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Thomas R. "Vern" Meeks

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Thomas Meeks Obituary

Meeks, Thomas R. "Vern" 47, suddenly, beloved husband of Diane, loving father of Crystal and Tom, devoted son of the late Waldo and Arlene Meeks and son-in-law of Henri and Anna Mae Meyer, dear brother of Marcia (Patrick) O'Malley and brother-in-law of Carol (Keith) Mills, fond uncle of Rachael and Erik. Funeral Tuesday, 12 noon, at Hursen Funeral Home, s.w. corner of Roosevelt and Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester. Interment Glen Oak Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral info., toll free 1-800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2004.

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Jerry & Dorothy Johnson

May 5, 2004

Dear Marcia, Diane and Family, So sorry to hear about Tom. We just returned from Wisconsin and heard the news. You have our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.



Jerry & Dorothy

Debbie and Lori

Robert Mackey

April 22, 2004

We are sad to learn of the passing of our friend Tom Meeks. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with his wife Diane and his children and family.



His passion for the creation of an effect was something special. It truly touched everyone he met.



"lost in your shadows it's so hard to clearly see...if only for a moment, you will be with me,



all these things around us, created by our dreams, the only life worth living is the one right now it seems..."



Tom, you will be missed.

---Robert Mackey

AVENUE MAX (rock group)

MIKE&VICKI SCHUERR

April 22, 2004

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND OUR PRAYERS.

Kristen Kobeszko (John Noel's neice)

April 21, 2004

I am very sorry for your loss. I have known Tom since i was a child, and he was a very loving and caring man. He will be missed and loved by everyone. Hang in there, and be strong!

Nancy REEL

April 21, 2004

My prayers are with the whole Meeks family. I just found out and and at a loss what to say day. He will be truley missed.

Nonny and Jerry Will

April 20, 2004

We are truly going to miss you and that face of yours!All our Love and Prayers go out to you and yours.

David Mau

April 20, 2004

To The Meeks Family:



On behalf of the Village of Glencoe Department of Public Works I want to express our deepest sympathies on Tom's untimely passing. Through many years of work for the Village Tom had established a reputation as a thoughtful, dedicated and hard working leader who seemed to have passion for any job that he took on. His contributions both professionally and personally were respected and appreciated.

Matthew Gester

April 20, 2004

no words can express what you meant to me. you always were able to make me smile. i never met a person with as much passion for music. you were a great friend and i will miss you forever.

Joe and Pam Mas

April 19, 2004

We are so sorry to hear about Tom. We will miss his smiling face. He was a great guy and we will truly miss him.

George Harris

April 19, 2004

Tom was a gret friend and I will miss him terribly. He had a way of brighting my day for me everytime we jammed together.

Lori and Mike Mikulski

April 19, 2004

You were always smiling and had big hugs for everyone. We will miss you forever. Our love to all....

John & Dawn Galway

April 19, 2004

To your beautiful family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this tragic time. God bless you all. Please call on us if we can do anything for you.

Joe Murauskis

April 19, 2004

We are both so sorry for your loss,



Joe Murauskis and Pat Sand

JIM & ROSEMARY FLAVIN

April 18, 2004

WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO HELP YOU PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO ASK...

JIM LUBENO

April 18, 2004

DIANE AND FAMILY, IAM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND, AND WILL TRUELY BE MISSED

Sandy Burger

April 18, 2004

There are no words to say how I feel. You shared my heart. I will miss your hugs & Kisses, you were my gentle giant.You were as big as life, with a heart to match.You will be in my heart forever. I love you big guy.

Dean & Nancy Hamra

April 18, 2004

we are so sorry for your loss, Tom was a wonderful man so full of life. we will miss him.

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