Julius “Tom” Velmont, 76

Julius “Tom” Velmont, 76, Harvard, died Wednesday, Dec,18, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Harvard.

Tom was born December 18, 1948, in Woodstock to Julius and Dora Velmont.

Tom was known to many as a hard-working, generous man. He was an owner of T&E Cleaning Service as well as Tom’s Small Engine Repair in Hebron. Tom loved spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed helping people in need. Tom loved to bring a smile to your face and enjoy a laugh together. He also enjoyed gardening, woodworking and he built many homes. Tom will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.

He is survived by eight children, Jeffery Velmont, Michael (Michelle) Velmont, David (Sarah) Velmont, Cindy (Rich) Torkelson, Roxy (Les) Rosing, Susie {Lee) Rosing, and Jeanie {Tony) Marotta; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 126 foster children.

He was preceded in death by his parents Julius and Dora, his wife Esther, sister Nancy and son Carmen.

A Visitation will be held at the Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock on Friday, December 27, 2024 from 10:00 am until the 12;00 noon Funeral Service. Tom will be laid to rest at the Linn-Hebron Cemetery in Hebron Illinois.

For information contact the Funeral Home at 815-338-1710 or visit www.slmcfh.com.