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Thomas West Obituary
Thomas D. West, 87, of Marshfield, WI, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away March 1, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN. Tom was born July 12, 1928 in Chicago, the youngest of three children of Thomas J. and Josephine (Dohney) West. A graduate of Loyola University in Chicago, Tom served his country with the 8th Army, Signal Corps as a cryptographer in the Korean War. He was Director of Security at DePaul University before retiring to Wisconsin with his wife, Emily. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Emily; and his sisters, Pat and Margaret. He is survived by his six children, Thomas H. West (Gloria), Sgt. CPD, retired, Nancy Stoecker (Leonard), Susan Crowley (Dr. Timothy), Gregory West, Jennifer West (the late Robert Steigert), Mary West (the late Dan Busto); grandchildren, Evan Crowley (Jessica), Timothy Crowley, Katherine Corning (Patrick), Leonard Stoecker, Marie Matthews (Nikolas), Thomas Stoecker, Elizabeth Fox (Matthew), Lauren Keith (Alex), Anna West; and eight great-grandchildren. Tom was especially grateful to Bill W., Dr. Bob and Fr. Ignatius McDermott, for 47 years of guidance and serenity. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 AM, Friday, March 4, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 613 Cherry St., Evansville, IN 47713, with Father Ted Tempel officiating. Entombment will take place at 10:00 AM March 5, 2016 All Saints Cemetery, 700 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Friends and family may visit from 8:30 AM until time of mass on Friday at the church. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Tom's name to Haymarket House, 932 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL. 60607 and/or Little Sisters of the Poor, 1236 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dennis Shea
March 25, 2016
Like Tom, I am a DePaul University retiree, and knew Tom very well throughout most of my 35 years at DePaul. He was firm, honest, and caring - attributes which I respected in Tom.
May he Rest in Peace,.and may he be long-remembered.
Mary Kizior
March 25, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Tom was a sweet man who will be missed. My sympathies to his family.
Elaine (Watson) Beaudoin
March 24, 2016
I was so very sorry to learn of Tom's death. I have only wonderful memories of working with him at DePaul. He did so much to professionalize the Security Department. And, he always treated everyone in a kind and gracious manner. He was a very good man. Please know he and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 1977
Janice (Garbisch) Hamilton
March 10, 2016
My sympathies to Tom & Emily's children (my summertime friends from childhood.)
My memories of your dad include his welcoming me into your home when I visited Jen back in 1977, and the friendly conversation we shared over a supper meal at St. Joseph's Hospital when I was visiting my mother in 2012. Though many years apart, his genuine warmth shone through each time. May it comfort you to know he's enjoying heaven's peace with your mom.
Jim Wi
March 6, 2016
Tom, I was sorrowed to hear of your loss. You have my prayers and condolences. Cherish the good memories.
Leo Rojek
March 5, 2016
Always had a high regard for Tom. He was a true gentleman and was admired by many of the people who knew and worked with him.
Leo Rojek
Orville & Sharon Garbisch
March 4, 2016
So sorry to read of your family's recent loss. We can only rest assured that he is safe in the arms of his Savior and united again with his soul mate, Mom/Grandma. Like Mom/Grandma, he will no doubt be missed daily. I will miss our occasional passing in the cafeteria at St. Joseph's were he came for a healthy serving of good salad...one of his favorites he would tell you. May the Holy Spirit guide you all through the difficult days ahead. God's blessings to you all.
Sharon and Orville Garbisch
Rich Jones
March 4, 2016
R.I.P. Tom. A great Sgt. and a fine gentleman.
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