Arlington Heights
John W. Thomas, Jr. was born on October 20, 1926 in Elmwood Park, Illinois to John and Cathryn (nee Laux) Thomas. He died Friday, June 3, 2016 peacefully at his home in Arlington Heights.
Before retiring, Mr. Thomas was a pilot for United Airlines for over 33 years. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, flying the wounded to safety.
John is survived by his wife of 64 years, DeLoris nee Maurer; his children Joy Thomas, David Thomas, Claudia Thomas, Elizabeth (William) Myers, Gregory (Susan) Thomas, Christina (Keir) Norwell, and Daniel (Kasia) Thomas; his grandchildren, Justin, Dane, Alex, Kyle, Emma, and Abi; and his great grandchildren Elijah and Jaylee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Jessica.
Visitation from 4:00 until 9:00 pm, Monday, June 6, 2016, at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, Illinois. Funeral Service 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Glueckert Funeral Home. Burial at Memory Gardens.
John W. Thomas, Jr. was born on October 20, 1926 in Elmwood Park, Illinois to John and Cathryn (nee Laux) Thomas. He died Friday, June 3, 2016 peacefully at his home in Arlington Heights.
Before retiring, Mr. Thomas was a pilot for United Airlines for over 33 years. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, flying the wounded to safety.
John is survived by his wife of 64 years, DeLoris nee Maurer; his children Joy Thomas, David Thomas, Claudia Thomas, Elizabeth (William) Myers, Gregory (Susan) Thomas, Christina (Keir) Norwell, and Daniel (Kasia) Thomas; his grandchildren, Justin, Dane, Alex, Kyle, Emma, and Abi; and his great grandchildren Elijah and Jaylee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Jessica.
Visitation from 4:00 until 9:00 pm, Monday, June 6, 2016, at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, Illinois. Funeral Service 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Glueckert Funeral Home. Burial at Memory Gardens.
Arlington Heights
John W. Thomas, Jr. was born on October 20, 1926 in Elmwood Park, Illinois to John and Cathryn (nee Laux) Thomas. He died Friday, June 3, 2016 peacefully at his home in Arlington Heights.
Before retiring, Mr. Thomas was a pilot for United Airlines for over 33 years. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, flying the wounded to safety.
John is survived by his wife of 64 years, DeLoris nee Maurer; his children Joy Thomas, David Thomas, Claudia Thomas, Elizabeth (William) Myers, Gregory (Susan) Thomas, Christina (Keir) Norwell, and Daniel (Kasia) Thomas; his grandchildren, Justin, Dane, Alex, Kyle, Emma, and Abi; and his great grandchildren Elijah and Jaylee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Jessica.
Visitation from 4:00 until 9:00 pm, Monday, June 6, 2016, at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, Illinois. Funeral Service 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Glueckert Funeral Home. Burial at Memory Gardens.
John W. Thomas, Jr. was born on October 20, 1926 in Elmwood Park, Illinois to John and Cathryn (nee Laux) Thomas. He died Friday, June 3, 2016 peacefully at his home in Arlington Heights.
Before retiring, Mr. Thomas was a pilot for United Airlines for over 33 years. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, flying the wounded to safety.
John is survived by his wife of 64 years, DeLoris nee Maurer; his children Joy Thomas, David Thomas, Claudia Thomas, Elizabeth (William) Myers, Gregory (Susan) Thomas, Christina (Keir) Norwell, and Daniel (Kasia) Thomas; his grandchildren, Justin, Dane, Alex, Kyle, Emma, and Abi; and his great grandchildren Elijah and Jaylee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Jessica.
Visitation from 4:00 until 9:00 pm, Monday, June 6, 2016, at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, Illinois. Funeral Service 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Glueckert Funeral Home. Burial at Memory Gardens.
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