Blessings to ALL......MERRY CHRISTMAS!

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is 

Christ the Lord.

Happy FATHER'S DAY...

Dad riding "El Poco Rey"

To:

GOD | Dad | Norm-(Awesome Dad, Thank you!) 

 Things my school taught me:

Reading, 'Riting, 'Rithmetic!

 Things my DAD taught me:

How to Drive a Tractor, About Inventions, Kindness, The Serenity Prayer, CYA, Street Smarts, 

Cars, Electricity, Carpentry, Small Engines, Animal Care, Lawn/Garden Care, Cooking, Gun Care, 

Love, Compassion, The Golden Rule, Hard Work, Laughter, Fun, True Friendship, Horses,

If You Don't Know Something... Go to the library and learn it (Today I Google it!), 

BUT.....the MOST important thing was,

"1/2 of the people in this world who know you, will LOVE you.  

The other half that don't love you, well.................that is THEIR loss"

 Happy Father's Day DAD!  

"Miss Peepers" and Dad

Thank you...I Love you, and Miss you!

Thank you for your service! With Love, Heidi

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. ... Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.

As I was growing up, my father woke up every Memorial Day before the sun came out!  I did not know why he was gone, and did not understand the weight of it until I was married for many years. Dad woke up early in order to go to the V.F.W. ,  join his comrades, and go to the cemetery to honor the fallen soldiers. He was truly grateful to them for their service and grateful to serve  this great country of ours as well.  He was no stranger to war.  Dad served in WWII and Korea in the Navy and the Merchant Marines. Dad, did I ever say THANK YOU  for YOUR service?  I want to thank you, Norm and ALL of the soldiers  who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Living or deceased, ALL of these great men who served are so deserving of our genuine gratitude. Think of them when you celebrate today! It is because of them that we are free!

HONORING MY MOM...today and always!

Juanita Grace

Dear Mom,

Happy Mother's Day! This is the way I remember you! So full of life, and laughter!

I miss those silly fun-filled days,when you and I would talk and sing, and spend time. 

On Sundays you'd cook; after church I would play outside. Malcom McDonald had a way of showing up every week at dinner time even when you changed the hour we ate! 

(Did he sit across in the cornfield and watch and wait until you called us in for dinner to show up?)

I grew up, got married, and had children. You became a grandma, and what an awesome grandma you were!  The boys could call you day or night and present their news, and you were always their biggest fan!  Anything they shared was such a big deal, and I thank you for giving them encouragement and love! I pray that you continue to watch over them and your great grand daughters also. I didn't think to look at you as a girl growing up until recently.  I wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and your accomplishments! 

1.) Organist in your church at the age of 16

2.) Skipping AHEAD 2 grades in grammar school

3.) Taking Trigonometry as a Freshman in High School

4.) Going to work

5.) Getting your Drivers Licence at the age of 35

Dang!!!  These are the top 5 things that come into my head even though we both know there are thousands more! It has been 10 years since you went to join Dad, Honey and Papa! (I miss them!) I felt the need to write and tell you how often I think of you, how proud I am that you are my Mom, how sad I am that I never told you these things face to face, and obviously how much I miss you! I love you Mom, please give Aunt Jean my love also!!

Your grateful daughter,

Heidi

This Thursday.....

BRIGHT OAKS of AURORA

& Lucky Entertainment    

Invite YOU… for a fun filled evening of Music by Heidi,

Laughter & Dance!

FREE and OPEN to the Public…Ballroom, Partner, Line, Swing, Salsa & Freestyle Dancing

Thursday, April 25th

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Bright Oaks of Aurora

1340 River St. Aurora, IL 60506

CALL Tracey Borysko @ (630)892-8800

MUSIC Presented by :  Norm and Heidi Lucky

Honoring Lifetime residents of Aurora

BONNIE & “HONEST” FRED THOMAS

Bright Oaks of Aurora is a retirement community that provides independent and assisted living facilities. The staff provides a full schedule of activities and services. This ballroom dance is free and open to the public.

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.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Fred H. Thomas please visit our Sympathy Store.

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Cemetery Details

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675 Route 30
Aurora, IL, 60503

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 .

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SEP 27. 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM

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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

4th of July 2018 WOW!

God Bless America, and God Bless YOU!!!