Therese Mary Pashea, 71, of O’Fallon, Illinois passed away peacefully at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born August 30, 1952, in Granite City, Illinois, a daughter of the late Ony M. Pashea Sr. and the late Ernestine Catherine (Ramsey) Pashea.
Therese lived a full life and was always there to lend a hand. She was a school teacher for years and also worked in the healthcare field as a phlebotomist for many years. Therese was dedicated to her faith and was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Granite City, where she had many dear friends. A big St. Louis Cardinals fan through the years and was always cheering them on. She was also an avid swimmer for over 40 years. Therese had been swimming at the YMCA in O’Fallon for years and will sorely be missed by all of her friends there. Therese was one of those people you don’t soon forget. She was always glad to see you, never met a stranger, full of energy and fun to be around. A friend to the end.
Therese is survived by several brothers and sisters and their spouses, Ony and Joan Pashea Jr., Dale and Carole Pashea, Dolores Loyet, Joe Pashea, Mark Pashea, Ann Leonard and Paul and Melinda Pashea; many nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends.
In celebration of her life, a Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Granite City at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, with Father Steve Thompson as celebrant. Private burial will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Edwardsville at a later date. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Church or as Masses. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family at www.irwinchapel.com
