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Thomas W. Begg Jr.

1946 - 2017

Thomas W. Begg Jr. obituary, 1946-2017, Indian Head Park, IL

BORN

1946

DIED

2017

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Thomas Begg Obituary

Thomas W. Begg, Jr.

Thomas W. Begg, Jr., age 70, of Indian Head Park. Passed away on April 24, 2017. Member of the first graduating class of 1964 St. Joseph High School- Westchester.

Beloved husband of 49 years to Karen nee Milligan. Loving father of Alison (Rob) Credit and Colleen (Brian) McLachlan. Proud grandfather of Weston, Grace and Reagan Credit, Parker and Rory McLachlan. Dear brother of Catherine (Richard) Dunne, Joanne (Ken) Sopron and the late Maureen (Jim) Spinuzza. Loving uncle of Kelsey and Taylor Sopron, Cheryl (Dominic) LoFiego, Courtney (Chris) Eccard, Ryan Dunne, Danny Spinuzza, Laurie Edwards, Karrin and Simikka Milligan; A sweet great uncle to many. Dear friend of many including Tom's life-long friend since kindergarten, Don Rehmer.

Please, no flowers. Donations to St. Joseph High School can be made online www.stjoeshs.org, or mailed to 10900 West Cermak Road, Westchester, IL 60154 (708-562-7488) or a charity of your choice.

Visitation Friday, May 5th 3:00 to 8:00PM at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home 17W201 E. Roosevelt Rd, Oakbrook Terrace. Family and friends to gather Sat. May 6th directly at LaGrange Bible Church 850 S. 7th Ave., LaGrange for 9:30AM funeral service. Interment will be private.

Full obituary at www.dignitymemorial.com/chapel-hill-gardens-west-funeral-home. (630) 941-5860.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on May 3, 2017.
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Today I was saddened to learn of Tom's passing & frankly I am stunned. I worked in the Indianapolis office for First Chicago NBD when Tom was the head of Corporate Security. Tom was a great person & wonderful role model for me in the early stages of my career. Tom was always approachable and made me feel that working for Corporate Security was a big deal! My sincere condolences to all his family. He will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him.

Duane Beasley

Coworker

January 25, 2018

Karen and family. We were so sorry to hear about Tom. We remember times at LT and July 4th celebrations at Murphy's. Blessings to you all at this difficult time. Caroline and Ron Leban

Caroline Leban

Friend

May 21, 2017

Dear Karen and family
We were so sorry to hear about Tom. We will always remember times at LT and July 4th celebrations at Murphy's. We are making a donation in Tom'S memory to Pillars.
Fondly
Caroline and Ron Leban

May 21, 2017

Karen and Family
We were so saddened to hear about Tom.
Our blessings to you and your family at this difficult time. We will remember all the fun times with you people at LT and July 4th events.
Fondly
Caroline and Ron LEBAN
We are making a donation to Pillars in LaGrange in Tom'S MEMORY.

May 21, 2017

Dear Karen,
I am so sorry to learn of Tom's passing. Whenever I think about life at PEHS I think about you and Tom. Though your grief is deep, may you go forward with the grace you have always shown. My thoughts are with you and the rest of your family.
Berry Miller Bock
Fort Worth, Texas

May 10, 2017

Our favorite memory of Tom was at swim meets. He got the chant going every time: "Let's go LT!!!!!" He almost made us forget we were there for DGN :) He was so proud of his whole family!!! He will missed by so many.

Julie and Dan Pitelka

Friend

May 5, 2017

Tom was always one of my favorite people to visit at Aon Center on my work trips to Chicago. His warm smile and pleasant demeanor always warmed up a cold winter day! I always left his office thinking...we need more people like Tom Begg in the world. On behalf of all of Tom's friends at Piedmont Office Realty Trust, we extend our deepest condolences-

Kerry Hughes

Friend

May 4, 2017

Dear Karen, Allison, Colleen and families,

I was taken aback today when I heard about Tom's death. I'll always recall him proudly cheering on the LTHS swim team. He always had such a positive attitude and was so supportive of all of the swimmers. I'm sure you will miss him every day, but know that you have many great memories that will live on.

Your family is in my thoughts.
Becky Russow

Becky Russow

Friend

May 4, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss Karen. Tom as a great person and always had a smile on his face. I remember the last time I saw him was coming out of Lou Malnati's with yours' and his dinner in hand. Now I always think of you two when I eat at Lou's. God rest his soul.

With all my love and prayers to you and your family,
Chris Smith

May 4, 2017

Dear Karen: I was shocked and saddened to read about Tom. He was such a nice guy. You picked a winner. I hope words and hugs will give you some comfort. Loss is never easy.

Susan (Wilke) Vodnik

May 4, 2017

Dear Karen and Family,

I was very saddened to hear of the loss of Tom. He was a great success as a husband, father, businessman, and community member. I can remember the many adventures of our youth and how I looked up to Tom as a role model. Although, I did not have significant contact with Tom and the family in recent times, I did appreciate the great warmth, caring, and kindness that Tom and the family shared with me when we did get together.

I can also remember Tom as the consummate story teller (a Conrad trait!) and can remember the great stories that Tom shared as the Director of Security at the Aeon building where he was able to help plan the security for President Obama on his frequent meetings at the building!

Please know that my thoughts are with you at this difficult time and please do not hesitate to call if there is anything that I can do to help support you.

Bill Conrad

Bill Conrad

Family

May 3, 2017

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May 3, 2017

My sincere condolences on your loss. May the God of all comfort provide you with the strength needed to endure the days ahead.

May 3, 2017

To all the Begg jr. Family may God of all comfort give you strength during this difficult time of grief and I would love to share with you one of my favorite Bible scriptures Psmals 29:11 I hope you can find this very encouraging and comforting

May 2, 2017

Tom Begg was such a fine man. A real pleasure to know and to work with. May you rest in peace, Tom.
Paul Schloff - JLL

May 2, 2017

Karen, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Tom. My condolences to your and your family.

Cheryl Pervan

May 2, 2017

We are sorry for your loss and will never forget Tommy's many kindnesses and friendship to our family. Wishing you all peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Sherrie Janovsky

Friend

May 1, 2017

Dear Karen,
I was very saddened to learn of Tom's passing and I offer my condolences to you and your family. Tom and I shared many investigative adventures together which provided many fond memories for both of us as well as long and hard belly laughs. I know he will be missed by many and I wish you peace.

Jim Leonard

May 1, 2017

Very sorry for this loss to the Begg family, and yet so very glad to have known Tom. He was a leader, a mentor, and a consummate professional. He will be greatly missed by his compatriots in the world of security and law enforcement.

Tom Henkey

May 1, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Tom for many years and he will be missed.

Dan Del Campo

May 1, 2017

Patricia Sinclair

April 30, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the entire Begg family. My mom was best friends with Tom's mom Betty and his dad Tom Sr. I remember being with the Begg family on so many occasions. Cathy and I went to school together; I have a lot of fond memories. I remember how proud Tom Sr was of his son and always talked about his accomplishments. May he RIP and please know, you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Phyllis Muth Stallone

Phyllis Stallone

April 30, 2017

Dear Karen,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tom will surely be missed by many. My life was blessed knowing him. Thankfully, by the grace of Our Lord, we know where he is now and one day we too will rejoice with him in heaven--forever!
His grace and peace to you,
Sincerely,
Patrick Italia-
St. Joe's class of '64

April 30, 2017

Alison and family - we are so saddened to hear of your loss. Your dad was so fun and a great fan of all the kids and young people around him. I will remember that most about him. Sending you our love and hugs across too man miles. xoxo Amy & Doug Day and Robbie, Maggie and Daisy.

Amy Day

April 30, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Tom from his law enforcement days and always found him to be a man of integrity and high moral standards. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Judge David R. Donnersberger (retired)

David Donnersberger

April 30, 2017

A life well lived but gone much to soon. May your love and fond memories of Mr. Begg help You endure.1Peter5:7

W. B.

April 29, 2017

Hello. I am sorry for your loss May the scriptural hope of everlasting life sustain you. John 17:3.

April 29, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God help you through this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss.

April 29, 2017

V.T.

April 28, 2017

Karen - I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. He was a great guy and always a pleasure to talk to, I hope you and the family are doing as well as possible. Take care of yourself,
Jim Prueter

April 28, 2017

Dear Karen we are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May you draw close to God during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

Richmond's

April 28, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

April 28, 2017

April 28, 2017

I will always remember Tommy with a smile on my face. My deepest sympathies to you Karen, Alison and Colleen, and his sisters Catherine and Joanne.

April 28, 2017

To the Begg Family,
Sending my condolences regarding the passing of your loved one. May you find the comfort you need in this time of grief and know that you can relay on God in giving you peace and strength to endure this situation. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

M A

April 27, 2017

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Annie Horne

April 27, 2017

To the Begg Family,

My sincere condolences on the passing of "Tommy" and all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. "Tommy" was a great friend and great professional - he was one of the best investigators I ever met. He fought a long and courageous battle with his disease without complaining. He will be missed and may he rest in peace.

Jack Dowling

Jack Dowling

April 27, 2017

Tom,

You were one of the good guys. It was a pleasure to know you and to work with you. I only wish it could have been longer. You will be missed but never forgotten.

RIP

Mike Figueroa
IBI and Beyond

Michael Figueroa

April 27, 2017

Offering my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss. May the promises found in God's Word be Comforting to you. RH

April 27, 2017

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home & Cemetery - Oak Brook Terrace

17w201 Roosevelt Road, Villa Park, IL 60181

May

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9:30 a.m.

LaGrange Bible Church

850 S. 7th Ave., LaGrange , IL

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