Thomas J. Vana, 70, passed away March 20, 2019. Thomas was the Beloved husband of Mary Karen Vana; Loving father of Thomas and Michael Vana; Adored Grandpa of Epifhany Vana; Dear brother to Craig (Cindy) Vana, Mariann (Paul) Bilodeau, Roy (Barbara) Vana, Pam (Tom) Erkel, Tim (Julie) Vana, Libby (Bill) Giovanni, Ellen (Joe) Ecker, Christopher Vana and Charlie (Jill) Vana; Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, March 25 from 3-8pm at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines (corner of NW Hwy and Rand Rd.). Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, March 26 at 10am at St. Stephen Church in Des Plaines. Interment to follow at 1pm at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Carmelite Monastery in Des Plaines, St. Stephen’s Church in Des Plaines or Hines VA Hospital.