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Thomas York Obituary

York, Thomas Lee age 48, of Fort Madison, IA, died July 13, at University Hospital, Iowa City, IA, beloved husband of Cheryl Sue (nee Castle), loving son of the late Elisha Lee York, the late Frances Smetana York Seal and Howard Seal, fond brother of Cathleen York, Maribeth (James) Vaisvilas and Holly (John) Charles, uncle to Samuel and Nicholas Charles and Neal Vaisvilas. A 30 year employee of Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad most recently as engineer and member of Harley Davidson Owners Group, kind friend to many, loved and missed by all. Memorial service July 16, 2003, at King-Lynk Funeral Home, 3507 Ave. L., Fort Madison, IA, 52627, (319-372-1952), from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A Mass will be held in Chicago at a later date. A memorial fund has been established. Contributions may be sent to the King-Lynk Funeral Home.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 16, 2003.

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Holly Charles

July 27, 2003

It is better to have loved and lost, than to never have loved at all. You'll be with us always, especially with the roar of a Harley and the sounds of the train clicking down the track. Rest Easy & Run 8. Love, John, Holly, Sam & Nick xoxoxo

TOM TUNNEY

July 23, 2003

Tom & I will miss Tommy Lee dearly. The stories Tom (TURTLE) has shared of the good times, mischief & fun, have brought many laughs along with many tears. The one thing that stands out is the brotherly love they had for one another. Our sympathies to his wife & family. We've lost a wonderful man but now he's leader of God's pack in heaven. God Bless

j. o'reilly

July 21, 2003

tommy lee: words cannot express our

deep sense of loss. what helps most

are the memories of your special

friendship. take care & pls keep a

watchful eye on us all.

via con dios mi amigo.

mar vais

July 18, 2003

YOU'LL BE MISSED BY SO MANY!
I TRULY WAS BLESSED TO HAVE YOU AS MY BROTHER.YOU'LL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER. LOVE MAR
GIVE MOM A BIG BEAR HUG FOR ME

RICH McCONNELL

July 16, 2003

TOM,
NOTHING CAN EVER FILL THE EMPTINESS
I FEEL RIGHT NOW. I'VE LOST THE CLOSEST GUY TO A BROTHER I HAD. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ALL THE TIMES
TOGETHER WE HAD AND AS A FAMILY, NO ONE COULD EVER TAKE THAT AWAY FROM US. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU WITH MY
WHOLE HEART AND WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. BYE BUDDY!!

McConnell Family

July 16, 2003

Thomas,
You'll be extra busy buzzing
around being a Guardian Angel.
All our love,
Your McConnell Family

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