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1952
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2021
James Thomas Obituary
James S. Thomas died unexpectedly in December. He was born in Aurora, Ill. on June 15, 1952, and was raised on the Thomas family farm in rural Burlington.
He is predeceased by his parents, Howard and Mary Thomas. He is survived by his brother, Howard W. (Evelyn) Thomas and his sisters, Barbara (Ray) Stuckemeyer and Peg (Roy) VanMeter. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
His joy in life was his love of cats and dogs and tinkering with cars.
There will be no visitation, but a private family funeral. Memorials may be directed to Ben Gordon Center, 12 Health Services Dr., DeKalb, IL 60115. Please indicate James S. Thomas on your contribution.
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Dr. Jennifer Dierickx
October 2, 2023
I´m sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with JT at NIU while I was working on my MA. He was an incredible guy and mentor that will be missed by many.
Linda Pulk (Rothlisberger)
January 10, 2021
With my deepest sympathy for your loss.
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