Betty Grace Theesfeld

Betty Grace Theesfeld, 89, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on June 29, 2019, at The MercyOne Hospice Inpatient Unit with her family by her side.

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Grace United Methodist Church, 200 14th Street NW.

Memorials may be directed to MercyOne Hospice of North Iowa.

Betty Grace (Kramer) Theesfeld was born on June 3rd, 1930 near Swaledale to Peter and Martha Kramer. She was united in marriage to Edward Theesfeld on August 17th, 1948. To this union, 3 daughters were born.

She received her Cosmetology license in 1946. Later she worked at Damon’s Beauty shop, Nesbitt’s Salon in Clear Lake, and also owned her own salon for many years. Ed and Betty retired and enjoyed many trips to Florida and spending time with family and friends.
Betty was known for her beautiful flower gardens, taking care of others, and a smile that was always present. She loved her 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Betty is survived by three daughters, Kristie (Paul) Brockmeyer, Julie Johnson, and Tracie (John) Johnson; six grandchildren, Chris (Amy) Johnson, Sara (Brett) Persoon, Amber Brockmeyer, Nick (Sherri) Johnson, Eric Brockmeyer and Jordan Johnson; thirteen great grandchildren; Brother Gary (Liz) Kramer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; parents, Peter and Martha Kramer; siblings Gertrude Oeltjenbruns, Rose Kramer, Ann Mason, Lucy Ericson, Bernice Nelson Ring, Martha Dallas, Rose Garlock, Ben Kramer, LeRoy Kramer; son in-Law Vern Johnson.