Thomas Edward Kearney

Thomas Edward Kearney, 71 of Marengo died Saturday, September 7, 2019, in his home. Born in Belvidere on February 22, 1948, to Harold “Bud” Kearney and Mary Murphy Kearney. He was baptized into Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Marengo where he received all his sacraments and was a lifelong member. Tom was a very honorable Boy Scout where he earned numerous merit badges and awards for all his good deeds as a Scout. He attended elementary school in Marengo and went on to Marian Central High School graduating with the class of 1966. Upon finishing school Tom worked for George Lowe, gas station and lumber company, until Mr. Lowe’s passing. He then went to work for the Patterson Lumber Company as a truck driver where he helped build a few homes in Marengo. In 1977 he purchased a milk delivery business “Tom Kearney and Daughter”. He would deliver to schools, stores as well as home delivery. In the 1980’s he, along with his brother Harold, purchased and ran Kearney’s Kountry Store in Garden Prairie. He continued his milk route until he went to work for Schuring and Schuring until late last year when his health forced him to stop working. Tom was the senior Trustee for Marengo Township for more than 40 years. He was the proud owner of a 1950 Custom Ford Car and was sure to attend many car shows winning numerous awards. He enjoyed listening to his rock and roll and good old country music. He loved going to car shows, county fairs and traveling with his wife. He took great pride in his family, his hometown, being a milk man and his old car. In 1975 he married Janet Bucher and they had their daughter, Mary Frances, who was her daddy’s pride and joy. He later married Diane (Rickert) Kueking in 1993 whom he has shared many fond and loving memories with. Survivors include his loving wife Diane; Mother and best friend, Mary Kearney; daughter, Mary (Nick) Shoemaker; step-daughters, Barb (Dan) Susong, Linda (Dan) Marshall and Janice (Bob) Jurack; sisters, Julie (Tom) Follis and Connie (Bryon) Secor; brother, Harold (Linda) Kearney; grandchildren Kaden and Skylar Shoemaker, Jordan and Kayla Susong, Drew and Haley Jurak, Danielle and Mathew Marshall and great grandson, Harley Susong; nieces (and like a daughter), Jenny Anderson, Christa (Murray) Halverson, nieces and nephews, Annie (Justin) MaeElise and Henry Masiongale, Dayna (Bryan), Ayden and Jake Greeson, Tracey (Ralph), Kendra, Ralph and Kaylee Lowery, Joe Follis, Ben (Liz), Savannna and Kenneth Secor, Jared (Whitney) , Jameson Secor, Daniel (Lauren) Secor, Amanda (Cory) Smith, Andrea (Bryce), Bryson Havens, Murray, Zoe, Rylie and Rowan Fregeau and many cousins and Diane’s family that he thought dearly of; Preceded in death by his father, Harold “Bud” Kearney, grandparents, Neil and Agnes Murphy uncle, Corneilous “Jim” Murphy, nephew, Dennis Anderson and longtime friend and mentor, Vernon McCartney and father and mother in law, Al and Lillian Rickert. Visitation Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 323 N. Taylor St. Marengo, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the church. Inurnment will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials in Tom’s name go to: TLS Veterans 5330 West Elm Street, McHenry, IL 60050

Thomas Edward Kearney

February 22, 1948 - September 7, 2019

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