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Timothy Sidlow

1966 - 2016

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Timothy Sidlow Obituary

Timothy T. Sidlow, age 49 of Lemont, IL, passed away May 5, 2016. He was born May 13, 1966 in Berwyn, IL to the loving parents, Terry and Mary Lou Sidlow. Beloved husband of Jennifer (nee Samaska) Sidlow, wedded since 2011. Loving father of Anna Lynn Sidlow. Dearest brother of Geoffrey (Alison Hinchey) Sidlow. Fond uncle of Daniel and Kara Sidlow. Son-in-law of Albert and Linda Samaska. Tim was a 1984 graduate of Montini High School and a 1988 Graduate of DePaul University. He received two Master's degrees from Lewis University and Olivet Nazarene University. Tim taught English and coached at St. Patrick's High School and presently worked at Oak Lawn Community High School. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Anna Lynn Sidlow Education Fund. Memorial Visitation: Friday, May 13th 12:30 - 2:00 PM at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1450 Green Trails Dr., Naperville, IL 60540. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 2:00 PM at Church. Interment is private. Arrangements entrusted to Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540. For more information, please call 630-355-0213 or www. Friedrich-jones.com

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Published by Naperville Sun on May 7, 2016.

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Dominic Sulimowski

May 1, 2019

Remember coaching with Tim at St. Pats H.S. and after practices on Friday stopping with Tim and Coach Scholastic for a "za" and a beer at Tommy's on Belmont!!!

Mary-Lou Goder

May 16, 2016

Jennifer, Anna, Linda, Al & Sidlow Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that time will heal your sorrow, friends will ease your pain, and that peace will replace your heartache until only the warmest memories remain.

Love & Blessings.
Mary-Lou Kozubowski Goder

Mary-Lou Goder

May 15, 2016

May 12, 2016

Dear Terry, Mary Lou and family,

My deepest sympathies for the loss of someone so precious and dear to you. May your many memories of better days give you some peace.

You and Tim are in my prayers,
Jennifer Dahmm

Mary Gibbons

May 11, 2016

Mary Lou and Terry.

There are no words to describe the loss of a child, no matter how long you have them. Our love to you and your family at this painful time.

Mary and Tom Gibbons

May 10, 2016

Jen and family,

My heart breaks for all of you at this time. Tim is your shinning angel, and will be with you every day!!

Love, Melissa and Andrew Varley

May 10, 2016

Terry,
I m so sorry for your families loss. May God bless you and your family.
Regards
Ken Hovorka

May 10, 2016

To the Sidlow family:

Our deepest condolences to all of you on the death of Tim.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you at this difficult time.

God bless!!

Joe and Diana Rizzo

Barbara Pardol

May 10, 2016

Dear Terry and Mary Lou,

Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbara and Dave Pardol

Dominic Sulimowski

May 10, 2016

Lots of good memories coaching with Tim. Great individual who cared!

Mary Lynn Ferklaluk

May 9, 2016

Dear Terry and Mary Lou,

I was saddened to hear of Tim's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.

I am asking our LORD to hold you in His arms and comfort you in the way only He knows you need.

Warm regards,
Mary Lynn Ferkaluk

Carol Thompson

May 9, 2016

I worked with Tim for several years at St. Pat's, and he coached my son in baseball there. He was a great teacher and coach, and I loved his sense of humor. He will live on in the memories of his students and his colleagues. My sympathies to his family.

Susan Gillespie

May 9, 2016

My sympathy to the Sidlow family. Tim taught my sons at St. Pat's where I also worked. He was an outstanding man, teacher, and friend. All God's blessings.

JoAnn Saverino

May 9, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Geoff, and your entire family. My sincere sympathy on the loss of Tim, my heart breaks for you all of you. Hugs.
JoAnn Saverino

Nichole LaCour

May 9, 2016

Geoff & Family,
Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
With Love,
Nichole LaCour
Saverino & Associates, Inc.

Erin Lee

May 9, 2016

Jen- I'm so very sorry to hear about your husband. You and your daughter are in my prayers.
Erin Lee

Vincent Keenan

May 8, 2016

Our condolences to Terry, Mary Lou, and the whole Sidlow family. Prayers for sweet memories. Vince and Patty

May 7, 2016

Dear Jennifer,
We would like to offer our condolences to you and your family. Please know that our prayers are with you and Anna Lynn during this very difficult time. May Tim's soul rest in peace. With Our Sincere Sympathy, Gerri & Roger

Paula Janose

May 7, 2016

Terry, Mary Lou, Jennifer and Anna Lynn, there are no words to console you at this time. It is hard to lose someone so young. Keep beautiful thoughts and memories of Tim in your heart, it will help to get you through this terrible time. Don't know why God does what he does, but the living have to do just that, go on living.

Russell Adomaitis

May 7, 2016

Tim, your earthly suffering is over. You will be missed. You were a good son, husband, father and teacher. May we all learn from your example. Your now w God. My sympathy to Jennifer and Anna Lynn and your parents. Love, cousin Russ:) xox

Gerald Buntrock

May 7, 2016

Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Sidlow Family. Tim was a wonderful husband and father. He touched many lives in his teaching career and his students will always remember him. He will always be in our thoughts. Take care, Love, Gerry and Linda

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