Obituaries
Obituary: Thomas O. Hillesheim, Palatine High School Alumni and D211 Administrator
Thomas Hillesheim graduated from Palatine High School, and also taught and coached there. He went on to become assistant principal at Fremd High School and ultimately the first principal at Hoffman Estates High School.
Thomas O. Hillesheim, of Rolling Meadows passed away on July 9, 2013 at the age of 75.
Thomas was the beloved husband of Barbara nee Marchiando for over 53 years. Loving father of Lori (Ross) Raggio, Kristie (Jeff) Charles, Mark (Cindy) Hillesheim and Amy Hillesheim; cherished grandfather of Clarissa, Nathan, Gabriel, Nick, Dante, Dominic, Bryanna, Aleezandra and Yoana; brother of Jim (Phyllis) Hillesheim and Judy (Lou) Turner; brother-in-law of Dominic (Kristine) Marchiando.
Thomas was a graduate of Palatine High School. He received his Bachelors degree from Illinois State University and his Masters degree from Roosevelt University. He was a former football coach and teacher at Palatine High School, Assistant Principal at Fremd High School and the First Principal at Hoffman Estates High School.
Visitation was held Friday, July 12 at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Visitation also will be held Saturday, 9:30am at Holy Family Church, 2515 W. Palatine Rd, Inverness until time of Mass at 10:30 am. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.
Donations InformationIn lieu of flowers, donations to CurePSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy), 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093 would be appreciated.
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