Theresa Lee Marklevitz

Theresa Lee Marklevitz (Moore), of Wayland, Michigan, passed away on February 21, 2026 at 67 years old. Born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England on 10 August 1958 to Eugene and Shirley Moore, Theresa was a self-described “Air Force brat.” While she lived in many states growing up, she called Wayland home for most of her life, graduating from Wayland Union High School in 1976.

An extraordinarily talented seamstress, Theresa could sew anything with or without a pattern, and was always willing to repair or alter clothing for family and friends. Her memory lives on in the countless creations that will continue to be worn, used, and cherished for generations to come. Theresa’s happiest hours were spent with her hands in the earth and her face to the sun. She poured her heart into her flower beds and greenhouse, and could grow anything she tried. We find comfort in knowing that the flowers she tended will continue to grow and color the world in her absence. For many years, Theresa was successfully self-employed and cleaned homes. To many of her clients, she was seen as an additional member of the family.

Theresa was a great mother to her daughter, Jessy. She worked incredibly hard to provide a life rich with opportunity. She was Jessy’s most passionate storyteller, taking immense pride in every milestone her daughter reached. The deep bond they shared was often unspoken, but still evident to those who knew them.

Theresa will be remembered as a caring, funny, creative, spontaneous, energetic, and hardworking force to be reckoned with. She leaves behind an impossible hole to fill in many of the hearts she touched.

In death, Theresa is now reunited with her mother, Shirley Moore. Her memory is carried by her husband, Randy Marklevitz; daughter, Jessy (Corbyn) Krzeminski; father, Eugene Moore; stepdaughters Angela Ferguson and Alena (Thomas) Malkewitz; and brothers Gregory (Melissa) Moore and Gary (Erin) Moore. She is also survived by her beloved nephews, nieces, and grandchildren.

A visitation celebrating the life of Theresa will be held from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services (Wayland Chapel), 312 N. Main St., Wayland, MI 49348, with a time for sharing memories beginning at 6:30 p.m. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookwayland.com in Theresa’s online guestbook.