Theresa Faye Speten

Theresa Faye Speten passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on October 21, 2015. She was born on March 15, 1950 to Walter and Lillian (Wirkus) Robinson in St. Paul, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from the Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. While growing up, Theresa and her family spent many weekends at a small family cabin on the St. Croix River in the Pine City area. Theresa was busy raising her children Deanna and Aaron when she met her soul-mate John Speten. Together John and Theresa formed a family and moved to White Bear Lake, Minnesota. They lived in White Bear Lake for many years. After Deanna and Aaron were grown, Theresa and John moved to Mora, Minnesota. Theresa enjoyed a good movie with her favorite actors, listening to music and gardening. She was always willing to have a good conversation about politics. Her family was very special to her and she enjoyed her grandchildren and extended family. She had many wonderful friends and will be sadly missed by all. Theresa is survived by her husband John Speten, children Deanna (Patrick) Fulweiler of Pine City, Aaron Wagenius of Hinckley and four grandchildren. Also surviving Theresa are her siblings Carolyn Shermer of Siren, Wisconsin, Daniel (Shari) Robinson of White Bear Lake, Kenneth (Chris) Robinson of Pine City, Margaret Lawson of DeLand, Florida and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Lillian Robinson, infant Son Kyle, brothers Donan Robinson, Leonard Robinson and sister Stephanie Robinson. Reverend Vicki Vander Vegt will officiate a funeral service for Theresa Speten; Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with a time of visitation one hour prior to the service at the Swanson Chapel in Pine City. Funeral arrangements for Theresa Speten are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City~Swanson Chapel. www.funeralandcremationservice.com