Teresa M. Brightman, nee Phillips, 74, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, December 3, 1951, in Mackinaw City, MI, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Teresa worked as a Weather Observer for the U.S. Navy and several civilian airports. She enjoyed visits from her friends at First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL. Throughout her life, Teresa was a member of many organizations including Membership with Primrose Chapter #183 O.E.S. of Indian River, MI, Otsego County Michigan Democrat Committee, WAVES National (now MWAN) Navy Organization, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and all of her rescued cats. She was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Charles Brightman
- Father: George King Phillips IV
- Mother: Millie Ona, nee Wallace, Phillips
- Brother: Wally Spencley
Surviving are her:
- Daughters:
- Aurora (Jason) McKenzie of Belleville, IL
- Athena (Steve) Sherbert of Gaylord, MI
- Grandchildren:
- Andrew (Tanu) Gildner
- Ryan McKenzie
- Natasha Sherbert
- Aiden Sherbert
- Great-Grandson: Noah Gildner
- Brother: John Phillips
- Sisters:
- Dort Krueger
- Bette (Joe) Cain
- Jennie Martinez
- Millicent (John) Leslie
- Connie (Terry) Luneke
- Many Nieces and Nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Otsego County Michigan Animal Shelter in Gaylord, Michigan.
Visitation: Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.
Services: Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Pastor Alexandra Lysdahl officiating.
