Thomas D. Rhoads

Sept. 5, 1946-Aug. 31, 2021

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Thomas D. Rhoads of Kingston, Illinois, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, at his home.

He was born Sept. 5, 1946, at Ladoga, son of late Donald and Kathryn (Mercer) Rhoads. Tom married Shelley J. McClellan on June 23, 1968.

He earned his master’s degree at Purdue University in 1970 and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. While at Purdue he made friendships that lasted him a lifetime. Tom’s hobbies were golfing, hunting and fishing, but he was best known for his love of playing cards with family and friends. When he wasn’t playing Poker or Bridge, he would make an occasional trip to the Casino.

Tom was a husband, father and Grampy. He will be fondly remembered as a great supporter. He took extreme pride in his children and grandchildren. He spent many years on the sidelines of fields and courts, but his favorite spot was the sideline of a 4-H fair.

Tom is survived by wife Shelley Rhoads and children, Marisa Robertson (Brandon Robertson), Matthew Rhoads (Jennifer Rhoads) and Melinda Alba (Jose Alba); grandchildren Hana, Abby, Bode, Taylor, Emma, Trevor, Josie, Addie and JT; and brothers and their spouses, David Rhoads (Sheila Rhoads), Dan Rhoads (Karen Rhoads), Keith Rhoads (Melinda Rhoads) and Gale Rhoads (Kathi Rhoads).

His visitation will be 1-4 p.m. Central Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 Dekalb Ave., Sycamore IL 60178.

His burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the DeKalb County 4-H Foundation, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178. Phone 815-895-2833.

To sign the online guest book or share a special memory, go to www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com.


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