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Your memory is for a blessing, John.
Amelia Jane Castle
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JOHN C. TOMME
DeKalb, Illinois
1930-2010
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DeKalb, Illinois
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Alzheimer's Association
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Send FlowersJohn C. Tomme 80, of DeKalb, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010.
Born June 29, 1930, in Chicago, John was a graduate of the University of Illinois and also held a PhD. from the University of Paris-Sorbonne. John served honorably as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy.
John's professional career included a number of teaching appointments in French language, including Wright Junior College, Northern Illinois University, and most recently, Kishwaukee College and Waubonsee Community College. A longtime resident of DeKalb, John was active in his church choir at St. Mary Parish.
He is survived by his brothers, Howard and Stephen, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ronald.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at St. Mary Parish, 321 Pine St., DeKalb. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, DeKalb.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the local chapter of The Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL 60115. Visit www.ronanmoorefinch.com to send an online condolence; 815-758-3841.
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RIP, John. I remember you in happier times. Jane Castle aka Madame Château
Amelia Jane Castle
December 25, 2023 | Friend
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The years go by and your memory is still for a blessing. Jane Castle Fellow AATF member and friend
Jane Castle
December 25, 2022 | Friend
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John Tomme was a life-long friend of my brother, Dyack, but I only met him once when I was just out of college living in Chicago. He took me all around sight-seeing, and I've never forgotten him for being so kind to a kid sister.
I know my brother will miss him greatly.
Mari Alice ReVeal, Potomac, Illinois
January 28, 2011
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John, we will miss you at the Alliance Française de DuPage. Your humor, your "joie de vivre", your intellect, your stories, your love of French literature and of course your knowledge and love of the French era of "Film Noir". You were one in a million, and will be remembered.
Monique Davoust
January 28, 2011 | Naperville, IL
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With sincere sympathy
Marion Breen
January 05, 2011 | Danville, VA
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"I enjoyed all the good times we had when we were neighbors on S. 3rd Street. Rest in peace my friend.
Brian Jones
January 03, 2011 | DeKalb, IL
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John's contribution to French teaching and foreign languages in Illinois was considerable -- and much appreciated by his colleagues. Condolences to family and friends.
John Miles
Former President AATF and ICTFL
John Miles
January 03, 2011 | Kenosha, WI
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I was in Professor Tomme's French class at NIU. He was a wonderful and caring professor, always willing to provide extra help after class. He will be missed.
Lori Lay
January 03, 2011 | Sycamore, IL
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