Thomas J. Kamphuis, Sr.

Thomas J. Kamphuis, Sr., age 84, beloved husband for 65 years to Theresa A. Kamphuis, nee Boersma. Loving father of Sherri (David) Gartman, Tom Jr. (Denise) Kamphuis, Kenneth (Debra) Kamphuis and Kathleen (Noe) Perez. Cherished grandfather of Heather (Jack) Bos, Thomas Calvin (Gricelda), Shaun Gartman, Christopher (Jailene) Gartman, Lindsay (Mike) Smicenski, Benjamin (Nikki) Kamphuis, Noah Perez and Jacob Perez. Dearest great-grandfather of Jackson Bos, Levi Bos, Layla Smicenski, Carter Smicenski and Ares Kamphuis. Devoted son of the late Thomas P. and Gertrude Kamphuis. Dear brother of Carolyn (Bob) Buntin and the late Jim (late Jennie) Kamphuis. Fond brother-in-law of Claire (Brian) Fondren and the late Garrett (Laura) Boersma, the late Andrew (Carol) Boersma and the late Clarence (Bonnie) Boersma. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Tom owned Kamphuis Landscaping together with his wife, Theresa, sons Tom Jr. and Kenneth for 45 years.

He loved spending time in Eagle River, Wisconsin where he and his wife Theresa had a lake home for 20 years. Many great family memories were made there over the years tubing with the grandkids, fishing and enjoying bonfires under starlit nights. Tom was also the proud captain of his pontoon boat.

Tom and Theresa enjoyed many years at their condo in Florida where they also made many friends.

Visitation October 24, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn, IL

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Chicago Christian Schools, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE are appreciated.

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