Sarah M. Thomas

Sarah M. Thomas, age 81, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 3, 1933 in Shelbyville, IL, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lula (Behl) Fringer, who had 10 children.   Sarah attended schools in Shelbyville and graduated from Alden-Hebron High School.

On March 17, 1951, she was united in marriage to George Neal Thomas in Alden, IL. Blessed with four children, they made Kenosha their home for 37 years; then moved to Friendship, WI and after 13 years, came back to Kenosha.

Sarah was employed with Sears in the office and catalog ordering department for 21 years; retiring in 1989.

Acting in the best interest of her children, Sarah was giving of her time and talent with the Cub Scouts and PTA. She enjoyed camping, bowling, gardening and reading.

Sarah will be deeply missed by her children, Larry (Wilma) Thomas, of Waterford, Charles “Chuck” Thomas of Kenosha and Peggy (John) Nichols of Kenosha; five grandchildren, Joshua Thomas, Theresa McLellan, Jacob (Colette) Thomas, Sonya Thomas and Cassandra Nichols and nine great-grandchildren. Sarah is further survived by her siblings, Glen Fringer of Woodstock, IL, Doris Wagner of Woodstock, IL, David Fringer of Fallen Springs and Jean VanLue of Lake Geneva along with many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, George; her son, Michael Thomas and siblings, Edwin Fringer, Royce Fringer, Leverett Fringer, Harold Fringer, and Elva VanLue.