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THOMAS "TOMMY" WILSON

1933 - 2019

BORN

1933

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Kristan Funeral Home - Mundelein

219 West Maple Ave.

Mundelein, Illinois

THOMAS WILSON Obituary

MUNDELEIN - Visitation for Thomas "Tommy" Wilson, 85, is from 4-8 PM Thursday June 6, 2019 at the Kristan Funeral Home P.C., 219 W. Maple Ave. (two blocks west of Route 45 on Route 176), Mundelein, IL. Memorial service will begin at 7:30 PM. Tom was born September 9, 1933 and passed away Saturday June 1, 2019. Tom was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by sons Tim (Patti), Jim (Rhonda), Sean T. (Yvette), Dave, grandchildren Jenny, Shannon (David), Sean M., Tayler (Chris), Alyssa, Jake (Charlotte), Ryan, Season (Jim) Jabcon, Joselyn, Kyle, great-grandchildren Skyler, Lucas, Marley, Jett, Boden, Zara, Vivian, and Merritt. He was preceded in death by his wife Marlene (Bland), brother Patrick, sisters Margret and Frances. Tom served in the Marine Corps during Korea, loved the Village of Mundelein and in 1956 was one of the founders of the Mundelein Junior Football League. He raised his four boys and work most of his life in the village. His favorite job was as a starter at Steeplechase Golf Course and he enjoyed his morning breakfast club with a local cast of characters. "Any man can be a father but it takes someone special to be a dad." In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can made to the Mundelein Junior Football League. For information, visit www.kristanfuneralhome.com or call 847-566-8020.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jun. 4, 2019.

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Diane Sprick

August 30, 2022

I worked for Tom when he worked at ITS after Security '76 & MIMI were purchased. He was a kind, considerate person and it was my first job out of college so I was very fortunate. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.

Wayne & Sharon Bower

June 5, 2019

To the Wilson family
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. My he Rest In Peace.

Lisa Lehnus

June 5, 2019

RIP Uncle Tommy! I so enjoyed my years growing up with you and Aunt Marlene. Spending time with the 2 of you in Vegas was the bomb!!

Kim Kraus

June 5, 2019

So sorry for your familys loss. Peace.

Carl Grandin

June 3, 2019

So sorry for your Loss Wilson Family. We love you!! Carl, Kris Carter and Trevor.

Suellen Cawthon

June 3, 2019

I would like to Express my condolences to the family. He was my uncle although I haven't seen him for 50 years.

Mercedes (Tom deceased) Chmura

June 3, 2019

Deepest sympathies to the Wison family. Tom was a great guy to know and have as a friend.

Dominic Levita

June 3, 2019

Sharing in your sorrow and offering my deepest sympathy~

Phyllis Levita

June 3, 2019

Please accept my deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts.

Steve & Debbie Brown

June 3, 2019

Tim, to you and your family please accept our sincere condolences. We love the fact that he was both your father and your dad; how special.
Cherish the memories and do not grieve a life well lived.

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Kristan Funeral Home - Mundelein

219 West Maple Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060

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Kristan Funeral Home - Mundelein

219 West Maple Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060

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