Thomas Gordon Richmond, Owner of T.J. Donlin’s, Dies at 77 in Bourbonnais

Thomas Gordon Richmond, known as Tom or "Bottoms," aged 77, of Bourbonnais, passed away at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Born on November 15, 1947, in Chicago, he was the son of Thomas D. and Evelyn Richmond. Tom was the owner of T.J. Donlin’s in Bourbonnais and worked in medical sales. A devoted fan of Chicago sports teams, the Chicago White Sox, and Chicago Bears, he also held a special place in his heart for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, his college alma mater. Tom's love for T.J. Donlin’s and its patrons was evident. Survived by his wife Linda, children Tom, Lynn Tierney, Allison McLean, sisters Lynn Jablonski, Patty Frauenheim, and grandchildren Kate, John, and Landon Tierney. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and brother Danny. Visitation will be on June 2, 2025, at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, with a funeral service on June 3, 2025, officiated by Deacon Patrick Skelly. Entombment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais. Memorial gifts can be sent through the Sympathy Store.

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