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Thomas Kelso Obituary
Kelso, Thomas S. age 77, husband of Elva "Pat" Kelso, loving father of Scott (Sue) Kelso, Tina Kelso, Patricia (Philip) Walberer, J. Steven (Debra) Kelso and Kevin (Joell) Kelso, dear grandfather of David, Theresa, Tim, Abigail, Matthew, Samuel, J. Isaac, Patrick, Eddie, Kate, Kathleen, Kelly, Jacob, Maddie and Molly, special uncle of Michele (Art) Curtis and Debbie Reik. Visitation Friday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700 West), Palos Hills, IL. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m., from the funeral home to Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton, Chicago, IL, for Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Interment private. Member of the Knights of Columbus. Express your thoughts and memories in the online guestbook at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410 
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Kelso
Doug Ritchie
April 1, 2008
My sincere understanding of our loss -- Tommy, a school cohort and later telephone correspondent was special. His helpfulness to Harold Young while in Alcohi I recall readily.
I will miss hearing his cheery "How are ya?"
Friendly, warm, easy to know were his qualities we all recall, don't we?
Marty Johnson
April 1, 2008
To Kevin, Joell and the entire Kelso family,
I give you my deepest sympathies with the loss of your loved one!
May he rest peacefully with our Lord!
Jim Clarke
March 29, 2008
Steve and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie Coffou
March 28, 2008
Kelso Family, sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie Coffou & Family
Tom Bombenger
March 28, 2008
Steve:
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. It is hard to believe that it has been years since we worked together at Revenue.
I wish you comfort during this difficult time.
Wally Soroka
March 28, 2008
Dear Pat and family: Sorry I can't make the wake tonight but I sent flowers and you and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Valerie Racine
March 28, 2008
Steve:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts & prayers go out to you and family at this difficult time.
Julie Martinkus
March 28, 2008
Kevin and Joell,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Goodnough
March 27, 2008
Pat, Scott, Jan, Patty, Steve, Kevin and families.You are all in our daily prayes. Tom was a great guy, we have so many found memories of his many visits to Syracuse. We always felt he was one of the family. Love The Goodnough's Michael,Kathy, Meaghan and Colleen
Paul Riccardini
March 26, 2008
Kevin, Joell and the entire Kelso family please accept my deepest sympathies. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Liz Larmon
March 26, 2008
Kelso Family,
How many great and fun memories I have of your dad! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Callaghan
March 26, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Heaney
March 26, 2008
Pat, Scot, Tina and the rest of the Kelso Clan I won't be able to see you this weekend but you're in my prayers.
Jim Heaney and family
Joe Strock
March 26, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to the family. Tom was a good friend of mine going back to our days at Allegany High School and continuing on through life. He and I shared many good memories during his visit to Syracuse a couple of years ago and I shall not forget those good times. I am happy to call him one of my best firends---and I do miss him. He was kind to those around him.
Sharon Duran
March 26, 2008
Kevin, Joell and the Kelso Family;
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
David Gaidas and Family
March 26, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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