Thomas-Newberg-Obituary

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Thomas J. Newberg

Dyer, Indiana

Jul 30, 1942 – Oct 20, 2024

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BORN
July 30, 1942
DIED
October 20, 2024
LOCATION
Dyer, Indiana

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Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer Obituary

Thomas “Mars Man” Newberg, age 82, of Griffith, IN, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024.  Beloved husband of Nancy Newberg, nee Carlson. Loving father of Veronica (David) Tyssen, Thomas Newberg Jr., late Eddie (Donna) Miller, Randy Miller, Gerard (Niceo) Miller, late Gwen Miller, and Jimmy (Deanna) Hodo.  Cherished grandfather of Michael (Rebecca), Joseph, Jerry, Crystal, Brian (Crystal), John, Jazmine, Tony (Justine), Alyssa (Kyle), Alexandria, Austin, late Matthew, Brandon, Jimmy III and 18 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Virginia (late Jack) Sloan, late George (late Dorothy) Newberg, late Robert Newberg, Jackie (late Mike) Winn, Ethel (late Ray) Lentz, Ted (Joan) Newberg, and Emma (late Ernie) Williams.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Preceded in death by his first wife JoAnn Newberg and his parents George and Alice Newberg.


Visitation Friday, October 25, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN.  For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit www.SMITSFH.com

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Uncle Tom was not just an uncle, he was a great friend. We shared many common interests. When I used to live upstairs from Him and Aunt Joann on Rockwell st, we spent many evenings after work watching Star Trek and talking outer space stuff.
He always had some new great idea that he was working on. I loved watching him as he’s was working on the Mars Globe project.
Some of my fondest memories were the dinners and card games with Uncle Tom , Gramma, Aunt ‘Em, and uncle Ernie . We...

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Tom always had a smile and a warmth to his greeting and friendship. He put many a smile on my face. A great friend!!

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Veronica and Dave my heart breaks for you and your family at this very difficult time. I’ve been thinking about all the silly jokes and things he used to do to us when we were younger. He was such a jokester. I will miss him so much. He called and sang happy birthday to me this year and I was lucky enough to get him on my video and saved it. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I love you all so much ❤

To all of Uncle Tom’s family, too many to mention. My memories of Uncle Tom go back a long long way. Every memory of him has been relative to him being happy and funny. I always enjoyed his company and looked forward to seeing him at the family get togethers. He always reminded me of my Dad and they always joked around together. I’m going to miss him very much and will always remember him in prayers. Rest in peace my man and God bless you forever.

Sending love and light..may fond memories bring you comfort! So very sorry for your loss.

Veronica, Dave and Family, I am so so so sorry for your loss of your dad. My thoughts and are with you all at this time of sorrow. Love you all ❤