Theresa J. Dixon
Of Arlington Heights

Theresa J. Dixon was born August 12, 1953 in Hibbing, MN to George and Barbara (nee Shaw) Cretilli. She joined the angels on July 3, 2012 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Terry was a graduate from Cardinal Stritch College in 1975. She worked in property management for over 35 years in the city and suburbs, most recently for Terrace Square Condominiums in Niles. She took pride in raising her daughters. Terry loved reading, gardening, spending time with her family and traveling to Big Cedar Lodge with her husband.

Theresa is survived by her husband Timothy M. Dixon; her children Jennifer K. and Michelle E. Dixon; her sisters Angela J. Cretilli; Patricia D. Caputa and Lisa M. Peel.

Terry is preceded in death by her brother Mark J. Cretilli and by her parents.

Memorial visitation Sunday from 3 PM until time of service at 7 PM at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights. Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to:. American Cancer Society 1114 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington, IL 60004 or the “Orphans of the Storm Rescue”, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015.