Thomas F. Owen Sr.

August 17, 1934 - July 14, 2019

Peoria Heights – Thomas F. Owen Sr., passed away July 14, 2019 at Generations of Peoria in Peoria Heights, IL. He was born on August 17, 1934 in Lesterville, MO on his grandparents farm to Frank & Amy (St. Clair) Owen. He married Alean Swahlstedt in January, 1953. He married Gleneva Marks in September, 1979. Thomas’ parents preceded him in death. Thomas is survived by his children, Thomas F (Oh Chung He) Owen, Jr of Dawsonville, GA; Arthur D (Cindy) Owen of Savannah, GA; Nancee S (James) Purdum of Peoria; Shirley (Steve) Dupuy of Dawsonville, GA; Debbie (Rob) Martynowski of Indian Harbour Beach, FL; Mary (Carl) Innis of Bartonville; and Donald J Owen of Dawsonville, GA; one step-son Steve (Wendy) Liston of Crystal Lake, IL; one brother, Ralph D (Sue) Owen of Centennial, CO; one sister Patricia (Ron) Ard of St. Charles, MO; seventeen grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, one step great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Thomas worked for Bemis Bag in St Louis transferring to Peoria in 1957. He later worked for Hiram Walkers, Pabst, Coke, and lastly working for Lowe’s in Arkansas. Thomas enjoyed fishing, woodworking, playing and making chess sets. He was a past president of Cornstock Theatre, which he enjoyed immensely. The family will be having a private memorial service on July 16 at the home of his oldest daughter. Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services assisted the family with cremation. Memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warriors or Backstoppers of St Louis MO.