Theresa Genevieve Zila Obituary

The memory of Theresa Genevieve Zila (Lake Mills, Iowa), who passed away on November 29, 2024 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Theresa Genevieve Zila to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Grothe and Rose Grothe (Hettenbach); her sons, Ronald Joseph and Ricky Lee; her husband Joe Zila; and her siblings, Joey Grothe, Jim Grothe, Paul Grothe, Frieda Olson, Jenny Brower, Dick Grothe and Don Grothe.

She is survived by: her grandchildren, Megan Alexander (Skylor), Jeffrey Zila and Mallory Swatzell (Chris); her great grandchildren, Lyli, Eli and Brewyr Alexander; her daughter-in-law Deb Zila (Rick); her sisters-in-law, Sandy Grothe (Dick) and Carolyn Grothe (Paul); her friend Sandy Skatter (Loren); and also, Traci, John and Pam. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, December 7th 2024 at 1:30 PM at the St James Catholic Church (906 W O St, Forest City, IA 50436).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St Croix Hospice, St Patrick's Catholic Church in Lake Mills, or St James Catholic Church in Forest City.