MI.

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