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Note: The Democrat Tribune
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
December 21, 2000
Lioness Boots Van Wagenen, Elaine Thomas, Pam Kinsman, Emily Reincke, Terri Kinsman, Louise Hamlin, Joyce Rundle, Elaine Schwatz and Suzie Reincke man their store selling baked goods, crafts, candles, candies and much more.
Obituary
Wisconsin State Journal
Madison, Wisconsin
November 8, 2007
Page A5
Thomas, Elaine E. MINERAL POINT - Elaine E. (Johnson) Thomas, age 79, of Mineral Point, died with dignity and determination on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center, Dodgeville after an extended illness. Elaine was born on July 29, 1928, in Wisconsin General Hospital, Madison, the daughter of Howard S. and Olive J. (Tyson) Johnson of rural Lafayette County, and graduated from Darlington High School. She married Jack L. Thomas on June 14, 1946, in the Methodist Parsonage, Belmont, and they farmed in the Darlington and Mineral Point areas until moving to the city of Mineral Point in 1957. She worked for more than 30 years in the Mineral Point School District serving as a teacher's aid, secretary for the superintendent of schools, and secretary to the elementary school principal and faculty. She was an excellent cook and seamstress and enjoyed many crafts. She thoroughly enjoyed the annual summer vacations with extended family members at Clam Lake in northern Wisconsin. Elaine and Jack were avid trailer campers and had many fun outings at area campgrounds; especially with their close friends, Bob and Barb Brown and the "Brown Girls": Kris, Denise, Cory, Lori and Leann. Elaine was a member of the Pleasant View Homemakers Club, Mineral Point Lionesses, and the Mary Circle of the Mineral Point First United Methodist Church. She was a dedicated caregiver to her mother and to her father-in-law in their later years. She was a selfless, humble and hard-working person who found great joy in the activities and accomplishments of her family and friends. Elaine is survived by her husband, Jack of Bloomfield Manor Nursing Home; four sons, David (Lynda) and Russell (Sue) Thomas of Madison, Steven (Patti) Thomas of Mineral Point, and Mark (Kelly Gundlach) Thomas of Fitchburg; eight grandchildren, Tristan (Erika) Thomas, Carrie (Steven Wink) Thomas-Wink and Melissa Thomas, Cheri (Kurt) Grover and Jason (Amanda) Thomas, and Megan, Becky and Adam Thomas; two step-grandchildren, Cortney and Katie Wagner; five great-grandchildren, Elsie Thomas, Abbie and Cambrie Wink, and Jack and Hannah Grover; a brother, Harold Johnson of Darlington; three sisters-in-law, Mae Ross of South Haven, Mich., Dorothea Iverson of Payson, Ariz., and Carol Thomas of Dodgeville; a brother-in-law, Donald Thomas of Dodgeville; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Donald P. Johnson; an infant daughter, Beverly J. Thomas; her parents; her parents-in-law, Everett and Sophia Thomas; three brothers-in-law, Jerrold Thomas, Jack Ross and Larry Iverson; and a sister-in-law, Eileen Thomas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at the FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Mineral Point. The Rev. Mary Anne Conklin will officiate. Burial will be held in Graceland Cemetery at a later date. Relatives and friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at the GORGEN FUNERAL HOME in Mineral Point, and from 10 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the church. Gorgen Funeral Home 310 Ridge St., Mineral Point www.gorgenfh.com
The Democrat Tribune
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
November 22, 2007, page 12
Card of Thanks
The family of Elaine Thomas expresses their heartfelt thanks to all those who cared for her during her extended illness and remembered her with their presence at her visitation and funeral and with gifts of food, cards, flowers, and memorials. Thanks to those who visited her, cared for her, and watched over her during her extended illness while at home, at the Fairview Heights Apartments, at the Mineral Point Care Center, and at the Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center. Special thanks to the staff at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center, Dr. Grieshaber, and Pastor Mary Anne Conklin during Mom's final days for the care, love, and support provided to both her and our family. Thanks to the Gorgen Funeral Home for the lovely visitation and funeral arrangements, to Pastor Conklin for a funeral service that celebrated Mom's life, to Beth Gribble and Marilyn Owens for the special music during the service, and to the ladies of the First United Methodist Church for the delicious lunch. A very special thank you to our aunt, Carol Thomas, for her regular weekly visits to Mom in both nursing homes and for keeping a daily vigil with us during Mom's final days. We feel very fortunate that our mother was part of such a caring community, and she loved you all dearly.
Dave and Lynda Thomas
Russ and Sue Thomas
Steve and Patti Thomas
Mark Thomas and Kelly Gundlach
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