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Thomas Forney Obituary

Forney, Thomas V. Beloved husband of Margaret "Marge" nee Van. Loving father of Kevin (Dawn), John (Jan) and Dawn Forney. Proud grandfather of Philip, Kevin, Kelly, Alyssa and Charlie. Dear brother of Margaret "Gerri" (Jack) Ricketts, John "Jack" (Diane) Forney and the late Robert (Renette) Forney. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th Street, Burbank to Our Lady of Loretto Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Saint Mary Cemetery, www.sheehyfh.com. 708-857-7878.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 7, 2011.

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Gerald Nichols sr.

March 1, 2019

May He rest in Peace

Ray Szalko

March 8, 2011

We're very sorry to hear of his passing. Just know we are thinking of all of you in this difficult time.

Ray & Chris Szalko

Jerry & Mary Kennedy

March 7, 2011

May you rest in peace.

March 7, 2011

To the Forney family sorry for your loss we had great times in the, I guess you would call it the old 78th st. lots of laughs. Hello to all... Jerry Nichols Sr. 22527 s. Remington Dr Channahon Il. 60410

March 7, 2011

We're sorry for your loss (and ours). He was a wonderful neighbor to us from the day we moved in 6 years ago. He will be missed.
Bill and Kathy

Paul & Ryan Kennedy

March 7, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.

Linda D Kennedy

March 7, 2011

Thanks for all the fun times Uncle Tom, especially in McDonald, Michigan! I'll always remember the adults going to Saugatuck (?) to have their Friday night fun, and your stories about snakes in the apple orchard! You were one of a kind & I miss ya already. May the Angels guide you to eternal rest. Love Ya, Hug Ya, Linda

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