Thomas D. Chatterton of Buffalo Grove Thomas D. Chatterton, "Tom", age 70, was born March 5, 1943. Tom passed away peacefully at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL on March 17, 2013. Beloved husband and soulmate of Bonnie G. Chatterton for almost 50 years, loving Dad and best friend of daughter Kerri L. Chatterton and son Tom J. Chatterton, hero and older brother of Betty A. (Bill) Stuart. Tom is deeply loved and respected and will be greatly missed by the many people who's lives and hearts he touched with his kind, gentle spirit, warm laugh and selfless expressions of compassion and love. Upon his passing, his final gift was the donation of his corneas to Gift of Hope in honor of his niece Joanne Netz (Michigan), who so generously donated her kidney to a friend in need and in appreciation of the loss of sight that his son, Tom, personally experienced and was blessed to regain through the miracles of The Lord and medicine. Preceded in death by parents William Y. and Helen (Maurice) Chatterton. Tom is also survived by sisters-in-law Donna (Guimont) Huisinga and her husband Don (Arizona) and Ginny (Guimont) Robert (New York), five nieces and nephews (Jill, Joanne, Sara, Kristin and Marc) and seven great nieces and nephews (Sam, Ben, Elizabeth, Sophie, Max, Sally and Penelope). In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at: www.jdrf.org (800/533-CURE). Tom's family will be honoring him in a "Celebration of Life" in the near future, for all family and friends to attend. You may contact Kerri for details at: [email protected]. Family and friends may sign a guest book at: www.glueckertfh.com. For more information please call: 847/253-0168.

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Published by Daily Herald on Mar. 24, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS CHATTERTON

16 Entries

September 6, 2013

Tommy, Jr. & Family,
My sincerest condolences for the loss of your Father. I will be praying for you.

K

Robert Hannemann

April 14, 2013

Sir, we have never met, but know of you through your daughters great admiration for a father... I have loved and respected a man of your stature, may you rest in peace Mr. Chatterton

Betty ( Chatterton) Stuart

April 11, 2013

Each day that has gone by brings the loss of Tom closer and closer. He was the brother every sister should have. I was always so proud of him and he never let me down when it came to being concerned for others nor with his tremendous sense of humor. Now I laugh through his son Tommy as he is his dad's double in all ways.

April 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Tom's family. While I only knew Tom for a short time, he was an inspiration to all. His smile contagious and his strength amazing.He will be always in our hearts.

Sincerely, Debbie G RN from Pulmonary Rehab and also the entire staff and friends and Rehab.

April 4, 2013

Bonnie and Family,
Sending my prayers to all of you as you go through this difficult time. Tom was a wonderful man. You now have a guardian angel to watch over all of you!
Love, Jane Ellison

April 4, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I know what it's like to lose a beloved father.
Barb Knutson

Nate Scarpelli

March 28, 2013

With deepest sympathy to Tom's family. I only became acquainted with Tom at several OPI functions. A kind, happy, and fun man, and these are my memories of him.

Sarah Lee

March 27, 2013

Those that have left us can never be replaced. They have left foot prints on our heart. God promises that one day soon we will see our loved ones again happy and healthy.
S.Lee

Celest Winfrey

March 26, 2013

To the Chatterton Family,
May God Bless, Keep and Strengthen you all during this time. My prayers are constantly with you all.

Erma Davis

March 25, 2013

My condolences to the family of Thomas Chatterton. May the peace of God be with you at this time of distress-Phillpians 4:6, 7. Erma L. Davis, Park Forest, IL.

March 25, 2013

We will always remember Tom as a kind and gentle man, with a ready smile. A man totally devoted to his family.
Terry & Eileen Carter

Kerri Chatterton

March 24, 2013

One week ago today...still so hard to believe. You are my EVERYTHING Dad! I'm so blessed to have had you in my life for the time that we did have together and even more blessed to be able to call you "Dad" and my best friend. There aren't enough words to share here publicly, but know that you are missed EVERY minute of EVERY day...and loved even more! Mom, Tommy and I will continue to live each day to the fullest in your honor. I feel you watching over us...always! Your spirit and love is forever felt within all of us. I'll be "talking" with you again very soon in my prayers. I love you Dad - so, so much!

Joanne Netz

March 24, 2013

Love my dear Uncle so very much- truly one of the most hard working, devoted, loving husbands and father I have ever known. Love you Chattertons!

March 24, 2013

Sending my Deepest Sympathy to you and your family, Betty. Sincerely, Donna Hintze Ryan

Denise and Jim Nelson

March 24, 2013

A remarkable man with a remarkable family to be sure. He will be so missed. We know his spirit will live on in those he loved. Our deepest condolences to all the family.
Love, Denise and Jamie Nelson

Karl Kleinschmidt

March 24, 2013

Bonnie and family,
I mourn Tom's passing with deep feelings for him and all of you. Tom was my best friend our freshman year at Michigan and I only wish I could have contacted him earlier. He and I shared both laughter and sorrow during our time together and I was flattered when he asked me to be in your wedding. May he rest in peace now with memories of him bringing all of you happiness at having him so close for so long. He will always be in my mind and I treasure having known him. My most sincere sympathy to you and yours.

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