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LAKE STATION, IN - John Thomas, age 88, of Lake Station, passed away March 18, 2019. He attended Hobart High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of New Chicago American Legion Post 454. John was a retired employee of U.S. Steel. He was an avid sports fan. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Imogene, Bonnie, and Virginia; brother, Jim.
John is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Therese "Teddy" Thomas (nee Koritko); five children, John L. Thomas, Cynthia (Edward) Brooks, Camille "Kim" (Dennis) Leonard, Randy (Debbie) Thomas, Candace (Larry) Bigbie; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to meet with John's family on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 2:00-8:00 p.m., at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME (HOBART). Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. www.burnsfuneral.com
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Rich Soria
March 22, 2019
I read about ur dad yesterday, sorry to hear of his passing, just tell the guys at the Legion to lean a bar stool against bar. prayers are with you and ur family
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Deb Choate
March 21, 2019
So sorry to read about his passing. I keep you in my thoughts and send hugs to all of you in this sorrowful time. Love to all of you.
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