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Teresa J. Frank
Teresa J. Frank
Cedar Rapids
Teresa J. Frank, 66, died peacefully on December 17, 2025, in Sioux Falls, SD. She grew up in Cedar Rapids, IA, where she lived most of her life until 2020 when she moved with her mother, Marilyn Frank, to Pompano Beach, FL. Teresa spent this last year in Sioux Falls, SD where her brother Jim and sister-in-law Mary extended their family warmth and great care for her.
Teresa was preceded in death by her mother Marilyn Frank, her father Michael Frank, and her sister Cheryl. She is survived by her five siblings, Mary Ann (Bruce) Colton, Jim (Mary) Frank, Molly (Michael) Frank-Stewart, Paul (Margaret) Frank, and Steven (Patricia) Frank. She was blessed with nieces and nephews, lots of big hugs and laughter: Aimee, Joel, Laura, Katie, Joshua, Kayla, Ben, Sullivan, Bailey, Jacob, Annelise, and Hayden.
Teresa graduated Regis High School in 1978 and graduated from St. Mary’s College in Winona, MN, in 1982 with her Bachelor of Arts in Human Services. She spent a semester abroad in Manchester, England, and had the time of her life traveling Europe with friends. Teresa was an assistant administrator for Shaklee for over 30 years and later in life a wonderful caretaker for her mother Marilyn. She was an active member of All Saints Church and faithfully devoted herself to daily prayer.
Teresa loved music, especially the 70’s. She loved her cats and found joy in feeding the birds. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family who brought smiles and joy to her face. Teresa was an incredibly kind, giving human being with a beautiful smile. She was a loving sister, friend, aunt and godmother to Ben Frank. We will miss her very much. Without fail, at the end of every conversation, Teresa would say, "Love you tons!"
A celebration of life will be held at All Saints Church on Saturday, January 3, 2025. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 am followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m. Private family internment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
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