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Thomas Waters Obituary

Waters, Thomas F. 66, October 19, 2015, lifetime resident of the Southwest side of Chicago. Devoted father of Thomas R. (Traci) Waters and David D. (Lauren) Waters; beloved son of Patricia Waters (nee Royals) and the late George Waters; proud grandfather blessed with the very recent birth of granddaughter, Delilah Frances Waters; loving brother of Sharon (late Richard) Lindensmith, Robert (Jolynn) Waters, Daniel Waters and Linda (Archie) Hafer; dear uncle of many. Retired employee of the City of Chicago following nearly 30 years of service. Visitation Friday, October 23, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, October 24, 9:15 a.m., from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, to Queen of Martyrs Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Information, 708-425-0500 or www.thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 21, 2015.

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October 24, 2015

Dear aunt Pat and family,We are so sorry for your loss.This prayer helped me during difficult times. Trust Him: Trust Him when your strength is small.Trust Him when simply to trust Him is the hardest thing of all.Trust Him his Dear will is best .Trust Him for the sacred heart of Jesus is your surest place of rest.May Tom rest in Peace and Jesus give all of you comfort
t.Love Mif and Peg

Charline McGrath

October 22, 2015

Dearest Pat and family

We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our prayers go out to you, his children, grandchildren and all of his siblings and family members. There is no greater loss than that of your own child. May God be with you and Tom's family during the difficult days ahead.

B.M. Musial

October 21, 2015

May you find comfort during this time of sorrow. Psalm 68:20

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Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home

5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL

Oct

23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home

5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL

Oct

24

Service

9:15 a.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home

5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL

Oct

24

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home

5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL

Oct

24

Service

10:00 a.m.

Queen of Martyrs Church

3550 W. 103rd St., Evergreen Park, IL

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10:00 a.m.

Queen of Martyrs Church

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