Thomas J. " Tom" Atkinson, age 6 7, formerly of Wheatfield, IN and Dolton . Beloved husband of Linda nee Wood; l oving father of Eric (Mindy) Atkinson, Nolan (Sarah) Archer, John (Jennifer) Atkinson, and the late Nicholas Archer ; proud grandfather of 6; d ear brother of James (Nicolette), Christopher (Judy), the late Brian ( Kimberly ) and Patrick Atkinson; devoted son of the late Michael and Florence; k ind uncle of many nieces and nephews . Senior corporate engineer for Clark Dietrich with 40 years of dedicated service. V isitation Saturday, January 2 9th , from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11: 30 a.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/South Holland. Interment Assumption Cemetery.