Thomas J. Dwan

Dwan, Thomas J. Age 71, passed away on January 11, 2015, from pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharron; two children, Matthew Dwan of Gary and Joseph Dwan of North Carolina; one sister Kathleen (James) Kick of Dyer. Tom was a graduate of Bishop Noll High School and St. Joseph's College, Rensselaer, IN. Tom was inducted into the U.S. Army in July 1966 and served in Vietnam with the First Infantry Division, the Big Red One. After active duty he joined the Army Reserve and retired as a Master Sergeant with 26 years of service. In August of 1968, Tom was hired at Calumet National Bank, now First Midwest Bank and retired in December 2004 with over 36 years of service. His last position was Vice President and Illinois Regional Manager. Tom was very active in community and charitable activities. He was the past treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Woodmar, Charter President of the Kiwanis Club of Griffith, past board member and Executive Secretary Griffith Chamber of Commerce, past board member and current member Optimist Club of Hammond, past committee member Hammond Chamber of Commerce, past board member Rotary Club of Chicago Heights, past Treasurer and board member United Way of Chicago Heights, past committee member of the Southland Chamber of Commerce. Tom was a member of Hessville American Legion Post 232, Pirates Inc., National Rifle Association, Society of the First Infantry Division and Briar Ridge Country Club. After retirement Tom and Sharron enjoyed traveling the country in their brand new Corvette and traveling worldwide. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Fagen Miller Funeral Home, 8580 Wicker Ave., St. John, IN. Private interment will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to any charity that helps our wounded veterans would be appreciated. Other donations can be made for cancer research to Northwestern Memorial Foundation, c/o Wesley Society, Galter Pavillion, 251 East Huron St., Suite 3-200, Chicago, IL 60611-2908 (ph. 312-926-2033).