Theresa Marie Oxender

Theresa Oxender, 45, passed away on January 18, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. Theresa was born on December 30, 1970, to David Duane and Barbara Page, in South Bend, Indiana. Theresa was primarily a stay at home mom and a homemaker. Family was of utmost importance to her and she loved to laugh and tell jokes. Theresa was also very strong in her faith and considered it a driving force that has gotten her through several hardships.

Her fiance, Christopher Oxender, 42, of Three Rivers, Michigan, survives Theresa. Christopher and Theresa were together for nearly ten years. The two met at Meltrotter ministries where they were undergoing treatment for addiction. This is one of the great accomplishments in Theresa's life and where she won her battle against addiction for good. Theresa is also survived by her: mother, Barabara Page, and Step-father, Levi Page of Battle Creek, Michigan; siblings, Kim Armanini of Nashville, Michigan, Deborah Kinney of Battle Creek, Michigan, Jeff Duane, of Battle Creek Michigan, and David Duane II of Battle Creek Michigan; daughters Cheyenne Gwilt, 22, of Frankfort, Kentucky, Savannah Block, 14, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kelsey Oxender, 21, of Three Rivers, Michigan, Lindsay Watson, 19, married to James Watson, of Three Rivers Michigan, Courtney Oxender, 18, of Camden, Michigan, and Cassandra Oxender, 17, of Three Rivers, Michigan. Theresa also leaves behind four grandchildren.

Theresa will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, aunt, daughter, fiance, grandmother, and friend. Theresa had a big heart and brought joy to those closest to her. She will be missed.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, officiated by Rev. Robert G. Muirhead. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the American Cancer Society. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.