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Thomas A. Hartmann

1954 - 2013

Thomas A. Hartmann obituary, 1954-2013, Tinley Park, IL

BORN

1954

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Heartland Memorial Center

7151 183rd St.

Tinley Park, Illinois

Thomas Hartmann Obituary

Thomas A. Hartmann, 59, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 22nd. He was born Feb. 7, 1954 in Effingham, IL. Loving husband of Elaine (nee Schumacher); son of Dr. Richard A. & Glenna (nee Rumford) Hartmann. Cherished brother of Joe (Sharon) Hartmann of Naperville, Mary (late Dick) Wikoff of Decatur, Mark (Pat) Hartmann of Arlington Heights, David (Dee) Hartmann of Chicago and late Laura (Greg) Spalding of St. Charles. Nephew of Marge Rumford. Loving uncle of many nieces & nephews. Son-in-law of John & Patricia Schumacher of Sigel, IL. Thomas began his career as Operations Manager in Effingham, IL with Yellow Freight Corporation and retired after 35 years from the Chicago Ridge location. Thomas was a dedicated sports fan of the Chicago Cubs & Chicago Bears. An avid fisherman who was proud of the 15 inch crappie, he caught on May 15, 1975. Interment will take place at 2:00PM on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 at Blue Point Baptist Church Cemetery at Lake Sara 8014 E. 1600th Ave, Shumway, IL 62461. Memorial contributions may be made to Make A Wish Foundation at illinois.wish.org. Arrangements handled by Heartland Memorial Center. For info or to sign the guestbook heartlandmemorial.com or 708-444-2266.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 24 to Sep. 26, 2013.

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Kevin Thoele

September 29, 2013

I grew up 3 homes up the street from the Hartmanns. Tom and his siblings were good friends and we spent a lot of summer days with them at Lake Sara. So sad to hear this news. God bless, Tommy.

September 26, 2013

Tom was a good man and boss. I am honered to have know him and to have worked on his team. He will be missed, Edward Cazares.

September 26, 2013

Have a heart . . .MAN. DRPC

Joe Meyer

September 25, 2013

Tom was a good boss at YELLOW glad two have worked under him.RIP

Bruce McShane

September 24, 2013

I worked with Tom at Yellow Fright, he was a good boss. Sorry to hear about his death.

Bruce McShane

September 24, 2013

Anytime that Elaine and Tom were together, you could see the love, devotion, and respect they had for each other in their faces. How blessed they both were to have each other. He will always watch over you, Elaine.

September 24, 2013

May the memories you hold dear bring you peace and comfort at this time Elaine. Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa, Jim, and Madeline Herbert

Pam Yoder

September 24, 2013

My deepest sympathies to Elaine and the Hartmann family.

Michelle, Cooper, & Camden Maniatis

September 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Elaine, and your family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace!

Jeanie Kaszubski

September 24, 2013

Elaine~Butch and I extend our heartfelt, loving sympathy to you.

Trish

September 24, 2013

Tom had a great sense of humor. He was a tremendous sports fan. He was an incredibly soft hearted romantic man. Elaine and Tom had a love story that many of us admired. He will truly be missed.

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Interment

2:00 p.m.

Blue Point Baptist Church Cemetery at Lake Sara

8014 E. 1600th Ave, Shumway, IL

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7151 183rd St., Tinley Park, IL 60477

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