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Thomas Scanlan

Oct 9th, 1933 - Sep 27th, 2015

Funeral Mass:  9 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2015, at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Flora

Visitation:  5-8 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Rosary Service:  7:30 p.m. Friday

 

   Thomas Joseph Scanlan, age 81, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

   He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 9, 1933 to Louis Thomas and Marguerite Elizabeth (Coleman) Scanlan.  Tom had an electrical engineering background and worked for Q Circuits.  He had attended Lane Tech, Northwestern University, and held a degree from John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.  Tom also held a multi-engine instrument rated pilot’s license and was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Flora, Knights of Columbus, and the Catholic Order of Foresters. 

   He is survived by one brother: Rev. Francis Gerald “Father Jerry” Scanlan of St. Damian in Oak Forest; one sister: Margaret Mary “Peg” Scanlan Olson of Chicago; two nephews: Jerry Louis (Rae) Huber and Thomas (Danielle) Huber; one great-niece and two great-nephews: Ryan Huber, Jacqueline Huber, and Nicholas Huber.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Eleanor Ann Scanlan Huber.

   A funeral mass for Tom Scanlan will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2015, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Flora.  Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  A wake will be held 2-9 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, at Drake & Son Funeral Home in Chicago, with a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 5, at St. Gregory the Great Church in Chicago.  Interment will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Chicago.  Memorial donations will be accepted in the form of mass contributions. Online condolences may be shared at www.frankandbright.com.

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Condolences

Nancy Mills

September 29th

My deepest sympathies to the family of Thomas. He was a co-worker and was such a sweet man. I will miss his laugh and smile.

Kim Payne

September 30th

I am going to miss you so much you was a great man and as I told you many times of how you reminded me of my dad. Work will not be the same without your laugh RIP my dear friend

Donna Mason

September 30th

I had the pleasure of getting to know Tom while I was showing him homes. He was such a sweet man. I told him he needed to retire and he laughed and said Not Yet. He will always bring a smile to my face as I think of him.. Rest in peace

Sandra Mitchell

September 30th

Tom will be missed by his family and friends, especially his brother "Jerry." They were so close, Fr. Jerry often visited his brother and vice versa. May he rest in peace and the angels receive him into Heaven. So very sorry for your loss.

Mary Lou Rodgers

September 30th

My deepest sympathy to the family. Tom was a very kind hearted caring person. His laugh and smile could brighten your day that is for sure. I enjoyed working with him and will miss hearing his laugh. He became apart of family here at work he will be missed. RIP

Becky Krutsinger

September 30th

Tom was such a wonderful addition to the St. Stephen parish religion program. He taught 4th grade. He was a committed, passionate teacher and will be missed greatly. Farewell, my friend.

John and Marijean Rex

October 1st

Father Scanlan, we offer our deepest condolences. We know the profound love you have for your family and our Lord will see you and Peg through this sad time. You are in are prayers and we love you.

Scanlan

October 1st

Our deepest sympathy to all of the the Scanlan family, especially to Peg and Fr. Scanlan. Tom was such a friendly gentleman. He is in our prayers. The Scanlan's in Oak forest Il.

Maureen Keating

October 1st

Dear Father Jerry and Peg my most sincere condolences on your loss You are in my prayers I know God will give you the support you need at this time God bless all your family

Fr. John C. Horton

October 2nd

Dear Tom, Many thanks for your friendship and dedication to your Parish. May you rest forever in God's loving presence.

 

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