Theresa Ullrich

Theresa Ullrich obituary, Elgin, IL

Theresa Ullrich

Theresa Ullrich Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simply Cardinal - Cardinal Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Theresa Ullrich, 91, of St. Charles Illinois passed away peacefully at home July 25, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born January 6, 1934 in Chicago Illinois to the late John and Genieve (nee Stevens) Szczepanski. Beloved wife of many wonderful years of the late John Ullrich; loving mother of Kim (Duane) Gusek; caring grandmother of Melissa (Eric) Carlson and Matthew (Cari) Gusek; great - grandmother of Aidan, Brenden, Theresa, and Allison; fond sister of the late Emily (Albert) Schuetzer and the late John (Laverne) Szczepanski. Theresa also leaves behind two grand dogs Lucky and Shadow, and her grand doodles, Sadie and Walt.
Theresa was a very loving, caring and generous person, she lived very selflessly. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
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