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Thomas Engel Obituary

Engel, Thomas James January 24, 2015, age 64. Late of Eddy, Texas, formerly of Chicago's South Suburbs. Beloved husband of Joan C. Engel (nee Killian); dear father of Jeffrey (Vicki) Engel, Jennifer Engel, Jill (Marty) Storck, Jodi Engel, Monica Loredo, Frankie Loredo, and Varonika Loredo; cherished grandfather of 10; loving son of Deloris and the late Jerome Engel; fond brother of Kathy (Larry) Sayers, and Jerry (Kim) Engel. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Hwy., Homewood Sunday, February 1st from 2:00 -8:00 p.m. Services Monday, February 2nd 11:00 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery. Memorials to Providence Hospice, Waco, TX would be appreciated. www.tewsfuneralhomes.com or 708-798-5300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 27, 2015.

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Jim and Martha Deno

February 21, 2015

So sorry for your loss Delores. Will keep you in our prayers.

Mary Goltz

February 1, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and hope that you can find comfort in his peace with the lord. He was always loved dearly by our family and our parents, his late Aunt Carol and Uncle John.
Prayers, Mary Catherine Goltz (Babincsak)

Laura Zak Wachter

February 1, 2015

It breaks my heart that we can't be there with all of you today, but you are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom will be missed, and his memory cherished. We send you our deepest condolences.
Love, Laura (Zak) Wachter & family, Russell Zak, Sarah Zak, Tony & Kenzi Zak and Greg Zak.

Carol Babincsak

January 31, 2015

Tommy will be missed by all who knew him....he. Was a good man with a kind soul

January 31, 2015

May the God of all comfort be with you and your family at this most difficult time. 2Corth 1:3

Steve Zak

January 31, 2015

My deepest condolences to Tom's wife and family and to Deloris,Kathy, Jerry and their families. I knew Tom as a young boy when he would visit the Zak farm in Lowell.There was never a dull moment when he was around, lots of laughter and fun as you all know. May God Bless You all and grant you comfort during this time.

January 31, 2015

Joanie I am so sorry for your loss. Please know if there is anything you need just let us know Love Anne and Bill

Lisa and Dave

January 31, 2015

You will be missed Tommy.

January 31, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. -1 Corinthians 15:26

January 30, 2015

May the God of all comfort grant you peace at this difficult time.

From the Staff of Tews Funeral Home

January 30, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

January 29, 2015

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORTIVE MESSAGES. I CAN SEE FROM THESE MESSAGES THAT MY DAD NEVER CHANGED FROM WHEN HE WAS YOUNG, AS HIS SENSE OF HUMOR WAS STRONG ALL THE WAY TO THE END.

HIS LUCKY SON, JEFF

Lois Brunton Evers

January 29, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I remember all of the kids as they were growing up, when his mom (Deloris) came to town for coffee at Aunt Lucy's store.

Barbara Hennin

January 27, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I knew his family as I was growing up. I remember his sister, Cathy, but he was much younger than I, but I knew his mom well. So sorry for your loss. Barbara Sullivan Hennin

Judy Spillers

January 27, 2015

I always enjoyed Tom's humor and he was such a joy to be around. He was a fun classmate and I am honored to say he was my friend.

January 27, 2015

My condolences to the family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. 2 Cor 1:4

Diane Burge

January 27, 2015

Tom was a beautiful soul! I will always remember his wonderful laugh! My deepest sympathies for the family!

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