Gary Thomas Obituary

Age - 63

October 8, 2023

Tonica, IL

Gary W Thomas, 63, of Wenona passed away October 7, 2023 at a OSF St Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church in Wenona with Pastor Peter Glock officiating Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery Visitation will be in Zion Lutheran Church Thursday from 9:30 AM until time of services The Hurst Funeral Home in Wenona is assisting the family with arrangements Gary was born in Streator on January 2, 1960 to Jack and Darlene Thomas He married Sandy Seipp on September 8, 1989 Gary worked at service stations as a mechanic Gary enjoyed blues music and attending blues concerts He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs Gary is survived by his wife, Sandy; three stepchildren Christopher (Michelle) Vivian, Donnie Vivian, and Laura Ann Foster; eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter; sister Sally (Rick) Renner; brother Jack (Janice) Thomas; and uncle Richard Thomas He was preceded in death by his parents To to the family or in memory of Gary W Thomas, please

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