Thomas Heap

Thomas Heap obituary, Joliet, IL

Thomas Heap

Thomas Heap Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Thomas Heap, age 57, of Minooka, passed away on July 2, 2025, in La Salle, IL. He was born on December 20, 1967, in Joliet, IL to the late Jane and Clyde Heap.
Thomas grew up in Minooka and graduated from Minooka High School. He enjoyed socializing while catching the Cubs or Packers game at many different local establishments.
He is survived by his son, Stephen (Michelle) Hassett; granddaughters, Darcy and Charlotte Hassett; sister, Judy (Thomas) Zimmermann; nieces, Laura (Rob) Mitchum and Amy Zimmermann; and nephew, Thom Zimmermann.
A memorial visitation for Thomas Heap will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home located at 3200 Black Rd. Joliet, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of memorial services at 4:00 p.m. As it was his request, cremation rites have been accorded.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
For more information, please call 815- 741-5500, or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL 60431

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