Obituaries

May 25, 1923 to November 21, 2022

WINAMAC - Marjorie Mae Thomas, 99, of Winamac, passed away at 3:35 a.m., Monday, Nov. 21, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born May 25, 1923 in Winamac to the late Harry and Lydia [Frieske] Freeman. She was a 1941 graduate of Center School in rural Winamac. After her high school graduation, she completed beauty college in South Bend. On Oct. 10, 1942, she married Robert M. Thomas. He passed away on June 2, 2004.

Marjorie Thomas

She is survived by:
Marshall Lee (Lesa) Thomas, Winamac, Son
Dean Allen (Diana) Thomas, Winamac, Son
Robert (Angela) Thomas, Grandson
Kathleen Thomas, Granddaughter
William Thomas, Grandson
Donald Thomas, Grandson
Monica (Chad) Kolish, Granddaughter
Joshua (Sherry) Thomas, Grandson
3 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Granddaughter
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Dorothy Seidel, Sister
Olive Braun, Sister
Clara Ruth Rude, Sister
Mary Jane Sloderbeck, Sister
Paul Freeman, Brother
Marion Freeman, Brother
Vernal Freeman, Brother
Roger Freeman, Brother
Lloyd Freeman, Brother
George Freeman, Brother
Bill Freeman, Brother

Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, Mrs. Thomas and her husband were partnered with Thomas Brothers Shelling & Hauling. They farmed from 1962 until retirement. She loved spending time with her family and reading, as well as bird and wildlife watching.

A private graveside service will be held at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Online condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.