Theresa "Terry" Lawrence, 86 years old, formerly of Oswego, IL, and Crossville, TN passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2021. She was born October 2, 1935, in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Jeanette (nee Szalkowski) and Alexander Silko. Theresa was married to her beloved husband Bill for 42 years. She was someone who would always smile, have a conversation with you, welcome you with an open heart, and loved to share stories. She was a devoted Catholic and a long time member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. She is survived by her three children, Jean (Jeff) Kolodziejski, Steven (Denise) Lawrence, Mark (Sherry) Lawrence, three grandchildren; Amber, Alan, and Anna Lawrence, other loving extended family members, and friends of Rose Terrace. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Lawrence, her brother Andy Silko, and her maternal grandparents. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543. A private family service will be held at St. Anne's Catholic Church and she will later be interred with her late husband at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. For additional information: 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com