Obituaries

Thomas E. "Tom" Gossage

August 10th, 1960 – September 8th, 2023

Thomas E. “Tom” Gossage, 63, of Vermont, IL, passed away at 11:37 pm on Friday, September 8, 2023 at McDonough District Hospital ER. He was born on Wednesday, August 10, 1960 in Rushville, IL, the son of William and Madge (Vincent) Gossage.

Tom is survived by 3 sons; Benjamin (and Weili) Gossage, of Macomb, IL, Joshua (and Amie) Gossage of Burlington, IA, and Matthew Gossage of Peoria, IL, 8 grandchildren, 1 sister; Loretta Surratt of Roseville, IL, and 3 brothers; William Gossage Jr. of Galesburg, IL, Jimmy (and Ann) Gossage of Galesburg, and Jack Gossage of Vermont.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 granddaughter, and 2 brothers; Joseph and Daniel Gossage.

Tom first worked as a farmhand in Littleton, IL. He then went on to be a over the road truck driver. He later worked at DOT Foods in Mt. Sterling, IL. He also worked at Timewell Tile in Timewell, IL. He was most recently was self-employed as an expert retailer of antiques through Ebay. He also owned his own farm.

Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting and antique shopping.

Services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. A visitation will take place from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, September 13 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Ridgeville Cemetery in Browning, IL. Memorials may be made to the Ridgeville Cemetery.

Condolences

September 9th, 2023

So sorry. Know that Matthew a d you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ted and Karen Danner

September 9th, 2023

So sorry for the loss prayers 🙏

September 10th, 2023

Sorry for your loss yet lost

September 10th, 2023

So sorry, lots of hugs

September 11th, 2023

Sorry for your loss

September 11th, 2023

I'm so SORRY PRAYERS for ALL

September 11th, 2023

I'm so SORRY PRAYERS for ALL

September 11th, 2023

Truly a great person to do business with, great guy! He will be missed.