Nancy J. Thielmann / Feb. 20, 1936-Oct. 2, 2010

Published 6:50 pm Sunday, October 3, 2010

Nancy J. Thielmann

Nancy J. Thielmann, 74, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Lakeview Continuing Care Center in Lawton.

Nancy’s life began on Feb. 20, 1936, in Cassopolis, the daughter of Dodie and Bernice (Pierce) Hansell.

She was a graduate of Cassopolis Public Schools.

Nancy was united in marriage to David Thielmann on March 26, 1981, in Dowagiac.

She worked as a printing press operator for Simplicity Pattern Co.

Nancy was a member of the Decatur VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

She loved to paint and do ceramics and while she was in the nursing home she made all sorts of beaded jewelry for her fellow residents.

Nancy’s loving family includes: her sons, Jeffrey Fester of Dowagiac, John Fester of Dowagiac and daughter Billi Jo (David) Piel of Chula Vista, Calif.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Sharon Hansell of Niles and Kandy (Ted) Cooper of Dowagiac; and several nieces and nephews.

Nancy is preceded in death by her husband in 2004.

Her family will gather with friends on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Yazel and Clark Chapel, where her funeral service will be on Wednesday at 11 a.m. led by Pastor Paul Doellinger of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cassopolis.

She will be laid to rest in Harrison Cemetery, Decatur, following the service.

Memorial contributions in Nancy’s name may be directed to the American Asthmatic Association.

Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Nancy at www.yazel-clark.com.