Theresa Joan Huyge Lockhart, age 44, of Portage, joined her father, Richard J. Huyge, and beloved younger brother, Richie, in heaven on May 18, 2017. She is survived by her mother, Loretta Huyge of Grand Rapids; her sister, Joan Mullowney of Victoria, BC Canada; her stepchildren, Jonathan and Madeline Lockhart; and her stepmother, Dovia (Gene) Huyge of Kalamazoo. Theresa’s husband Christopher Lockhart followed her in death on October 24, 2017. She will be lovingly remembered by her uncles, aunts and many cousins: James (Kim) Huyge of Wyoming; Terrence Huyge of Grand Rapids; Timothy (Mary) Huyge of Caledonia; Thomas (Delores) Huyge of Byron Center; Faye Huyge of Grand Rapids Twp. and John (Jack) Francis of St. Johns, Newfoundland. Theresa will also be greatly missed by her best friends, Jennifer (Dennis) Zimmerman and Michelle (Meeusen) Addington and her godchildren, Dane and Faith Addington, all of whom she considered her family. Theresa also leaves behind one of her special cats, Sasha, who has found a loving home with her friend, Vel Duiven. Theresa attended Chime Elementary school in Kalamazoo, St. John Vianney in Wyoming, and graduated Salutatorian from Kelloggsville High School in 1991. She received her bachelor’s degree from Aquinas College in 1995 as Magnum Cum Laude with a double major in Spanish and Business. Theresa went on to receive a double Masters degree in both Education from Aquinas College and Spanish from Western Michigan University and was working towards accomplishing a doctorate in Spanish. Theresa was a passionate K-12 Spanish teacher in both public and private schools in many different districts. She was also an adjunct professor at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and a published poet. Theresa enjoyed running, hiking, teaching Zumba, volunteering at the Humane Society, being a lector at church, and helping her students and all those around her she loved. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Monday, December 4, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake St. Kalamazoo with Msgr. Michael Hazard presiding. The family will greet visitors beginning one hour before the mass in church. A graveside service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery in Wyoming at 2:30pm. Memorial contributions may be made in Theresa's name to the Kalamazoo Humane Society 4239 S. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 To share a photo, memory, and sign the family's online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Theresa Joan Lockhart please visit our Sympathy Store.
Mass of Christian Burial
DEC 4. 10:30 AM (EST)
St. Joseph Catholic Church - Kalamazoo
936 Lake St.
Kalamazoo, MI, 49001
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I send my deepest condolences to Theresa's family and friends. In addition to Schoolcraft, Theresa also taught Spanish classes at Kalamazoo Valley Community College where I also teach Spanish. She was an incredibly warm, friendly, and kind person and we all miss her deeply. I will donate to the Humane Society today in her memory.
- Kevin F.
I didn’t know Theresa personally, but I always enjoyed Zumba class on Saturday mornings with her ! She was a fantastic Zumba dancer and she had a beautiful smile ! My sincerest condolences to her family and friends.
- michelle semelbauer
Although my wife and I did not know Theresa very well, she always was very easy to talk to. I enjoyed sharing teaching stories with her. Theresa was a very kind person. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
- Trevor H
All of the people who have loved Theresa continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Sister Mary Catherine Fodrocy, OP
- Sister Mary Catherine Fodrocy, OP
Theresa was our beloved goddaughter. Our hearts are broken by her loss. May she rest In Peace. Our prayers and thoughts are with her family.
- Christina Siwik
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My prayers and condolences go out to Jim and Kim Huyge and to the family. Theresa touched my heart when she went to st Mary Magdalen. She was a big part of my life back then and wished that I would have kept more in touched with her. She was a true angel and saint. I will always remember her big heart and kind words. Her smile will always carry on with me. She will be missed and forever loved.
- The pelletiers
Dear Joan - so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your sister. My deepest condolences to you and to Theresa's whole family. Cynthia Daley (Ottawa)
- Cynthia D
My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May she finally rest in peace.
- Tanya Schuring
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance. Khalil Gibran
- shelly johnson
We only had Theresa at South Florence for a short while but we are thankful for that time and we are so sorry for your loss. Kim VELASQUEZ
- Kim
To those who grieve Theresa Lockhart: The staff and students of Schoolcraft High School - where Theresa last served as a Spanish Teacher - mourn her and share our condolences with her family. Theresa was with us for only two years, but she left a deep and abiding impression with her students and her colleagues. She will be missed. Our deepest sympathies, The Staff and Students of Schoolcraft High School
- Schoolcraft Team
Michael D. purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Theresa Joan Lockhart.
- Michael D.
To the family of Theresa Lockhart: Theresa was only our Spanish teacher for one year at Ross Beatty Jr/Sr High School; however, she was immediately part of our small school family. She was a very caring person and was liked by all of her colleagues. She taught our students in a very caring and accepting manner. Theresa will be well missed by all of us in our Cassopolis Community. With our deepest sympathy, The staff at Ross Beatty High School
- Dave VanLue
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