Thomas David Zelinski, 79 of Prophetstown, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his home.
Tom was born on February 9, 1942 in Berwyn, IL, the son of Bernard “Ben” and Margaret (Kozak) Zelinski. He was a United States Army Veteran. He married Sandra Graziano on June 25, 1972 in Wheaton, IL. Tom owned and operated The Great Pumpkin Patch for many years in Lyndon. He was a real life “MacGyver” having been so handy and talented with many different trades. He had a great sense of humor and was the king of “dad jokes”. Tom enjoyed model trains and was very artistic.
Survivors include his wife, Sandy of Prophetstown, IL; three daughters, Lisa Thies (Rob Petrovich) of Naperville, IL, Michele “Mimi” (Peter) Sweetser of Lyndon, IL and Jackie (Adam) Saunders of Channahon, IL; seven grandchildren, Oliver, Lucca, Alastaire, Britney, Dominic, Alex and Nathan; and one great grandchild, Nevaeh.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenneth Zelinski.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 1:00-4:00 P.M. at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, 1002 12th Avenue. Cremation rites will follow and a private burial will be held at a later date.
