Thomas J. Tallman Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Thomas J. Tallman of Western Springs, Illinois, who passed away, on April 19, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas J. Tallman to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sheila Tallman and Thomas E. Tallman. He is survived by: his wife Donna Peterson Tallman (Ruzevich); his child Ryan Peterson (Julie); his grandchildren, Benjamin and Kaitlyn Peterson; his siblings, Julie Tallman, David Tallman (Elizabeth) and Robert Tallman (Kris Dearborn); his siblings-in-law, Judy Klingner (Randy) and David Ruzevich; his nieces and nephews, Sarah Goltz (Kurt), Riley Tallman, Thomas D. Tallman, Adelaide Bass, Erin Tallman, Connor Tallman, Trevor Tallman, Drew Klingner (John McGinty) and Austin Klingner (Jeanine); and his friend Team Cuisine.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated in Tom's name to WVIK, Quad Cities NPR Radio Station, 815 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 or WVIK.org (click donate button and put Tom's name in the comments) or to the Music Ministry at Ascension and St. Edmund Catholic Church, 808 S. East Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304.