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Thomas Sagen Obituary

Sagen, Thomas Age 74, of Loda, IL. Passed 10:35am, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at his home. Born January 12, 1938 in Chicago, IL to the late Stanley Sagen and the late Mary Tomzack. Band director at Oak Lawn and Hometown Dist. 123. Married Mary Hecht in Chicago, IL, August 29, 1959. Survived by wife Mary Sagen-Loda; 3 sons, Mark (Jeri) Sagen of New Lenox, David (Teresita) Sagen of Rantoul, and Richard Sagen of Breckenridge CO; 2 daughters, Margaret (Phillip) Staffel of Tinley Park, Ann (Richard) Kipper of Monee; 2 children, Jessica Sagen of Rantoul and Michael Sagen of Savoy; 2 grandsons, T.J. Sagen of Chicago and Robert Sagen of Dekalb; 1 great-granddaughter, Clara Sagen; 1 brother, Bob (Shari) Sagen of Arizona. Preceded in death by both parents. Member of Knights of Columbus. Funeral Service Monday, March 26, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11:00am with Fr. Jose Kadukunnel officiating. Visitation 3-7pm, Sunday at Knapp-Miller Funeral Home in Paxton and 1 hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Please sign the online guestbook at knappfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 23, 2012.

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Ann Sagen-Kipper

March 17, 2025

How can it be 13 years since you passed away? Life hasn't been the same without you. I miss your laughter. Love, Ann

Ann

March 17, 2023

Forever in our hearts!

March 25, 2012

I miss you and I love you.
Love,
Michael

March 24, 2012

I miss you, and I love you.

Love, Jessica

March 24, 2012

For my Great-Grandpa,
Who I will never know, but will always love.
Clara

Tom & Judy Guilfoyle

March 24, 2012

Tom will always be remembered and missed as one of the nicest and helpful men on Lake Iroquois and the Knights of Columbus. Always ready to donate his time.

David and Teresita Sagen

March 24, 2012

Dad,great memories of dominoes,bowling and your company will always be cherished.
Love David and Teresita

March 24, 2012

Your laughter and smile will always be remembered. Love you and miss you.
Love,
Margaret and Phil

Jim & Marge

March 24, 2012

Remembering all the good times we have shared together-you will be missed.

Love

March 23, 2012

You will be missed.
Love,
Mark and Jeri

Amy & T.J.

March 23, 2012

Love you Grandpa. I know you're bowling your best games up in heaven.

March 23, 2012

So sorry about the loss of Thomas. May God comfort you during this time. 2Cor.1:3

Ann & Rick

March 23, 2012

Love you-

We will miss you.

March 23, 2012

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