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Francis Thumma Obituary
PEORIA - Francis L. "Slim" Thumma, 93, of Peoria died at 6:13 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2009, at his residence.
Funeral services will be today at noon at Grace and Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria. The Rev. Wayne Shelksohn will officiate.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of the services. Cremation rites will follow the services. Burial of ashes will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria at a later date.
The Wilton Mortuary in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to his church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ann creech
March 16, 2009
Sorry for the loss of your husband, he will be greatly missed by everbody. My prayers are with you during this time. May the Almighty God be with you. Shalom, Ann Creech
Renee and Kristi
March 16, 2009
The residents and staff of Liberty Estates send our condolences to Marian and Slim's family. You're in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sharon LongdenE
March 16, 2009
I will miss seeing him, Sharon Longden, TCRC Sight Center
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