Theresa Renee Kirklen

Theresa Kirklen born on December 25, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, to Fred and Geraldine Kirklen. She traded this life for eternal life at the early age of 67 years old on April 4, 2026, and is preceded in death by both her parents: Fred and Geraldine Kirklen and sister: Jeanette Kirklen.

Theresa was educated in the Gary Public Schools. She attended West Side High School until she later transferred and graduated from Lew Wallace High School Class of “1976 “.

She is survived by her five children: Telisa Arnold of Phoenix, Arizona; Michelle Kirklen-Hood (Velente’ Hood) of Nashville, Tennessee; Frederick Blackmon (Nicole) of Indianapolis, Indiana; Tanee’ Breedlove of Indianapolis, Indiana; and David Breedlove of California,

4 siblings: Sharon (Willie) Brown of Merrillville Indiana, Steven (Lynn) Kirklen of Merrillville Indiana, Phyllis Jeane Kirklen of Las Vegas, Nevada and Reginald Kirklen of Las Vegas, Nevada

22 grandchildren: (Darren, Dennis II, Rashi Jr, Kiara, Taneese, Marzhaun, Jamal, Kayla, Shaianne, Jaedan, Nyla, Shyla, Trace, Brielle, Taniyah, Troy Jr, Taliyah, Tyair, Tyree, Demi Marie, Dakota, Drayden and 5 great-grandchildren: (Bryce, Dennis III, Zamani, Kayori and Violet all of whom were her pride and joy.

Theresa Renee Kirklen will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished by all who knew her.

Immediately following burial, Re-pass will be held at:

Aura Events Center

2160 W 86th Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46268