Theresa M. Minnick

Theresa M. (Witsken) Minnick, 78, of Columbus, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Silver Oaks Health Campus. She was born October 16, 1943, in Anderson to the late Carl and Josephine (Spies) Witsken. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1961 and later that year married Carl G. Minnick on December 30th at St. Ambrose Catholic Church.

Theresa was a devout member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. She was a loving homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family. She moved around the world as an Air Force spouse for 20 years and enjoyed exploring the world and new places. Theresa’s sense of humor always brought much joy and laughter to family gatherings, vacations, and holidays. She was an avid game lover who was happiest playing cards around the kitchen table with her family and friends. Despite numerous health concerns, Theresa remained steadfast in her faith. Her strength and resolve served as a comfort and inspiration to her family and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2022, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church with Fr. Clem Davis officiating. She will be laid to rest in Anderson Memorial Park in Anderson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 28 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral home with the recitation of the Rosary to be held at 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations in memory of Theresa may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana through the funeral home.

Theresa leaves behind her husband, Carl; daughters, JoAnne (Paul) McCann and Michelle (Bill) Green; son, Gregory (Emily) Minnick; sister, Cathy Thompson; brothers, Michael (Jenny) Witsken and Carl Witsken Jr; brother-in-law Keith (June) Minnick; grandchildren, Nicholas Green, Jacob McCann, Isaac McCann, Eric McCann, and several nieces and nephews.