Tom Blinn of Schaumburg, formerly of Chicago; husband of Ellen (nee Heintz), stepfather of Craig, brother of Bob (Mary), Ken and Sue (Dan) Schmitz, son of Marie and the late Saul, uncle of Patrick. Tom was a member of IUEC Local 2 and in his spare time he loved to have fun and ski. Memorial visitation Saturday (7-21-12) 10 am until time of his memorial service 1:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood / Schaumburg. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory.