Mary Teresa Gusman

Mary Teresa Gusman, age 83, of Chillicothe passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria.

Teresa was born on August 13, 1940, in the Mexican Settlement in Chillicothe, IL, to Jose Gabriel and Trinidad (Rodriquez) Medina. She married Larry Borton in East Peoria. She later married Andrew A. Gusman on September 27, 1986, in Chillicothe.

Surviving are her husband, Andy; her son, Mark (Amy Boesen) Borton of Elk River, MN; her son-in-law, Severo Garcia of Maple Grove, MN; her step-sons, Joseph (Jennifer) Albright of Germantown Hills, IL, Robert (Cara Encinas) Gusman of Chillicothe, IL, and Patrick Gusman of Chillicothe, IL; 12 grandchildren, Kennedy Borton, Landon Borton, Andrew Brinker, Meghan Sneed, Cody Albright, Seth Albright, Chris Everett, Annie Albright, Maddie Albright, Peter Albright, April Gusman and Nathan Gusman; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is Debbie Mullen, who was like a daughter to Teresa. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Melina Garcia; one sister; and eight brothers.

Teresa, along with her husband, Andy, were instrumental in founding the Mexican American Society in Chillicothe. She was very proud of her Mexican heritage and loved her family very much.

In her early career, Teresa drove a school bus for IVC. She then barbered for many years before retiring from Angie’s Barber Shop after 26 years. She was a devout member of St. Edward Catholic Church in Chillicothe. Teresa enjoyed gardening, especially her flower gardens, and crocheting. She loved planning and hosting their famous Summer Parties and listening to live music. Dancing was her other love and, over the years, Teresa and Andy entertained us all with their exceptional dancing skills.

A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church in Chillicothe, with visitation held one hour prior. Visitation will also be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Fr. Martin Mwongyera will officiate. Burial will follow at Chillicothe City Cemetery. Memorials in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made through www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com.