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Thomas Clark Obituary

Clark, Thomas Alan age 33, of Grays Lake, Illinois, died January 29, 2002, in Grays Lake. He was born January 15, 1969 in Chicago, IL. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Gurnee. He was Unit Manager of The Total Benefit Administration of Hewitt Associates in Lincolnshire, IL. and was completing his Bachelor's Degree at De Paul University in Chicago. Survived by his wife, Julie; one brother, Ronald (Kathie) Clark of Grays Lake, IL; two sisters, Lori (Nick) Kimpton of Chicago, IL and Lisa Clark of Mt. Prospect; his parents, Ronald (Gail) Clark of Prospect Heights; his grandmother, Margaret Hawley; his in-laws, Tom (Kathy) Vogl; his sisters-in-law, Michelle (Tim) Miller of Union Grove, Wisconsin and Angela Vogl, who is attending a Veterinarian School in Champaign, IL; and many nieces and nephews, he was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Clark. A Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2002, at St. Paul The Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Rd., Gurnee, IL. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church on Saturday. Interment will be private. Arrangements under the care of the Marsh Funeral Home, 1521 Washington St., Waukegan, IL, 847-336-0127. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 1, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
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Karin Janessa

February 6, 2002

Dear Clark family,

Please know that Tom was loved by many and gave so much of himself to others. I will always cherish the times we shared and can only hope he has found the peace he was searching for. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Love, Karin

Cindy Hahn

February 5, 2002

Mr. Clark;



Deepest sympathy on the lost of your son.



Cindy Hahn

Jewel Mt. Prospect (bagger)

Ian Lapidus-Saltz

February 5, 2002

Dear Family:



I worked with Tom at S-B Power Tool Company and will remember him as a good person who strove to do the right thing consistantly.



Tom's enthusiasm and drive were an inspiration to me.



My deepest condolences to you.

Beth Cipolla

February 4, 2002

To the Clark Family:

I sat near Tom, as a Project Manager, in his Buddy Unit here at Hewitt. I will never forget the sadness of everyone around the room when we foud out about this tragedy. As I looked through the beautiful pictures of Tom at the service, one sticks out in my mind. It was of him and his family/friends celebrating his 29th B-Day. He was happy, dancing and laughing in a doorway of B-Day streamers. As difficult as it is for me to understand the loss of a young man, I know that he is up with GOD happy and laughing as he once did in that picture. My deepest sorrow goes out to Tom's entire family. Please have comfort in knowing that Tom is an angel w/ God and watches over you all from above.

Jodi Langfeld

February 4, 2002

Dear Ron and Family,



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. I went to high school with Tom and remember him as a great person!! He will be missed.

God Bless

Jodi Langfeld

Tracy Klinedinst

February 4, 2002

To Tom's friends & family:



Hopefully, one day we God will explain why tragic events like this happen to us. Until then, I take comfort in believing that Tom is with his mother. It is obvious how missed he will be, and how well loved he was, by that amount of people who came to pay their respects at the Memorial service.



Even though I worked at Skil-Bosch during Tom's time there, I had the pleasure of meeting him and his sisters a few years before that through a mutual friend. I did not know Tom as well as some, but my payers for him & the people who loved him are very plentiful. God Bless.

February 4, 2002

To Julie:



As fate would have it you met that day

God brought you together in a special way



Two souls connected, your hearts as one,

You began your journey into the sun



The light shone upon you as love was near

All was good; you had no fear



Together you lived and breathed as one,

And one day again you shall meet in the sun



God Be With You

Andrew Colon

February 4, 2002

To the Clark family:



My deepest condolences to you at this very difficult time. Tom hired me to work here at SPBT when he was a manager here, for that, I am grateful for. My prayers go out to your family in this great time of need...

Chris Bencivenga

February 2, 2002

To the Clark family:



Our deepest condolences to you at this very difficult time. John & I both grew up in Morton Grove and had the pleasure of knowing Tom. He was a wonderful man.

Lori: Please remember we are here for you if you need anything!



John & Chris Bencivenga

Esra Aninmis

February 2, 2002

May God Bless You All.

Deepest Sympathies.



Esra Aninmis

Class of '87

Roberta Levy

February 2, 2002

Dear Clark Family, Sharon has told me of your tragic loss and my heart goes out to all of you. I pray you all have the strength to overcome this very sad time in your lives.

Roberta Levy

Barry Albach

February 2, 2002

Your family has my families deepest sympathy and are in our prayers.



Albach Family

Janice Gurvey

February 2, 2002

To The Clarks;



Sorry to here about Tom. Sending the deepest sympathy.



Janice Gurvey

Maureen Shanahan

February 2, 2002

To the Clark Family,

Tom will be missed by so many. He was a wonderful person. May God be with you in your time of loss and give you the strength to carry on. Tom and I had many good times in the years we worked together at Skil-Bosch. I remember his first day of work when I trained him, he was so eager to do a great job, and that he did! He was a wonderful friend to so many people. May his smile and laughter get you through your roughest times. His memorial service was a beautiful tribute to his life. I will remember Tom and his glowing personality always.



May God Bless You.

Joy Fricano

February 2, 2002

Julie & The Clark Family,

I am so sorry for the shocking loss of Tom.Since he started at Hewitt I have sat next to him and chatted. We traded puppy stories and stories about our homes. Tom will be missed so dearly.Julie I am so sorry for the pain you are going through at this time.Know that my prayers are with you and if there is anything I can personaly do to help you I am more than willing.

God Bless you all.

Joy

Russ Clark

February 1, 2002

To Tom's family, I worked with Tom for several years at SBPT. We used to get each other's e-mail in error because our names were adjacent in the address book. Tom was always cheerful even when times got rough. I was shocked to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Malena Zamora

February 1, 2002

To the Clark Family:



I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you.

Jenny Santellano

February 1, 2002

Dear Clark Family:



My deepest condolences go out to all of you. Tom was a very special person, and he will always be remembered. May God bless you all and comfort you in this time of sorrow.



To my best friend Lisa:



Please know that I love you, I'm thinking of you, and I am here for you always.



Jenny

Erin Kabot

February 1, 2002

I worked with Tom at Hewitt. He was my Unit Manager. He was someone who always had a smile and kind and encouraging words. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. God Bless

Lannie Vanek

February 1, 2002

Tom was a wonderful, caring man. He was a wonderful leader for all of us that worked with him at Hewitt. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Julie and you family in this sorrowful time.

Cari Wagner

February 1, 2002

Clark Family,



Words cannot begin to express what is in my heart. Tom touched the lives of many people with his warm personality, sense of humor and kind heart. He will truly be missed. I am grateful for the times that I have spent with Tom and his family. We shared many adventures, and I will always cherish those memories. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do in your time of need please do not hesitate to ask.



Love,



Cari Wagner

Kristie Cohorst

February 1, 2002

Tom was a wonderful person and great manager. He will be missed dearly by all of us here at Hewitt. My prayers go out to all of his family and friends. God will be with you in your time of need.

RICK JONES

February 1, 2002

MY HEART GOES OUT TO TOM'S FAMILY. I WORKED WITH TOM AT BOSCH. I WAS REALLY SAD TO HERE HE PASSED.

Sharon & Rich Rosenthal

February 1, 2002

It is with great saddness that we write this note today. Wewill remember Toms warm smile and the friendships that we formed in our 20's..Our hearfelt condolences to Lisa, Lori, Ron, and the entire Clark Family..Sincerely-Sharon and Rich Rosenthal

THEORTHA CANNON

February 1, 2002

OURS PRAYS ARE WITH YOU. EX CO-WORKERS S-B POWER TOOL COMPANY

Linda Waksmundzki

February 1, 2002

My condolences on Tom's passing, I enjoyed working with him at SBPT.

Richard Bellis

February 1, 2002

It was with a sadden heart to hear of the passing of Tom. As a former co-worker at SBPT, Tom was missed with his relatively recent career move. He was professional, caring and had a very positive attitude which he passed on to his fellow workers. My prayers go out to his wife and family.

Mike Travlos

February 1, 2002

Ron:



I want to give sincere condolensces at the untimely passing of your brother.



-Trav

February 1, 2002

Please accept my deepest condolences in this shocking loss of Tom.

A short prayer:

GOD our Creator, from whom all life comes, comfort the Clark and Vogt family, who are grieving over the loss of Tom. Help them find assurance that with you nothing is wasted or incomplete, and uphold them with your love, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. May God Bless and Keep you all in this time of sorrow.

Hope Arenas

February 1, 2002

To the family and friends:



No words can console the pain you feel, but know that our prayers for peace and understanding are with you. Tom is closer to you all now more than he ever could be before.



He was a good man. We will miss him.



-Hope Arenas, National Accounts

S-B Power Tool Company

Cynthia Hall

February 1, 2002

I worked with Tom for awhile and it is sad to hear that Tom has passed. My prayers are with his family during this time. God Bless.

Arlene Reichert

February 1, 2002

Dear Ron and Gayle:

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

George Caceres

February 1, 2002

To the family of Tom Clark,

My most sincere and heartfelt condolence goes out to you. Tom was a good and kind person and have only good memories of him. I met Tom in high school gym class and have been friends since. Also partly due to Tom and his 3 other roommates in Evanston, during one of their Halloween parties 6 years ago, I met my wife to be. It turned out that it was one of his roommates that I married(Alesia). Anyway, I always thought Tom was a pretty cool guy and he will be missed by many. Thanks and God bless.

George and Alesia

Dave Rosenthal

February 1, 2002

Please accept our deepest condolences in the loss of Tom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Rosenthal Family

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