Herr, Theresa L.

Theresa L. Herr, 86, of Galesburg, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2014 in Seminary Manor.

She was born April 8, 1928 in Springfield, Illinois the daughter of Peter and Lena (Thean) Endres. She married Robert J. Herr on April 10, 1948 in Springfield. He preceded her in death July 1, 2005.

She is survived by sons, Mike Herr and Jeff (and Jody) Herr, both of Galesburg; a daughter, Susan (and Danny) Carter of Atlanta, Georgia; four grandchildren, Lara Carter, Seth Herr, Preston Herr, and Alexis Herr; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and 13 siblings.

Theresa was raised and educated in Springfield, graduating from Feitshans High School in 1946. She had lived in Galesburg for over 60 years. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Ladies of Mary. Theresa was an avid golfer and was on the Soangetaha Ladies Golf League and Oak Run Ladies Golf League. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at St. Mary Medical Center and a former member of Lake Bracken County Club and Soangetaha Country Club.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with the Rosary prayed at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Rev. Msgr. Ernest Pizzamiglio will officiate. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Memorials may be made to Costa Catholic Academy. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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