Obituary

Name: Theodore Michael "Ted" Tomso Age: 79 Address: Mt. Olive, IL
Died: Sunday, September 13, 2015, 3:00 pm Place: At his residence in Mt. Olive, IL
Born: September 14, 1935 Place: Mt. Olive , IL
Father: the late: Michael Tomso Mother: the late: Mary Bires
Spouse: Norma June Strum Date of Marriage: June 7, 1958
Place of Marriage: Holy Trinity Church, by Father Knaperek, Mt. Olive, Il.
Schooling: Attended Holy Trinity Grade School and graduated from Mt. Olive High School with the Class of 1953 and S.I.U. Carbondale for 1 1/2 years.
Church Affiliation: A member of St. John Paul II formerly Holy Trinity Catholic Church where he was baptized, confirmed, and married. // Sang in the Holy Trinity Choir // Father Knaperek Branch of the Knights of Columbus #8716
Occupation: Lift Truck Driver Granite City Steel. Granite City, IL. for 41 years retiring in 1999.
Organizations: Mt. Olive Amvets Post #55 // Croatian Lodge #217 // A lifetime member of the Turner Hall where he bowled and played Kittenball. // Precinct Committeeman // Township and County Boards.
Interests: Woodworking / Fishing / Gardening and Canning / Avid Cardinal Baseball Fan.
Survivors: Wife: Norma Tomso, Mt. Olive, IL // 3 Sons, Mike Tomso (companion Vicki) of Troy, IL // Mark Tomso ( Companion Julie) of Staunton, IL // Matt (Ami) Tomso of Mt. Olive, IL // 2 Daughters, Terri (Joe) Stewart of Gillespie, IL // Beth Tomso (Companion John) of Litchfield, IL // 1 Sister, Bernadine Weidler of Mt. Olive, IL. // 9 Grandchildren & 7 Great-Grandchildren
Preceded in Death: Parents, Michael & Mary Bires Tomso // 1 Sister: Christine Rull // 1 Grandson, Steve Tomso // 1 Great-Grandson, Mark Tomso
Military Affiliation: An SP4 in the United States Army from November 8, 1956 and discharged from Fort Sheridan, Illinois November 7, 1958. He received the Good Conduct Medal and served in the Reserves until November 7, 1962.
Military Rites: Mt.Olive Area Veterans Ron Hubert & Lavern Rosenthal will fold the flag, Ron Hubert will present the flag to his widow, Norma. Ray Slapak and Richard Willows served in the Honor Guard. Ernie Thomack played "Taps" and sang "God Bless America".
Visitation: Wednesday, September 16, 2015, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, Rosary: 7:45 led by Father Larry Anschutz.
Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2015 St John Paul II, Mt. Olive, Illinois
Priest: Father Larry Anschutz
Burial: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Mt. Olive.
Music:
Pallbearers: Quinton Tomso / Matthew Tomso / Brandon Brown / Derek Tomso / John Wilson / Joe Stewart
Lunch: Served for family & friends in The St. John Paul II Hall by the Altar & Rosary Society.
Memorials: Holy Trinity Cemetery // Mt. Olive Academic Foundation.
Condolences: www.beckerandson.com