(Devoted Mother, Grandma, & Animal Rescuer)
Teresa Lynn Partin-Stevens, 59, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Born on Feb. 10, 1967, in Toledo, Ohio, Teresa was the beloved daughter of Estle Partin and Eva (Leadford) Partin.
She was a proud graduate of Anthony Wayne High School and completed her education at Penta Career Center in 1985.
Teresa was a vibrant, free-spirited woman whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her. She was tender-hearted with a vibrant personality, a beautiful soul, and an adventurous spirit.
In her younger years, she enjoyed trips to Kentucky and skiing in New York with her family and children.
She was an avid lover of music, especially artists like Prince and the Steve Miller Band.
Teresa also had a deep compassion for animals and found joy in rescuing and caring for them, always wanting to give them a safe and loving home. Teresa knew no stranger, as she was a friend to each and every person she crossed paths with.
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Above all, Teresa’s greatest pride and joy were her daughters and grandchildren. She cherished her family deeply and found her greatest happiness in the memories she held with them.
She is survived by her loving parents, Estle Partin and Eva (Leadford) Partin; her daughters, Brittany (Alex) Klatt and Paige (Casey) Elson; her cherished grandchildren, Halle, Grady, Isaiah, Oliver, Cole, and Porter; her siblings, Tammy (Steve) Bloom, Melissa (Brent) Heath, and James (Ashley) Partin; as well as many nieces and nephews whom she adored.
In accordance with Teresa’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. A private celebration of life will be held for family and close friends at a later date.
Arrangements by Weigel Funeral Home ~ 419.826.2631. www.weigelfuneralhomes.com.
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