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Thomas Lonis

1953 - 2018

BORN

1953

DIED

2018

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Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Thomas Lonis Obituary

Thomas Harvey Lonis passed away at home on February 14th, 2018. Tom was the loving husband to Candia (Dragovich) Lonis for 36 years, and the father of Amanda and Brett, as well proud cat owner of Dusty. Son of the late Morgan and Bernice (Bleichner) Lonis. Tom worked as a physical education teacher for over 30 years, spending most of his time teaching for the Chicago Public Schools at Senn and Taft, retiring in 2013. During that time he also taught Driver's Education at Amundsen High School and spent Saturdays teaching teenagers how to drive. He also coached, refereed, and umpired for many years in a variety of sports, most especially baseball, softball and football. He was an avid sports fan and die-hard Cubs fan, thrilled to see them win the World Series in 2016. In lieu of flowers Tom would like to have donations made in his name to the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation. The wake will be held Sunday, February 18th from 1 - 6pm at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 N Western Ave., service to be held Monday at the funeral home at 11am. Info call 773-561-6874 or visit www.drakeandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 16, 2018.

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Dan Grkovich

June 15, 2018

To the Tom Lonis Family,

Im very sorry for your loss. Tom was a colleague and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Tom and the entire Tom Lonis Family.

With condolences,

Dan Grkovich

Linda Fiedler

February 21, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Tom and I were classmates at Peirce and Senn.

Crystal Sadowski

February 20, 2018

You were truly a great person/ teacher enjoyed having you as one of my teachers

Leitner

February 18, 2018

Rest in peaceTom. You will be missed
Cuz's mick and. Karen

February 18, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always and may the love of God and family and friends continue to be with you always. Ps 116:15

susan locke

February 17, 2018

you will be so dearly missed Our hearts break for my bestie and partner in crime Candia and for your 2 awesome kids Amanda and Brett

At Cubs game.

Barb Cunningham

February 16, 2018

I remember Tom coming up to me at the Y after the traditional impromptu softball game and asking if I thought my friend (Candy) would consider dating a poor, bald, life guard. And so it began.

Rozane Bey-McCurdy

February 16, 2018

"Why I oughtta...." get a two-hour mani/pedi and now I can, Tom.

It was an honor sharing your final journey with you, Candy, Amanda & Brett. I'll hold you all in my heart, always...

February 16, 2018

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such as those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR

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18

Wake

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Feb

19

Service

11:00 a.m.

Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

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