Theodore "Ted" J. Ores Obituary (1956

Theodore J. "Ted" Ores, 66 of Pontiac, IL died Wednesday October 11, 2023, at 9:42pm at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. His funeral will be held on Tuesday October 17, 2023, at 11:00am at Dwight United Methodist Church, Dwight, IL with Pastor Mary Arnold officiating. Burial will be in McDowell Cemetery, Dwight, IL. A visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00-7:00pm at Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac, IL. There will also be a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Memorials in Ted's name may be made to his daughter's college fund. Ted was born on October 17, 1956, in Rochester, NY., a son of Theodore A. and Betty (Sample) Ores. He married Debi Wilkey on October 18, 2008, in El Paso, IL She survives in Pontiac. Also surviving are three daughters: Tami (Kelly) Audia of GA, Tara Hansen of Dwight, IL and Aidan Ores of Pontiac, Il; six grandchildren: Zoe, Beckett and Mila Audia, Elizabeth, Evelyn and Henry Hansen; one brother: Mike (Sandi) Ores of Pontiac, IL. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, one son: Chad Michael Ores and one brother: Richard Ores. Ted was educated in Odell schools and a graduate of Odell High School. He was a police officer and later a detective for the City of Pontiac for over twenty four years.