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Thomas Donovan Obituary

Donovan, Thomas Andrew AKA "Tad & Bubby", born January 23, 1969, loving husband of Carla (nee Leest), devoted father of Kimberly Paige and Brande Athena, son of Thomas and Brenda (nee Hyatt), brother of Lisa (Steve) Gorzela and Mistey (Chirs) Moore, devoted uncle and great uncle of Amy, Andrea, Aaron, Amber and Joshua. Tom was a young person but touched many hearts and souls of people that knew him. His legacy will live forever in our hearts. At Stermer Funeral Home, Ltd., 3653-59 Fullerton Ave. Service Wednesday, October 30, 10:00 a.m. Interment Elm Lawn. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-235- 1815 or www.stermerfuneralhome.com Visit our Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2002.

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Renee aka NUTZ; XTREME_NUTZ; nuts-4-games

November 27, 2002

Tom you were hysterical, a gold-hearted person! You always had a comeback for everyone. You enjoyed people and people enjoyed you. I cannot believe this is the last time I will be writing to you over the net. Spades was great, lots of fun. You will be missed and REMEMBERED!

louis rosa

November 26, 2002

TOM(jhsl-godfather) i will miss you very much and my prays and memeriores will always go out to you and the family you made my time happy and fun while playing on mplayer.com i will miss you always

lou aka jhsl-jeff dahmar

Tina Coates

November 26, 2002

Oh Tom, We all will miss you! You were a great person and Spade player. I am greatful to have you in my memories. Now you can realy look over our shoulders and tell us how to play. :) My prayers are with you! JHSL-Xena

Sue Rosa

November 26, 2002

He was a great guy. One we will truely miss. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. God Bless.

corey hayslett

November 11, 2002

there are no words i can type to say how i feel. tom i know you know how i feel. how i wish i could make up to you everything i want to. but you were stronger than me bro. i admired that about you more than anything. i wish i had your courage. i dont. i wish i had your nerve. i dont. you will always be in my thoughts my man. always. thanks just isnt good enough. every nil i make i dedicate to you. forgive me. i will try to make it up to you someday.

Stacey Vanartsdalen

November 5, 2002

When I heard all I could say was NO No NO. Tad you have touched my heart in ways no one ever has. Your thoughtfulness and kindness shined through you. Even though we never met in person I felt I knew you very well. You will never know how much you will be missed. The many hours we spent playing cards and sharing each others thoughts online will stay with me forever and I will never ever forget you. I'm so glad to have met you and your wonderful family....Carla, Brande, Kimberly, Lisa, and Misty the whole family my heart feels for you and know you are in my prayers. Tad we never got to watch that superbowl together but we have many memories that I will hold on to. You were definately an inspiration in my life as I'm sure many people that met you feel the same. Tad I will miss you LOTS and ALWAYS hold you in my heart. Carla stay the strong woman I know that you are.

robin donovan

November 1, 2002

tad we are going to miss you very much but we will always remember you & you are in our hearts forever we will meet agian we loved you very much,carla if you or the girls need anything please call us we are here for you all love you guys

Dawn Schuck (Donovan)

November 1, 2002

There aren't enough words in this world to express how I felt about Tad. Yes he is in a better place, and will be missed from us terribly.I will never forget what he's done for us, I couldnt have asked for better friends than what I got in Tad n Carla!! He truely knew the meaning of "Family"!!! Carla and the girls we are here if you's EVER need anything at all.

Arthur & Rhoda Diamond

October 30, 2002

To Carla and Lillian,

Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Here is hoping that life will go on with a beautiful and happy future. Take care!

RACHEL TESSNER

October 30, 2002

TAD WE ALL WILL MISS YOU.TO ALL TAD'S FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU ALL.

CARLA AND GIRLS TAKE CARE, AND DON'T WORRY TAD WILL BE WATCHING OVER YOU'S. JUST THINK HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE THEN WE ARE.

Kari Cahill

October 29, 2002

My condolences go out to the entire Donovan family. Tad was loved by many and will also be missed by many. God now has him and we don't need to worry about him anymore, he is in a better place.

Ines Murillo

October 29, 2002

Tom,

You will be greatly missed, the chats and laughs we shared on the phone, Carla you and the girls are always on our minds. Brenda Our condolences to you and your family from Our Family. Tom Take Care.....

Karen Desrochers

October 29, 2002

My condolences to Carla, Kimberly, Brande and the entire Donovan family. Tom was a wonderful, caring, inspirational person to know. He will truly be missed by everyone.

cheri strickland

October 29, 2002

WE WILL MIS TAD. ALL OF US HERE IN ALABAMA WILL MIS HIM. MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE.

MY CONDOLANCES TO CARLA AND GIRLS AND HIS MOTHER AND FATHER AND SISTERS. GOD BLESS YOU

Anicia Fye

October 29, 2002

My Condolences go out to the entire Donovan Family. Tom was like family to me and I'm going to miss him very much. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Love you all.

Carmen Torres & Family

October 29, 2002

My Condolences to the Donovan Family your in our thoughts. Bubby was a great man. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Marie LeClaire

October 28, 2002

I am sending to say how sorry I am. Mon ami Tom:( I pray for you family and think of fun times we have in JHSL. I was Morticia Adams of course.

Denise Moreno

October 28, 2002

My condolences to Carla, the Girls and Family. Tom was a good "Spades" buddy.

Kevin & Heather Taylor

October 28, 2002

Your in our loving thoughts and memories.Love Judy, Tracy, Kevin Taylor and there familys. God Bless.

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