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Thomas J. Pflaumer

1937 - 2022

Thomas J. Pflaumer obituary, 1937-2022, Chicago, IL

BORN

1937

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

McKenzie Funeral Home Ltd

15618 Cicero Ave

Oak Forest, Illinois

Thomas Pflaumer Obituary

Thomas J. Pflaumer, age 84, of Oak Forest, United States Army Veteran, born December 17, 1937 and passed away July 27, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Colleen A. Pflaumer, nee Cassel. Loving uncle of Darren, Dawn, and Dana; Julie, Warren, and Karen. Dearest friend of Carl Stegner and Phyllis Berngen Stegner, and Jim Ebersohl. Thomas was retired from the R.R. Donnelley Company after 35 plus years. He enjoyed fishing, taking care of his garden, birds, and feral kitties in his spare time. Thomas was a friend of many and will be greatly missed by all of those whose lives he touched. Visitation is Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 9:00 am until time of Funeral Service at 10:30 am at the McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois. Interment First Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois. For information: 708-687-2990.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 2, 2022.

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Love you Uncle Tom, so many good memories.
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9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

McKenzie Funeral Home Ltd

15618 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

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4

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

McKenzie Funeral Home Ltd

15618 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

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15618 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

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