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Therese M. Kale
Therese M. Kale
January 05, 1963 - May 11, 2011
Rock Island, Illinois

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday May 19, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2208 4th Ave., Rock Island, Ill.
Therese M. Kale, 48, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 19th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 2208 4th Ave., Rock Island. As Therese requested, she will be cremated. Inurnment will be later at Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the Christian Family Care Center, Rock Island, or to a favorite charity.

Therese was born on January 5, 1963 in Rock Island, a daughter of Thomas and Judith Stapleton Kale. She was a 1981 graduate of Rockridge High School. She married Terrence Thrap on September 12, 1987 in Milan and had three children. Therese later married Michael Honts. He preceded her in death on November 2, 2010.

She was employed at Roadway Express for many years. She was currently working at H & R Accounts, Moline.

Therese is survived by her sons, Travis and Trenton Thrap; daughter, Kayla Becker; grandson, Wesley Becker; mother, Judy Kale; loving brothers and sister, Martin Kale, Thomas (Beretta) Kale Jr., and Pamela (Ron) Johnston; many aunts, uncles, cousins, special neighbors and special work friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Kale Sr.; and her first grandchild, Braden Alexander Thrap.

Therese will always be remembered for her strong faith in God, her love of family and friends, and her beautiful sense of humor.



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My thoughts and prayers to Therese's family during such a difficult time. I worked with Therese at Medpay and really enjoyed Therese's humor. She was my buddy and a good friend. I will surely miss her. May your family find comfort one another and in the Lord. If there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to contact me. Peace be with you.
-- Bonnie Vroman

Judy and Family

Would like to express our deep sympathy in the lost of Theresa our thoughts and prays are with you

Kathy and Charlie Hayes
-- kathleen hayes

To the Kale family - my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have wonderful memories of spending time with Therese going clear back to High School. Please be comforted by one of my favorite Bible passages,Isaiah 40:28-31: 28. "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31. But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

In God's Love, Tammy
-- Tammy (Burger) Robinson

Our thoughts and prayer are with you. I remember when I would stay over nite with Marty and Theresa and Pam would play the Piano for your mom & dad. I alway thought a lot of Theresa and your Family. I wish there where word to ease your sadness. I am praying for your Family. Jeff Nimrick
-- Jeff & Brenda Nimrick

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. MAY THE LORD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND DURING THIS TIME AND MAY YOU FIND LOVE AND SUPPORT THRU YOUR FAITH AND FAMILY TIME TOGETHER. I WORKED WITH TERESE AT MED PAY FOR FIVE YEARS AND ENJOYED HAVING LUNCH WITH HER ON FRIDAYS. SHE WAS ALWAYS UPBEAT AND SMILING. I WILL MISS HER.
-- MAUREEN STCLAIR

We did not know this lovely lady, but we know Kayla, her daughter, and we know Jamie Kale, he niece. They are special so we know she must have been special too. Our sympathy and prayers to all the family.
-- Dan & Deborah Beattie

I HAVE HAD THE PRIVELAGE OF NOT ONLY BEING A COWORKER OF THERESE FOR MANY YEARS BUT BLESSED SHE WAS ALSO MY VERY DEAR FRIEND. I WANT HER FAMILY TO KNOW HOW MUCH SHE LOVED AND ADORED YOU ALL! SHE TALKED ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME WITH SUCH GREAT LOVE AND RESPECT. ESPECIALLY HER GRANDSON. WHEN SHE TALKED ABOUT THAT LITTLE GUY HER EYES WOULD JUST TWINKLE! I WILL MISS MY FRIEND SO VERY MUCH AND PRAY SHE HAS NOW FOUND PEACE. HER MEDPAY FAMILY MORNS YOUR LOSS AND IS HERE FOR ALL OF YOU IF WE CAN DO ANYTHING. REST IN PEACE THERESE I MISS YOU MY DEAR FRIEND BUT WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR FRIENDSHIP.
-- KELLI MILLS

We will love you and miss you so much mom
-- Thrap kids

we love and miss our mother everyday rest in peace momma
-- Thrap children

Dear Judy & Family: We are so very sorry for your loss of Therese. We think of you daily and pray for your family. John & Nancy
-- John & Nancy Fisher

Though we've known each other for only a few years, therese and the entire family has welcomed me with open arms. I made a promise to therese to help take care of travis, kayla and trenton and that's just what i'll do. I knows she's in heaven spending time with her grandbaby braden, her daddy and all of her loved ones who are now passed. May the lord protect this family and help with there loss. Ill miss you therese, I love you for everything you are.
-- malia dinneweth

Kayla, Travis, and "Tron". My thougts and prayers are with all of you. Stay strong. I love you like my own kids.
-- Bobbie Versluis

To Therese's family...I have not seen or spoken to Therese in many years, but will never forget those wonder years in grade school and beyond spent with her. She has the sweetest soul..I'm so sad for your loss...
-- Joanie (Newton) Boney

Tom my thoughts and prayers to your family God Bless
-- Joe Young

Our sincere sympathy to all of the Kale family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
-- Russ and Beth Scott

There are no words to express how very sorry I am for your loss. Therese was not only my co-worker for the last three years, but she was a very, very dear friend. I will carry wonderful memories of her with me always. My thoughs and prayers are with your family now and always. I pray that God gives you strength and peace during this most difficult time.
-- Machala Ullrick

I will miss you Therese! You were a great wife to my dad and a good friend to me. I have so many fond memories of you. Only a month ago we spoke on the phone for well over an hour. We shared our hurt, our sorrow... and managed to get in a few laughs. Travis - Trenton - Kayla - Your mom loves you soooo much. She never stopped bragging about you all. Especially her grandson. I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
-- Lee Honts

MY deepest sympathy to the family of Theresa. She was not only a neighbor but a friend and will be missed.
-- Kathie Holt

We would like to extend our prayers and thoughts to the Kale family. Judy, may God be with you and keep you in his care during this very difficult time. God Bless your family.
-- Wayne and Becky Hungerford

Dear Kale Family, It's been years since we have seen you, but we have many pictures of Tom, Pam, Marty, and Therese. We always remember Therese smiling and those hugh dimples! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Therese, rest in peace. With fond memories, your former neighbors. Mike & Charlene
-- Mike & Charlene Holland

Judy, I never got to know Therese but if she was anything like her mother and father she was a wonderful person. Tom & I are keeping all of you in our prayers. Sending our care and love. Tom & Sandy Pritts
-- Sandy Pritts