Teresa L. Lanigan Obituary (1965 - 2019)

Teresa L. Lanigan, 54, of Pontiac, peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at 1:41 p.m. at her home while surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, January 3, 2020, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Teresa was born October 10, 1965, in Pontiac, IL to Gene and Shirley (Edwards) Folk. She married Gregory P. Lanigan on January 10, 1987 in Forrest, IL. He passed away January 4, 2014. She is survived by her children, Amanda (Justin) Emling of Pontiac, IL and Aaron M. (Rachel Alwardt) Lanigan of Gibson City, IL; grandchildren, Ashlynn and Aubrey Emling; brothers, Ron (Lisa) Folk of Forrest, IL Donnie (Tiffany) Folk of Lexington, KY, Danny (Caroline) Folk of Pontiac, IL, and Chad (Nicki) May of Salem, IL; sisters, Barb (Brad) Trainor of Pontiac, IL and Sharlene (Gary) Koch of Forrest, IL; and lifelong friend, Sarah Wallrich of Cullom, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Greg. Teresa was a graduate of Forrest Strawn Wing High School, Class of 1984. She received an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences, majoring in machine tool technology at Greenville Technical College in Greenville, SC. She worked in the Research & Development Department at Caterpillar in Pontiac, IL and Mossville, IL. Teresa enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. She was a huge fan of all sports and enjoyed woodworking. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.