Theresa Lou (Ongalo) Cook

Theresa Lou Cook, 66, of Mt. Vernon passed away Saturday evening February 15, 2025 at her home.
She was born in Ottawa, IL on May 13, 1958 the daughter of John Peter & Marilyn Frances (Engel) Ongalo.
Mrs. Cook enjoyed crocheting. She was a housekeeper for many years and enjoyed sci-fi shows.
Mrs. Cook is survived by her:
Husband: Thomas L. Cook of Mt. Vernon
5 Children:
Audra Zagorski & husband Scott of Virginia
Heather Young of Mt. Vernon
Gary Blair of Mt. Vernon
Anna Coomer & husband James of Zalma, MO
Tommy Cook of Mt. Vernon
11 Grandchildren: Javier, Haylie, Kayla, William, Nevaeh, Eli, Tavin, Halia, Jordan, Anthony & Josh.
2 Sisters:
Sandi Richardson & husband Jeff of Plano, IL
Ellen Gosnell & husband Terry of Mattoon
3 Brothers:
John Ongalo of Mattoon
Mike Ongalo of Mattoon
Bill Ongalo & wife Donna of Colorado
Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her Parents and a Brother-Steve Ongalo.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, February 20th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in the Kirk Cemetery in Ina. Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com 

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