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Mary Thoman

Dates

September 26, 1917 - February 2, 2018

Obituary

Mary Thoman, 100, of Mitchell, SD died Friday, February 2, 2018 at Avera Brady Health and Rehab. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Waterloo, IA. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Waterloo, IA. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell, SD.

Mary Regina Thoman was born September 26, 1917 in Kansas City, MO to Amanda Blackburn of Stafford, KS. She was adopted by Amandus and Ida (Brill) Georges. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Cherokee, IA. On February 15, 1947, she married Charles S. Thoman in Cherokee, IA.

Mary was a devote Catholic, loved plants and cats, and always enjoyed coffee with her friends.

She is survived by her children: Mary Jo (Jack) Spicer, Edwards, MO, Jeanie (Dr. Paul) Sosnouski, Ames, IA, Kay (Bill) Whiteside, Mitchell, SD, Joe (Vicky) Thoman, Manchester, IA, and Steve (Madeline) Thoman, Granite Bay, CA; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Thoman, in 1986, siblings: Kathryn Georges, Joseph Georges, Ferdinand Georges, and Louie Georges; and grandson Dr. Ryan Whiteside.

Visitation(s)

Date
Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location
Blessed Sacrament Church
650 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701

Service

Date
Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Time
2:00 PM

Location
Blessed Sacrament Church
650 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701

Cemetery

Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Waterloo, IA

Posted by John Calvin Spicer III (oldest grandchild) on February 7, 2018

Grandma Mary and I had some special times together while I attended University of Northern Iowa. We loved The Brown Bottle and going to a pizza buffet. She always made me laugh. She always made me feel loved. She always had time for one beer and some good conversation. She was a great grandmother. Aunt Katie and Uncle Bill what you two did for her in her final stage of life was selfless. You took care of her and saw her on a daily basis so she was not alone. You two should be commended for what you did for her in SD daily for so many years. I will miss you Grandma Mary. Based on these notes it looks like many people will which does not surprise me. You were a great grandmother. Thanks for all the laughs right up to our last visit together. “Snowy” and Addison are lucky they got to see their great grandmother.

Posted by Peggy DeBilzan Jaquette on February 7, 2018

Sorry to hear about your mom, we have great memories, she did a lot of praying for us. I will keep her in my prayers.

Posted by Bob Saunders on February 7, 2018

It was a blessing to know your mother. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.

Posted by The Willard Meyerhoff family on February 6, 2018

Thoman family. We send our sympathy to you all. We spent many hours with your mom (and dad) and enjoyed everyone of them. We celebrate Mary's entry into heaven and her reunion with Chuck.
Geri Meyerhoff, Sheryl (Meyerhoff) Petersen and Kim (Meyerhoff) Pattee

Posted by Bonnie Witt Connors on February 6, 2018

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are for you all.

Posted by Linda Rose Hundley on February 6, 2018

I have so many wonderful memories of Mary- her home baked bread and the freshly ironed sheets on the bed in the cold of winter! She had such a great smile! I'm so glad that she was our neighbor on Wheeler Drive....

Posted by Sue Simon Schuette on February 6, 2018

Losing someone you love is never easy....Moms are especially difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Posted by JoAnn Wood Muniz on February 6, 2018

What a full life. Sending prayers to you and your family. Cherish the many memories🙏

Posted by Judy Scharnweber Quick on February 6, 2018

Wishing you strength during this time of grief. So glad you had so many years with your mom. Prayers for everyone

Posted by Candace Bruner Bernard on February 6, 2018

I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Posted by Columbus High School Alumni on February 6, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to the Thoman family.

Posted by Linda Laing Narins on February 6, 2018

You will always remember the care and love she showed her family. Many blessings upon her. And God bless all your family, Mary Jo. Linda

Posted by Gary and Karen Needham on February 6, 2018

We are sorry to read of the loss of your mother, Mary. We are in Florida for three months so unable to attend the visitation/funeral. We have SO many wonderful memories of your Mom and Dad and all of you. We remember fondly the Sunday afternoon picnics at With and staying with you kids a few times when your parents needed to be out of town. Thinking of you and wishing we could be there to catch up with all of you.

Posted by Larry McGrane on February 6, 2018

Many fond memories of your Mother and Dad Sorry for the loss of your Mother..God bless

Posted by Darleine and Rusty on February 5, 2018

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Losing a parent is always hard whatever the circumstances. Love

Posted by N.M on February 5, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family. Words are never enough to take away the pain; but we can find comfort in God's promises in the bible to soon bring our loved ones back to life again, remove all suffering and death forever- Acts 24:15 and Revelation 21:3-5. May Jehovah God provide the family with strength and inner peace as you all reflect on his promises and cherish wonderful memories of Mary. For more bible based comfort in coping with grief and the days ahead please visit (jw.org). In the search box type: Is there hope for the dead video. The family will be in my prayers.

Posted by Jo Berkoff on February 5, 2018

Lets Celebrate her 100 years and all the memories she left for you to share. My prayers are with the family.

Posted by Ellen Julius on February 5, 2018

What a life to celebrate! It's hard to face the loss but she left behind many memories and stories. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Posted by Sherry Nebelsick on February 5, 2018

Sorry for your loss, praying for you.

Posted by Rianna Knoll on February 4, 2018

Grandma Mary, the world has lost another shining star. I have known you to be an amazing grandmother with a love for company. You are now in Heaven where you can entertain the angels with your humor and joy. You will forever be loved and missed.

Posted by Jennifer Bottoms on February 4, 2018

100 years of life! "My Garsh (gosh)," as Grandma Mary would say. You lived, you loved, you cherished every moment. Your love for God was contagious and your love for your kids, grandchildren, family and friends was relentless. I will always remember the roar of laughter in a room with your light hearted comments and all of the smiles you placed on everyone's face. You will be missed Grandma, "That hit the spot," as grandma would say. Your blessed and long life hit a spot in your family's' heart forever. We love you Grandma Mary.

Posted by Steve & Rita Turner on February 4, 2018

So sorry to hear of her passing. Love and blessings to all of her wonderful family.

Posted by Jim and Katie Reinert on February 4, 2018

Grandma Mary was the love of the entire family. She was a blessing to all that knew her. Our sympathy to the entire family.

Posted by Wayne & Stevie on February 4, 2018

We never met, but we know and love your daughter, Jo. Through her, we know what a wonderful person the world has lost.

Posted by Jessica Hiller on February 4, 2018

Dear Grandma Mary,
We love and miss you lots and I hope that you are up in Heaven with the created of this earth right now and I love and miss you so much. Thank you for everything great Grandma Mary. We love you

Posted by Larry and Kellie Snedeker on February 3, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss.