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Thomas Cottrell Obituary

Cottrell Sr., Dr. Thomas L.C. 79, of Park Ridge, beloved husband of the late Catherine N. (nee Nyhan), loving father of Thomas L.C. Jr. (Mary Elizabeth), David J. (Noreen), John M. (Nancy) and Mark G. (Carolyn), dear grandfather of Thomas L.C. III, Emily A., Christine N., Patrick N., David J., Johnathon T., Matthew T., Colleen M., Katelyn R., Kimberly I., Alison M., and Michelle M. Funeral Wednesday, November 28, 2001, 9:15 a.m., from Drake & Sons Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, to St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington, Park Ridge for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul of the Cross Capitol Campaign Fund. 847-698-3368 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2001.

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Dolores tate

November 19, 2025

No offense to anyone, please, particularly doctors, you always gave your patients the time of day. In the middle of the 1980s, I had my first uti, was so painful. Came in, no appointment, just came in crying in pain. You really knew what ge was doing, and may I say about utis, don't forget to drink plenty of water. I never thanked you then, but I thank you soo very much now, now that I realized what a caring man you are. See you in Heaven. Much respect and love, Dolores tate.

Dolores tate

November 19, 2025

Hello dear Dr. Cottrell, years ago, I never appreciated you like I do now. You are a very caring doctor who always gave the time of, no matter how busy you were, and you were extremely busy. I didn't thank you before, but I sure thank you now, and miss you, too. Much love, Dolores tate, chicago.

Dolores tate

November 17, 2020

Very caring human being and an excellent urologist. Would take patients, like me, no appointment, just in pain, and help us, never said no. Good man, loved the Lord, etc.

Janet Buonincontro

November 26, 2001

To the Cottrell family especially my Doctor, John Cottrell, my sympathy & prayers & I still think of your mom in heaven also!

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