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Thomas Schaffer Obituary

Schaffer, Thomas P. 52, of Carol Stream, died suddenly on November 21, 2012. Beloved friend and husband of Debbie (nee Piet); loving father of Joe; dear brother of Mary Ellen Schaffer (Steve Klein), James (Maureen), Robert, Margaret (Don) Welch, and Michael (Joyce) Schaffer; loving son of the late Clarence and Patricia (nee Buckley) Schaffer; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Tom was a dedicated police officer from 1988 until present. Visitation will be Monday November 26, 2012 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Tuesday 9:15am to Corpus Christi Church. Mass 10:00am. Following services cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. (630)289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 25, 2012.

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Kat

December 4, 2012

May you rest in peace Tom. You were a great guy for sure.

Navy Pier Security

November 30, 2012

All of us here at Navy Pier Security would like to send our condolences. He will be missed.

Joan Hinsdale

November 26, 2012

Debbie, I am so sorry to hear this. I am very sorry I won't be able to make the funeral, but please know you and your son and family will be in my prayers. This is far too young to die. I know you are a strong person, and I pray that God keeps you in His loving arms over these next several months and more.

Love, Joan

Pam Hewett

November 25, 2012

MATTHEW 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God
RIP Tommy. Your smile and humor will light up heaven same as you did here on earth. You will be missed my brother.

November 25, 2012

Thomas you will be missed.Thomas was a great man and well liked in our little town of Lakemoor. He would always go out of his way to say hi at the local shops. Thank you for your years of service and R.I.P. sir.

Cliff Weissert

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt

November 25, 2012

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Tom will be remembered today and at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 09 DEC, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.chicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

November 25, 2012

RIP Brother Tom,Good friend,funny guy
DanMurphy

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