Thomas Paul Dillon, age 31, formerly of Schaumburg, IL, died on Dec. 31, 2006, while visiting friends in Eloy, AZ. A 1993 graduate of Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, IL, Tom was an avid skydiver and, in recent years, had relocated to the west coast to pursue his passion. Tom will forever be missed by his surviving family, father Dennis; brothers David (Laura) and Kevin (Katie); stepmother Patricia; stepsisters Michele (Mike) Hall, Christine (Jason) Holmes and Traci Leach; his aunt Gayle (Patrick) Barkley; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and by all who grew to know and love him during his all too brief life. His precious memory will remain forever in our hearts. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 7, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 330 W. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Jan. 8, at 11:30 a.m., at Saint Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL. In lieu of flowers, Mass offerings would be appreciated. Preceded in death by his beloved mother, Gail Emma Dillon, nee Heitbrink, Tom will be laid to rest by her side at St. Luke Cemetery, Chicago, IL. For info or directions, please call Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home at 847-882-5580.
