Thomas William "Fergie" Ferguson

Thomas William “Fergie” Ferguson, a 36 year resident of Glen Ellyn/Wheaton area, passed away at home on January 12, 2021 after a 16 month battle with esophageal cancer. He was born on August 4, 1952 to Virginia (Parnham) and Robert Ferguson in Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Julann (Blaisdell), daughter Andrea(Ronnie) Kammes and son Adam(Meghann), 6 grandchildren, Griffin, Bennett, Charlie Kammes and Livia, Jack, Eloise Ferguson, mother Virginia Ferguson Byrd , brother Larry (Jane) Ferguson, sister-in-law Cheryl Ferguson, brothers-in-law Larry(Patricia) Blaisdell. Jerry (Mary) Blaisdell and Chauncey (Lori) Blaisdell and several nieces and nephews and their families. Tom was preceded in death by his father Robert, brother Greg and stepfather Harry Byrd. Tom retired as a Sr Vice-President of AIG Consultants where he worked for over 30 years. His career at AIG granted him the ability to travel nationally and internationally where his golf clubs often accompanied him. Fergie was passionate about golf and looked forward to his Arrowhead Golf tee time with his neighbors John, Bob and Ron, especially during his chemo treatment days. Tom was a proud alumnus of Iowa State University and member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He followed the Cyclone sports teams and flew their flag proudly. His other favorite sports team was the CUBS, and he cherished the 2016 World Series. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael Parish, 310 S. Wheaton Ave, Wheaton, IL on Saturday January 30, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. All social distancing measures, including wearing masks, to be followed. Due to COVID-19 restrictions: if you choose not to attend the services in-person, please use the link below to attend virtually. https://youtu.be/8qTVc5op3IY In lieu of flowers the family has directed memorials to: St. Petronille School, Glen Ellyn 425 Prospect Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Memo: Mr. Ferguson Memorial Or St. Michael Parish School, Wheaton 314 W. Willow Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 Memo: Mr. Ferguson Memorial St. Michael Catholic Church Covid Guidlines: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you will notice some changes that have been put in place by our bishop in order to keep those who come to our church as safe as possible. We are thrilled to be able to offer Masses in church once again and welcome those who come. Please share these with your family and friends: ∙ Upon entering the church, all must wear a face mask and use the hand sanitizer located on the table just inside the doors. ∙ The Bereavement Minister will be there to greet you and seat all guests in the church immediately upon entering the church. (If you wish to visit or greet your guests, please do so outside before coming into the church.) ∙ We can accommodate 100 guests in the church at this time due to social distancing requirements. ∙ Pall Bearers should wait by the hearse to assist the funeral directors with the casket. Once the casket is inside the church Narthex, the Pall Bearers should also be seated immediately. ∙ Seating inside the church is designed so that individuals and families can social distance. Pews with blue tape on the back of the seat are the only ones to be used. The Bereavement Ministers will assist in seating, so please follow their instructions. The pews in the center sections will be used first and seating will begin in the front of the church and fill up the pews in order. The first pew will be reserved for the immediate family. Other family members and friends will be seated as they arrive. ∙ The priest will bring Holy Communion to everyone as they remain in their pew so remain kneeling or sitting and wait for the priest to come to you. A Bereavement Minister will walk ahead of the priest to spritz the hands of those wishing to receive Holy Communion with an alcohol based hand sanitizer. ∙ We encourage families who would like to offer a Eulogy to do so at the wake, at the cemetery, or at the funeral luncheon and not in church. ∙ At the end of Mass, the Bereavement Ministers will direct those in the pews to exit, row by row, beginning with the last pew and finishing with the first pew. All are asked to exit the church immediately. Again, if you wish to visit, you may do so outside. We thank you for your patience and understanding with these guidelines. We hope and pray for the welfare of you and your guests. God bless you.