Thomas J. Boozan, 51, of Kewanee, formerly of Rock Island, died Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Kewanee Hospital.
In accordance with the family's wishes, a private service and burial will be at Sherrard Cemetery, Sherrard. Arrangements are entrusted to Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan.
Thomas was born June 26, 1960, in Rock Island, son of John E. Boozan and Marlene Willhite Boozan. He graduated from Black Hawk Area Special Education District, Class of 1981.
In earlier years, he worked several summers at Black Hawk College.
Surviving are his brother (and spouse), Terry J. (Joan) Boozan, Sherrard; half-brother, Douglas N. (Darcy) Lindy, Davenport; niece, Stacey; nephew, Jacob; his aunt, Jenise Sulouff, Moline; and cousin, R. Kent Sulouff, Rock Island.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
Online condolences may be left for the family at wheelanpressly.com.
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