THEISSING: Elizabeth
December 1, 1923 – March 21, 2017
The death of Elizabeth Appolonia (nee Bernauer) Theissing occurred peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 with family by her side at her residence, St. Mary’s Villa. She was 93 years of age. Elizabeth was born on December 1, 1923 at home in the Wilmont area, to John and Veronica (nee Winkel) Bernauer where she spent her life as a homemaker helping out on the farm. She attended Keller school and attained a Gr. 7 education. In 1943 she married Anthony Theissing and they took over the family farm. In 1955 they had one son, Gerard. When their son took over the farm, they retired to Humboldt. Elizabeth was an active member of the CWL and was very involved with St. Augustine’s Parish. In her spare time she enjoyed bowling, playing cards, embroidery, quilting, rug making, knitting, and sewing. She delighted in showing her visitors her latest creation. Elizabeth loved to visit with family and friends, and always made sure that you left her house full of her delicious cooking and baking. She lived in her own home until she was 90, and then lived her last years at St. Mary’s Villa. Elizabeth is lovingly remembered by her granddaughter, Kristen (Michael) Raney and their son Dominic; brothers and sisters: Alois (Joyce) Bernauer of Lanigan, SK, Arnold (Frances) Bernauer of Armstrong, BC, Marcellus (Roszita) Bernauer of Bruno, SK, Rose Langenhoff of Humboldt, SK, and sister-in-law Phyllis Bernauer of Humboldt, SK. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Theissing (1982); son Gerard Theissing (2009); parents John and Veronica (nee Winkel) Bernauer; brothers: Norbert Bernauer, John (Muriel) Bernauer, Wilfred (Helen) Bernauer, Joseph (Lorraine) Bernauer; sisters: Margaret (Theodore) Ilg, Gertrude (Robert) Hebig; sister-in-law Agnes Bernauer; and brother-in-law Leonard Langenhoff. A Prayer Service was held at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, SK on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., officiated by Janice Dobmeier with pianist Sarah Novecosky and vocalists Kristen Raney, Melanie Ramsay and Julia Ramsay. Scripture readers were Bernadette Hermann and Harold Theissing, and a eulogy was delivered by Marcellus Bernauer and Brenda Bernauer. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Joseph Salihu. Others taking part were: Vanessa Goolevitch, crossbearer; Doreen Possberg and Harold Theissing, scripture readers; Rita Theissing, intentions; Audrey Kidd and Lillian Theissing, giftbearers; Lois Theissing and Marion Suer, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by Loretta Schugmann as director with organist Dolores Hinz, soloist Kristen Raney and members of the St. Augustine Parish Choir. An honor guard was formed by members of the CWL. Active pallbearers were: Jerome Ilg, Brad Bernauer, Randy Bernauer, Gordon Bernauer, Leslie Bernauer and David Suer. Interment followed at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Cemetery, Humboldt. Memorial donations may be directed to St. Augustine Roman Catholic Parish Centre or the Humboldt District Hospital General Equipment Fund. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel.
