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Thomas Harkness Obituary

Harkness, Thomas J. age 85, of Lansing, IL, June 6, 2002, beloved husband of June Harkness, loving father of Carole McDonough and John Harkness, step-father of Sharon Caramanti and Douglas Rogers, dear grandfather of seven and great- grandfather of four. Private services. WWII Navy Veteran, member of American Legion Post #746, AMVETS Post #43, Triluminor Masonic Lodge #767 and Star Craft Club of Illinois. Hennessy-Nowak Funeral Home, Calumet City, IL, 708-862-5454. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 9, 2002.

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Kemal Erpamir

April 19, 2023

I am so sorry to find out that Tom passed away. He used to call me Manuel when I was married to Sharon in the `80s. He was a real nice guy. My sincere condolences to June who happened to be the most caring mother-in-law I ever had, and also to Carole and to John. May Tom rest in peace, and God bless the Harkness family..

Jennifer Zima

June 14, 2002

Grandpa -

I think of you everyday and still can't believe you are gone. You have left me with so many great memories! I just wanted to say I will never forget our Saturday breakfast together. Just you and I. I am glad I had that quality time with you only if it was for a short time. You have filled a void in my heart and made it whole again. I love you and I am sure I will see you again.



Love, Finney

Dan Zima

June 12, 2002

Grandpa -

I love you with all my heart. I miss you dearly.

Love, Danny "Boy" (you always called me that)

Melissa Wood

June 12, 2002

In Loving Memory of Grandpa



You've touched so many lives,

In so many ways

And even though you've now moved on,

I know you're in a better place



Your laughter and your patience,

I never will forget

The kindness of a Grandpa,

As good as it could get



Your memory will long live on,

Within all of our hearts

For one day we shall meet again,

As though never did we part



I love you grandpa. I know you will be watching over us all right along with my dad now. I know you are in a better place now right along with my daddy. We all love you very much.

Love, Melissa

William Davis

June 12, 2002

Grandpa-You have always, and will continue to be, a positive and strong influence on me. I will always thank God you have been a big part of my life. When I remember all the challenges and struggles thru which you have perservered, my troubles seem minor. You have done so much in your life, I hope I will be able to say the same one day. I am also very happy that my family was able to spend time with you, especially since being in the Air Force often takes me away from family. I love you dearly and you could never be replaced. Billy, Frinzella, and Rachael Davis

Nancy Archuleta

June 11, 2002

Grandpa,



We miss you so much. I'm so glad that Fabian and Dorri had the pleasure of meeting you last summer. You have always been such a strong presence in all of our lives. You were a great role model for all the kids in the family. I can't express how much I will miss you. I know that you will be watching over us all everyday. Say hi to my mom and grandma. We love you.



Love,

Nancy, Fabian and Dorri

Lisa Smith

June 11, 2002

I know you would have picked the golf course for your last "swing" on earth. I'm happy you were laughing. Please kiss Grandma & Gigi & Jeff. We love you-- Al (the admiral), Lisa, Philip, Brooke & Morgan

THOMAS J. GULYAS

June 9, 2002

GRANDPA I LOVE AND MISS YOU,I KNOW YOUR WITH GOD NOW IN HEAVEN WATCHING OVER ALL OF US,I WILL MISS GOLFING WITH YOU,LOVE YOUR GRANDSON TOMMY GUNN

Carole Harkness-McDonough

June 9, 2002

Dear Daddy,



You were my "iron man" the one who was not suppose to leave me. I love you so very much. I feel as if my heart has been wrenched from my chest. Thank you for all the loving memories that you have left with me to fill this void. Tiffany misses and loves you so very much. How we wish we could have just one more day just to say I love you. I know that one day we will all be together again. I love you Daddy.

Love your daughter,

Carole

Grandpa and Jennifer - August 20, 1994

Jennifer Zima

June 9, 2002

I will always love you Grandpa and I know how much you really loved me. You will always be in my heart for always. I love you and say hello to my mother and sister.

Love always and forever,

Finney

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