Dorothy "Jan" Theis

Dorothy J. Theis, 85, of Macomb, IL passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at the Lamoine Retirement Living in Macomb, IL. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Waukon with Fr. John Moser officiating. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.

Dorothy Janice Theis was born November 23, 1937, in Plover to Francis and Veronica (Miller) Forey. She married John Everett Theis June 30, 1973, in West Bend.

Jan graduated from Buena Vista College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She taught in West Bend, Twin Cities, MN, the country of Venezuela, and in Macomb, IL. She owned and operated Kids Korner Preschool in Macomb, IL for 19 Years. Jan was a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church where she had served as an usher and as a Eucharistic Minister. She was also active in St. Paul Women’s Guild.

Jan is survived by five step-sons: Steve Theis of Colfax, Michael (Sue) Theis of Newton, Kevin (Janelle) Theis of Waverly, Joel (Joni) Theis of Colchester, IL, and Timothy (Sandy) Theis of Pinson, AL; 14 step-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Hartman of West Bend; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers; two nieces and two nephews. Her husband, John, also passed away three months after she did, in October 2023.

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