Shipman, Thomas F. Loving husband of Sophie. Devoted father of Thomas (Jeneen), Lenny (Judy) Shipman, Barbara (Ian) Griffith and Bill (fiancé Andrea) Wrublik. Dear grandfather of Shannon, Tommy, Katie, Morgan, Sara, Lenny, Michael, Sophia, Jason and Matthew. Cherished son of Beverly (the late Homer). Dear brother of Vickie Goulette (fiancé Gene) and Nancy(Kevin) Kreutz. Fond uncle of Jay, Mike and Bob (Cindy). Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17 at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Rd., Park Ridge, from 3-7 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at 6:15 p.m. Interment Private. www.nelsonfunerals.com or (847)823-5122.