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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

God danced the day you were born Fred, Bon and you danced yesterday!!! (The day you went Home!)

Obituary for Fred H. Thomas


Fred H. Thomas, 86, of Aurora, IL, passed away April 8, 2019 at Alden of Waterford nursing home in Aurora. Fred was born August 24, 1932 in Chicago, IL, to the late Hal and Margaret Thomas. Fred moved to Aurora at a young age and attended West Aurora schools. Fred met the love of his life, Bonnie J. Benson at the Tomahawk Club in downtown Aurora. They married in 1950 and spent 68 wonderful years together.

Fred was a longtime Aurora businessman who owned and operated Dales Auto Sales. Fred was well respected as a car dealer and was proud of the fact he served three generations of Aurora area customers.
Even though he worked long hours, he always found a way to be active in his children’s lives, whether it was sponsoring and coaching little league baseball or helping find his daughter’s newest pet. Fred was a people person who loved telling a good story or better yet a good joke. In his younger years he had a love for stock car racing and raced at the old Santa Fe Speedway (#51-D). He never turned down a good card game with family and friends, especially a good game of Pinochle. He loved his Chicago White Sox and Bears.
Fred and Bonnie loved Ballroom Dancing and spent many happy years involved with friends going to lessons or entertaining at many senior centers and nursing homes.
Fred was a wonderful husband, father, and friend who will be missed by all. He was selfless, kind and generous. He was the best father four kids could ever have.
Survivors include his loving children; 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; a very special brother-in-law and friend Lyman McKeever; 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Fred was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Bonnie J. Thomas; his parents Hal and Margaret Thomas; brother Charles (Marge) James; and sister Shirley McKeever.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY. Pastor Michael Ragan will officiate. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM 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 Fred’s family.




Cemetery Details

Lincoln Memorial Park

675 Route 30
Aurora, IL, 60503
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Wednesday, September 26, 2018

God danced the day you were born Bon, and he danced the day you came Home!

Our loss is definitely heavens gain! 

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. 

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 .

SEP 27. 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
The Daleiden Mortuary
220 N. Lake Street
Aurora, IL, US, 60506
sjd@daleidenmortuary.com
http://www.daleidenmortuary.com
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Friday, July 6, 2018

Norm, before I met you, the longest thing I ever did was for like 1 or 2 MONTHS!

38 YEARS later, here we are!
Accomplishments....
Still booking.....Still dancing together.....Still talking! 
I just wanted to acknowledge that I heard you when you 
DID tell me there would never be a DULL moment!! 
Ours is a strange and unique relationship!!!
YOU'RE strange, and I'M unique!!
Love you! 
Heidi



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