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Thomas J. Manning, age 83, of Cedar Lake passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; brother-in-law, Bob (Frani) Justak; sister-in-law, Judi (John) Spear; 6 nieces and nephews; and 12 grand nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Marie Manning. Friends may meet with the family on Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 2 to 7 pm at Burdan Funeral Home 12901 Wicker Ave Cedar Lake, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 2, 2015 at 10:00 am at Holy Name Catholic Church with Fr. Ed Tlucek, O.F.M. officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Name Cemetery. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member and usher of Holy Name Church and the past President of the Holy Name Credit Union. Tom was a teacher and administrator of Lake Ridge Schools for 43 years. He was a member of the Cedar Lake Knights of Columbus, the Whiting Elks, and the Indiana State Teachers Association. A member of the IU Varsity Club, the IU and Arkansas State Alumni Association, and a board member of the Lake Shore Region Chapter of the I.U.A.A.. Tom was a graduate of Arkansas State and Indiana University. He was an IHSAA football, basketball, and baseball official. He was an officer and founder of the Lake County Officials Association. A former member of the Chicago Officials Association and former Big Ten Football official. Tom is being inducted into the Hammond Sports Hall of Fame on March 10, 2015. Tom will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers donations to Holy Name Church of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will be greatly appreciated. www.burdanfuneralhome.com
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Mr. Manning with your help from grissom- lake ridge- and Calumet your kindness helped me through.
Tammy Paper
May 18, 2015
Mrs. Manning , Please take comfort in knowing that the legacy of a great man lies in the lives that he touched through his life. Mr. Manning was a good man who cared to make a difference for others... As a poor kid growing up in Black Oak he was one of those great teachers who help all of us to become better people.... Thank you for sharing him with us. God bless.
Darrell Lee Akemon
March 3, 2015
I remember Mr Manning when I attended Calumet High School and in later years as the principal at Grissom where my children went.
Marion Owens Sumner
March 2, 2015
You were a great teacher. Rip. Prayers are with the family.
Michelle Demo & Cory Duszynski
March 2, 2015
Rip mr manning
hazel fuller
March 2, 2015
R.i.p mr manning prayer go out to the family
hazel fuller
March 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Manning was one of the greatest principles ever. He was so good with kids. He will be missed!
Eva Lopez (Chinn)
March 2, 2015
You will be missed by Angela and John coffey class of 83
angela coffey
March 2, 2015
Dear Shirley and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris Kalina
Washington, D.C./ Munster,Indiana
March 2, 2015
I had him for math in the 6th grade. Great teacher !
Linda Alexander - Winstead
March 2, 2015
RIP Mr. Manning
Susan Pratchett
March 2, 2015
We are very lucky to have known such a great person & inspirational leader such as yourself. Thank you for working in the lake ridge school System.
RIP MR. Manning
Ottie Vancuren
March 1, 2015
I remember Mr. Manning from my school days. Thank you for serving our country and for educating so many students throughout the years. Having lost my father this past August please know my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kari Stadt Routledge
March 1, 2015
Mr.Manning you were a great teacher and even better man i know as well many other alumni of Calumet know you walked this earth and will be greatly missed John Evetts class of 81
john evetts
March 1, 2015
Thanks for all you have done Mr. Manning. You were a wonderful and inspiring teacher to have! May your memories live on.
Lacey Swick
March 1, 2015
Condolences to the Manning Family. Mr.Manning was an awesome caring man to all who came in contact with him & will be missed.
Paula Sanchez
March 1, 2015
Rest in peace. You were and will always be an inspiration. Thank you for all of your guidance and patience.
Darneatryce Scott
March 1, 2015
Mr Manning, you treated me so kind and followed me all the way through school.you made a difference in my life.
tammy paper
March 1, 2015
Mrs. Manning, I am so sorry for your loss. I was just the other day telling my 12yo son how lucky i was to have him around from Grissom, to jr high to high school he always told me the way it was. Thank you sir for everything always RIP..
Dean Marsh
March 1, 2015
Mr Manning , You will be missed . What a great principal you was. I have such good memories of my grade school days. I remember you would always have us called down to your office on our birthdays, hiw special you made us kids . God Bless your family as a lose an angel!!
sherrie cook jerome
March 1, 2015
Kathy, so sorry to hear about your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jack and Gloria
March 1, 2015
Mrs. Manning,
My heart is breaking right now. Mr. Manning was loved by all of his students and will be greatly missed. I am so thankful that I was able to spend some time with him a few weeks ago. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carrie Cook-Schrader
February 28, 2015
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Mary Joan Dickson
February 28, 2015
Ted and I are saddened to hear of the passing of our old friend Tom. Many fond memories working together but most especially all the social events at the Manning house hold. He will be missed by so many, but we know, he will be "officiating", teaching and being the greeter in heaven!
Joyce Seabloom
February 28, 2015
Judy and I were sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. We would like to be there with you. I will always remember the years Tom and I played in the golf league for several years.He was like my big brother
Judy and Bill Lueder
February 28, 2015
Shirley so sorry for the loss of your husband, Kathleen so sorry for the loss of your bother Tom.
H. Dejnowski
February 28, 2015
Shirley Very sorry to read about Toms passing. Tim will be in out prayers up here in Neenah. Wisconsin I will always remember the good times at Calumet bb games and of the fun at golf with Tom and Bob and the rest of the crew
Jim Sudlak
February 28, 2015
Bob John sorry for the loss of your brother in law RIP
Mike Bixeman
February 28, 2015
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