Margaret “Page” Theobald
Sunday, May 15, 1921
Date of Death:
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Age:
96 years old
Sunday, May 15, 1921
Date of Death:
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Age:
96 years old
Sunday, May 15, 1921
Date of Death:
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Age:
96 years old
Margaret “Page” Theobald
Margaret “Page” Theobald, 96, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2017 at Charter House surround by family.
Page was born on May 15, 1921 in Fairfax, Minnesota to Arthur and Ida (Forstner) Hillesheim. She graduated from High School in Farmington.
On September 23, 1942, Page married Gilbert “Gil” Theobald in Fairfax at St. Andrews Catholic Church. The couple moved to St. Paul where they had their two oldest children. In 1946, they moved to Rochester where they raised all nine of their children.
Page is survived by Gil, her husband of 75 years; five daughters; Janis Theobald of St. Paul, Joanne Pohl of Red Wing, Mary (Keith) Johnson of Rochester, Jane (John) Smith of Rochester, and Jean (Dave Pettengil) Theobald of Rochester; three sons; Jon (Lea) Theobald of St. Paul, Mark (Sue) Theobald of St. Paul, and Paul (Maureen) Theobald of Osmond, Nebraska; and 30 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. She was preceded by a daughter, Susan; granddaughter, Andrea Page; and two sisters, Vivian and Marvis.
A Funeral Mass for Page will be at 11:00AM, Monday, October 23, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas Cook officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Margaret “Page” Theobald has received the following condolences.
Paul and Family- Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. Prayers and peace. Jeanne
Dear Theobald family,
i was so sorry to learn of Page's recent death. You are in my thoughts and prayers during your time of loss. I have very fond memories of your Mom's warmth and kindness during our high school years and beyond. She always had a kind word and beautiful smile to share. I know you will always cherish your countless good memories of your time with her and her life so well-lived.
Dear Jo...
I am so sad that your Mom passed away.
I miss you and am grateful for so many wonderful memories of our times together.
I was always touched by your special relationship with your Mom..
Love, Susie
Dear Theobald family
Mom called and told me that Page had passed away.
I was Joanne's childhood friend and have many wonderful memories of Page. She was so kind and continued to be sincerely interested in what was going on in my life.
She was an amazing lady.
I am praying for all of you.
Love, Susie
Janis and Family - So sorry to read of the loss of your Mother, Wife, Grandma and Great Grandma. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paul and family, my sympathy and prayers as you mourn the loss of your mother. May fond memories of your mother help you through this difficult time. Jean Stelley Larson
Jane and Jean, I am so sorry to read about the death of your mother. I remember the both of you running around in your gym suits. My thought and prayers are with you. Shirley Russo