In the quiet community of Covert, Michigan, the life of 60-year-old Terese Gorenz came to a tragic end on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She and her husband, Edward Gorenz, also 60, were discovered deceased in their home located in the 72000 block of County Road 376. Authorities from the Covert Township Police Department, the Van Buren County Sheriff's Department, and the Pokagon Tribal Police arrived at the residence after receiving a report of a potentially suicidal individual with a firearm.
Upon entering the home, officers found both Terese and Edward Gorenz with fatal gunshot wounds. The subsequent investigation into their deaths led authorities to conclude that the incident was a murder-suicide. Evidence recovered from the scene indicated that Edward Gorenz shot his wife before turning the gun on himself. A 12-gauge shotgun was identified as the weapon used in the tragic event.
Further details emerged that shed some light on the final moments of the couple's lives. A note, believed to have been written by Edward Gorenz, was found at the scene, although the specific reasons for the tragedy remained unclear to investigators. In a sorrowful and enigmatic message, a text was sent from Terese Gorenz's phone to a firefighter, stating that they had been 'called home to God' and to 'call 911,' adding that the door had been left unlocked for first responders.
Terese was born on November 27, 1957, in Evergreen Park, Illinois. She was known for her love of spending time with her family and her ability to make people laugh. She and Edward had been married since May 28, 1976, and together they had four children and seven grandchildren. Those who knew Terese from her work at a local market remembered her as a friendly and jovial woman with a beautiful spirit and a constant smile.
