Obituaries

May 11, 1916 to July 23, 2014

FRANCESVILLE - Theresa J. Von Tobel, 98, of Francesville, passed away at 7:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 23. She had been living at Avalon Springs Health Campus in Valparaiso since January. Prior to that, she had resided at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville. 

She was born May 11, 1916 in Eureka, IL to the late Chris and Barbara Pelsy Wuethrich. She married Paul J. Von Tobel II on Feb. 6, 1937 in Francesville. They enjoyed 63 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1999. 

Survivors include: 

Bonita J. (Duane) Swing, Vero Beach, FL, Daughter 
Paul J. (Candace) Von Tobel III, Valparaiso, Son 
Twyla Mae (Chad) Bigony, Jasper, GA, Daughter 
John Mark (Lorraine) Von Tobel, Valparaiso, Son 
Grandchildren: Rick (Linda) Swing, Scott (Amy) Swing, Kelly (Kirby) Carswell, Michele (Lisandro) Montenegro, Paul J. (Jenni) Von Tobel IV, Peter (Heather) Von Tobel, Christina (Ron) Vane, Cindy (Chris) McDaniel, Kayla Von Tobel and Kara Von Tobel. 
19 Great Grandchildren 
Glendoris (Lester) Huber, Francesville, Sister 
Genevieve (Edward) Shambach, Elgin, IL, Sister 
Willis (Marjean) Wuethrich, Las Vegas, NV Brother 
Robert (Phyllis) Wuethrich, Francesville, Brother 
Chris Lee (Ruth) Wuethrich, Francesville, Brother 
Barbara Wuethrich, Francesville, Sister-in-law 
Nola Wuethrich, Francesville, Sister-in-law 
Rita Von Tobel, West Lafayette, Sister-in-law 
Many Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by: 
Kurt Swing, Grandson 
David Bigony, Grandson 
David Wuethrich, Brother 
Richard Wuethrich, Brother 
Barbara Ellen Wuethrich, Sister 
Mildred Huber, Sister 
Wilma Stewart, Sister 
Velda Overmyer, Sister 
Elizabeth Shambach, Sister 

Mrs. Von Tobel and her husband had a great interest in the foreign mission field and had traveled to many different countries visiting and supporting missionary work. Her passion throughout her life both at home and abroad is best explained through her love for Christ and the promise from scripture that..."all who receive Him, to those who believe in His name, He gave the right to become children of God." (John 1:12)

Mrs. Von Tobel loved her family very much. She was very committed to her children and grandchildren. She also counted it a great privelege to have been from a large family; the eldest of 13 siblings. She was a witness for Christ, always willing to share Scripture and Bible stories with her family, friends, and neighbors. She was an avid reader and had read the entire Bible many times. Throughout her life, she was very faithful to attend church and loved hearing the Word of God preached. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday (July 21), at the funeral home with Pastor Robert Nienhuis officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to Gideon's International or Liberty Bible Church.