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Arlene Thomas Obituary
After 105+years of celebrating life and enjoying the many people she loved and met, Arlene Thomas passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, Feb. 22 at the Rennes Health & Rehab Center in De Pere, Wis.
Arlene was born May 31, 1910, in Algoma, Wis. to Joseph and Anna (Chapek) Stika and in 1937 married Norbert Thomas in Maplewood, Wis. During World War II, she sold war bonds, volunteered for the Red Cross blood drive, and made bandages for the wounded.
Along with being an avid bridge player, artist and reader, she was an active member of St Mary's Rosary Society; Door County Writers Club; and a founding member of the Friends of the Algoma Library, which formed in 1975. With her sharp wit and flair for history, Arlene documented her life stories in Algoma and at the age of 103 published her memoirs, "Bricks in the Bed."
Arlene is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Norbert; brothers Elmer and Melvin Stika; sister, Dorothy Marquardt; grandchildren Steve Thomas Jr., Stacie Thomas-Kopchinski and Stephanie Thomas. She is survived by her children and spouses: Stephen and Shirley Thomas; Tom Thomas and Connie Schmitt; and Mary Thomas.
Visitation will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Algoma on Friday, February 26, 2016 from 10-11 am. Funeral Service at 11:00 am with Father Ron Columbo and Deacon Chuck Agnew officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Online condolence messages may be expressed at www.wiesnermassart.com.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be donated to the Friends of the Algoma Library.
The Thomas Family wishes to express their since gratitude to the staff of Rennes Health & Rehab Center and Unity Hospice for their care and kindness of Arlene in her final years.
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Memories and Condolences
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I loved you Mrs. Thomas with all of my heart. You were my best friend and I was your little Johanna. I think of you when I smell the scent of lilacs in the air, see apples growing on the trees, and anytime I make no-bake chocolate cookies. I miss your wa
Johanna Chaney
December 19, 2017
Beautiful soul, kind warm heart, and I know you'll be with me always.
Kathy Kohlbeck
February 29, 2016
Dear Thomas Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I feel a connection with your mother in that I now own the house that was built by her Grandfather, Frank Chapek.
My sympathy,
Kathy Kohlbeck
February 27, 2016
Your mom was a sweet special lady. Karen Luebke
Algoma Library Friends
February 24, 2016
All of her fellow Library Friends loved and respected our little "special books" lady. It was our honor to know her.
Our sincerest sympathy to Mary, Tom, Steve and their loved ones.
February 24, 2016
We the Emerald Conley family share in your loss. Arlene made quite the impact in our lives, especially when mom and I first visited her in her home Spring 2013. She was so vibrant, talkative and I took photos of us being fun. I also took John Van back to visit that Fall. We last visited sweet Arlene when I was in GB early February. I know she was sad and wanted to be with her lord. May you rest in peace dear lady! Emerald and Kitti Conley-Tierney
Lori Barton
February 24, 2016
I would like to offer my sincere and heart felt condolences to Connie and Tom. Hugs and prayers to you. She seemed like an amazing woman and a blessing to all who knew her. ~Lori Barton
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