Thomas E. Lee
July 7, 1951 - June 1, 2020
Thomas E. Lee, 68 of Gilman passed away at his home on Monday, June 1, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1951 in Watseka, the son of Wayne and Frances (Zeedyk) Lee. Tom married Susan A. Strough on June 20, 1986 and she survives. He is also survived by one son, Eric (Kristie) Lee of Loda; one daughter, Krissy (Sam) Rhodes of Onarga; his mother, Frances Lee of Onarga; four grandchildren, Peyton, Ella, and Ealyn Rhodes of Onarga and Jami Lee of Loda; one step-grandson, David McLain of Loda; and one brother, Tyler (Victoria) Lee of Memphis, TN. He was preceded in death by his father. Tom graduated from Onarga High School and Olivet Nazarene University and served his country in the US Army Reserves. He later taught school at Paxton Jr. High and Onarga High School. He later started a business, Midwest Spring Tite, where he continued to work until he became too ill. Tom was a member of the Onarga Methodist Church. Private graveside services will be held at Onarga Cemetery on Saturday, June 6, 2020 with Pastor Mark Crawford officiating. A celebration of life is planned for a future date. Memorials may be made to the Onarga Fire Dept., St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or Iroquois Memorial Hospice.
Thomas E. Lee, 68 of Gilman passed away at his home on Monday, June 1, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1951 in Watseka, the son of Wayne and Frances (Zeedyk) Lee. Tom married Susan A. Strough on June 20, 1986 and she survives. He is also survived... View Obituary & Service Information