Thomas Schuman Obituary

Tom Schuman passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at home surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. Tom was born in Lakewood, Ohio, on December 27, 1941 to Ralph and Mildred Schuman. Tom was a lifelong devoted Catholic, giving his time and talents to St. Thomas of Villanova, as well as St. Theresa in Palatine. Tom graduated from St. Ed's High School in Cleveland in 1959, St. Louis University in 1963, and Case Western Reserve Law School in 1966. Tom began a 20 year career at Baxter Healthcare in 1972, and became General Counsel at Caremark International in 1992. After retiring, Tom worked with the homeless in Palatine continuing his service to others. Tom was a remarkable husband to his wife of 61 years (Mary Ellen), father to Jeff and Dan (Cyndi), and Grandfather to Joseph, Noah, and Sammy. His presence brought warmth, wisdom, and laughter to every situation. He was an excellent photographer and loved taking pictures of family and friends, and an avid cyclist pounding the bike trail in Palatine for years.
Visitation is Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home (185 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, Illinois) from 4-8 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Thursday, July 24, 2025 at St. Theresa Catholic Church (455 N Benton St., Palatine, Illinois) at 9:30 a.m. Interment at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tom's name to Hesed House (PO Box 2022, Aurora, Illinois 60507) or Journeys/The Road Home (1140 E Northwest Hwy., Palatine, Illinois 60074).
For more information, call (847)359-8020 or www.smithcorcoran.com.
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