Thomas A Bubnick

Thomas “Tom” A. Bubnick, a life-long resident of Kewanee, passed away on June 22, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Thomas was born April 17, 1942, in Kewanee, the son of Frank G. and Adela M. (Zeglis) Bubnick.

Thomas married Sue Ellen Ericson on December 16, 1978, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Kewanee; she survives as do their two children, Marc of Chicago and Kristin (John) Farrell of Orlando, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Rita M. Bubnick of Kewanee.

Tom was a graduate of Visitation Grade School, Kewanee High School’s class of 1960 and Illinois State University. He was employed by the Wyoming Elementary Unit School District #27 and the Stark County School District #100 for 26 years. He particularly enjoyed his 16-year tenure as a Junior High Basketball Coach.

After an early Teacher’s Retirement in 1994, Tom was employed by Breedlove’s Sporting Goods of Kewanee for 19 years.

Thomas was a member of the St. John Paul II Parish in Kewanee and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Tom was a sports enthusiast. He avidly followed the Chicago Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks, The “Fighting Illini” and his beloved Kewanee Boilermaker’s. He was a St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball fan “Extraordinaire.”

He enjoyed golf and was a member of the Baker Park Hole in One Club. He also enjoyed working in his yard and garden. He was a devout husband and father, enjoying both family and friends. Tom tried to live by the adage, “think and act cheerful and you will be cheerful.”

Cremation will be accorded. A private graveside service will take place in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Golnick-Schueneman Funeral Home in Kewanee is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Visitation School Foundation, Kewanee School Foundation, or the Henry County Senior Center. Please leave an online condolence for Tom’s family at www.golnickschuenemanfh.com.

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