Theresa C. Ahearn

Theresa C. Ahearn, 88, of Midland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Theresa was born Nov. 30, 1919, daughter of the late John and Mayme (Weiss) Clancy, in Port Crescent, Mich. On April 7, 1937, she married Francis Ahearn. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. She loved her family and enjoyed the Detroit Tigers, crosswords, playing cards and quilting.

She is survived by her children, Donald (Judy) Ahearn of Saginaw, Robert (Judy) Ahearn of Midland, Gloria F. (Richard) Peterson of Kinde, Elaine A. (Neil) Campbell of Flint, Diana M. (Richard) Novak of Freeland, Brian J. (Jeanine) Ahearn of Midland, Dale E. (Lisa) Ahearn of Louisville, Ky., Phyllis J. Ahearn of Midland, Carl (Cathy) Ahearn of Midland, and Terrence W. (Maxie) Ahearn of Mt. Eden, Ky.; her sister, Bernice Krist of Berea, Ohio. She also is survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Theresa was predeceased by her husband, Francis, on Nov. 9, 1993, and by her daughter, Karen J. Ahearn; grandson, Mark A. Campbell; three brothers and three sisters; and daughter-in-law, Anne Ahearn.

The funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, from St. Agnes Catholic Church in Sanford. Father James Hast OFM Cap. will officiate, with private family burial rites in St. Agnes Cemetery in Sanford.

Mrs. Ahearn's family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-8 p.m. at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St. There will be a liturgy for the deceased at 7 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider to St. Agnes Catholic Church, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, or the donor's favorite charity. If you are unable to visit with the family in person, you may share your condolences through www.waresmithwoolever.com.