Obituaries
Obituary for Tho M. Dang
Tho Mai Dang, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children at his home in Peoria, IL.
Tho was born on November 28, 1932 in VietNam, son of Tuong Van Dang and Ngoi Thi Do. Tho was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Ty Dang, and Loan Dang, three brothers Ngu Dang, Dam Dang, Hua Dang, three children Phuoc Dang, Loc Dang, Hong Dang and two son-in-laws Hop Nguyen and Mark Brewer.
Tho is survived by his wife, Truyen Nguyen, his children Mai Dang, Tam (Phan) Vu, Linh (Loc) Luong, Tien (Truc) Pham, Amy Brewer, and Tan (Nhung) Dang.
Tho is survived by grandchildren Hanh Nguyen, Spencer Nguyen, Julia Vu, Monesa Vu, Anna Vu, Christopher Luong, Patrick Luong, Natalie Luong, Jackie Luong, Elizabeth Pham, Tyler Pham, Adam Pham, Kevin Brewer, Nathan Dang, Henry Dang, and Adeline Dang.
Tho is also survived by his dearest nephews Thuan (Mun), Hoa (Hoa) Dinh and numerous other nieces and nephews
Tho attended Catholic Theology school in VietNam, studied abroad in Hong Kong, and served multiple roles working with the South Vietnamese Government and US Embassy in SaiGon, VietNam. He helped build churches, schools, and developed numerous humanitarian projects for the South of VietNam.
He was imprisoned for eight years after the VietNam war ended due to his working relation with the South of Vietnamese Government and US military in VietNam.
Tho and five of his children migrated to Peoria, Illinois in 1992. His wife, oldest daughter, and one son stayed back in VietNam due to the son’s chronic illness. He eventually reunited with his wife, the love of his life, in 2005, and his oldest daughter along with her family in 2011.
Tho had incredible faith in God which helped him survived the hardship from the Concentration Camps. He took pride of his children and grandchildren successes and education.
The family wishes to thank Father Vien Do and Monsinger Gray for their spiritual support.
Visitation will be held at Wright and Salmon Mortuary on Friday, January 20, 2023 from 4-7 pm. The recitation of Rosary will be held at 6:00 pm, and mass offered by Father Vien Do at 7:00 pm.
A mass of Christian burial will be accorded at Saint Thomas Catholic Church in Peoria Heights, IL on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:00 am, Msgr. Gray will be officiating. Visitation at church prior to mass from 9:00 to 9:50 am. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria, IL.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
20
Jan
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Funeral Service
Friday
20
Jan
7:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Visitation
Saturday
21
Jan
9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
St. Thomas Catholic Church
904 E Lake Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Funeral Mass
Saturday
21
Jan
10:00 AM
St. Thomas Catholic Church
904 E Lake Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Cemetery Details
Location
Resurrection Cemetery & Mausoleum
7519 N Allen Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
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