Mary Jane Theissen

Mary Jane Theissen, 81 , of Washington, passed away on November 21, 2020. Mrs. Theissen, daughter of the late Walter Branson and his wife Evelyn NEE Maune, was born June 17, 1939 in Washington. She received her education from the New Haven and St. Francis Borgia Grade Schools. On August 8, 1959, she was united in marriage to Robert Theissen at the Assumption Catholic Church in New Haven. Mary Jane was employed by Hazel Mfg. until her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Siblings, Fern Juedemann, Rose Dunakey, Betty Branson, Walter Branson Jr., Linda Luecke, and two in-laws, Lloyd Theissen and Sandra Elkins.

Among her survivor are her husband, Bob Theissen of Washington; four children, Robert G. Theissen and wife Carla of Washington, Cindy Vanderbeck and husband Jay of St. Petersburg, Fl, Patty Newbanks and husband Jeff of Flippin, AR, and Brian Theissen and wife Traci of Gasconade; siblings, Rita Borcherding, Wanda Pottebaum and husband Jake, Gerald “Fuzzy” Branson and wife Kathryn, Donna Thompson and husband Roland, Dennis Branson and wife Virginia, Faye Thomure and husband Roger, Ronnie Branson and wife Karen, and Donnie Branson and wife Rosie; grandchildren, Josh Theissen and wife Ashlee, Brittani Caringer and husband Travis, Amanda Benz and husband Colby, Adam Newbanks and wife Shelby, and Courtney Theissen and significant other Robert Rodgers; great-grandchildren, Koleman, Leah, Evelyn, Eleanor, and Beckham; In-laws, Donald Theissen and wife Wilma, Joni Groteweil and husband Steve, and Joe Theissen and wife Joann; other relatives, and many friends.

A private memorial service will be held at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home. Memorial donations can be made to the St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital or the Children’s Heart Association.

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