Theresa "Tessie" P. Kwaske

Kwaske, Theresa P. "Tessie"
of Jackson passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the age of 80 years. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Ralph Kwaske; three children, Mark (Amy) Rowe, Elizabeth (Harry) Stickney, Randall (Beth) Rowe; one sister, Joan Donnelly; five grandchildren, Josh Rowe, Erica (Greg) Denton, Jake Rowe, Randall Rowe II, Hunter Rowe; two great grandchildren, Rowen Denton and Easton Denton; many special nieces, nephews and friends. Tessie was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilbur J. Rowe; two sons, Timothy and Randolf; seven sisters, Helen Hazeres, Mary Dzien, Genny Swiderski, Lottie Korniski, Jennette Cielen, Stella Dombroski, Michaline Konieczki; one brother, Stanley Cielen.

Tessie was the President of the P.L.A.V. Ladies Auxiliary for 30 years and was very active in P.L.A.V. Veteran Affairs. She retired from Kelsey-Hayes after 31 years of service, was a life long, active member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church where she was a member of the Rosary Society.

Mrs. Kwaske is at the Desnoyer Funeral Home where services will be on Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church at 10:00 AM. Father Tim Nelson will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Interment will take place at St. John's Catholic Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2 to 8 PM with a Rosary Service at 6:00 PM and the P.L.A.V. Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Tribute at 7:00 PM.

Contributions to the family for their needs and wishes would be appreciated.

Desnoyer Funeral Home --
Family owned for 122 years