Theresa Eugena Lippens, age 80, of Rock, MI passed away Monday August 22, 2011 at the Marquette General Hospital in Marquette following a brief illness.
Theresa was born September 9, 1930 in Menominee, MI, the daughter of John and Celina (Vandermissen) Geniesse. She was raised in Menominee where she attended Menominee High School. She received her high school diploma from Gladstone High School.
Theresa was united in marriage to Bennie Lippens on August 28, 1948 in Menominee. They made their home in Rock where they raised their six children.
Theresa worked on the family farm in St. Nicholas. She also drove school bus for several years for the Rock and Mid Peninsula Public Schools. She later was a cook and teacher
Anonymous
Back in the 70’s, Theresa was in the TOPS club with my Aunt Pearl Anderson and other members of our family. She was such a fun person to be around and I am so sorry to hear she died. I will always remember our times with her going out to eat after our “weigh in” at Tops… She was one special lady!
NANCY BALENGER VANDEVILLE HANSEN
GLADSTONE MI
Kirk and Yvonne,
Sorry for the loss of your grandmother Lippens. We never got to meet her, but she sounded like a very “giving of herself” woman.
Your Maywood neighbors
Larry and Carol Stock
Ron and Jill Derouin
Stock & Derouin
Rapid River MI
My deepest condolences to your entire family. Your mom was an amazing woman. She inspired me in many ways. I am so going to miss this dear lady.
Debby (Trombly) Kleinow
Milwaukee WI
Theresa was a wonderful lady! Always so sweet and kind. I remember when she was our aide in school, I always looked forward to seeing her. You are all in my thoughts & prayers, take care.
Marnell Patrick
Rock MI
To Yvonne and family, we are sorry for your loss, your in our thoughts.
Shelli Feathers
Bark River MI
Vicki and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you at this time! Love and prayers,
Joanie and Steve Sharp
Linden MI
This morning (August 26, 2011) my sister Joyce called me and told me the sad news of Aunt Theresa’s passing. Aunt Theresa was always so kind and understanding. I remember all the visits to her house when I was a small child. In fact I really scared her once when I wandered off from her house. I was approximately 4 years old. My family was working at my Grandpa Franks farm. Aunt Theresa was watching me. Aunt Theresa had laid down with Vicki, who was an infant. I was playing and suddenly realized I was all alone. I saw Aunt Theresa and Vicki sleeping in bed. I got scared and starting walking to Grampa Franks farm, not too sure if I was even going in the right direction. I did make it to the farm. Aunt Theresa wakes up and I’m missing. I really scared her. I told this story to Aunt Theresa in 2009 at my mother’s (Ruth Lippens) birthday party. I’m glad I had the opportunity to talk to her then and to apologize for scaring her so many years ago. Throughout the years I think of her often and will always consider her one of my favorite aunts. I send my condolences to all. I will remember Aunt Theresa with a smile.
Jane R. (Lippens) Hurst
Kerrville TX
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to the Lippens family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary and Liz Lauscher
West Palm Beach FL
She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.
Michael Verbrigghe
Kalamazoo MI
Our sympathy’s to the whole Lippens family. Your mom was such a nice person, always smiling! Keeping everyone in our prayers and thoughts daily. Mother’s are so very special, hard to lose them!
Love, Lulu Beauchamp & family
Escanaba MI
I was heartsick to learn of your mom’s passing. Over the years, she and I became very dear friends. We exchanged Christmas cards and “Thinking of You” notes; we shared family events and compared medical files! Her soft smile and gentle hugs will remain with me forever. I will miss her deeply.
Debby (Trombly) Kleinow
Milwaukee WI
Our hearts go out to your family. From the school bus to seeing her out in her yard….we will miss her warm smile.
Garry and Tracy Lund
Ortonville MI
Grandma Theresa – You have fought the good fight, You have finished the race, You have kept the faith. Your loving nature, your positive attitude, your good sense of humor, and your warm smile…these are all things that I will miss dearly. You will always remain in my heart – I’m so lucky to have so many wonderful years with a special Grandmother like you. Thank you for all of the cherished memories and for bringing a smile to my face whenever I think of those special times together. I love you!
~ Tina, your Granddaughter
Tina Radlein
Chicago IL
To Theresas’ family! So sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet mother and gramma! She was always so nice thu all the years I have known her. I found this poem and thought it would be of some comfort to you all! “Even though she’s gone her memory still remains in our hearts. Her smile and face will never fade. We think of her as we go on each day. The good times we remember and the days spent together will be in our memories forever. So when you start to get down and you really want to cry just think of the fun times and don’t wonder why. Just leave it at that and know she’s better now. She’s in a better place. Her heart was right with God. So Theresa we love you and we miss you so much but we know you’re much happier. So watch over us and make sure we’re okay and we will see you again someday.” You are all in our thoughts and prayers and hope you find comfort in knowing she is sitting at the feet of Jesus and no longer in pain!
Darlene & Cliff Jensen
Escanaba MI
So very sorry to hear of Theresa’s passing, she was a wonderful lady and a excellent cook, I had her when I was in high school,always had a smile on her face. She will be sadly missed by all.
Michelle Winkelbauer
Gladstone MI
I share in your sorrow. Auntie Theresa was a very special lady and also my Godmother. I treasure all the memories I have of her smiling face. Let it console you to know she is with Carol again.
Mary Simonsen
Rapid River MI