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Thomas Small Obituary

Thomas R. Small, 56 of Park Forest, IL., passed away on Sunday June 1 at his residence, after many months of battling ALS [Lou Gehrigs Disease]. Thomas R. Small is survived by his wife, Colleen nee Delph. One daughter: Sarah [Michael] Poncin of Lowell, IN. One son: Michael [Jodi] Small of Tuscaloosa, AL. Two brothers: Dennis [Janien] Small of Farmer City, IL. and David [Debbi] Small of Georgetown, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents LaMar and Louise Small, a sister Nancy Small. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday June 4th at 7:00 P.M. at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church in Park Forest. Interment will be on Thursday June 5th at 11:00 A.M. at Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood. Visitation will be at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger on Tuesday June 3rd from 2:00 till 9:00 P.M. and Wednesday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Thomas R. Small was a Science Teacher at The Crete-Monee Middle School, and a lifetime member of the National Education Association. An active member of St. Irenaeus Church, the Dominican Associates, and The Knights of Columbus. Memorials to The Les Turner ALS Foundation, Park Forest Fire Dept., Marian Catholic High School or Hazelden Treatment Center would be appreciated. Info 708-755-6100

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Published by SouthtownStar on Jun. 5, 2003.

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Shelley Kuiper (Gallagher)

June 10, 2003

Dear Mrs. Small and Family,

I am very sorry to haer about your loss. Just know that Mr.Small is there with you at all times. God saw that he was suffering and gave him a place to rest and become your Angel from up above. I was a student at Deer Creek Jr. High and he was a Great teacher and person. May his memories comfort you in your time of loss.

Shelley Kuiper (Gallagher)

Danny Felix

June 9, 2003

Dear Small Family,

My thought's and prayer's are with you. I will truly miss Mr. Small. Sometime's God take's us earlier than were prepared for. May all his pain be gone and may he continue doing what he did best. I'm sure he already has a classroom full of student's. Your friend and student, Danny felix,and family

Mardi Small

June 5, 2003

Colleen, Sarah and Michael,

I am so sorry that you had to go through this and that Tom had to leave you all when he was so young.

I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Mardi

Tammie Felix

June 5, 2003

Mr. Small was a very nice man and a kind teacher. I am very saddened to hear of his passing. I wish to express my deepest sympathy to his wife, who was also my teacher, and all of his family.

Nancy Dillon

June 3, 2003

May the Grace of Our Lord Bless you and comfort you during your time of sorrow and always.

Bea Fodor

June 3, 2003

So sad to hear of Tom's passing. Prayers for strength are offered up for Colleen, Sarah and Michael and families to continue in the gentleness of Tom's example.

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