Thomas Kilcoin

1938 - 2025

Thomas Kilcoin

June 26, 1938 - November 6, 2025

Thomas William Kilcoin, 87, of Preemption, Illinois, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Dennison Funeral Home in Viola, Illinois, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 3:15 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Matherville, Illinois. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.dennisonfuneralhome.com.

Tom was born on June 26, 1938, in Rock Island, Illinois, the son of Lawrence and Myrtle (Hicks) Kilcoin. He graduated from Sherrard High School in 1958. On September 22, 1962, he married Sandra Lage in Rock Island, and together they built a life rooted in family, faith, and community.

A lifelong auctioneer, Tom began his career with Lindsey Brothers before establishing his own business. Alongside his wife, he founded Kilcoin Auction Service. He was also a licensed real estate broker and co-owner of the Kewanee Sale Barn. In addition to his auction and real estate work, in his early years Tom farmed locally and drove a school bus for the Sherrard School District.

Tom was an active member of several organizations, including St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Matherville, Ducks Unlimited, and the National Auctioneers Association. He also served for a time as a trustee for the Sherrard Fire Department. In his leisure time, Tom enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, golfing, and traveling - especially family trips to Hawaii and Wisconsin.

Those left to cherish his memory include his devoted wife of 63 years, Sandra Kilcoin of Preemption; three children, Kim (Randy) Dean of Viola, Adam (Jennifer) Kilcoin of Reynolds, and Sarah (Matt) Kilcoin-Johnson of Lake Villa; seven grandchildren, Hannah (Jared) Reschke, Madelyn Gelaude, Cain (Jordan) Kilcoin, Christian and Clare Kilcoin, Isabel and Wyatt Johnson; and four great-grandchildren, Augie, Margaret, Helena, and Catherine Reschke. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers: Charles Kilcoin, Harold Moffitt, and Richard Moffitt.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Genesis Hospice and Western Illinois Home Healthcare, especially Jennifer Trotter, for their compassionate care and support.

Dennison Funeral Home

Viola, Illinois

(309) 582-2315