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Edie Rabas Raether (Jeff's sister)
March 17, 2026
Tom....This hits hard. Words by which you will be forever remembered include the following: A man of integrity, humble and honorable, kind and compassionate, seasoned with quick wit that brought joy and laughter to every conversation. A true friend to all who knew you.
Adrienne Alm
February 20, 2026
Adrienne Alm. Sorry to just hear of Tom's passing. My German Shepherd and I would pass by and say hello to Tom and Stella just about every day...
our dogs were born 2 days apart, and we bonded a bit about that odd fact.
A great loss to the neighborhood. He will be missed by many.
tom gilbertson
February 18, 2026
So very sad to hear of Tom's passing. My deepest sympathies to Donna and family for the loss of a wonderful husband and Father. I lost a life long friend who I will dearly miss. His humor, smile and upbeat attitude was always there. A joy to be with him. Tom will never be forgotten by all who knew him. RIP Buckets! Tom Gilbertson
Mark B. Burka
January 30, 2026
We are deeply saddened by Tom's recent passing, as Tom was both a friend and a business associate dating back more than 46 years. Tom was a genuinely great guy that one could depend on and work with. He will be sorely missed.
Bob Heitsch
January 29, 2026
I will certainly miss Tom and his ever-cheerful smile no matter what the weather. Among us Montana and Altgeld Street folks, he will be especially remembered as the tireless organizer of our alley snowplow "cooperative" for all those years.
Dillon Family
January 28, 2026
Will greatly miss seeing Tom on his walks around the neighborhood. Sending love and our sincere condolences. The Dillon Family
American Heart Association
January 28, 2026
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Tom & Judy Goepel
January 27, 2026
Fond memories of times with "Poehls" in the Army and over the years. Our sincerest sympathies to Donna and family. We all lost a good one! God bless.
Michalik Funeral Home
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January 26, 2026
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Saint Clement Church
642 West Deming Place, Chicago, IL 60614
Feb
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11:00 a.m.
Saint Clement Church
642 West Deming Place, Chicago, IL 60614
Michalik Funeral Home
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January 26, 2026
Thomas Poehls Obituary
Thomas Wayne Poehls, 82, passed away in Chicago on January 15, 2026, after many complications from open heart surgery. He was surrounded by his family. Tom was born and raised in Algoma, WI. After leaving high school, he went on to graduat... Read Thomas Poehls's Obituary
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