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Tony Doak Obituary

Doak, Tony J. Age 64, of Lockport, suddenly Monday March 19, 2012. Born in Mattoon, living in Lockport most of his life. Retired from Teamsters Union #179 and #673, longtime employee at Material Service, K-Five Construction and IDOT New Lenox Yard. A member of Lockport Moose Lodge #1577, recipient of 25 year Safe Driving Award from the National Safety Council and was an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast. Preceded in death by maternal grandmother Marie Duncan, father Noble Doak, brother Tim Greenwood and sister Debbie Doak. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda (Mitchell), daughter Andrea (Dan) Arriaga, granddaughters Olivia and Elise, mother Nadine (Duncan) Miller, sisters Patti Pullen and Tomi Cooke, faithful companions Winston and Nigel. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. Memorials in Tony's name to Donor's choice would be appreciated. Per family request, private services were held.

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

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"Doe"

December 10, 2012

God Bless and Comfort you this Christmas Season. You were so loved. Winston has joined you to comfort you. May you Rest In Peace.

"Doe"

April 19, 2012

God Bless and Hold you in the palm of his hands. Heal your wounds and make you whole in him throughout all eternity. My prayers are with you forever and with love.

April 12, 2012

In our hearts and in our prayers.

April 12, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

April 12, 2012

Dear Linda and family: We recently heard of Tony's passing. We are saddened. If we can do anything let us know. -- Jerry and Cheryl

April 12, 2012

Tony, you are loved and will always be remembered for your larger than life personality.

April 12, 2012

God Wrap His Loving Arms Around You. You are still and at peace. The Lord is your Shepherd.

April 11, 2012

We love you tony u are in r hearts n with each day that passeswe miss you more and more, we realize with each passing day life without r friends is a sad world and uyou will be missed my friend god speed.

Jim Richards

April 9, 2012

Linda and family;
I'm so sorry to hear about Tony's passing. I will very certainly keep you and your family in my prayers. I remember meeting Tony once at one of the Folger dinners.

Judy Halsne

April 5, 2012

Dear Linda,
I just heard the news. I am so very sorry to hear about Tony. Please know you and your family are in our prayers. I never saw Tony without a smile on his face. May all the wonderful memories you have bring you comfort. May God hold you close in the palm of His hand. Take care.

Peg Keenan Goolsby

April 5, 2012

Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your husband at all the old Folger Adam parties. Great guy. I am truly sorry for your loss. God Speed.

Joann Deardurff

April 3, 2012

Dear Linda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out yesterday. I am so sorry. I think of Tony and all the good times we had with the Folger Adam people. I know God will help you during this time and please call me. I will keep you in my prayers. Please let me know if there is something I can do for you. I fook forward to seeing you soon.
Thinking of you.....

Shar Fleming

March 30, 2012

Dear Linda and family, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Tony's passing. I hope and pray that you and your family are doing OK. He was a great guy with a heart bigger than his body!! I will NEVER FORGET you and all the good times we had. I think about you often and will always remember you helping me in the bathroom at Folger Adam that day that I was ready to quit! I hope you know how much you are thought of during this sad time and I pray that the pain in your heart will heal. Tony will live on in your memories forever and ever. God Bless, your old friend, Shar (AKA G.G.)

March 29, 2012

Linda, I don't know if you remember me, we used to work together at John Manner Insurance. My name is Michele Stariha. I just read about what happened, and I wanted to say how sorry I am and to extend my condolenses to you and your family. I do remember meeting Tony and he was a very nice person and will be missed. I also miss the talks that you and I had when we worked together. You were a great person to work with. I wish you and your family the best in the future and my prayers go out again to you and your family. Sincerely, Michele Stariha

March 27, 2012

To Linda and family, so sorry to hear about Tony. The good times will always be in my thoughts. Your friend and co-worker at FA Joyce S.

WWM

March 26, 2012

GODS SPEED MY FRIEND!

Roger and Mary Fay

March 25, 2012

To our best neighbor and friend. We will miss you.

March 25, 2012

To Mrs. Linda Doak and Family,
We are sorry to hear of Tony's passing. May God console your hearts and heal you in your loss.
Ray and Georgia Clark

Tony Doak

March 25, 2012

To our Best neighbor and friend. We will miss you.
Love Mary and Roger

"junior "

March 25, 2012

Thanks for all the memories. You are still the number one Snowbird!

friends always

March 25, 2012

tony you will be greatly missed by your bonnie brae brothers n sisters on mccameron corner,we love you

Stephen Keane

March 25, 2012

Rest in Peace Tony !!

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