Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Jean Theissing Obituary
He was born April 17, 1931, in Elgin, to Bernhardt and Rosa Theissing, and spent his formative years in Dundee.
Mr. Theissing served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a Korean War veteran. Since 1986, he was owner and operator of the DeKalb Currency Exchange.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Virginia Mae; four children, Brett J. of Gurnee, Corinn L. (Lee) Hibert of Bull Valley, Eric P. (Mary) of Cortland and Marcus of St. Charles; seven grandchildren, Marissa Frey, Nicole Theissing, Jeffrey Theissing, Eric Theissing, Jr., Tristan Theissing, Amber Theissing and Heather Theissing; a great-grandson, James Ethan Frey; and several nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sharon Stanley.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 W. State St. (Route 28), Geneva. Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, until the memorial service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will be private at West Dundee Cemetery, West Dundee.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602.
For information, call Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva at 630-232-7337 or visit www.yursfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jean Theissing
2 Entries
BEVERLY LOVETT
June 24, 2009
MARK & MOM, JEAN WAS A TRUE FRIEND,AND A WONDERFUL AND CARING PERSON. HE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY.
June 22, 2009
Dear Virginia and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Gene and Margaret Deisz
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Jean Theissing's name
Memorial Events
for Jean Theissing
How to support Jean's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Jean Theissing's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
