Thomas J. Tuma, 76, of Somonauk, IL passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at his home. He was born May 25, 1945 in Aurora, IL the son of Raymond F. and Helen S. (Krantz) Tuma. Thomas was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during The Vietnam War. He was a former member of the Lions Club, The Plano American Legion, and VFW Post 1486. He was the owner and operator of Tom’s General Maintenance and enjoyed handywork. Thomas was an avid hunter and fisherman. His greatest love of all was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his three children; Joseph (Carrie) Tuma of Naperville, IL, Shawn (Mark) Barbush of Dyer, IN, and Marrisa (Tim Corry) Tuma of Eureka, IL, one brother Raymond (Rita) Tuma of Somonauk, IL; seven grandchildren Callie, Caelyn, Charlie, Nyree, Logan, Edward, and Travis, and one great-grandchild Kayla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond F. and Helen S. Tuma, one brother Robert Tuma, one son Thomas in infancy, and one daughter Marie in infancy.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL with Father Kevin Butler officiating. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Disabled American Veterans. For more information, or to sign the online guest book, please go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt 34 W ~ P O Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
He is survived by his three children; Joseph (Carrie) Tuma of Naperville, IL, Shawn (Mark) Barbush of Dyer, IN, and Marrisa (Tim Corry) Tuma of Eureka, IL, one brother Raymond (Rita) Tuma of Somonauk, IL; seven grandchildren Callie, Caelyn, Charlie, Nyree, Logan, Edward, and Travis, and one great-grandchild Kayla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond F. and Helen S. Tuma, one brother Robert Tuma, one son Thomas in infancy, and one daughter Marie in infancy.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL with Father Kevin Butler officiating. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Disabled American Veterans. For more information, or to sign the online guest book, please go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt 34 W ~ P O Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
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