Thomas J. "Tom" Mailand, Sr, 83, of Rockford, IL, passed away suddenly, Monday evening, October 19, 2026. He was born August 31, 1943 in Galena, IL, the son of Harry Mailand and Thora Fisher. He was raised by Thora and George Fry. He was employed by Chem Processing for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. Tom enjoyed driving around Severson Dells, watching the wildlife
Tom is survived by his children, Dorothy Greene, Thomas Mailand, Jr., Jerry Mailand, David Mailand and Kevin Mailand; 9 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; siblings, Carl Mailand and Betsy Collings; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Mailand, sister Carolyn Sherwood and nephew George Mailand.
Visitation for Tom will be held Friday, October 30 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N Alpine Rd Machesney Park, IL 61115 with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 am.
