Tom Haisma Obituary
Tom Haisma, 69, of Belmont, WI went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Tom was born on November 30, 1956 in Libertyville, IL He is the son of Harry and Marion (Lykke) Haisma. In July 1982, Tom was united in marriage to Rene' Bastounes at Bethel Lutheran Church in Gurnee, IL.
Tom was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was a heavy equipment operator for various companies, one which was Haisma Excavating & Grading. Tom was currently serving as Planning Commissioner as a voting member, Roads Commissioner, and Town Supervisor serving on the Belmont Town Board. He liked to go to car shows and swap meets. Tom was collector of vintage vehicles and enjoyed tinkering with them.
Tom is survived by his wife Rene and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his parents, siblings Harriett Olson, Harry Haisma, William Haisma, and Robert Haisma, his niece Melody Ovandenko, and his nephew Todd Olson.
Friends and family will meet for visitation on Thursday, December 18, from 4PM-8PM at Warren Funeral Home, 1475 N. Cemetery Road, Gurnee, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11AM on Friday, December 19 at Warren Funeral Home, followed by interment at Warren Cemetery.
Additional services will be held Wednesday, December 17th at Melby Funeral Home in Platteville, WI from 4PM-7PM.
He will be deeply missed by all who know and love him.
1475 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031
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