Thomas James Tom Furseth, 65, was one of three men killed in a random shooting at Don Carter Lanes in Rockford on the evening of December 26, 2020. Born July 8, 1955, in Rockford, he grew up on the Rock River as the second oldest of six children to James and Maxine Furseth. After graduating from Harlem High School he worked for Chrysler in Belvidere, was a member of UAW 1268, earned an associate’s degree from Rock Valley College and retired after 30 years.

Tom enjoyed spending time at Don Carter Lanes OTB, was known for his generosity, and liked coin collecting and working on his classic Firebird. He is survived by his dog Romeo, siblings, nieces, nephews and many great nieces and nephews. The shooting also killed Jerome Woodfork, 69, and Dennis Steinhoff, 73; the shooter was arrested and charged.

Does anyone have memories of Tom at Don Carter Lanes or information about that night to share?