Thomas R. "Tom" Merkel's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois
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Thomas R. "Tom" Merkel

July 1, 1968 - July 14, 2026 (58 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

Thomas R. "Tom" Merkel's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois
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Thomas R. "Tom" Merkel

July 1, 1968 - July 14, 2026 (58 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

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Thomas R. Merkel Obituary

The family of Thomas R. Merkel of Chicago, Illinois announces his passing on July 14, 2026. Thomas, born on July 1, 1968, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas R. Merkel to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his sons, Jack and Max Merkel; his mother Noreen Brown Merkel; his siblings, Beth Stromborg (Daniel), Patrick, Robert and Phillip Merkel; and his nieces and nephews, Robbie, Matthew, Alex Merkel and Owen Stromborg.

Tom devoted countless hours to helping children in his community and was a passionate supporter of the Chicago Police Foundation.

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“My daughter Holly Heath love him so much that was the happiest time of her life with Tom Merkel when they x changed wedding vows now she just has the memories of him good and bad he was a good son-in-law and a good man I treated him like my own son from Holly mom Louann Demeritt”

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