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Gerald Theis Obituary

Theis SVD, Rev. Gerald

Fr. Gerald Theis SVD, passed away March 10, 2025.

Loving son of the late George Theis and Katharina Guirsch.

Resurrection Mass will be Friday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Word Residence. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Techny IL. The streaming link for the funeral Mass: https://youtube.com/live/tpdNEB0r93I?feature=share

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in the name of Father Gerald Theis SVD for the care of retired Divine Word Missionaries and Infirmed Missionaries, c/o Divine Word Residence, PO Box 6000, Techny, IL 60082-6038. Arrangements by N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home 847 998 1020.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 13, 2025.

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