Elaine Marilyn Thomas

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Elaine Marilyn Thomas

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Elaine Thomas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Hillside Chapel on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Elaine Marilyn Thomas, age 93 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2025. Preceded in death by husband, Ardell; parents, Arvid and Anna Pearson; sisters, Lucille, Mary, and Anna; granddaughters, Mari and Heather. Survived by son, David; daughters, Kathleen (Dave) Carlson, Karen (Steve) Manos; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Funeral service to be held Friday, October 24th at 11am, with visitation one hour prior, at the Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel.

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Cyndi Kerber

October 19, 2025

She was a beautiful soul inside and out. My deepest condolences to her family.

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Oct

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Hillside Chapel

2610 19th Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418

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Oct

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Service

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Hillside Chapel

2610 19th Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418

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