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Obituary for Bonnie J. Thomas
Bonnie Jenne Thomas, 85, of Aurora, IL passed away on September 25, 2018 at Alden Gardens Assisted Living Center in Aurora, IL. Bonnie was born June 30, 1933 in Aurora; the daughter of Johanna Olson and Herman Benson.
Bonnie was a lifelong Auroran and attended East Aurora Schools. Bonnie met the love of her life Fred H. Thomas at the Tomahawk club in downtown Aurora. They married in 1950 and spent an amazing 68 years together.
Bonnie was a homemaker who always stayed active in her children’s lives. Bonnie loved animals and had many pets over her lifetime. Her true love was her dogs and she spent many years breeding and showing dogs with her daughter Terri. Some of her favorites were Teddy Bear, KiKi Dee (a champion Cocker Spaniel) and Clancy who kept Bonnie and Fred company over the later years. Bonnie also had an extreme passion for dance. She was a very talented Ballroom dancer who competed in many Ballroom events, which included winning many senior amateur competitions. Along with Fred, Bonnie and their many dance friends also entertained at many senior centers and nursing homes throughout the years. Bonnie truly loved her Ballroom family. They were a big part of her life and brought her many years of happiness.
Bonnie was a wam and loving wife, mother, and friend who will be missed by all. There is no doubt she is now dancing with the stars.
Survivors include her loving husband of 68 years Fred H. Thomas; daughter Theresa (Ron) Zech; sons Thomas (Jerilyn) Thomas, and Timothy (Ermita) Thomas, Todd (Rae) Thomas; grandchildren Jennifer Malloe, Clint (Stephanie) Hefke, Chad (Colleen) Hefke, Carolyn (Matthew) Maple, Tyler (Michelle) Thomas, Toni (Joseph) Thomas-Haggerty, and Emily Thomas; brother-in-law Lyman Mckeever; 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather Lyle Flanders; brother Donald Hable; sister Gerri Pietkiewicz; sisters-in-law Shirley Mckeever and Marjorie James; and brother-in-law Chuck James.
Bonnie was a homemaker who always stayed active in her children’s lives. Bonnie loved animals and had many pets over her lifetime. Her true love was her dogs and she spent many years breeding and showing dogs with her daughter Terri. Some of her favorites were Teddy Bear, KiKi Dee (a champion Cocker Spaniel) and Clancy who kept Bonnie and Fred company over the later years. Bonnie also had an extreme passion for dance. She was a very talented Ballroom dancer who competed in many Ballroom events, which included winning many senior amateur competitions. Along with Fred, Bonnie and their many dance friends also entertained at many senior centers and nursing homes throughout the years. Bonnie truly loved her Ballroom family. They were a big part of her life and brought her many years of happiness.
Bonnie was a wam and loving wife, mother, and friend who will be missed by all. There is no doubt she is now dancing with the stars.
Survivors include her loving husband of 68 years Fred H. Thomas; daughter Theresa (Ron) Zech; sons Thomas (Jerilyn) Thomas, and Timothy (Ermita) Thomas, Todd (Rae) Thomas; grandchildren Jennifer Malloe, Clint (Stephanie) Hefke, Chad (Colleen) Hefke, Carolyn (Matthew) Maple, Tyler (Michelle) Thomas, Toni (Joseph) Thomas-Haggerty, and Emily Thomas; brother-in-law Lyman Mckeever; 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather Lyle Flanders; brother Donald Hable; sister Gerri Pietkiewicz; sisters-in-law Shirley Mckeever and Marjorie James; and brother-in-law Chuck James.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:00pm at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY. Pastor Michael Ragan will officiate. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, 630-631-5500. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may leave condolences for Bonnie’s family.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Alden Gardens Nursing & Assisted Living Facility for all of their help and support over the last few months.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Aurora Humane Society, 600 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506 .
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SEP 27. 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
The Daleiden Mortuary
220 N. Lake Street
Aurora, IL, US, 60506
