Timothy Pursell

Timothy Mark Pursell, 76, of Homewood, Illinois passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Tim was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 18, 1949.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ruth Pursell. He is survived by his children, Kelly Kivo, Zac Pursell, and Sam Pursell; his grandson Brandon Haddon; and his sister Jennifer (Charles) Calhoun.

A devoted dad, Tim was very supportive of his kids’ activities, from horseback riding to music to swimming. He was a skilled auto mechanic, able to diagnose and repair any problem and once even starting a car with a chewing gum wrapper. As an accomplished woodworker, Tim’s dedication to craftsmanship and restoration was unparalleled. Over the years, he designed and built his first home, then did extensive restoration work on his current home.

Tim loved fishing, working in his wood shop, and working on his ‘68 El Camino.Tim will be remembered for his skill with his tools and his passion for all things mechanical. He will be missed for his giving nature and all advice he hadn’t yet given.

Friends and family are invited to Tews-Ryan Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL. 60430, where a memorial visitation will take place on November 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with a memorial Service beginning at 4:00 p.m.