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Thomas Hurst Obituary

Thomas Andrew Hurst. February 22, 2012 was a joyful day for Tom Hurst. Tom is now home in Heaven. Tom was first and foremost a Man of God. Tom served his country and community. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII, the Korean War and in the ceremonial honor guard in Washington, D.C. Tom was a member of Kiwanis for over 50 years, and the American Legion Robert E. Coulter Post #1941. He was a Podiatrist in LaGrange. Tom loved his family and he was a dedicated family man. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Bonnie. Tom is survived by his children, Kathy (Mike) Littlefield, Mike (Jayne), Kim (Rick) Picone, John (Deb), his foster son, Greg (Brenda) Behnke; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his sister Barbara Banderob. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:15 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2012 at the funeral home to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, LaGrange, for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Funeral home phone, (708) 352-6500.

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Feb. 24, 2012.

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Cheryl Seiler

February 26, 2012

Dear Kathy, Mike, Kim, John and Greg,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. Uncle Tom was a wonderful person and he will be remembered with much love and admiration.
In sympathy,

Nancy Murphy

February 26, 2012

My sincere condolences to Mike, Jayne and your children and to all of the Hurst family. May God Bless you and may Dr. Hurst rest in peace.

Sincerely,

Daniel Austgen

February 24, 2012

Our sincerest condolences to the entire Hurst family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
In love,
The Austgen family

February 24, 2012

FAREWELL COMRAD TOM MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND HARMONY IN YOUR PLACE AMONG OTHER COMRADS AND ESPECIALY 'GOD'. POST MEMBER ED.PILARSKI

Tom and Bonnie Hurst June 2007

Win Wedeking

February 24, 2012

Sincere Condolences to Tom Hurst's family from Ed Coons, Win and Scott Wedeking.

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