Teegen Patricia Courtney

Monday, February 4, 2019 3:26 pm

Teegen Patricia Courtney, 2, of Ridgeway, gained her heavenly wings Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco. Mass of Christian Burial is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah, with Rev. Daniel Knipper officiating. Burial is in St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery in rural Bluffton. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah, with a scripture service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, and Thursday beginning at 10 a.m., one hour before the service, at the church. Gift bearers (Sheil and Patti’s Godchildren) are Kayla Patterson, Brooke Courtney, Ella Mann, Brinlee Courtney and Dacia Tieskoetter. Eucharistic ministers are Ann Schaufenbuel, Dave and Brenda Broghamer. Servers are Cole Christopher, Dominic Christopher and Tommy Sexton. Honorary bearers are Jessie Lienhard (Teegen’s daycare provider) and Teegen’s aunts and uncles. Casket bearers are Riley Mann, AJ Mann, Blake Courtney, Collin Courtney, Brody Courtney, Derek Tieskoetter, Devin Tieskoetter and Garrison Mann. Organist is Mary Beth Bouska. Cantor is Cindy Schissel. Soloist is Paul Casterton. Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at fjelstul.com.

Teegen was born July 15, 2016, in Cresco, to Sheil and Patti (Mann) Courtney. Teegen was the love of her family’s life. She could be found outside playing with kitties, enjoying the swing set with her siblings, and digging in the sandbox while boasting the most radiant smile. Teegen spent endless hours reading books, coloring and putting puzzles together. Her favorite character was Minnie Mouse and she would often be seen sporting her Minnie Mouse gear around the house. She had a sucker in her hand any chance she got. Teegen loved chewing gum with her brother and sister. She enjoyed having ice cream with Grandma and Grandpa at the farm.

One of her best characteristics was her tremendous appetite at meal times. Her mom and dad would often find her cleaning up her siblings’ plates when needed. Her favorite food was taco meat and it was often a battle to keep her from eating the entire pan. She enjoyed her morning coffee with her mom on their way to daycare. Teegen had a huge hug for everyone she encountered and gave the most amazing kisses. Grandpa Courtney remembers, “Her hugs were always filled with so much love.”

Teegen is survived by her parents, Sheil and Patti Courtney of Ridgeway; her sister Anelise, her brother Louis and baby Courtney in May 2019; her grandparents: Michelle Mann, Ridgeway; Pete Mann, Quinter, Kan.; and Louie and Pat Courtney, Ridgeway; great-grandpa, Robert Teff, Lansing; and great-grandma Jeanne Mann, Quinter, Kan.; aunts and uncles: Chad (Bridgette) Mann, Spillville; John (Erin) Mann, Calmar; Mat (Liz) Mann, Des Moines; Shawn (Kara) Courtney, Bettendorf; Shane Courtney, Ridgeway; Scott (Amy) Courtney, Ridgeway; Shelby (special friend-Emily) Courtney, Decorah; Shannon (Doug) Tieskoetter, Decorah; Sam (special friend-Sarah) Courtney, Ridgeway; along with her cousins: Riley, Ella, A.J., Carly, Josie, Emery, Evelyn, Garrison, Sarah, Collin, Azariah, Kaiya, Blake, Brooke, Brody, Brinlee, Kayla, Derek, Devin and Dacia.

Teegen is looking down at us with her cousin, Heath.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to St. Benedict Preschool, c/o St. Benedict School, 402 Rural Avenue, Decorah, IA 52101.