Theresa was born on April 24, 1931 to John and Frances (Stimac) Petelin. She was a homemaker, worked as an elementary school teacher at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty, and retired from Continental Disc Corporation at age 74 after decades of dedicated service. Most importantly, Theresa was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She has been an active member of St. Patrick Church, the Altar and Rosary Society, Our Lady of Mercy, a volunteer at Bishop Sullivan, and a library assistant at Meadowbrook Elementary School.
Theresa is preceded in death by her husband, Edward N. Wenski; brothers, John, Frank, and William Petelin; sisters, Mary Shomin and Bernice Hicks. She is survived by her son, Edward (Cathy) Wenski; daughter Valerie (Steve) Gaul; and granddaughters Audrey and Emily Wenski and Melissa and Theresa Gaul.
Rosary will be prayed at 9:00 am on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1357 NE 42nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO, visitation to follow with Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00 am. Following a parish luncheon, burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1150 N 38th St, Kansas City, KS 66102.
In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Bishop Sullivan Center, 3936 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110.
