Thomas J. Knowles Sr., age 79, WWII Navy veteran, of Thornton, IL. Beloved husband of Betty, nee Egan; loving father of Mary C. (John) O’Reilly, Carol Knowles (James Bray) and Thomas J. Jr. (Pam) and the late Kathleen Ann; cherished grandfather of Bradley, Adam and Matthew Knowles and Kelly Marie O’Reilly. Automobile mechanic for Union Local #701, coached Little League Baseball, past president Thornton Volunteer Fire Dept. and an avid bowler who won Beat The Champs bowling competition in the 1960’s. Funeral services Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Rosemoor Funeral Home, 17943 S. Torrence Ave., Lansing, IL. Visitation Thursday morning only 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research would be appreciated. 708-474-2404
