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Thomas Ziller Obituary
Born in Kankakee on August 14, 1947, Tom was a son of the late Orville and Irene (Sharper) Ziller. He was a graduate of Wilmington HS (1966) and was former manager of The Launching Pad, where he was employed for over 35 years. Tom was currently employed by Grundy Bank and the Mar Theater. He was an avid fisherman, originating the "Island City Bass Anglers" and he loved gardening and wood working.
Survivors include his wife, Janice (nee Tomsheck); son, Tom (Christy) Ziller of Wilmington; two daughters, Miki (Doug) Wesley of St. Joseph, IL and Joie (Mike Scagnelli) Ziller of Wilmington; three grandchildren, Shelby Ziller, Hannah and Samuel Wesley; two brothers, John Ziller of Bloomington and Henry (Carol) Ziller of CO; two sisters, Alice and Helen Ziller, both of Wilmington; Sisters-in-law, Jeanine Griffith and Linda Tomsheck; and brother-in law, Chuck Bray; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; sister-in-law, Joanne Bray; and brother-in-law, Jim Tomsheck.
Tom was an Organ Donor to the Gift of Hope and Cremation Rites have been accorded.
A memorial visitation will be held Saturday July 21, 2007 from 2 PM until time of services 4 PM at Reeves Funeral Home in Wilmington with Rev. Kevin Dempsay officiating.
Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Tom's memory to the Wilmington High School Foundation for Excellence.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Ziller
Susan [Butcher] Matusiak
August 14, 2007
What a great guy and what a huge loss to anyone with whom he came in contact! I worked with Tom at the Launching Pad back in the 1960's. He was simply one of the nicest guys I've ever met!
Even after I left the Wilmington area, I always tried to stop by the LP to see Tom; I'll always remember that wonderful smile he had!
My deepest condolences to you, Janice, and to your family.
Susan Butcher Matusiak
Carefree, AZ
Rosalie & Steve Schull
August 12, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kena Gretz (Preiss)
July 27, 2007
To Jan and all the family:
I was so sorry to hear about Tom. I have so many fond memories as a kid seeing him down at the Launching Pad and enjoying his witty sense of humor. He was legendary in that town and certainly will never be forgotten...
Carolyn Bright-Kurth
July 21, 2007
The Ziller family,
My condolences to you all. I know this has to be an awful time for the whole family. Tom was a good man and I will miss seeing him around town.
Michelle (Bailey) Hamilton
July 21, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tom's smile and kindness was unforgettable.
Georgette Weidling
July 21, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keith Van Duyne
July 21, 2007
Tom will be sorely missed. You have our sympathy and our prayers. We will always have great memories of seeing his smile and outgoing kindness especially when I ordered at the Pad and met him around town.
Miki Wesley
July 20, 2007
Thank you to all friends and family who have showed so much kindness and compassion during this difficult time of sorrow. We appreciate your loving words. Thank you, Miki & family
Cass & Darin Plotts
July 20, 2007
To the Ziller Family: We are very sorry for your sudden loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Tom was a great man who always made you smile no matter what. He will be missed very much.
Tony, Brenda, Oliva, Elizabeth and Josie Origer
July 18, 2007
Dear Doug, Miki, Hannah and Sam,
We were so saddened to hear about your terrible loss. We are praying for you all. Big hugs from the girls to Hannah and Sam.
ALECIA PTACEK
July 18, 2007
TO ALL THE ZILLER FAMILY, MY SYMPHATHY GOES OUT TO EACH ONE OF YOU. TOM WAS A VERY NICE MAN. I'LL MISS SEEING HIM AROUND. JAN, CHERISH YOUR 40 YEARS OF MEMORIES.
Maggie Lengerich
July 18, 2007
Dear Hannah and Sam,
I am so sorry about your Grandfather. Beth and I will say prayers for your family. I love you both.
Lisa Wichman
July 18, 2007
Doug, Miki, Hannah, Sam and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the sudden loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Steve and Lisa
July 18, 2007
Tom will be sorely missed. You have our sympathy and our prayers. Lee and Fanny Henke
Jean Decker
July 18, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
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