Mary Ann Thierer

Mary Ann Thierer age 66 of Nashua, died unexpectedly Monday, September 8, 2025, at her home.

A celebration of life will be held on September 27, 2025 from 12:30 – 3:00 at the St. John Lutheran Church:

200 South Main Street

Charles City, Iowa 50616

Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory – Olson Chapel in Nashua has been entrusted with arrangements.

Mary Ann Thierer, was known for her joyful storytelling, infectious laughter and warm presence.

Born on April 4, 1959, to Earl and Lucille (Parker) Thierer in Waterloo, Iowa, Mary Ann was a graduate of North Tama High School, class of 1977. Following high school, she completed a course of study in floral design in Cedar Rapids, and later ran a flower shop in Washington, Iowa before starting a career in the travel industry. For over 35 years, Mary Ann worked for Continental (now United) Airlines in a variety of positions in assisting and helping others. She began her career in Denver, Colorado, then Newark, New Jersey and ultimately settled in Minneapolis, MN where she resided for nearly 30 years. In 2019, Mary Ann’s heart found its match when she met her life partner Brian Phillips. In 2020, Mary Ann returned to Iowa to fulfil a lifelong dream of living in a house on a lake with Brian. Together, they shared an unwavering bond, built on mutual respect, shared laughter, and countless moments of joy.

Mary Ann loved to travel and brought back wonderful stories of her trips to Europe with her close friends and family. She also traveled within the US, meeting with her friends regularly, and often made the trip back to Iowa to be present for family birthdays and holidays and spending winters in Florida. When at home, she found joy in her flowers. 

Her home was always welcoming and she delighted in making everything special for her visitors. Whether it was baking her famous chocolate chip  or sugar cookies or selecting the perfect gift from QVC, Mary Ann had a unique way of making everyone feel cherished and valued.

Mary Ann’s life was filled with generosity, fairness and a contagiously positive spirit. She is survived by her partner Brian Phillips; brother David (Nina) Thierer; sister Linda (Dennis Colsch) Berry; sister-in law Rosemary Thierer; nieces and nephews: Laura Thierer, John (Liz) Thierer, Robert (Julia Warren) Berry, and Megan (Kyle) LaBarge; great nephew and niece Landon LaBarge and Kenley LaBarge; and her partner’s children: Ryan (Melinda Hong) Phillips, Elizabeth Phillips, and Sophia Dumonceaux. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Lucille Thierer, brother Gary Thierer and her beloved dog, Bailey and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Memorials may be directed to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, the Cedar Bend Humane Society, or to the family.

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