White Ph.D., Theresa M. age 75, suddenly with granddaughter Jenny Riemer, on June 24th. Dr. White was a retired Chicago Public School Teacher, and resident of Park Ridge and Niles. She was the widow of Hon. John L. White, a Cook County Associate Circuit Court Judge, and prior a Chicago attorney. She was the loving mother of John Jr. M.D. (Leslie), Joyce (Donald) Smith and Joseph (Christine), dear grandmother of Jeffrey, Jack and the late Jenny, fond sister of Charles (Dee) Lengyel. Sister-in-law of Helen Lengyel. Visitation Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m., to Our Lady of Ransom Church. Mass 10 a.m. She was an active Parishioner of Our Lady of Ransom Church, Niles and founded its Widow's Club upon her husband's untimely passing. Dr. White was a graduate of Chicago's Josephium High School, University of Illinois at Navy Pier, and Chicago's Teacher's College. She taught at Avondale Elementary School in the 1950's, and took a hiatus to raise her children. She returned to the Chicago Public School system, teaching learning disabled children at Yates and Shubert Elementary schools. She received her Master's degree from Northeastern University, and her Ph.D. from Loyola University in the early 1990's. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude's Childrens' Hospital. She will be missed by all who loved her. 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Michael and Sherry Hatfield
July 10, 2006
Don, Joyce and family,
Our thoughts and prayers remain with you. Life is such a fragile thing, as we know only too well. The death of child leaves a hole that nothing or no one can ever fill, except for God. His comforting arms will hold you when you think you can’t go on and just when you think you can’t bear it anymore, something will happen so you will know He is still with you.
Our hearts ache for the crushing grief we know you are feeling in the loss of your daughter and mother / mother-in-law. Just know we are only a phone call away.
In Christ’s Love,
Jean Glover
July 5, 2006
My condolences and prayers are for the family of Theresa and her granddaughter. I worked with Theresa at Schubert School for many years and have vivid memories of her laughter and enthusiam for the children. I remember how fondly she spoke of her grandchildren. May God strengthen all of you during this time of sudden loss and sorrow.
Ross and Pam Johnson
July 1, 2006
We are so sad to hear of the sudden loss of your dear Mother and
adored daughter. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.
Ross is a former faculty member of Schubert School.
Switchboard Operator's St. Mary's Hospital
June 30, 2006
Dr. John White and family
We would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all.
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John Gleason
June 29, 2006
To The Family of Theresa:
My deepest sympathy to you all in this time of sadness. I didn't know Theresa, but have gotten to know Rocky over the past 2 years. It's obvious that Theresa was a great mother, judging by what a great person Rock is. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dhirendra, Nisha, Raunak, Roshni Patel
June 29, 2006
Dear Rocky, Leslie and Jack,
We want to express our deepest sympathy to the white family. I never had the oppurtunity to meet her but I am sure she was a great woman, mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Cynthia Hare
June 28, 2006
To the family of Theresa,
I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy on the sudden loss of Theresa.
I work at Violet's Cafe in Morton Grove and waited on Teresa when she came in with the "walker" group. (Betty, Audrey, and Joyce) I will miss her. She always had a positive attitude and helpful advice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia
Jay Weller Zite
June 28, 2006
Please except my deepest sympathy on Dr. White's passing. I have been her Tax Accountant for many years, and can not really come up with the words to express my feelings. My wife, like Dr. White is a school teacher and they spent many a Sunday afternoon during Tax Season talking about their feelings on education.
We both are at loss with her passing as well as her granddaughter who she talked so lovingly about.
Richard & Susan White
June 28, 2006
Words cannot express the sadness we felt upon hearing of Terry's death and that of her granddaughter. Your family, while always in our thoughts, are certainly now in our prayers.
Ronda Goldman
June 28, 2006
I worked with Theresa years ago. She was one of the most decent honorable teachers I have ever known. Theresa was hard working, loved the children, eager to learn new methods, and good with peers.
I am so sorry.
Ronda Goldman
Lill Ludkowski
June 28, 2006
Dear Joyce, Don, Jeffrey, Rock, Lesley, Jack, Joe, and Christine,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences as you grieve the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. She was an amazing and inspiring woman. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, your mother and grandmother contributed to the academic success of the hundreds of children she taught throughout her career as an educator. She had a profound effect on the lives of many, many children. Not only did she give them the tools to be successful adults, she also used her own funds to provide some of them with the basic necessities of life. She was a kind, vibrant, intelligent woman, and Dr. White possessed a zest for life that made her a joy to be around. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. My thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult and sad time.
With sincere sympathy,
Lill
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