Tom was born January 5, 1941 to the late Charles and Mary Salkeld.
Tom was a devoted husband to the late Karen Salkeld, proud father of Greg Salkeld, Kevin (Rebecca) Salkeld, June (Ray) Palma; cherished grandfather to Corrin Marek, Noah Marek, Hannah Salkeld, Olivia Palma, and Dominick Palma; he is also a brother to two siblings.
Tom was a machinist for Weldbend Corporation for over 45 years. He was an avid Blackhawks and Bears fan. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Karen.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 4-8 pm at Chapel Hill South Funeral Home (11333 S. Central Ave.; Oak Lawn, IL 60453). Funeral services will be Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 11:00 am at Chapel Hill South Funeral Home. Burial will be in Chapel Lawn South Memorial Gardens.