Theresa Marie Marko

THERESA MARIE (HEBERT) MARKO, 74 of Mt. Vernon, IL, formerly of Kankakee, passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. She was born on November 4, 1945 in Kankakee, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Blechle) Hebert. Surviving are her husband, Cristobal (Papa Cris) Barbosa-Gaytan, her children Tina (Bob) Paul of TN, Pamela Messier (Lee Giovanini) of CA, Dennis Marko and Dawn Marko of Chebanse, Raymond (Megan) Marko of Bourbonnais, her sister-in-law, Jane (James) Hebert, 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were two grandsons, Logan Marko and Donald Giovanini III, all four of her brothers, Eugene Hebert, Charles Hebert, Thomas Hebert, James Hebert, two nephews, David and Mark Hebert and her parents. Theresa worked at Kankakee State Hospital/Shapiro Developmental Center for 30 years before her well earned retirement. She spent her retirement showering her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends with love. A memorial service will be held from 3:00pm-6:00pm on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Jensen Memorial Chapel, 1200 N Convent Street, Bourbonnais, IL. Theresa will be laid to rest with her parents at Mount Calvary Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.