Tom Sullivan Obituary
MORTON– Thomas G. Sullivan, 63, of Morton, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
He was born on June 4, 1960, in Peoria, Ill., to Leo and Dorothy (Kerstetter) Sullivan. Tom married Nancy Davis on May 12, 1990, in Peoria.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy Sullivan of Morton; sons, Jordan (Megan) Sullivan of Naperville, Ill. and Jacob (Anna) Sullivan of Metamora; siblings, Jim (Debbie) Sullivan, Paula Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Janet Frederick and Judy (Mary Price) Sullivan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Teri Sullivan.
Tom was a former owner/operator of Sullivan’s Amoco Service Station in Peoria. He then was the head custodian for Peoria Public School District 150 at Columbia Middle School and Reservoir Gifted Academy for 30 years.
He enjoyed bicycling, collecting vinyl records and playing guitar.
Tom was a devoted member of New Life Christian Church in Morton, where he was a greeter.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023, at New Life Christian Church in Morton. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Life Christian Church in Morton.
Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton is handling the cremation.
To leave an online condolence for the family visit www.knappjohnson.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Felicity Bootz
June 19, 2023
Reservoir Gifted Academy was so lucky to have Mr. Sullivan as its janitor. He worked so hard to keep our school a clean, happy environment. I'm so sad that he passed right after his well-deserved retirement. I send my condolences to everyone as well as my appreciation for the life of this amazing man and sorrow that it had to end so soon.
Roz
June 17, 2023
Dear Sullivans,
I´m so very sorry for your loss. This was a horrible blow to me. It was so much fun working at Columbia School and getting to reconnect with Tom there. It was so easy picking up where we had left off from our high school years.
This is truly devastating. I can´t begin to express my sorrow. It´s like a member of my family has gone, my Ivy Club family.
I´m sorry I can´t make the service, but I´ll be thinking of you all.
Barbara Molleck
June 15, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss and praying for God's comfort to surround you during this time
Janet
June 14, 2023
Nancy, Jake and Jordan,
My heart aches for all of you. You were Tom's world. What a blessed family.
Tom you will be dearly missed. You were truly one of the good guys. I love you.
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David Benko
June 14, 2023
Rest in Love and Peace Tom. I knew Tom, Mike and Janet and always humble and polite, much respect. Tom would always come up and say "hello" and ask about my brother Joe and talk about my Dad, always appreciated Tom's kindness. I send my heart felt sympathy to his family and friends. Peace and Love to you my friend.
Sherrill
June 14, 2023
So very sorry!
Prayers to all the family.
Joyce Barbour
June 14, 2023
So sorry to hear about Tom´s passing. Sending hugs & prayers to Nancy and sons. Condolences to all the Sullivan family. My heart aches for my best friend Janet Sullivan Frederick
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