Thomas Carson Tiearney Sr.

Thomas Carson Tiearney, Sr., 91, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born October 8, 1924 to Jean and Harriet (Carson) Tiearney in Chicago, Illinois. Thomas served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II. During his service, Thomas spent three months as a prisoner of war after his aircraft was shot down over Germany. After returning home, Thomas graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Honan Crane in Lebanon, Indiana. He later worked for Stokes Division of Pennwalt in Ohio and Pennsylvania before retiring in 1988. Thomas then started his own business following retirement. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Portage and former member of the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Haven.

He is preceded in death by a son – Kevin Tiearney and granddaughter – Rebecca Mansfield.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 67 years – Miriam Tiearney, children – Lynne (Michael) Mansfield of Flint, Tom (Marilyn) Tiearney, Jr. of Avon, Indiana, and Mark (Denise) Tiearney of Streetsboro, Ohio, daughter-in-law – Becky Tiearney of Watertown, Wisconsin. Eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Haven. Funeral services will follow visitation at 3:00 PM at the church with Pastor Travis Wilson officiating. Thomas will be laid to rest in Lee Township Cemetery in Pullman. Contributions may be made in Thomas’ memory to the Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1747 W. Milham, Portage, Michigan 49024 or the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 06321 Blue Star Highway, South Haven, Michigan 49090.