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Thomas Powers Obituary

Powers Sr., Thomas J. age 73, late of New Lenox formerly of South Holland. Beloved husband and best friend for 43 years of Marianne F. (nee Wagner) Powers, loving father of Thomas J. Jr. (Jill R.), Timothy P. (Kimberly R.) and Kellie Ann Powers, proud "Grandad" of Sydney, Samantha, Logan, Joshua and Ryan Powers, fond brother of John R. "Jack" (the late Jane), Rance "Buck" (Wilma) Powers and the late Mary Jean Farley, the late Donald Powers, dearest uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired teacher and coach for 38 years with the Chicago Board of Education. Visitation Tuesday, from 2 until 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m., from the Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (9600W/Rte. 45), Orland Park, to St. Jude Church, 241 W. Second Ave., New Lenox, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-460-2300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 30, 2007.

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Flora Mitchell (Gomez)

August 9, 2007

On behalf of my father John Gomez, and all his seven children, we are so sorry for your loss. My siblings and I were all fortunate enough to have had Mr. Powers as a teacher, and we have wonderful memories of him. He was a great man and a great coach, and he will be deeply missed.

Scott & Kathy Guess

August 1, 2007

Tom,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family throughout these tough times.

jim and mariann candreva

August 1, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family

Greg, Anne, Hayley & Steve KENT

August 1, 2007

Tom, Jill & family
Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. It was a pleasure for us to meet your Dad when we visited last year. We know you have lots of lovely memories of him.

Kevin & Laurie Kogut and Family

July 31, 2007

Mrs. Powers, Tom, Tim, Kellie and Families. We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Powers. I am proud to say I have many great memories of him, as we all grew up together. All of you are in our Prayers and thoughts. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Pray for Mr. Powers.

MARC LLANES

July 31, 2007

Tom,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let me know if you need anything.
Marc & Jen Llanes

Tom McGuire

July 31, 2007

There must be a celestial coaching clinic up above with two "coaching geniuses" as guest speakers--Tom Powers and Bill Walsh.

Tom was truly a great man who had a positive impact on the lives of thousands of students, players, friends, relatives, and anyone else fortunate to make his acquaintance.

Larry & Lynn Marczewski

July 31, 2007

Dear Mrs. Powers, Tom & Jill, and the Powers Family:

Our deepest sympathy goes to all of you during this extremely hard time. We will be praying for your entire family.

Chris and Sara Bechtold

July 31, 2007

Our deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Powers. All of our love and prayers are with the entire family.

Curtis Taylor

July 31, 2007

Mrs.Powers Tom Tim and Kellie
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy go out to you and ypur family.
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Pray for Mr Powers.
Curtis Tracie Cameron

Roscoe Lindsey

July 31, 2007

Tom and Tim: my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn your dad's passing. Know that he is reaping his reward in a better place. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, pray for us!

Hoss & Tracy Vickers

July 31, 2007

Dear Tom, Jill and Powers Family,

Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Judy Hamilton

July 30, 2007

Dear Aunt Marianne, Tom, Jill, Tim, Kim, and Kellie,

There are no words to express the sadness we all feel at the loss of Uncle Tom. As you know, he was the best! He was always kind and generous of heart. He will be remembered with love forever.

Love, Judy

Rich Lewis

July 30, 2007

I remember the man at Mt. Carmel baseball and football games, he will be missed on the sidelines. I wish I could be there to tip a few in his memory. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Steve Morgan

July 30, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Powers family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chuck Toland

July 30, 2007

Dear Marianne, Tom, Tim and Kellie

We are deeply sorry for your loss. You and your families are in our prayers. Give us a call if you need anything at all.

Love,
Chuck Toland and Family

JANICE DART

July 30, 2007

Dear Mary Anne and Family, So very sorry to hear of your loss. You were such good neighbors to my parents ,Cecil and Rachael Hatfield and my daughter Rachael always enjoyed playing with Kelly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Peace be with you. Janice Dart

JACK POWERS

July 30, 2007

DEAR Aunt Marianne, Tom, Tim and Kellie. WE ARE KEEPING YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS Love Jack,Polly,Mac and Abbie.

val martin

July 30, 2007

Jill and Tom - My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul and Kim Mularski

July 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Casimer (Moe) & Judy Kozlowski

July 30, 2007

Dear Marianne, Tom, Tim and Kellie,

Deepest sympathy,our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
God Bless!

Melissa Strayer

July 30, 2007

Uncle Tom will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews. Our hearts go out to Aunt Marianne, Tom, Tim, Kellie, Jill, and Kim.

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

July 30, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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