Thomas G. Lyons, 75, beloved husband of Ruth, nee Tobin; loving father of Alexandra (Thomas) Cooney, Thomas V. (Margo), Francis X. (Mary Pat), Rachel (James) Cooper; cherished grandfather of Anne Marie, Thomas and Sheila Lyons, Caroline, Elizabeth and Frances Lyons, Alexandra and William Cooper; dear brother of Patricia Breen. Attorney, O’Keefe, Lyons & Hynes; Chairman, Cook Country Democratic Party; Democratic Committeeman, 45th Ward; Illinois State Senator, 1964-1969; Vice President, 6th Illinois Constitutional Convention, 1969; re-elected to the Illinois Senate in 1970; Captain, Infantry, US Army Rangers. Family and friends will meet at St. Francis Xavier Church, 524 Ninth St., (Corner of 9th and Linden), Wilmette, on Wednesday, when Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Tuesday, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., In lieu of flowers, donations, if desired, to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660, would be appreciated. 773-736-3833 or smithcorcoran.com
