Cover photo for Thomas D Maikoff's Obituary
Thomas D Maikoff Profile Photo
1951 Thomas 2021

Thomas D Maikoff

September 6, 1951 — February 17, 2021

Thomas Maikoff, age 69, passed away February 17, 2021. Tom was born in Altamont, NY where he spent many years of his life.  He attended Parks College of Engineering Aviation & Technology at St. Louis University graduating with an Aviation Degree. He worked for GE in the nuclear department for 25 years working with BWR’s, traveling all over the United States and abroad. Tom referred to himself as a “nuclear nomad”. He married his loving wife Terrie in 1992 in Japan.

He is survived by his wife Terrie (Lynch) Maikoff; one son Wesley Maikoff (Jeanie Ault); one brother Timothy (Carol) Maikoff; three step-children Terra (Mark) Porn, Fredric Rub, and Robert (Nicole) Rub; six step-grandchildren Drew & Dane Porn, Isabelle, Cassia, Jude and Gilyana Rub; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Catherine (Dudyshyn) Maikoff.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 6-7 p.m. at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will follow at 7:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend the memorial service in person please visit www.bgsfuneralhome.com and click on the video link in the obituary.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Thomas D Maikoff, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, February 26, 2021

6:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home

Joliet, IL

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Memorial Service

Friday, February 26, 2021

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

Blackburn, Giegerich, Sonntag Funeral Home

1500 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 42

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree