Thomas Alyea

Thomas (“Tom”) Alyea, 87, of Hebron, Indiana, passed away on December 24, 2023, in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Tom was born on July 12, 1936, in Hebron, Indiana, to his late father Louis Alyea and late mother Irma Alyea (nee Walton). He was preceded in death by his brother Donald Alyea and sisters Constance Alyea and Norma Van Veld. Tom is survived by his children Laura Lee Adams, Holly Lawlor, John (Annette) Peterson, William (Statira) Alyea, Joseph (Shannon) Alyea, Michelle (Robert Konicke) Alyea, Rebecca Alexander, Jennifer (Evan Ramey) Alyea, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his longtime companion Laurel Fogarty, and his former wife Maryanne Alyea. Tom attended Hebron High School and went on to receive a degree in music education at Indiana University. During his career, Tom worked for his father at Alyea Service before taking over the family business. He then continued a career in sales, including a job that took him on a memorable trip across the United States. In his free time, Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time in nature. He cherished the moments spent drinking coffee with friends at the Country Kitchen and valued quality time with his family. A memorial service will be held in Hebron at a later date. Details will follow.