THERESA ZINS

THERESA ZINS 07/24/1927 - 07/13/2025 Theresa Veronica (Houdek) Zins, 97, of Redwood Falls passed away peacefully Sunday, July 13, 2025, at River Valley Health & Rehabilitation in Redwood Falls. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Redwood Falls and was livestreamed on the church's YouTube page. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment was in St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Theresa Veronica (Houdek) Zins was born July 24, 1927, on the family farm in Henryville Township, Renville County, to Lorence and Agnes (Krell) Houdek. She received the sacraments at St. Mary Catholic Church in Bechyn and attended country school in Henryville Township. Theresa married William A. Zins on September 23, 1946. They welcomed three children to complete their family. Theresa's work outside the home centered on baking, cooking and caring for others. As a house supervisor for the disabled, her compassion and kindness toward people with special needs was noticed by others. She received several community awards and was nominated by her co-workers as a superstar. Theresa was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, drove for Meals on Wheels and was a Senior Center volunteer. An active member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, she was on the funeral committee and quilting club. She was known for her cooking and baking - especially her apple pies. Theresa loved spending time with her family. Theresa is survived by her children: William (Karen) of Frisco, Texas, Monica (Ron) Maurer of Windom and Domitilla (Michael) Anderson of Springfield; grandchildren: Andrea (Cody) Parde, Allison (Jon) Lee, and Amanda (Greg) Heimes, Matthew (Brandon) Wohlman, Nathan (Rose) Wohlman, Sara (Travis) Veigel, Krista (Greg) Schultz and Ryan Maurer; 15 great-grandchildren; brother Kenneth (Marilyn) Houdek of San Antonio, Texas; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband William A. Zins, and eight siblings: Lucy Goblish, George Houdek, Mary Tersteeg, Lillian Smith, Anna Kodet, Frances Ryerson, Lawrence Houdek and William Houdek.