Theresa Ella Roemer's Obituary
Heyworth – Theresa Ella Roemer, 71, of Heyworth, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Theresa was born on February 20, 1954, in Clinton, IL, the daughter of James Lee Mearida and Shirley Verneil (Evans) Mearida. Theresa worked as an LPN at many nursing homes throughout central Illinois. She married Anthony “Tony” Roemer on March 27, 1987, and he preceded her in death on October 8, 2002.
Theresa was very creative, loved singing in choirs and acting in plays. She enjoyed making porcelain dolls, remodeling her house, making fairy villages and crafting. She was a mother to all of her children’s friends and even complete strangers. A total giver and mother to all, she was sometimes too giving as she was very gullible. Her grandchildren could convince her to give them anything.
Theresa is survived by her children: Rachael (Caleb Lee) Sherwood of Heyworth, Jennifer Sherwood of Heyworth, Jamie (Matt) Cook of McLean, and Daniel (Jessie) Barry of Heyworth; grandchildren: Joshua, Marissa, Mathew, Taylor, Kaylyne, Dalton, Braden, Caleb, Josie, and Charlee; great grandchildren: Jakob, Bailey, Aubree, Anthony, Aurora, and Daniel; sisters: Deborah Cheshire of Wapella and Mechelle (Bruce) Williams of St. Joseph; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Theresa was preceded in death by her grandparents Carl and Theresa Mearida, parents, husband Tony, brothers: Jimmy Dean and Jody and sister Karen.
In honor of Theresa’s wishes cremation services will be performed by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. Graveside service will take place at 1pm, Friday, April 4, 2025, at Long Point Cemetery, Wapella, IL.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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