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Thomas Barton Chlebo

1949 - 2020

Thomas Barton Chlebo obituary, 1949-2020, Milford, MI

BORN

1949

DIED

2020

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Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors- Milford

404 E. Liberty Street

Milford, Michigan

Thomas Chlebo Obituary

On Thursday, December 17, Thomas Barton Chlebo passed away unexpectedly in Milford, MI. He was 71 years old. Tom is survived by his wife, Dawn Chlebo, his two children, Heather (Lee) Humiecki and Ryan (Erica) Baughman, as well as his sister Lauri (Mark) Klemmer and nieces Jessica and Kelly. He was also a loving brother-in-law to Sandy (Rich), Kevin (JoAnn) and Karen (Terry) and son-in-law to Barbara Taylor. He was a proud uncle to many. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Caroline Chlebo. Tom was born on August 5, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Redford High School and later graduated from Lawrence Tech. Tom married Dawn in 1981. They met while working together at Redford Presbyterian Church. Tom whole heatedly accepted Heather and Ryan as his own. His career was in the Restaurant Management field.but his last few years were spent with assisting Rottermonds Jewelers. He was most known for his kindhearted personality and his warm belly chuckles. Many called him a friend. There will be a private Grave site interment. Donations can be made in Tom’s honor to the Milford Public Library.

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Published by The Oakland Press from Dec. 22 to Dec. 24, 2020.

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Michelle Elliott

January 7, 2021

Thinking about Dawn and the family. Tom was such a wonderful loving man. So sorry! Keeping you all in my prayers and sending love from your cousin Dick Hodgkin and all of us,
Karen Dave Michelle and John Hodgkin

JG

December 24, 2020

So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort and hope bring the family peace and love.

Cathy Everts

December 23, 2020

I was so sorry to hear about Tom. He was a year ahead of me in school. I remember he was in charge of the Safety Patrol Boys at Holcomb. Rest in peace.

Kristine McAllister

December 23, 2020

We are saddened to hear of Tom's passing. We extend our codolenseces to Dawn, Tom's children and the entire family. Our prayers are with you all.

Linda (Smith) Rieger

December 23, 2020

Tom and I were good friends in 7th and 8th grade at Holcomb Elementary School. Seeing his picture today, I can say he is one of the few I would have recognized immediately from those days, and hearing described his “warm heart” and “belly laugh” reminds me of exactly the Tom I knew then. I am so sorry for your loss; I can imagine he was a treasure...

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