Jen Messing Obituary, Death Cause – Theresa Rose Messing is also known as Jennifer. From March 18th to November 20th, 2023 Jennifer was born prematurely on March 18, 1973, five weeks before her original due date. From the very beginning, she displayed a unique and resolute personality. Being the last child born to George and Joanne Messing, she was the youngest among her siblings. Aside from being baptized, receiving her First Confession and Holy Eucharist, being confirmed, and graduating from St. Charles Borromeo, she was chosen to provide the introduction to her eighth grade class during the celebratory ceremony. She completed her secondary education at Totino-Grace and thereafter pursued higher education at Bemidji State University, where she obtained degrees in Social Work and Indian Studies.
After completing her undergraduate studies, she pursued a Master of Theology degree along with several additional degrees and certifications. She held the position of president in her non-profit organization, Into The Deep, which offers outdoor retreats and seminars focused on the theology of the body. Additionally, she played a key role in establishing the Frassati Society of Minnesota. In addition, she organized and facilitated study groups focused on the theology of the body. Jen enjoyed engaging in road trips, hiking, canoeing, skiing, and immersing herself in outdoor activities. Her influence extended to several demographics, encompassing young individuals, unmarried individuals, betrothed pairs, married pairs, and households. Before Jen’s demise, her siblings Matthew and Mark, along with her niece Mary Rose, nephew Paxon, and uncle Jack, all perished.
She is survived by her parents, George and Joanne Messing, and her siblings Gene (and his spouse Judy), Richard (and his spouse Cheryl), Bob (and his spouse Sal), and Jerry. She is also survived by her sister Julie Schulz (and her spouse Tom), eleven nieces and nephews, sixteen great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, eight godchildren, and eight cousins. A visitation will take place on Monday, November 27, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the St. Charles Borromeo Atrium at 2739 Stinson Boulevard in Minneapolis.
A funeral ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Prior to the funeral service, there will be a visitation one hour in advance. The burial will thereafter occur at St. Anthony Cemetery, situated at 2730 Central Avenue Northeast in Minneapolis. Jen was a devout woman who dedicated her life to the Lord and spreading the Theology of the Body. Many thanks and gratitude are extended to all of Jen’s acquaintances and to all others whose lives she influenced for the overwhelming display of affection, prayers, religious services, and nourishment that they offered throughout her last journey. The institutions most likely to receive memorial gifts are St. Charles Borromeo School, the Theology of the Body Institute/Foundation, or any organization chosen by the giver.
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