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Thomas D. Ayers Obituary
ST. CHARLES – Thomas D. Ayers, 36, of Chicago, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
Tom was born April 30, 1973, Elgin, the son of Thomas V. Ayers and Elaine Ayers-Rivas and was raised in St. Charles. Tom graduated from Illinois State University in 1995 and received his CPA in 1999. He was an accounting and financial consultant.
Tom is survived by his two sons, Christopher and Matthew Ayers of Grayslake; his sister, Megan Ayers of South Elgin; his mother, Elaine Ayers-Rivas of St. Charles; his grandmothers, Dorothy O'Leary of Texas and Lois Long of South Elgin; his former spouse, Kathryn Ayers of Grayslake; and his stepfather, Ed Rivas of St. Charles.
Tom was preceded in death by his father, Thomas V. Ayers.
Visitation and funeral will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at Montrose Cemetery, 5400 N. Pulaski Road, Chicago.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas D. Ayers
Sue Smithson
February 23, 2010
Elaine, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. You are in my prayers.
Carolyn Williams
February 16, 2010
Dear Elaine and Family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. Elaine, I enjoyed hearing you speak of Tom with such love and pride. He is a very loving son, and you are a very loving mom. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
February 16, 2010
Elaine,
Please forgive this late entry... I am so very sorry for the loss of Tom. All of our love and prayers.
Pam Weedman & Deb Keisler
Nancy Heuertz
February 13, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss of Tom, (I always called him Tommy) I drove him on the school bus when he was in kindergarten at Wasco school. He was the sweetest kid. I'm thinking of you Elaine and wish for your peace and comfort. Hugs to you! Nancy Heuertz
Nancy Hartman
February 12, 2010
I worked with Tom at Brunswick where he taught me a lot about accounting in terms I could understand. I'm taking comfort in my memories of him, his wry sense of humor and great smile.
Amy Modaff
February 11, 2010
Katie,
We love you, Kate. You, Matthew and Christopher will be in our thoughts and prayers today and for the weeks to come. We are praying that your family and Tom's will find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories that you have of Tom.
With our love and sympathies,
Uncle Pat, Amy, Hayden, Patrick, Maria and Dewey
Kelly Kaiser
February 11, 2010
Tom and I worked together for many years. He was a wonderful friend and an all-around good person. He adored his sons and would absolutely light up whenever he talked about them.
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many....
Sharron Meade
February 10, 2010
Elaine:
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. If I can do anything for you, please don't hesitate to ask.
Carrie Croft
February 10, 2010
Kate and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you & your boys. Tim & I are very sorry for your loss.
Carrie & Tim Croft
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