Theresa Folkerts Obituary
The world bids farewell to Theresa Folkerts of Oak Brook, Illinois, departing on February 19, 2026 at the age of 98. Theresa leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Ellerd Folkerts; her sisters, Edythe Medema (John) and Bea Dykstra (Cornelias); and her brothers-in-law, Jack Folkerts (Florence) and Joe Folkerts (Marge).
She is survived by: her children, Al Folkerts, Jim Folkerts (Kathy) and Pat Merrow (John); her grandchildren, Josh Folkerts (Tina), Kelly Twadell (Brian), Kristi North (Justin), Mike Folkerts (Janet), Nick Folkerts, Kaiti Merrow and Dan Merrow; and her great grandchildren, Jamie Twadell, Jacob Folkerts (Karyss), Jenna Folkerts, Cameron Twadell, Kara Folkerts, Maddie Twadell, Kenzie Twadell, Gavin Folkerts, Cody North, Penny Folkerts and Lily Folkerts. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Feed My Starving Children (https://www.fmsc.org) honoring her lifelong commitment to faith, service, and Christian education.
