Thomas B. Shaw

Thomas B. Shaw, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Saturday, April 27, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. Cremation rites have been accorded per Tom’s wishes. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna, IL. Pizza and taco bar will be provided. Call Manny’s to RSVP. Please bring a photo and favorite memory to share.

Tom was born February 8, 1948, son of Kermit and Corrine (Bender) Shaw. He grew up in Savanna, and attended Savanna schools. Tom graduated from Savanna High School with the class of 1966. In 2002 Tom married the love of his life, Barb Hostetter. Together they celebrated 22 years of marriage.

For those who knew and loved Tom, he will be remembered as a nature lover, star gazer, bird watcher, agate hunter and avid hunter of all seasons. He was a commercial fisherman and a master chef of fried catfish, morels, duck, venison, squirrel, rabbit and even frog legs. This Cubs fan and rock hound was a river rat to his core and had the most genuine salt of the earth spirit one could find. Bygones are gone. Til we meet again, bye for now.

Sympathies may be mailed to Barb Shaw, 302 Alma Street, Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053. Memorials may be mailed to TBK Bank, C/O Thomas B. Shaw Memorial, 309 North Clay Street, Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053.