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Jack Thomaston Obituary

Thomaston Sr., Jack D. age 66, beloved husband of Margaret (nee McClusky), loving father of James R. (Kelly), Christina (William) Patterson and Jack Jr. (Linda) Thomaston, dearest grandfather Brett, Miranda, William III, Ailish, Nicholas and Jaclyn, dear brother of Mary Hammett, Earl Thomaston and the late Ethel Wagner, Frances Lewis, Ruby Cobb and J.L. Thomaston, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Veteran of U.S. Army and a longtime member of the Teamsters Union Local #744. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer society. Resting at Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 7901 S. Komensky Ave., where funeral services will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Interment private. 773- 585-0702. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2002.

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Helga Miller

February 2, 2002

Dear Marge, Chrissy and Dempsey,



My deepest sympathy and prayers are with your family during this time of loss and need. A donation has been made to the American Cancer society.



Helga Miller

Marjorie Garcia

February 2, 2002

Dear Marge, Chrissy, and Dempsy,



Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband/father. May faith sustain you and loving memories lift you and may the prayers of many caring hearts help heal your sorrow.



In our prayers,



Carlo Rampa, Maria Garcia-Rampa, and Family

Lindsay Glos

February 1, 2002

Dear Brett and Miranda,

Sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Your whole family and you both are always in our thoughts.

Love you guys,

Lindsay

Skimel & Bossard Family

January 30, 2002

Dear Christina and Family,



Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Please convey our condolences to all your family. We always remember him as a happy, good-natured man. We will keep him in our prayers.

Kerri Lynn Nolan

January 30, 2002

Dear Marge, Jack, Dempsy, and Chrissy So sorry to hear that Jack Sr. passed away. I will always remember his friendly manner and I always thought he was like agiant teddy bear. God Bless all of you My gram sends her sympathy also. The weather just was to bad for us to travel but wanted you to know I was thinking of all of you!

DONNA MCMANUS-ROWLAND

January 29, 2002

DEAR CHRIS & FAMILY



I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE LOST OF YOUR DAD. MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. TAKE CARE.



LOVE,



DONNA MCMANUS-ROWLAND & DAUGHTERS

Kathy O'Marrah

January 29, 2002

Chris, Bill and Family:



I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was a good guy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.



Kathy and Casey O'Marrah

Troy & Carrie Lakey

January 29, 2002

Bill, Chris & Family:



God bless you guys in your time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers, as you are of course with everyone else at the firm.



With sincerest love,



Troy & Carrie

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