Theresa Mary Manahan, 90, of Chatfield passed away Sunday April 23, 2017 at the Chosen Valley Care Center.
Theresa was born November 29, 1926 in Rochester to Edward and Katherine (O’Mahony) Kuisle. She graduated from Stewartville High School in 1944. On October 18, 1950 she married Maurice J. Manahan at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Simpson.
She was a member of Founders Committee at the Chosen Valley Care Center and a active member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Altar Society; St. Veronica Division. Theresa and Maury worked together in their family business doing cabinetry and furniture restoration. She enjoyed spending time with family. Theresa took great pride in caring for her family and home.
Theresa is lovingly remembered by her children: Matt (Sharon) Manahan of Chatfield, Jean (Scott) Winslow of Fountain, Steve Manahan of Owatonna, Irene (Dennis) Chicos of Eagan, Sara (Mike) Braun of Elgin; daughters in law: Jody Manahan of St. Paul; Barb Manahan of Chatfield, Sherry Manahan of Chatfield, 15 grandchildren,12 great grandchildren; and brother Ralph Kuisle of Byron.
Theresa was preceded in death by her husband Maury; three sons: David, Jerome, Kevin; grandson Adam; 2 sisters and 4 brothers.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 27, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chatfield with Father Edward McGrath officiating. A time of visitation and sharing will be from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 26 at Riley Funeral Home and continue at the church one hour prior to the Mass on Thursday. A committal will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield.
She will be remembered as a Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and aunt to many.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a condolence, or memory of Theresa with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.