Thomas A. Tully, age 80, resident of Huntley, formerly of Elmhurst; renowned Sherlock Holmes historian; beloved husband of Diane; loving father of Debra (Joe) Barry, Susan (John) Trapani, Laura (Gil) Castellanos, Maureen, Thomas (Kim) and the late Linda Jean; proud grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 1; dear brother of Tim (Sharon) Tully and the late Bob, Marty and Julie; Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, Oakbrook Terrace. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Linda J. Tully Scholarship Fund, c/o IC Catholic Prep, 217 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 or Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc., 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com