Thielen Martha Leone (nee Sawyer) of Elk River. Preceded in death by husband and best friend, Charles N. Survived by children, Albert (Linda) of Champlin, Gayle (Ken) Williams of Plymouth, Kathleen Tillmann of Elk River and Edward (Diane) of Big Lake; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wed. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 566 4th St., Elk River. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorials preferred. Dare's Funeral Home Elk River 763-441-1212