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Thomas Pifer Obituary

THOMAS PAUL PIFER, 56 FREEPORT - Thomas Paul Pifer 56 yrs. old, of Freeport died Sun. July 19, 2015 at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a brief Illness. He was born March 21, 1960 in Freeport IL. Tom was the son of James W. & Marilyn J. Pifer. Tom is survived by his sons: Cody, Logan, and Hunter of Des Moines, IA., Brothers James (Connie), Michael of Freeport and a sister Jeanne (Daniel) Courtney of Mason City IA., and several cousins Nephews and Nieces. Tom is preceded in death by his parents James and Marilyn Pifer and a Sister Anne (Pifer) Tacl. Visitation for friends & relatives will be on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Schwarz Park Blvd. Chapel; 608 S. Park Blvd. Private burial will be at the Calvary. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.schwarzfh.com.

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Published by The Freeport Journal Standard from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2015.

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Norb Rozanski

August 8, 2015

Just heard of Tom's death. He was a student of mine at Aquin and was outstanding in the musical! My thoughts and prayers to the family.

August 1, 2015

So sorry to hear of toms passing the Pifer family was a big part of my life growing up as Ann was a good friend. Our condolences to all.
Patty (Carlson) and Brian christen

jane

July 24, 2015

My heart is with your family. Wish we could have done more. I think about Tom's kids and want to say only one dad in this life. Bless you all. I am so sorry.

Bryan Dunaway

July 24, 2015

To the Pifer family. I'm shocked and saddened to hear of Toms passing. I hadn't seen him in years, but have often thought of him. Tom was a lot of fun and I'll always remember him for that laugh and smile. Rest in peace Tom...

Bryan Dunaway

July 24, 2015

To the Pifer family. I'm shocked and saddened to hear of Toms passing. I hadn't seen him in years, but have thought of him many times. Tom was a lot of fun and I'll always remember him for that laugh and smile. Rest in peace Tom...

Terese Kempthorne

July 24, 2015

Tom was a classmate of mine from St. Joseph to graduating class of '78 at Aquin. One of our class clowns!
I'm saddened to hear of his passing.

Carolyn and Steve

July 24, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss, our sympathy to you and your family.

Cal and Sally Staver

July 24, 2015

Jim, we are so sorry to hear about your brother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cal and sally

David Sopcic

July 24, 2015

So sorry to here about Tom, will never forget having grown up with him, high school would never have been as fun.

Rod Hotek

July 24, 2015

Mike and Jim, So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Tom could always bring a smile or laughter to most any situation. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

July 23, 2015

Mike & Jim,
I'm Sorry to hear about Tom, I Thinking of You.
Cindy Carr

July 23, 2015

Jim & Mike sorry to hear about Tom.Accept my condolences,Tom was a trooper. I will be out of town this weekend so not able to attend the funeral,will say prayers for his journey, and catch up with you later. Jim Jacobs.

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