Teryl "Tere" R. Wood

Teryl “Tere” R. Wood, 81, of Germantown Hills, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria. She was born in Springfield, MO on February 12, 1944, to John Donald “Don” and Donna (Riva) Cahill. She married Roger Hallberg in Peoria on July 29, 1967, and they enjoyed nearly 38 years of marriage until he passed away on July 3, 2005. She later married Larry Wood in Clearwater, FL on April 30, 2007; he preceded her in death on April 12, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Roger Hallberg II of Germantown Hills and Tod (Christine) Hallberg of Kankakee; and two granddaughters, Kendra ( Kenro Black) Hallberg and Allison (Brenton Van Ooyen) Hallberg. Tere earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Illinois University, followed by a Master of Arts in Education at Bradley University. She later obtained an endorsement in Early Childhood Education from Illinois State University. Over the course of her teaching career, she taught in Woodstock and East Peoria, before retiring from Morton District 709 in 2003. She loved watching beautiful sunrises and sunsets, walking, and playing golf. Tere was particularly proud of her May 2010 hole-in-one at Inverness Golf & Country Club. She was also an avid sports fan and enjoyed cheering on the Cubs, Bears, and Florida Gators. Tere was previously affiliated with St. Monica Catholic Church in East Peoria and later joined St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Peoria Heights, attending services there during her time in Illinois. While residing in Florida, she attended Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness. In addition, she was an active member of the Cursillo Community. Tere also participated in P.E.O. International, Tri Sigma Sorority, and the WIU Alumni Group. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Peoria Heights at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Father Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate. Private burial will be at Galesburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services in East Peoria is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to P.E.O. International Program for Continuing Education. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.

Teryl "Tere" R. Wood

February 12, 1944 - January 27, 2026