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Tom Westlund Obituary
Born: April 6, 1950 in Kewanee, IL
Died: August 7, 2022 in Sterling, IL
Tom Westlund, age 72, of Walnut, died Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling.
Tom was born April 6, 1950 in Kewanee the son of Gene and L. Caryl (Thurwachter) Westlund and was a 1968 graduate of Prophetstown High School. He married Bonnie J. Greenman on June 26, 2004 in Illinois City, IL. He was employed as a journeyman/lineman for ComEd and the City of Rock Falls. Tom was an avid horseback rider and was a member of several organizations such as the Tri City Trail Riders and the Fulton Saddle Club. He was also an avid hunter and enjoyed photography.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Westlund of Walnut; three children, Michael (Mindy) Westlund of Orlando, FL, Aaron (Beth) Westlund of Cherry Valley, IL, and Amy Westlund of Weilerbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; one sister, Jeanne (Steven) Peska of Rock Falls; one brother, John Westlund of Prophetstown; eight grandchildren, Danika (Eric) Kochanowski, Mikayla Westlund, Manning Westlund, Lindsey Westlund, Rylee Westlund, Bailey Westlund, Jace Westlund, and Reese Westlund; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Steve Westlund.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the 16th Avenue Church of Christ, 1902 16th Avenue, Sterling.
A memorial has been established.
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Barbara Schubert
October 8, 2023
Oct. 8, 2023
So sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I just found out. My husband, Jerry Schubert, and Tom played in a band together for a number of years. I have many fond memories of those times. Unfortunately, my husband and so many of the other band members have passed on now. Jerry passed in March of 2022.
To his wife Bonnie, I never met you but I know what you are going through. I was married to Jerry for 52 years before his passing. I wish Tom, Jerry, you and I could have spent some time together in the last few years. I just found out you were from Illinois City. Jerry and I have lived in New Boston for over 27 years, we could have had some great times together. Condolences to you and the entire Westlund Family. Barb Schubert
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