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Thomas Begel Obituary
PEORIA - Thomas M. Begel, 72, a U.S. Army veteran, passed away peacefully in Chicago on Dec. 18, 2014.
Thomas was the beloved father of Andrea (Ross Wallin) Begel and Michael Begel; the dear grandfather of Emmett and Ruby; fond brother of Deborah (Ernesto Ulibarri) Begel; and former husband of Pat Ike, Sarah Begel and Courtney Begel.
Funeral services will be at St. Chrysostom Church, 1424 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, today, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. Private entombment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Tom's name to Foundry Education Foundation, Tom Begel Endowment Fund No. 541, 1695 N. Penny Lane, Schaumburg, IL 60173, or YMCA of Metro Chicago, 801 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60610.
Ewald-Barlock Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, (773) 549-0098 or www.ewaldbarlockfuneralhome.com.
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for Thomas Begel
Mike West
April 30, 2015
We all loved Tom. His enthusiasm would fill the room; his optimism could move the room. He was a blue flame. though I haven't seen him since college graduation, somehow I miss him. We were a "band of brothers" facing an exciting future. The world is not as bright with his loss.
December 28, 2014
Rest In Peace My Friend.
Celeste
Vernon (Marty) Martin
December 22, 2014
May God's Grace be in your family. Tom and I often walked to school together at Reservoir Grade school and we were classmates at Woodruff. Our different interests took us different directions in life, but always thought well of Tom and kept vaguely in touch thru friends. The family historic farmhouse still stands at Prospect and Crestwood.
georgia leslie gillespie
December 21, 2014
My condolences to all family. I had such a teenage crush while at Woodruff in Peoria! he was a kind, decent young man; i have always remembered him.
Jim Beedle
December 21, 2014
Sorry to hear of Toms passing. We were classmates at woodruff high school class of 1960. May God shower the family with his Peace!
Jim Cominos
December 20, 2014
In memory of a kind and generous man. I will miss him.
December 20, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family of Tom Begel. He was an extraordinary man who was generous and kind. He changed my life in so many ways and for that I will be forever grateful.
With warmest regards,
Wanda Rohm
December 20, 2014
My heart goes out to the family, I am sorry for the loss of your brother, father, grandfather and cherished friend.
Lori griffin
December 20, 2014
Our sincere condolences to the Begel family. may you find comfort and strength in God's word.
Isa 41:10
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