Thelma “Terry” Finke Hur, age 99, of Austin, Tex., passed away on April 3, 2026, attended by family. She was born at home in Cherry Grove on April 17, 1926, the daughter of Raymond and Jessie (Hebrink) Finke.
Thelma was kind, generous, and courageous. She devoted her life to family, church, and her work as an RN and later a realtor. Her steady presence was a source of comfort and strength to those who loved her.
She grew up on a farm with five siblings and attended a one‑room schoolhouse, walking to school every day. She remembered helping with harvest and playing hockey with overshoes on frozen ponds. Church was the center of her social life. After World War II, her father and Rev. Zahl sailed to Poland with a load of cattle to help feed starving families.
Thelma graduated at 16 and began nursing training in Naperville, Ill., then returned to Rochester to work in hospitals and clinics. A surgeon she worked with encouraged her to take a position in Houston, Tex., where she moved, married Kemper Hur, and raised four children.
She is survived by her son Russell Hur, daughters Susan (Gary) Priest and Nancy Powell, son‑in‑law Don MacNeil, nine grandchildren, and 17 great‑grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Kemper, brothers Russ, Ken and John; and daughter Andrea Hur MacNeil.
She remained active in her family’s lives, even pushing great‑grandchildren on her seated walker until months before her passing.
A small family gathering will be held later in Austin. Memorials may be designated to Good Earth Village Summer Camp.
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