Thomas J. Ernst Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Thomas J. Ernst of Cortland, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 68, on April 23, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas J. Ernst to show support.
As Thomas departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Thomas may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Thomas leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his mother Charlotte Ernst (Pier). He is survived by: his father Dr. Bernard C. Ernst; his wife Michelle Sanchez; his children, Maria Ernst (Jair Guzman) and Michael Ernst; and his siblings, Stephen Ernst, Helen Brooks (Douglas), Paul Ernst (Karen), David Ernst (Melissa) and Lynn Ernst. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to Fox Valley Food for Health (https://fvffh.org) at https://fvffh.org.
