Todd P Beele

Todd P. Beele of Homewood, IL, passed away at the age of 56 on Wednesday, June 14 after a tough battle with esophageal cancer.  He is survived by his wife, Maria Beele (nee Zohfeld), their son, Peter, his parents, John and Nance Beele (nee Teeling), brother Christopher Beele (Alfred Castor), sisters Allison Roberts (Daniel) and Brooke Goulooze (Leonard), nephews Robert "Bobby" Beuck, Tyler Leamon, Trevor Leamon, nieces Kendall White, Lauren White, Abby Roberts, and great-nephew Martell "MJ" Hawkins.

Todd earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Columbia College, Chicago.  He was a Paraprofessional at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Elim Christian School in Orland Park, a substitute teacher in Homewood School District 153 and other local districts.  Todd had been a Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker in Flossmoor for a number of years, as well as working in the advertising field for 95 WIIL Rock radio station in Joliet, WJYS-TV in Tinley Park, and Imagine That! advertising agency.

Todd was an avid golfer, a member of many social organizations where he mentored fellow members, a talented artist and enjoyed coaching his son's sports teams.  He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, music and a good cigar.

Visitation Monday, June 19, from 3 - 7:30 pm at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Funeral Service Monday beginning at 7:30 pm. Prayers Tuesday, June 20, at the Funeral Home at 10:00 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  For additional information contact tews-ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300.