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Thomas Cosner Obituary
ASHLAND - Thomas A. "Tom" Cosner, 82 years, of Ashland died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at St. John's Hospice.
He was born Feb. 9, 1925, in Cass County, the son of Thomas Alfred and Catherine Drinkwater Cosner. He married Judy Wiggins on Dec. 29, 1977, in Ashland; she survives.
He also is survived by a son, John T. "Jack" Cosner of Jacksonville; three daughters, Nancy Cosner (husband, Roger Schnaitter) of Bloomington, Melinda Cosner of Florida and Ellen Macke (husband, Michael) of Springfield; a stepson, Jerry Wankel (wife, Denise) of Chandlerville; two stepdaughters, Kay DeGroot (husband, Dennis) of Ashland and Trish Hannel of Springfield; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother, John Cosner (wife, Eleanor) of rural Virginia; a sister, Mary Cosner of Carlinville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Cosner.
Mr. Cosner was a graduate of Ashland High School and attended the University of Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before returning to farm in the Loami and Ashland areas. He later owned and operated TC Electric and TC Agri-Systems prior to becoming a partner in Custom Structures of Prentice. He was a member of Ashland United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Ashland United Methodist Church, with burial in Ashland Cemetery. The family will meet friends at the church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of services.
Memorial gifts are suggested to Ashland United Methodist Church or St. John's Hospice.
Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com.
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Christa
January 11, 2008
~ We will miss your quiet and loving presence for always Grandpa Tom. ~
Joette and Elliott Thornley
January 11, 2008
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We wish we were there to share our sympathy personally. Love and hugs to all of you.
Jeanie (Guffey) White
January 11, 2008
Judy and Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Tom was such a nice man. I am so sorry for you all. May you find comfort in the love and thoughts of all your families and friends.
Charlie Meyer
January 10, 2008
Dear Judy and Kids,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of your loved one. I had the pleasure of working for Tom while in college for two summers during the T-R Electric days and remember them fondly.
Tom was a true gentlemen and treated me tremendously well. Again, please accept my expression of sympathy and prayers during your time of loss.
Charlie Meyer
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Charles & Barbra Sanders
January 10, 2008
Judy,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and your extended family at this time. Although we are 1500 miles away, if you measure distance in prayer time know that we are standing right beside you.
Rick, Vicki, Connor, Jimmy Warrick
January 10, 2008
Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked for Tom in '86 and have alot of respect for him. He is a good man and will be missed.
Dacia Grimm
January 10, 2008
I will miss you too Grandpa Tom.
Patty Ann Creed
January 10, 2008
My thoughts are with you Grandma Judy. Love Patty Ann
Children of [the late] Thomas and Alta Heather
January 10, 2008
Dear friends---please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the passing of your loved one and our dear friend Tom. He was always a gentleman in the strictest sense, and lent an air of logic to every conversation. And, what a prince he was in the coffee shop and in his professional business. We know that he will be missed, and we pray that his cherished memories will be pleasing consolation to you through the coming years.
jake wankel
January 10, 2008
i will miss you grandpa tom. love jake.
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