Christopher Paul Thies Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Christopher Paul Thies of Effingham, Illinois, who passed away on September 15, 2021 at the age of 67. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clara Thies (Vondenbosch) and Bill Thies; his brothers, Thomas Thies and Joseph Thies; his granddaughters, Mallarie Thies and Edith Torbeck; his siblings-in-law, Shirley Thies and John Niemann; his parents-in-law, Darel and Genine Rhodes; and his sister-in-law Jody Rhodes.
He is survived by: his wife Teresa Thies (Rhodes); his sons, Christopher William Thies (Rhonda) of Effingham, IL, John Thies (Michelle) of St. Louis, MO and David Thies (Rachae) of Imperial, MO; his stepsons, Jacob Torbeck (Jackie) of Chicago, IL, Dane Torbeck (Renee) of Champaign, IL and Nikolas Torbeck of Effingham, IL; his grandchildren, Reanne Thies, Mackenzie Thies, Colton Thies, Andilyn Thies, Emma Thies, Ethan Thies, Edmund Torbeck, Miriam Torbeck, Soren Torbeck, Cora Torbeck and Mabel Torbeck; his siblings, Robert Thies, Bernadette Niemann, Eileen Springer (Tom), Theresa Masengale (Larry) and Larry Thies (Cindy); and his siblings-in-law, Evelyn Thies, Darel Rhodes (Melissa) and Darren Rhodes. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
Please wear a mask for all services and practice social distancing guidelines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Effingham County Veterans Memorial Fund, American Legion Post 120 Baseball, or the Ronald McDonald House.
