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Thomas S. Hermes

Thomas Hermes Obituary

Thomas S. Hermes, age 56, of Winnetka. Beloved husband of Barbara Joyce; loving father of Margaret, Madeleine, and Thomas Hermes; devoted son of Beryl A. (nee Stevenson) and the late Thomas J. Hermes; dear brother of Jill Ann (Richard) Mahony, Kathleen (Robert) Barton, Cynthia (Bradley) Gunnis, Amy (James, M. D.) Stephen, and Daniel J., M. D. (Marjorie, M. D.) Hermes; twenty nieces and nephews. Visitation October 30th Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral October 31st Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Road, Skokie to Sacred Heart Church, 1077 Tower Road, Winnetka. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Northbrook. Kindly omit flowers Info: 847-675-1990 or

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 29, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Hermes

28 Entries

Fares F Nassar

August 24, 2008

My sincere condolences to Tom's wife and childrens. I was Tom's teacher at Cutler Academy , Vermont. I retain fond memories of Tom.

Roger Pope

August 23, 2008

Tom, Your old friend from Cutler Academy. Just got married for the 1st time. Wish you could have met my new wife. Have always missed your smiling face and funny jokes. siempre, your friend,

Leslie D Frank

August 22, 2008

I knew Tom in high school in Vermont from 1967-1969. We were the best of teenage buddies then, and kept in touch over all the years. I only learned of his passing now 10 months later. It hurts to lose an old friend, yet my fond memories still remain on. To the other friends and family of Tom, my thoughts are with you. What a wonderful guy Tom always was.

Cecilia Milotti

November 15, 2007

Dear Mrs. Hermes, Jill Ann, Kathleen, Cynthia, Amy and Daniel,
What a wonderful family you are! Mrs. Hermes, you charmed me with your warmth and kindness. With parents and siblings as loving and caring as you all are, it is no wonder that Tom turned out to be the remarkable, funny, bright man he is. May God's compassionate love ease your pain. I hope you will give me the pleasure of having you to dinner whenever you can. Tom would tell you that I am not too bad as a hostess! My warmest regards and wishes to all of you and your families. God Bless you all.

Cecilia Milotti

November 15, 2007

My dearest Barbara, Margaret, Madeleine and Tommy,
What a wonderful memory you must have of a husband and Dad who ran while battling the most formidable illness to strike humans and animals. A husband and Dad who brought tears to everyone in church when he shared what he called " a blessing", if I remember correctly, whereas most people would feel overwhelmed and sorry for themselves. Perhaps this attitude gave him the energy and desire to make the most of life, and he did just that. He was so appreciative, so overwhelmed by the deluge of love that came his way! I think I can hear his voice saying "ok, let this be a lesson to you, show your love every chance you get!". I believe there will be many little signs from him to show you that he is with each and everyone of you 24 hours a day. How proud you must be to have him as a husband and Dad. God Bless you all, and may His love be a balm on your pain. Hopefully, one day, we'll have the answer to "Why God?". In the meantime, I send my love and a big hug to all of you.

SALLY ABRAMS

November 9, 2007

Dear Barbara, Madeline, Margaret and Tommy,
I have just heard of your dear husband and father's passing. My sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time. The Hermes family has always been special to me since Madeline first came to my First Grade Class, followed by Margaret and finally Tommy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and hold you in the palm of His hand.
Fondly,
Sally Abrams, Manitowoc, Wi

Tim & Hitomi Wright

November 6, 2007

With deepest condolences.

Mariita Conley

November 2, 2007

To Tom's Family,

What a joyful spirit...such a loss.
My prayers are with you.

Pat O'Rourke

November 1, 2007

Barbara,
My deepest sympathies to you and your children...I will always have fond memories of my High School and College days with both you and Tom.

Sue Pekock

November 1, 2007

Tom, you have been a highlight of my Chicago travels on behalf of our alma mater. God bless you and your family. I will miss but will always remember your humerous group emails, your friendship and your endless optimism.

Phyllis Vega

October 31, 2007

Mr Hermes will be greatly missed by all who knew him

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Shaun Kelly-Kenyon

October 31, 2007

Life is unfair at best, but I think you and your family made the most of the precious time you were here. My deepest condolences to your family; your old buddies from the CBOE and CBOT will remember you as one of the best. SKKK

Tom and Sharon Dobson

October 31, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers to Tom's family, and our hope that through this difficult time you too will be heartened by his love for you and of life.

We knew Tom from the BC-Newton-Red House days, and we had such fun together. More recently, I had the great pleasure to join Tom with friends fishing the North Platte in Wyoming. As on that trip,
Peace to all,
Tom and Sharon Dobson

Bitsy Jennings Govern

October 30, 2007

Webster's Dictionary-Charming.adj.attractive,fascinating;delightful-Tom Hermes!!!!!! The best of times at Newton College of the Sacred Heart/Boston College with Tom. Your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers Best, Bitsy Jennings Govern

Dan Marguerite

October 30, 2007

I was fortunate to get to know Tom in my years at the CBOE. He was someone you always loved to run into. My condolences to all his family.

Iretta Brennan

October 30, 2007

Dear Hermes Family
Tom inspired us with his love of life and wonderful spirit. We promised him that we would deliver the research about wrecks in Lake Michigan for him to the historical society and we will do so.
We last saw Tom on a walk down Tower road...enjoying time with his wife and the beautiful outdoors.
He will be missed in the community.
We know he is cheering for Boston College from heaven. Our BC girls pass along their thoughts and prayers as well.
Love
Iretta and Chris Brennan

Maryclaire Collins

October 30, 2007

Dear Barbara & family,

I'll never forget Tom's open, smiling face, and his big heart. I can't count how many times Tom and your family have run across the street to help my mom and dad (Florence & Vince Collins) handle crises big and small. Sometimes I'd see Tom and my dad standing on the street, shovels or rakes in hand, yakking about the world and the latest Private Rd. gossip. And bless his soul, Tom would patiently & genuinely listen to my dad's many stories. Then during my dad's tough last years, Tom was gifted at jollying him along and making him smile. Here's to Tom -- a generous, big-hearted soul whose smile will be missed but never forgotten.

Maryclaire, Megan & Joey

Bert Geldermann

October 30, 2007

Tom
though we talked about it a few times I regret that we never quite had time to fish the kettle together....i could use some lessons....we can all take some small comfort in knowing with certainty that u r fly-fishing with the Angels now....our prayers for Barbara, your family and all who loved you....Peace

Elmer & Rae Liese

October 30, 2007

Tom,
You will be deeply missed by family and friends, especially your only brother Dan. Although we've met only on several occassions, you have been part of our family for many years.
Our sincere condolences to Barbara, Madeleine, Margaret & Tommy, your dear Mom Beryl, and your siblings.
Keep them laughing in heaven and show them how to fly fish.

Kiki Jones

October 30, 2007

Barbara,

I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing away. My deepest felt thoughts

are with you and your family. I am thinking of you all.

With Love,

Kiki

Nicholas Grieco

October 29, 2007

With deepest sympathies

Elizabeth Hitchcock

October 29, 2007

Whenever I think of Tom Hermes, I see him in my mind's eye with a big smile on his face. He seized every day and all who knew him seemed to grow larger, simply by being with him. All my love goes out to Barbara and the kids,
Love, Elizabeth

Hank Coakley

October 29, 2007

We have lost a man of integrity and incredible humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara and the Hermes family.

God rest his merry soul !

sam krainak

October 29, 2007

though I only met you once, we are family. may you rest in internal light, sins may be forgivin, and may he rest in peace.the father, the son, the holy spirit.

October 29, 2007

I don't even no where to begin to express the sadness our family feels at the loss of Tom. Two thoughts that came to mind are the lasting memory Tom created for the Sacred Heart Graduating Class of 2001 with an incredible video montage of the year. Secondly as Tom was ill he still thought of others and referred clients to me during the last few years. God Bless you Barbara, Margaret, Madeline and Tommy at this most difficult time. We loved your husband and dad a lot, he was a great friend and a great man.

Tim and Katie Feldheim and Family

Russell & Jeanne Voisin

October 29, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult of times.

Bob Goldberg

October 29, 2007

God bless Tom, Barbara and their family.
Bob and Kathy Goldberg

Bill, Anne Pierce

October 29, 2007

Tom,
I thought of you throughout yesterday's Autumn beauty. If you could have, sitting in the backyard feeling the sun on your face, enjoying the colors in the breeze. And probably walking along the lake, soaking it up and breathing it in....like all those mornings when you were in it, and taking the daily temp. And last night, the moon, the sky...you know.
I was glad and happy knowing how many times you enjoyed a day like yesterday without letting it go by unappreciated or unnoticed.
You soaked up a lot of those moments, and have inspired us to do the same.

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