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Theresa Jelacic Obituary

Jelacic, Theresa A. "Tessie" Entered God's Eternal Kingdom Sept. 29, 2013, at age 86. Preceded in death by her parents Amalia and Charles and brothers Val (Marie) and Charlie. Sister of Bernadine (Peter) Serra. Special aunt of Jim (Pat), Tom (Deb), Jean, Jerry, Mary (Craig) Koller, Mark (Peg), Pete (Katie), Paul (Amy) and AnnMarie Serra and great-aunt of Christine, Mike, Matt, Johnathan, Caitlin, Ally, Christian, Molly, Jack, Will, Ben, Joe, Nick, Abby, Alex, Madeline and Clara. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9:30 AM until time of mass at 10:30 AM, all at St. Matthias Church, 9306 W. Beloit Rd. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Tessie was a graduate of both Mt. Mary College and McGill University, moving to Alaska in 1965 to work as a registered nurse prior to becoming a longtime elementary school teacher on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 2, 2013.
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My deepest sympathy, she was a ground breaking pioneer for women. We will all benefit from knowing her.

October 2, 2013

Tess was ahead of her time. How many women of her generation were truly independent, earned multiple advanced degrees, traveled the world, decided not to marry or have children, fought for women's rights before there was a movement, sky dived on her 80th birthday and so much more? Wow! I am so lucky and proud to be her niece. I know she is celebrating in heaven.

Jean Jelacic

October 2, 2013

Mark, Tom and family--

My heartfelt sympathies on the passing of your aunt. I didn't know her, but she obviously was a woman of strength, determination and substance. May God grant her a peaceful and well deserved rest.

Richard Krizan

October 2, 2013

She was truly an inspiration to young women. Her independence and adventure was tremendous and should be a lesson for everyone to follow your dreams. Love and miss you Tess.

Katie Jelacic

October 2, 2013

Tess it was a pleasure knowing you Tess had the best smile and best additude was always a joy to be around. You will be greatly missed by all of us at Heritage now rest in peace Tess.

Kelli McKenzie

October 2, 2013

Condolences from The Dartball News.

Jim Hinckle

October 2, 2013

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St. Matthias Church

9306 W. Beloit Rd. , WI

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