Service Details
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 18th at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3126 95th St. Sturtevant. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and in the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
Memorial Suggestions
to the Racine Campus of the Wisconsin Humane Society or to Breast Cancer Awareness.
Theresa A. Nelson, 49, of Arbor Vitae, WI, formerly of Racine, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born in Racine on November 6, 1971 the daughter of Kenneth and Carol (nee: McKloskey) DeRango.
Theresa graduated from J.I. Case High School and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Nursing. She was a former member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Sturtevant and presently a member of Holy Family Catholic Church of Woodruff, where she served as a catechist aide. Theresa was presently employed by Riverview Health Service.
Surviving are her children, Zachary Centell, Alexandra Centell, Jacob Nelson, and Angelina Nelson, all of Racine; stepchildren, Jessica Nelson, of Racine, and Jericka (Nick) Hooten, in Arizona; grandchildren, Natalee Shuman, Ayden Aranda, Rieley Hooten, Hailey Hooten, Giselle Nelson; mother, Carol Wright, of Arbor Vitae, WI; father, Kenneth DeRango, of Salem, WI; brothers, Michael DeRango, of Trevor, WI, Daniel (Deanna) Wright, and Rob Wright; her former husband and father of two of her children, Richard Nelson, and father of two of her children, Barry Centell. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive her. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Vera and Albert DeRango, Dorothy and Robert McKloskey, stepson, Joshua Nelson, and uncle, John McKloskey.
Sara Jerry says
My beautiful brunette😞 I don’t know how to find the words to say how much you’ve ment to me. Except my life has been much better having had you in it💜 you and I shared many of the same which is why we kept each other spirits up😞 thank you for loving me when I didn’t love myself💜 your sweetest Sara will forever and always love her favorite brunette💜💜 sore high beautiful angel I hope God knows how truly spectacular you are💜 I know your with your son so rest easy😞💜
April Wiggins says
She was a beautiful person, inside and out. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.
Cheryl says
I was so saddened when I heard she had passed away. She was an amazing nurse and an amazing friend. She brought joy to this world. She was my sponsor when I adopted my son. I’m so saddened now for all her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed. Rip Theresa
Carie pomorin says
RIP
Sue (Steckart) and Joe Jarosh says
We extend our most sincere sympathy to the family at this time of loss. We were so sorry to hear of Theresa’s passing. Know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Our love to you all. We are not able to attend the service but will keep you all in our hearts. Our love to you all.
Jessica says
So sorry for your families loss.
Theresa Sullivan says
Theresa was so special to ALL who knew her. Prayers and love to her mom, babies & grandbabies! She loved you all so very much. She will be so deeply missed. ❤
JulieAnn Wright says
RIP my beautiful baby sister
You Will be missed
You are loved
Hope De Cleene says
My dear T, How wonderful that I got to know you, my special cousin. I wish I’d been able to meet you in person. But I did feel like I knew you through our email correspondence. I can’t believe you’re gone already. My sincere condolences to your mother, and your kids in whom you took such pride. I will miss you so much. I will miss our connection. I am extending my most profound love to your entire family: You were fortunate to have had this beautiful woman in your midst!
Kevin Pitts says
Carol, Lyn and I are very sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
matt spaulding says
My heart was very heavy when I heard of her passing. I knew her since we were 8 years old. She was always a beautiful person inside and outside. My deepest sympathy for her family.
michelle maxwell says
When a loss is so sudden and unexpected, it’s hard to know how much or how little to say… I’d like you to know that you’re all in my thoughts and in my heart. Sweet T made such a positive impact on so many in her short time here on earth. She will continue to do so from the other side. She was loved. And you are all loved as well.
Susan Weisensel says
I met Theresa at St. Sebastian’s; I believe she was bringing her younger brother to VBS, which my children attended also. I have bumped into her a few times through the years; I will never forget her beautiful heart and smile, she was a lovely young lady.❤️
Van Jerome Smith says
I worked with Theresa and Mike at Target in Racine in 1986 . They were both so happy and full of life. Sorry for your loss.