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1921
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2010
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BERNICE THOMAS Obituary
Born Feb. 4, 1921, in Elgin, the daughter of Herbert and Velma (Gum) Bower, Bernice was united in marriage on Aug. 12, 1945, in Big Rock, to Mr. Loraine G. Thomas; they spent the next 60 happy years together until his passing on July 22, 2006.
Mrs. Thomas was a member of First Baptist Church of Big Rock and belonged to its Farther Lights Society. She was an early elementary school teacher, having taught for two years in Kings and another 36 years in Big Rock. Bernice was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher Society's Alpha Epsilon Chapter. She was a volunteer teacher for Agriculture in the Classroom, and won the "Apple for the Teacher Award" in 1994. Bernice was a member of the Kane County Farm Bureau's Women's Committee, as well as Westside Reading Circle. Mrs. Thomas also served, for 32 years, as the treasurer of the Big Rock Plowing Match in Big Rock. Bernice was a loving wife, sister, aunt, friend and teacher who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her sister, Jeanette Bower of Kaneville; several nieces, nephews and her special cousin, Patricia (Phil) Titus.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Velma Bower; her husband, Loraine Thomas; and her sister, Wilma Schicht.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, at First Baptist Church of Big Rock, at the corner of Lincoln and Third Avenue, with the Rev. Dr. Eugene Frost. Interment will follow at West Big Rock Cemetery in Big Rock. Friends may visit from 2-6 p.m. Monday, July 5, at Nash-Nelson Memorial Chapel, 141 N. Maple St., Hinckley..
Arrangements are by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory; 815-286-3247, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com.
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Tom/Adrienne Ludwig
July 7, 2010
As former residents of Big Rock and Plowing Match volunteers, we were fortunate to cross paths many times with Bernice & Loraine. Their quick wit, giving nature, and dedication to community put them on pedestals we can only hope to strive to one day achieve.
Karen
July 3, 2010
Mrs Thomas was a good teacher, fierce and no nonsense when I was younger - funny and charming as I matured. She taught my brothers and me. She was a teacher from the old school. Bless her.
Beulah Swanson
July 2, 2010
I served with Bernice on the Kane Co. Womens Commitee for several years. She was truly a dedicated person to trying
to educate our children and grandchildren about Agriculture and where their food comes from.
She will be greatly missed
Lisa Schicht
July 2, 2010
I remember that my Aunt Bernice bought me my outfit for my nursing pinning in college, and she had a great laugh. She always remembered my birthday every year, and I will miss her stout and kind heart. Lisa Schicht niece.
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