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Obituary for Thomas J. Fortune
THOMAS J. FORTUNE, 72, of Tampico, IL, died Friday, July 14, 2023, at his home.
His graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown, IL, with Pastor Ethan Horton, pastor of Tampico Baptist Church officiating. A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial has been established to Tampico Ambulance Service.
Tom was born November 11, 1950, in Sterling, IL, to Donald and Joyce (Kinney) Fortune. He was educated in rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and was a 1969 graduate of Prophetstown High School. Tom then attended Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL. He served in the United States Army National Guard. Tom married Regi Kirkhove-Dumbauld on June 29, 1971, in Prophetstown, IL. He was employed by International Harvester in East Moline and retired from there in 2001. Tom was a member of the Prophetstown United Methodist Church, the Illinois State Stock Horse Association and the Tampico Lions Club. He was an avid card player and also enjoyed bowling and playing golf.
Survivors include his wife, Regi; one daughter, Christine (Mike) Terry of Tampico, IL; one son, Tommy (Angela) Fortune of Roselle, IL ; two grandchildren, Mikeila (Gatlin) Eastabrooks and Nicholas Terry; one great-grandson, Wesley Eastabrooks.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
21
Jul
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home
320 LaFayette Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
Graveside
Saturday
22
Jul
10:30 AM
Riverside Cemetery (Prophetstown)
300 E. 3rd Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
Cemetery Details
Location
Riverside Cemetery (Prophetstown)
300 E. 3rd Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
Memorial Contribution
Tampico Ambulance Service
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