Theresa Lynne Tappendorf

September 21, 1939 - June 6, 2020

Theresa Lynne Tappendorf, 80, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born September 21, 1939 in Decatur, IL to Richard Leon and Helen Elizabeth (Patterson) Anderson. She married the love of her life, Lyle Dean Tappendorf, on June 15, 1958, in Decatur. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, loved jigsaw puzzles, reading and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 62 beautiful years, Lyle; their nine children, Timothy “Marc” (Nancy) Tappendorf, Benjamin Tappendorf, Roberta Shull, Rebecca “Becki” Tappendorf, Dana Tappendorf, Katherine York, Dawn “Shelly” Maple, Jennifer (Pete) Tucker and Stephani (Mitch) Cave; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one girl on the way; 1 great-great-granddaughter; three brothers, Richard (Shirley) Anderson, Frank Anderson and Kenneth Anderson; and one sister, Carolyn (Alan) Arndt. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Jean Sweitzer; and one grandson. The family will be celebrating the life of Theresa with a visitation and a service. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the donor’s choice. The family of Theresa Tappendorf is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.moranandgoebel.com. http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/login/event# 30991