She was born November 9, 1936 in Bluffton to the late Joseph and Christine Strain. She was united in marriage to Jerrald Croy on September 1, 1956 in Bluffton. Theresa was an active member of St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 63 years; sons, David Croy of Fort Wayne and Jim (Susie) Croy of Allegan, MI; grandchildren, Amber (Thomas) Salzman of Geneva, IL, Michael (Jackie) Croy of Noblesville, IN, Andrew (Miranda) Croy of Aurora, IL, Emily (Sean) Croy of Fort Wayne, Brittany Croy of Lafayette, IN, and Adam Croy of Elburn, IL; and great grandchildren Cecelia, William, Charlotte, Quinn, Woodrow, and Matthew. In Addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Croy of Geneva, Il. Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church, 11337 Old Decatur Road South, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation for Theresa will also be held Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46819 with a Rosary Service at 3:30 PM. Burial will be at Six Mile Cemetery, Bluffton, Indiana. Contributions in Theresa's memory may be made to St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church; or the Greater Chicago Area Chapter of ALS to honor the Memory of Mark Croy. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com for the Croy family.
