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MARY THALMANN Obituary
Mary Thalmann, of Mission, Texas died Friday, December 31, 2010 at the age of 84 in Rio Grande Regional Hospital surrounded by family.
Born in Indiana, Mary was an excellent student and graduated from secretarial school before marrying and coming to the Valley as a young bride in 1946 after the War. Mary began a long and dedicated career as a legal secretary for several different law firms in Mission and McAllen.
She enjoyed growing roses and working in her gardens. In addition to her yard work, she enjoyed playing bridge and was a long time member of the "Chatter Chums."
Mary was an active member of First Christian Church of McAllen serving on various church boards, activity groups, prayer chain groups and the Christian Women's Fellowship for many years. She participated in many Masonic and Nomad Shrine Club activities with her husband who was a long-time member of the Edinburg and McAllen Masonic Lodges and the Nomad Shrine Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene "Gene" Thalmann. She is survived by her four children, Jon Richter and wife Ellen of Irmo, SC; Rosalie Joehnk and husband George of Johnson City, TX; Candace Creasy and husband Bill of Novato, CA; and Jeff Richter and wife Ginny of McAllen, TX; and four grandchildren, Jason Lincoln and wife Ashlea of Frisco, TX; Joshua Richter of Charlotte, NC; Mary Anna Creech and husband Thomas of Louisville, KY; and Matthew Richter of McAllen, TX; and 2 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at First Christian Church, 1400 North 10th, McAllen, TX. The Rev. Max Grubb will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Christian Church of McAllen or the Smile Train Foundation,www.SmileTrain.org or 1-800-932-9541.kreidlerfuneralhome.com
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Marilyn Fox
January 5, 2011
Rosalie, Jeff, Ginny and all~ I have great memories spending time in your home and going to the beach with your family. I remember once a hurricane (Cecilia?)suddenly brought an abrupt end to our beach trip. Our family sends our deepest sympathy to your family in the loss of your wonderful mother. Marilyn Fox~The Fox Family (Jimmy, Danny, Helen & Yvonne Rike)
January 4, 2011
Jeff, Ginny, Matt and family, my deepest sympathy in your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Rafael Garza (Alamo, Texas)
Paula Vasquez
January 4, 2011
Mary and Gene were wonderful people, and my mom and stepfather (Glenn & Faye Evard) were blessed to have known them. Mary was always so gracious to everyone. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and loved her. Paula Vasquez
January 4, 2011
Jeff, I have many wonderful memories of your mom during my 10 years in the valley. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Laurie Stock
Deanna Guerra
January 4, 2011
Mary's Children~
Sympathy for your loss with remembrances of your mother's warm hospitality to the Madsen & Wayland families in your home. “For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality. But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, ‘Death is swallowed up in victory.’ (Isaiah 25:8) ‘O Death, where is your victory? O Death, where is your sting?’ (Hosea 13:14) ” I Cor. 15:53-55
Sincerely~
January 4, 2011
Dear Jeff, Ginny, Matt and Family,
May God comfort you all at this sad time through the support of loved ones and friends. Our prayers are with you.
Mike, Sandy, Hunter and Savana Overly
Brad and Leeda Wood
January 4, 2011
Jeff, Ginny, and Matt,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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