Obituary of Thelma Mary Jackson

Thelma Mary (Greninger) Jackson passed away peacefully at the Albert J. Hofstede Care Center, Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis on May 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Thelma was born to Leo and Annie Greninger on January 26, 1916 in Albertville, Minnesota. She reached 103 years old and took great pride in her age. She married John Reuel Jackson July 19, 1941. They were blessed with five children.

Thelma is survived by children Lawrence (Janet Stahel) Jackson, Karen (Duane) Orn, Thomas (Lynne Janis) Jackson, and Bruce (Cindy Lindeman) Jackson, son-in law Richard Fritz , sister Anna Mae (Gordon) Ramerth, two sisters-in-law, many, many, very loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren, and many special nieces and nephews. She is also survived by many others that she loved as if they were family.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Jackson, daughter Janice (Jackson) Fritz, and six siblings and in-laws.

Thelma was an accomplished seamstress, wife, mother and loving grandmother. Besides family, she also shared her home with many boarders, some of whom she remained close to right up until her death. She was an avid volunteer throughout her life, helping mainly children and the elderly enjoy and prosper in their lives. Her faith was central to her life.

Her biggest joys in life were playing cards (especially rummy and cribbage), spending time with her grandchildren and being surrounded by family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all whose lives she shared, and the legacy of her love will live on through many generations.

There will be a mass held in celebration of Thelma’s life at 11:30 a.m. on July 19, 2019 (her wedding anniversary to John) at:

St. Anthony Padua Chapel 813 NE Main Str. Minneapolis, MN 55413

Lunch will follow.

Private interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:

Little Sisters of the Poor: 330 Exchange Street South St. Paul, MN 55102

Catholic Eldercare: Attn: Lynn Varco 817 Main Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Catholic Eldercare for Thelma’s care.