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Thomas Stanisic Obituary
PEORIA - Dr. Thomas H. Stanisic, 62, of Peoria died at 2:58 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, surrounded by his family at his residence.
Born Jan. 1, 1944, in East St. Louis, Ill., to Anton F. and Agnes C. Beljanski Stanisic, he married Karen Rice in 1963. He later married Joyce Kilcoyne in June 1993. She died Aug. 22, 2000. He then married Joan Powers on Oct. 5, 2002, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Geoffrey (Danielle) Stanisic of Tempe, Ariz.; two stepdaughters, Lindsay Powers (Michael Farrell) of St. Louis, Mo., and Kathryn L. Powers of Peoria; and one grandson, Robert Thomas Stanisic of Tempe, Ariz.
He also was preceded in death by his parents.
Dr. Stanisic was a graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., in 1965 and Northwestern University Medical School, where he was valedictorian of his class of 1969. He served his internship and residency in surgery at the University of Rochester, N.Y., from 1969 to 1971. He then served his internship in urology at Northwestern University from 1973 to 1977. He was a professor of Surgery/Urology at University of Arizona from 1977 until 1993. He was a partner with Midwest Urological Group in Peoria until the time of his death.
He was a member of the Peoria Medical Society and the American Urological Association.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1973 during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Peoria Heights, where a funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Monsignor William Watson will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church and one hour before the Mass at church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in West Peoria. Wright and Salmon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Foundation of Central Illinois for the Dr. Stanisic Scholarship Fund, 331 Fulton, Peoria IL 61602 or St. Thomas Church.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Stanisic
Carol Basarich Carroll
December 27, 2024
Tom and my deceased husband, Jim Basarich were best friends since the age of 5. They went through grade school and high school. I met Tom through Jim in later years after Jim and I married. Tom was fun and very smart. He always kept in touch with Jim and I so many years later. Rest in peace my friend.
Jennifer Halleen
January 17, 2007
Family my heart and soul goes out to you. As you Have Lost a Wonderful Man. Now we have one More Angel looking over us.
Dr. Stanisic. was just a wonderful man , I had the chance to work with him on PALS, and as Pt . My Parents Bob & Dawn will miss him too . for taking care of me.
I'll never forget the tears I had as he sent me of on the trip ,to Az. So I pray for you family .
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Pat Berardi
January 4, 2007
My condolences to Joan and family.
Peoria has lost a great man.
Dr Stanisic gave my daughter, Heather, back her life. During this time he was so consoling to her and the family. I could never say enough good things about Dr. Stanisic.
May God's love console you at this time.
Take care and God Bless!
Tami Riggenbach
January 4, 2007
Just sending my condolences for Dr. Stanisic's family. I only knew him through my dad who was a pt. of his. Dr. Stanisic was exactly what he needed in more ways than as just his surgeon.
Jim Basarich
January 3, 2007
Tom, Dearest friend and childhood buddy:
You've come to the end of your journey and your suffering here on this small planet of ours. I am convinced that you're in a much better place now...a place with no sickness and no suffering...a place filled with love and understanding.
The Almighty God has greater plans for you. He needs a compassionate and caring soldier just like you to help in heaven. You'll fit in fine!
Take care, my friend. We'll miss you terribly.
My deepest sympathy goes to Joan and family. May all of you remember the good times.
Your friend forever...Jim Basarich
Nancy Kirk
January 2, 2007
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Dr. Tom....he was delightful and a joy to know. He respected everyone that crossed his path along his journey. I felt I could go to him to discuss anything that was on my mind. Our staff will miss him terribly. I feel honored to have known him and called him my friend.
McKayla Smith
January 2, 2007
I will truly miss Dr.Tom. He was a great person to work for and a true friend. My heart and mind is with his family, also his little guy, he was so happy to be a grandpa.
Kay Gladson
January 2, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My father (Sam Gates) thought the world of Dr. Stanisic and I was only fortunate to have met him during a stay my father had in the hospital. Dr. Stanisic was truly the best. He had such warmth and character and was a fine doctor. He cared for his patients in a way that is so rare to find in these days. I know my father will miss him dearly! May God Bless him and your family.
Tricia Bahn
January 2, 2007
Dr. Stanisic is going to be sadly missed, he was a wonderful person to work for and i will always remember everything he taught me. He was a great teacher and taught me alot about Urology. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Missy Reising
January 2, 2007
My prayers go out to Joan and the family, he was a great doctor and a true friend. He was always there to listen when you needed him to be. I enjoyed working working for him and knowing him.
JOHN COSGROVE
January 1, 2007
DR. STANISIC WAS A GREAT DOCTOR AND SOMEONE I COULD TALK TO, BEING A PCT AT OSF. HE WAS MY DOCTOR AND I COULD NOT WANT ANYONE ANY BETTER. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED.
Kenneth Adams Sr.
January 1, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family. He was a great doctor and friend, he will be missed.
Patty S
January 1, 2007
I am very sorry to hear about Dr. Stanasic. Thinking of his family and friends. My deepest sympathy. Patty S
Darcey Drockelman
January 1, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family. He was wonderful to work for and will be missed tremendously.
Liz (Snyder) Kelley
January 1, 2007
I am sorry for your loss, your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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