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Thomas Heinz Obituary
KICKAPOO - Thomas L. Heinz, 67, of Kickapoo passed away at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at his residence.
He was born on Dec. 16, 1944, in Peoria to Carl F. and Margaret L. (Purcell) Heinz. He married Patricia J. Meyers on Nov. 30, 1968, at St. Mary's Church in Kickapoo. She survives.
Thomas is survived by three sons, Timothy J. Heinz of Chillicothe, Brian T. (Mischa) Heinz of Peoria, Ariz., and Douglas C. Heinz of Edwardsville; three grandchildren, Meila, Cora and Thomas Heinz of Peoria, Ariz.; two brothers, Fred (Phyllis) Heinz of Kickapoo and Father David Heinz of Bartonville; five nephews, Jeff (Deb) Heinz, Steve (Jill) Heinz, Chuck (Michele) Heinz, Patrick Wake and Ron Wake; one niece, Suzanne; and 10 great-nieces and -nephews.
He worked at Pabst Brewing Company for 16 years, then for 22 years as a foreman at the state of Illinois Department of Transportation, retiring in 2006.
Tom was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman and conservationist and was a member of Pheasants Forever.
He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kickapoo.
Thomas served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012, at St. Mary's Church in Kickapoo. Father David Heinz and Father Joseph Dondanville will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Parish Hall and 30 minutes prior to the Mass at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Kickapoo.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Parish in Kickapoo.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Heinz
May 31, 2012
Sorry for your loss, Tom was a good and fair man he will be forever missed.I had the pleasure of working with him for the 22 years he was at IDOT he was a hard worker and a fun person.May God keep and bless you all!
~J.Campbell, Peoria,Illinois
daniel kelch
May 25, 2012
Pat and family, you re in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God bless you and your family.
Dawn Hanley Berg
May 24, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. So very sorry to hear of your loss!
Erin (Schmitt) Thiessen
May 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Heinz family! May your many fun memories help you through this difficult time.
Michelle Anderson Bissi
May 23, 2012
Pat and boys - I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Tom from when I was a little girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ron & Babs Heinz
May 23, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bob & Sharon Caughey
May 23, 2012
Pat,We wanted express our deepest sympathy to you & your family.
Kevin Gordon
May 23, 2012
Doug, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a great man. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
May 23, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a nice person to know and enjoyed his visits and his "treats" when he came. Lawrence+Elaine Wagenbach
May 23, 2012
Doug,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathi Shannon
May 23, 2012
So So sorry for your loss. Tom always had a smile on his face. Dad now has a "buddy" in heaven with him. You're all in my thoughts and prayers....stay strong.
Kimm Ludolph Reeder
May 23, 2012
Tim and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. He was a great person, and know he is in a better place.
Chad & Kayla Clift & family
May 23, 2012
Tom you was my forman at IDOT for 20 years and most of all you was my friend. I will miss you and always remember you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Joe Rogers (new port richey FL.)
Ed Becker
May 22, 2012
Doug & Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Ed & Kacie Becker
Bernie & Mary Gilles
May 22, 2012
Love to all! Will remember Tom forever.
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