Teofila DeJesus, 86, formerly of Plymouth, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, in Park Ridge, Ill.

Born the 11th child of Timoteo and Susana (Aben) Braganza, Teofila was born on May 19, 1928, in Panagasinan, Philippines. She graduated from the University of the Philippines with her Bachelor’s in Nursing in 1951. After moving to the United States, she attended Wayne State University in Michigan where she attained her bachelors of science and nursing degree in 1955 and furthered herself to get her masters of science and nursing degree in 1958. Teofila married Jose R. DeJesus M.D. in Detroit, Mich., and to this union four daughters were born: Liza, Mary Jane, Consolacion and Susana.

Teofila worked as a nursing instructor at the Henry Ford Hospital and Grace Hospital Schools of Nursing in Detroit in the 1950s. The couple moved back to the Philippines in 1962, where she became the Dean of the College of Nursing at Manila Central University. Returning to the United States, Teofila managed the office of her husband, Dr. DeJesus, and helped establish a clinic in cardiology and internal medicine that they ran from 1969 until their retirement in 1998.mShe was very involved in the Philippine Nursing Alumni Association International, contributing articles for publishing in their programs and newsletters. But above all, she was a devoted grandmother and cherished moments spent with her family.

She is survived by her children: Liza B. DeJesus, Illinois; Consolacion B. DeJesus, California; Mary Jane B. (Gerard) Russell, Illinois; grandchildren: Kathleen C., Isabella D. and Joseph G. Russell; and her sister; Rosie Taoatao, California.

Teofila was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Dr. Jose DeJesus; her daughter; Susana Braganza DeJesus; and her nine siblings.

Visitation with the family will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, with a rosary service held at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church 612 N. Center St., Plymouth, of which she was a member, with Fr. John Korcsmar C.S.C. officiating. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Association, PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123-1718, the American Heart Association 208 S. LaSalle Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60604, or to St. Michael’s Church, 612 N. Center Street, Plymouth, IN 46563.