Thomas Conner

Thomas Charles Conner, 48, of Ottawa passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Journey Care in Chicago. Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff J. Windy officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Thomas was born April 3, 1969 in Peoria, Illinois to Loren and Theresa (Connors) Conner. He truly enjoyed being outdoors and active. Among his favorites were fishing and sports' especially the Bears, Cubs, and Black Hawks. He was devoted to his family and friends. He is survived by his son, Cory Conner; four siblings, Tracy, Sara, Amy, and James Conner; several aunts and uncles; and his fiancée, Carol Konrath. He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister in infancy, Laurie; his grandparents, Thomas (Marie) Connors, and Charles (Laura) Conner; three aunts, Mary Eichelkraut, Colleen Perkins, Clara Morris; and his favorite dog, Butkus. Pallbearers will be Adam Penfield, Frank Polancic, Steve Moreno, Erik Hoffman, Jim Ceja, and Sean Walker. Memorials may be directed to his family.