Theresa Habenschuss Obituary (1960 - 2023)

Theresa "Torrie" Habenschuss, 62, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 18, at her home. Torrie was born December 15, 1960, in Cherry Point, North Carolina, to Peter and Priscilla (Fraiser) Garretson. She married Ernest Habenschuss in 1982, who preceded her in death in 1995. Torrie obtained her master's degree in education from Olivet Nazarene University. She had a passion for teaching and crafting, and was devoted to her cat, Baby. She is survived by her loving children, Justin (Connie) Habenschuss of Springfield, Illinois, Renae (Michael) Hopkins of Eagle River, Alaska, Jordan (Patrick) Skipper of Greenville, North Carolina, and Hanna (Madeline McFadden) Habenschuss of Schaumburg, Illinois; her beloved grandchildren, Ethan, Evrett, Josef, Faye and Lena; her dear sisters, Katy (Paul) Warner of Palm Bay, Florida, and Britta (Kyle) York of Spencer, Indiana; and her devoted father, Peter Garretson of Bloomington, Indiana. She was also preceded in death by her mother. A private burial will be held at Skyline Memorial Park Cemetery in Monee, Illinois, at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials in honor of Torrie may be contributed to her arrangements at https://gofund.me/161ae72c or the charity of the donor's choice. Hager Memorial Home is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at calvertmemorial.com or the funeral home's Facebook page.