Thomas Michael Mate
Thomas Michael Mate, 78, Rochester, passed away Oct. 16, 2021, at Woodlawn Hospital. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.
He was born Aug. 26, 1943, in Chicago, the son of late Paul and Francis Mate. He married Diane Mate in 1969, who survives. He is further survived by children: Elizabeth “Beth” Mate-Bias and husband, Charlie of Crown Point; Thomas D. Mate and wife Denise of Oak Forest, Ill.; Luke Mate of Rochester; Nancy Boerema and husband, Larry of Plainfield, Ill.; and nine grandchildren: Devin, Hunter, Brooke, Lena, Law, Grace, Betty, Aniya and Izaac.
Arrangements were entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, 123 E. Main St., Kewanna.