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Gwendolyn Thiede
GWENDOLYN THIEDE
Preston
Gwendolyn Corrine Thiede, 78, of Preston, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. A funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Preston. Burial will take place in Preston Cemetery, Preston. Visitation will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday before the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Preston Ambulance Association, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Preston Library or the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Gwendolyn's memory.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lawjonesfuneral
home.com.
Gwen was a renaissance woman, best friend, confidant, baby whisperer, avid card player and sports fan. With the College Championship Bowl Game tied 9 minutes before half time, Gwen passed peacefully.
We are given great comfort to know that mom has joined dad (Harris), the love of her life and favorite dance partner, in the heavenly ballroom.
Gwen was the loving mother of Victoria (Dave) Knipper, Marion, Audrey (Erich) Spangenberg, Dallas, and Barbara (David) Michel, Preston; grandmother to Andrew Knipper, Christian Spangenberg, Branden and Keaton Michel; and Big Sis to Stuart (Mary) Miller, Cedar Rapids, and Patty (Pat) Schultz, Clinton.
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