Thomas H. Frank

Thomas H. Frank, 85, of New Berlin, died at 8:45 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2017 at St. John's Hospital. Thomas was born on August 1, 1931 in New Berlin, the son of Joseph T. Sr. and Margaret White Frank. He married Rosemary E. Peters on August 24, 1957 at St. Mary's in New Berlin; she preceded him in death. Thomas proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. He was a farmer for 20 years, co-owner and operator of the New Berlin Restaurant for 42 years, and co-owner and operator of the New Berlin laundry mat for 20 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Cemetery Board and volunteered for Island Grove Fire Department and New Berlin Emergency Squad. He was also a member of K of C #4372, contributing 60 years of service, and American Legion #743. Thomas was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Herman, Ralph, Robert, Joseph Jr., Raymond, Howard, and Lawrence Frank; and sisters, Kathryn Sinclair, Alice Ross, and Anna Margaret Moody. He is survived by his daughters, Toni Frank of New Berlin and Tomi (Jeffrey) Patrick of Chatham; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at McCullough-Delaney & Butler Funeral Home, 714 East Gibson St., New Berlin. Visitation will begin with a prayer service at 3:45 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 404 E. Birch, New Berlin, with Rev. Kevin Laughery, celebrant. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Mary's Catholic Church, PO Box 20, New Berlin, IL 62670, K of C #4372, 715 E. Illinois Street, New Berlin, IL 62670, or New Berlin-Island Grove Firefighters & EMS Squad, 101 S. Oak Street, New Berlin, IL 62670.