Dolores B. Thomas
August 22, 1936 — March 15, 2026
Dolores Blanche Thomas (nee Dreher), 89, of Bridgeview, passed away on March 15th, 2026. She was born in Hayes, Kansas on August 22nd, 1936 to the late Agnes (nee Quint) and the late Benedict Dreher. Dolores built a life defined by dedication to her family, determination to faith and passion for life. Dolores held many jobs throughout the years most notably the many years as a housekeeping supervisor at Palos Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids. She is survived by her children, Brenda (Thomas) the late Stanley Samoska, Karen (Thomas) the late Charles Glaesner, Cynthia (Thomas) Daniel Haak and William Thomas (Michelle). Grandchildren Michelle Samoska, Dolores (Samoska) John Taylor, Zak Thomas (Veronica) Daniel Rand (Maddie) Mandi (Tellerino) David King, Daniel Haak, Ian Haak and Tara Haak. Great Grandchildren Timothy Carnell, Aaron Carnell, Claire Rand, Bennett Rand, Meadow King and Aspen King. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William Pierce Thomas and daughter Linda Sue Thomas.
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March 28, 2026 – 10:00am cst
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