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Teresa's journey began with a loving family in Fulda. On June 16, 1948, she exchanged vows with Hugh Harding Allen in Avoca, Minnesota. Together, they established their forever home in Estherville, Iowa. Teresa was a faithful parishioner of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Estherville, where her spirit of community shone brightly.
Beyond her faith, Teresa had a vibrant personality and a zest for life. She delighted in the quiet challenge of puzzles and had a keen eye for fashion, always enjoying shopping for clothes, shoes, and purses – truly, our "little diva." Yet, her greatest joy and most treasured moments were those spent surrounded by her family.
Teresa's memory will be forever cherished by her loving children: James Allen and his wife, Alica, of Scottdale, Arizona; Susan Smith of Spokane, Washington; LeAnn Busch and her husband, Kevin, of Fulda, Minnesota; Lisa Surfass of Beaufort, North Carolina; and Christy Klun and her husband, Mike, of Lindstrom, Minnesota. She also leaves behind a beautiful legacy in her 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was reunited in death with her beloved husband, Hugh; her three sisters and two brothers; and her son-in-law, Richard J. Smith.
May her gentle soul find eternal peace.
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