Mary Ann Theama

Mary Ann Theama, age 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Monday, July 7, 2025, at Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie. She was born in Racine, WI, August 17, 1935, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Nee: Zalesak) Zatko.

Mary Ann graduated from Wm Horlick High School “Class of 1953”. On November 9, 1957, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church she was united in marriage to Ronald F. Theama. They were blessed with 6 children and 55 years of marriage when Ron passed July 26, 2013. Prior to having children Mary Ann had worked at Hamilton Beach and when her children were older she was employed by Racine Unified School District for over 25 years as a secretary for the Research and Development Department. Mary Ann was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church and taught catechism classes there for many years. She enjoyed being a 4H leader for the club her children were involved in, especially teaching knitting classes. She also enjoyed playing cards with her family and friends from her card clubs. In later years, she helped Ron manage their Antique business. She will be remembered as a wonderful host for family holidays, celebrations and summer picnics. Above all she treasured the time spent with her family, especially her grandkids. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

Surviving are her children, Jeanne (Jon) Kirchner, Julie Worman (Eric Shelton), Jim (Karen) Theama, JoAnn (Pat) Ryan, Jeff (Lisa) Theama and Jerry Theama; grandchildren, Zach (Marissa) Cmeyla, Alex (Jackie) Kirchner, Colin (Lindsay) Kirchner; Joshua (Kari) Ryan, Olivia Ryan (Alfredo Bernal); Anita (Nick) Simon, Madalyn, Nick and Drew Theama; Lucy, Nathan and Mary Theama; great grandchildren, Cooper Cmeyla , Jax and Kenna Ryan; sister and brother-in-law Ellen and John LaBrasca; along with many loving nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her granddaughter Hannah Ryan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, July 18, 2025, 11am at St. Rita Catholic Church, 4339 Douglas Avenue followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Thursday, July 17 at the funeral home from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm and Friday at the church from 10 am until time of Mass at 11 am.

Memorials to Hospice Alliance, Racine County Foster Care or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have been suggested.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Elizabeth Gardens where she resided for the past two years and to Hospice Alliance for their kind and compassionate care of Mary Ann during her short illness.