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Teresa Cunningham Obituary

Cunningham II, Teresa L. age 15, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007, late of Romeoville. A student at Romeoville High School and member of the National Junior Honor Society. Teresa was very active in area sports including Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading and R.H.S. Softball. She is survived by her loving parents, Patrick and Theresa Cunningham. Beloved sister of Lois (Robert) Doyle, Elizabeth Cunningham and Sean Cunningham, cherished granddaughter of Ruben and Lois Alanis, fond aunt of Hannah Cunningham-Doyle. Also survived by many other aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Henry and Patricia Cunningham. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m,., at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Dr., in Romeoville. Funeral Saturday, June 16, 2007, 10 a.m., at the funeral home chapel. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. 815-886-2323.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 13, 2007.

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Rosemarie Accidentale {Ciaccia}

June 21, 2007

To the Cunningham family,I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you in your time of sorrow.My heart and prayers are with you in this time of need, My god bless you always.

Stephanie Salgado

June 20, 2007

Teresa,
You were one of God's angels here on Earth. We will all miss you; we were all blessed to know you. To Teresa's family, may God be with you in your time of need.

Liz Gray

June 16, 2007

Dear Little Lady U put up such a big fight. but God had a better place fore u so u would be at peace once an fore all. i know its hard fore the luv ones u left behind..but time will heal there empty hearts as time gose on an they think wonderful thoughts of u in no more pain . i pray it will give them time to ty see the light at end of the tunnel that u are at rest know with a higher power than we are know your bueatful face will always be in my heart luv ya little angel liz

ben & jenette messman

June 16, 2007

our thoughts and prayers are with your family. we understand what you have been going through for so long as we have a 15 year old granddaughter with cf that has been treated at the same hospital in oak lawn. our hearts are breaking for you GOD BLESS.

Lindsey Cobb

June 16, 2007

Teresa, where do I begin? She was an amazing girl. Always knew just how to brighten everyones day. That smile... priceless. I'm happy that she no longer has to suffer in pain but I wish more than anything that we could have her back. I went to her wake today and immediatly burst into tears when I saw her. So beautiful and peaceful. She will never be forgotten. Teresa, I know you're up there, smiling down on us. I just hope you know how much I miss you and how much you mean to me. Every day that goes by is just one more day closer to seeing your beautiful smile again. I love you so much. Rest in peace.

Ron,Melissa & kids Hoschutz

June 15, 2007

Teresa was the best little girl ever! She was so loving. She will always be in our Hearts Forever!
We love you and will miss you.

Karisa Hammond

June 15, 2007

Teresa where do i begin with this girl. I knew her for six years and we got really super close this year we were best friends, she always knew how to made me laugh and everyone else laugh too, you always had a way to brighten my day and make me feel better. you were the only one who understood what i was saying and helped me now that you're gone i have no idea what i'm going to do. you ment so much to everyone and everyone misses you to no ends; last night i sat there and talked to kyle and sarah about you its so hard to know you're best friend is gone. i wish you were there to see libbys baby remember all the plans we had. god teresa life is so unfair you have no idea, they took one really great girl i love you hunny so much and i miss you and this isn't the end i will see you again someday..

Grandma & Grandpa Hamilton

June 15, 2007

Love never dies, Teresa will always be with you.

Gayle Prehn

June 14, 2007

Teresa,
I will always remember your laugh and your love of chocolate pudding. You fought so hard. Be at rest. Be at peace.
Love,

Jackie Harris Doorn

June 14, 2007

What a beautiful daughter. I hope knowing how much she was loved by everyone will help you get through your loss in the coming days. My prayers are with you.

Lynette Borders (Finn)

June 14, 2007

I am so sorry for your lose I do'nt know what else to say. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Lynette Borders (Finn)

stephanie/sandra schroeder

June 14, 2007

teresa....where do i begin with you. you were the most amazing friend i could ever have. you were always there for me no matter what giving me the best advice you could. you were always bringing a smile to everyones face when times were shakey. we were so close we considered ourselves sisters. we met when i was dating your brother and i grew so close with you. i remember the nights when we would have sleep overs at my house n my mom would make fun of us and we would eat all the krispy kream donuts at your house. haha. you will truly be missed by everyone and never forgotten. i love you lil t always and forever. rest in peace ill be with you again one day.

this is mommy schroeder. im going to miss you teresa you were a great girl always making me laugh and you always had a beautiful smile. our prayers and thoughts are with the cunningham family.

Ron jones

June 13, 2007

I,ll always remember the times when teresa would come over,and as soon as she hit the doorway all I would hear was hey baldy what are you doing.she loved to give me a hard time,all in fun of course.now when something is giving me a hard time, I smile cause I know teresa would be laughing at me.I will miss her.love you tree tree.

Heather, Ken Neuwirth, Davey

June 13, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Kyle Hardin Tanya Sopczak

June 13, 2007

Teresa you will never be forgotten.I have been good friends with her since we were small kids.me her and sarah prehn hung out all the time.she has always been a great friend.i remember wen I gave her the nickname TC.we had so many good times together.she was an awesome athlete and had courage dispite her illness.she always had a positive outlook on things.she was the nicest person and the easiest to get along with until someone realllly made her mad.you will always be in my thoughts and prayers and i really appreciate how good of a friend u are to me. i will not forget u.u will be missed always and forever.i miss u so much TC.R.I.P

Jennifer Nylander (Matysiak)

June 13, 2007

Our hearts go out to the Family and Friends of Teresa.
Teresa has been a part of my life since the day she was born. She was a vibrant, very outgoing child. She never seemed to let her illness get the best of her.
I am thankful that God allowed her to spend what time she had with us.
I love you.
Erik and Jennifer Nylander

Hope Children's Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

June 13, 2007

To the Cunnungham family from everyone here at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you in your time of sorrow. Our hearts and our prayers are with you at this time. God wouldn't bring you to it, if he couldn't bring you through it.
May God continue to keep his loving arms around you. God Bless you.

Jacquelyn McKinney

June 13, 2007

Teresa always brought a smile to my face during softball practice. She called me "curly Sue ", a name she picked up from her brother Sean who was in my biology class as a sophmore. I will always remember her and her love for the game of softball. I am lucky to have known her. My heart and prayers go to the Cunnignham family

Tracie Hoschutz

June 13, 2007

Theresa,
I remember your pretty little face every since you were small, I remember the days when you would trot around stumble and fall. Your long red hair shiny but never dull, your personality above it all. Your fight is now over, a better place you rest, the LORD only takes the best.

Love and God Bless to Theresas' Family


Tracie Hoschutz and Family

Rita & Joe Bomher

June 13, 2007

There are no words that can fill the emptiness in your hearts, but perhaps it will help to know others care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Rita & Joe Bomher

Michael Bird

June 13, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with Pat, Teresa and the rest of the family.

Katleigh Rodriguez

June 13, 2007

Teresa was such an amazing person, nothing got in the way of her doing what she wanted to do. If she wanted to do it, she did when she wanted to. She was an amazing softball player, no matter how hard her disease made it for her she did it anyway and never would she let someone come in to run for her, she got on base, she was running. Teresa was also a awesome friend, she's the best friend that I've ever had, and I don't believe that I'll be able to find that friendship elsewhere. Yes we may have fought, quite often I might add, but if one needed the other no matter how mad we were at each other. we were there for the other one. Teresa was a sister to me. We practically lived at each others houses for 4 years. We were always together. She will for ever be missed and will always hold a place in my heart.

Sarah Prehn

June 13, 2007

Teresa was my best friend since we were 5. She helped to make me who I am today and she will forever be a part of me. She never ceased to amaze me in her strength & intelligence. She always knew how to make me laugh and was always there to cheer me up. I love you Little T.

Edie Norris

June 13, 2007

Our Hearts and Prayers go out to you and your Family. There is no such pain as the loss of a child. Our thoughts go out to her, may she feel no more pain but happiness. Our hearts are with you at your time of need. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal!With Greatest sympathy, Hank, Edie, Samantha, & Nicole Norris

Aimee Johnston

June 13, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Rich & Gayle Frisco

June 13, 2007

Our deepest sympathy

Dori Harris

June 13, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Lori Rodriguez

June 13, 2007

Teresa will never be forgotten she always managed to bring a smile to your face. I will forever remeber the last time my son Joey saw Teresa May 13, 2007 she picked but a ball and threw it at him using all of her energy and hit him in the head. The two of them were always doing stuff like that as well. I will also never forget the friendship that she had my daughter Katleigh had. Teresa was my youngest daughter Christina's other big sister. Teresa us to tell her that she could not wait to help her get ready for her 1st dance. I am going to make sure that Christina does not forget Tree tree as she called her. Teresa you were like a daughter to me and will alway hold a special place in my heart.

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