Rev. Thomas K. Gundersen, 88, of Rockford, IL and formerly
of Grantsburg, WI passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, February 22, 2020
at Mercy Hospital, Rockford, IL surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born January 3, 1932 in Negaunee, MI,
the son of Carl and Signe (Fond) Gundersen.
Tom graduated from Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, Mn and was ordained in the
Covenant church. Pastor Tom served
Calvary Covenant Church of Grantsburg, WI and then Salem Covenant Church of
Pennock, MN retiring in 1994. Following
the death of his wife, Beverley; Tom married Norma L. (Stokes) Hugdahl on May
5, 2002 in Milaca, MN. He and Norma made
their spiritual home at Evangelical Covenant Church in Belvidere, IL. Tom enjoyed projects in his workshop lovingly
named "Worker man Tom" by one of his great grandchildren. He found great joy in doing things for
others, operating his chainsaw and bird watching and time spent in the
garden. He loved his family and will be
missed and loved by his wife, Norma; children, Bethann Gundersen of Rockford,
IL, Timothy (Desiree) Gundersen of Lino Lakes, MN; step-children, Faith (Sam)
Clay of Pinehurst, NC, Dave (Beth) Hugdahl of Rockford, IL, Jan Fiedler of
Rockford, IL, Doug (Connie) Hugdahl of Libertyville, IL; sister, Carol Kuhrt of
Rice Lake, WI; grandchildren, Chad Tucker, Marissa (Richard) Ybarra, Trista
(Matt) Juntunen, Jason (Drew) Gundersen and Alyssa Gundersen; many loving
step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Tom is preceded in death by his first wife,
Beverley; daughter, April; granddaughter, Sarah; brother, Leonard Gundersen and
sister, Marilyn Lechleitner.

The visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.,
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Evangelical Covenant Church 220 E. Harrison St.,
Belvidere, IL. The Funeral ceremony will
be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the church with Rev. Scott
Nellis officiating. Burial will be in Anscarius
Cemetery, near Grantsburg, Wisconsin.
Memorial contributions can be given in care of Evangelical Covenant
Church, 220 E. Harrison Street, Belvidere, IL 61008 or World Mission Prayer
League. 232 Clifton Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403 in Rev. Thomas K Gundersen's
name. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral
and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Avenue, Belvidere, IL. To share a memory please visit
www.AndersonFCS.com