Obituary

Name: LaVern Bernard Thomas "BO" Age: 90 of Mount Olive, IL
Died: Saturday, January 10, 2015, 4:05 a.m. Place: St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, Illinois
Born: October 31, 1924 Place:Mt. Olive, Illinois
Father: the late: John B. Thomas, Sr. Mother: the late: Anna Emma Haller
Schooling: attended Mt. Olive Grade School and graduated from Mt. Olive High School with the Class of 1942
Church: A life member of the Holy Trinity Church, Mt. Olive, IL. A member of Father Knaperek Knights of Columbus Council #8716
Organizations: Mt. Olive VFW Post #5790 // Yurkovich Beck American Legion Post # 594 // Mt. Olive Volunteer Fire Department
Interests: Member of the Mt. Olive Centennial Iron Five & Chapter 6, loved bowling // Great Fan of the Cubs, the Fighting Illini & the Mt. Olive Wildcats// enjoyed singing and music, gardening and fishing.
Occupation: Retired Head Janitor for the Mt. Olive Schools and in his early years worked in the Coal Mine.
Military: A Private First Class in the U.S. Army Air Corp serving during WWII from March 2, 1943 until April 3, 1946. He received the American Theater Service Medal. // The European, African, Middle Eastern Theatre Service Medal, & the Good Conduct Medal.
Military Rites: The flag was folded by Ron Hubert & LaVern Rosenthal & presented to his Sister, Sister Joanne Thomas by Ron Hubert, Ray Slapak & Rich Willows served as Honor Guard. Ernie Thomack sang "God Bless America" and played Taps.
Survivors: 3 Brothers, Jim (Joyce) Thomas of Mt. Olive, IL // John (Barb) Thomas of Mt. Olive, IL, // Mike (Frosty) Thomas of Hersher, IL // 1 Sister, Sister Joanne Thomas of Lincoln, NE // Many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in Death: Parents, John & Anna Haller Thomas / Brother & Sister-In-Law, Donald Joseph Thomas Sr & Betty Thomas., & Brother John Thomas, Jr
Visitation: 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2015, Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, IL. Rosary: 7:45 P.M. led by Father Larry Anschutz.
Funeral Mass: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday January 13, 2015, Saint John Paul II Catholic Church, Mt. Olive, IL. Servers: Great Nephews: Andrew and Jonathon Yancik
Burial: Holy Trinity Cemetery, Mt. Olive, IL.
Clergy: Father Larry Anschutz Lector: Nephew: Dave Thomas Eulogies: Brother, Mike Thomas & Niece, Cheryl Price
Pallbearers: Nephews: Bob Hahn / Dave Yancik / Dave Thomas / Matt Thomas // Don Thomas Jr. & Friend Dan Dobrinic Honorary Pallbearers: Bob Viehweg & Paul " Puda" Vuckovich
Music: Organist, Carolyn Masinelli will accompany the Saint John Paul II Choir led by Pam Monke on "On Eagles Wings", "You Are Mine", " I Am The Bread Of Life", "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman", & "How Great Thou Art". Bo's favorite song "Pretty Woman" was played at the family service.
Lunch: for family and friends will be served in the St. John Paul II Hall, served by the Altar & Rosary Society.
Memorials: Mt. Olive Academic Foundation or Holy Trinity Cemetery, Mt. Olive, IL.