Obituaries
Theodore L. Thull
February 13, 1932 - February 22, 2019
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VISITATION
February 25, 2019 | 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon -
Yurs Funeral Home
1771 W. State Street
Geneva, Illinois 60134 - February 25, 2019 | 12 Noon
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Yurs Funeral Home
1771 W/ State Street
Geneva, Illinois 60134 -
Burial Location
Memorial Washington Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, Elgin, Illinois
Theodore Louis Thull, age 87, died peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Ted was born on February 13, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Theodore and Bernice Thull. In 1958 he married the love of his life, Elsie Marion Larson. Ted served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, first as an air traffic controller, then entertainer on accordion for troops throughout Korea before training to be a fighter pilot. Ted retired as airline captain for American Airlines. He was a member of the Chicago Accordion Club, American Airline’s Silver Stripes and New Covenant Bible Church.
Ted is survived by his wife Elsie, children Suzanne (Ronald) Lattanzio of Hampshire, Ted (Karen) Thull of Macedon, NY, Eric (Michele Hodge), of South Elgin, and Jenneane (Anthony) Guarini of Olathe, KS, fosterson Robin Roberts of Glendale, AZ; grandchildren Aaron and Evan Thompson, Brittany Thull, Dan, Megan and Steven Thull, Allison (Mark) Carlson, Nicholas and Lucas Lattanzio; plus 5 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10:00 A.M. to 12 noon, Monday, February 25, 2019 at Yurs Funeral Home 1771 W. State Street, Geneva, IL 60134. Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 12 Noon at Yurs Funeral Home, February 25, 2019. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.act.alz.org.
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Ernie C Johnson from Fort Mill, SC
"Ted was easy to work with as a crew member."
Denice Koulback from St. Charles, IL
"Ted was a good family friend, and my parents had many great times together with Ted and Elsie. Rest peacefully Mr. Thull and God bless you and your family."
Kipp Hassell and Bonnie Henry from Elgin, IL
"Ted was a lovely man and we are so sorry to learn of his passing. We are sending our best wishes to Elsie and family."
Chuck Berger from Portland, OR
"My utmost sincere condolences to the Thull family, My prayers are with the family at this time, and I want you all to know that I felt he was a great man and accordion player. We spent many hours together at club meetings and at your home in both Chicago and Florida.May the angels take great care of this great man, Ted Thull."
Nancy and Pete Losurdo from Hudson, FL
"Dear Elsie and family, our prayers go out to you all on this sad day! May your memories of happier days help you through this difficult time. We'll miss him! Love and hugs,"
JAKE & KATHY ROACH from MICHIGAN CITY, IN
"Dear Elsie & Kids, Teds loss is a loss for all of us who knew & loved him, he was our special cousin we could never get enough of. To say the least, not being there for you & the kids was very tough on us. Hope to hear from you soon! Love Jake & Kathy"