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Thomas Ludwig Obituary

THOMAS L. LUDWIG Thomas L. Ludwig, age 83, at rest August 9, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Born July 20, 1930, at Joliet Hospital. Mr. Ludwig graduated from joliet High School in 1948, Joliet Junior College in 1950, North Central College in 1955 and Ilif College of Theology in Colorado. Mr. Ludwig was the founding president of the Lemont Historical Society. He was employed for Local 186 at Argo Corn Products. He is survived by his loving wife, Priscilla, nee Sheick, one son, Jim and many cousins. Memorial Services, Saturday, August 17, 2013, at 11:00am, at Lemont United Methodist Church, 25 W. Custer St., Lemont, IL 60439. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lemont United Methodist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Gerharz Funeral Home. Information: 630-257-2123

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Aug. 16, 2013.

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Harry, Pamela & Jasonn Pellegrin

September 25, 2013

Jim and Family,

We are so sorry about the loss of your Dad. Wish someone from the car club would have called us. We just found out a few weeks ago. A part of your Dad will live in the hearts he touched.

Out deepest regrets,

Harry, Pamela and Jasonn Pellegrin

Charlotte Havemann

August 19, 2013

There will be a hole every sunday in service, that just could not be filled. Tom will be remembered, and greatly missed.

Tammy/ mike Rokita

August 16, 2013

R.I.P. Mr. Tom

Mike / Tammy Rokita

August 16, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ludwig family.the Ludwigs have been my neighbors for 15 yrs. he will be missed. May he rest in peace. The Rokitas

Heinz Sewing

August 15, 2013

My sympathy to the family, as a member of the JTHS Class '48 I appreciated his endeavors of keeping us up to date these years. Thank you class mate.

Greg & Michele Sniegoski

August 15, 2013

Our sympathy to the entire Ludwig Family. Tom was a good friend, and had many good memories years ago, with the Ludwig/Chmielewski Family. May he Rest In Peace.

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