Thomas A. Podraza, of Elgin. Beloved husband of the late Colette (nee: Woods); loving dad of Greg Podraza, Fara (Andy) Martin, Joanne (Fred) Quinn and the late Mark (Lisa) Podraza; cherished grandpa of Anthony, Shannon (Cathryn), Sarah (Mustapha) and Colleen; dear brother of Anne (the late Chester) Frankiewicz and he was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.
Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 397 Fulton St., Elgin, at 10:30a.m. Interment to follow in St. Adalbert Cemetery. Countryside Funeral Home, Bartlett assisted the family in arrangements. Info 630-289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com