Thomas E. Formea

Thomas was born on November 27, 1927, in Carlinville, IL, the son of Joseph and Harriet Beasley Formea. He married Juanita Chism on June 4, 1949, at St. Mary’s Church in Carlinville.

Thomas attended Carlinville High School. He worked for 34 years as a printer at the State Journal Register. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Lake Press Club, Elks Club #158, and served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Typographical Union. Thomas loved duck hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Dorothy Pranger; one brother, Robert Formea; and two infant grandchildren, Christopher and Angela.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his five children, Brenda (Robert) Coker of Springfield, Danny (Cheryl) Formea of Springfield, Merri (Joseph) Cook of Springfield, David (Vickie) Formea of Springfield, and Tommy (Beth) Formea of Cape Coral, FL; thirteen grandchildren, John (Dawn) Hauer of Springfield, Amy (Kevin) Kelly of Cape Coral, FL, Ben Formea of Chatham, Cory (Jessica) Formea of Springfield, Chad (Tracy) Formea of Chatham, Brett Wilson of Springfield, Brian (Chelsea) Wilson of Springfield, Jennifer Sagle of Buffalo Heart, IL, Teri Belisle of St. Louis, Anthony Formea of Springfield, Kimberly (fiancé, Ben Carter) Griffitts of New Berlin, Sarah Rickaby of Oak Creek, WI, and Jamie (Jessica) Formea of Heartland, WI; twenty two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons; four siblings, John Formea of Albuquerque, NM, Joe (Betty) Formea of Carlinville, IL, Kathleen Toigo of Godfrey, IL, and Marjorie (John) Davis of Hardin, IL; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield. Visitation will begin with a prayer service.

Funeral Mass: 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Church of the Little Flower, 800 Adlai Stevenson Dr., Springfield, with Rev. Allen M. Kemme, celebrant. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Elks Children’s Care, 1201 N. Main St., P.O. Box 222, Chatham, IL 62629.