Thomas M. Gartner

A Memorial Service will begin at 3:30 pm.Thomas M. Gartner as born May 27, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Mathias and Laverne, nee Doody, Gartner. 

Thomas passed away peacefully at home in Palos Heights, Illinois on June 27, 2019, at the age of 68. 

Thomas was the beloved husband of the late Elaine, nee Klecka, Gartner until her passing in 2018.  He is survived by their five sons Adam (Pamela), Daniel (Erika), Jason (Maricel), Eric, and Thomas; ; and five grandchildren, Veronica, Julian, Sophia, Addison, and Adam; his siblings Sue (Joe) Lamy, John Gartner, Patrick Gartner, Victoria (Lou) Wtlk and Matthew (Rebecca) Gartner; and many dear nieces and nephews.

Tom graduated Bogan High School on Chicago’s southwest side in 1970 and entered the transportation industry.  He married Elaine Klecka in 1977.  The couple settled in Bolingbrook, Illinois, where Tom worked as a truck driver. 

He is greeted in heaven by his beloved wife, Elaine and his dear father, Mathias.

Family and friends may gather for Memorial Visitation to be held Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 2:00 - 4:30 pm at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook, IL with a  Memorial Service beginning at 3:30 pm.

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