Thoms, Rudolph Eric 46, suddenly, beloved husband and best friend of Elizabeth (nee Roche), loving son of Edna and the late Rudolph Thoms, dear brother of Richard (Kelly), fond uncle of Daniel, Caitlin, Gina, Patrick, Neil and Zachary, dearest son-in-law of Thomas and Marilyn Roche and brother-in-law of Mary Jo (William) Qualter and Carolyn (Mark) Flood. Funeral Saturday, 10:45 a.m., from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, to Queen of Martyrs Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Mmber of IBEW Local #134. Electrician for the City of Chicago for 17 years. To celebrate Eric's life visit www.mem.com. Info: 708-636-1193.

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Ed Shields
November 18, 2006
I had the opportunity to work with Eric for the City of Chicago and found him to be good tradesman and a joy to work with. I am saddened by his passing. He will be missed. I will keep your family in my prayers at this sad time.
Joanne Bartley
November 17, 2006
To the Thoms Family: My condolences to Eric's family. I am a high school friend and remember him as being a wonderful, kind, funny person. Always a friend to everyone. My thoughts are with you. Joanne Bartley
Melissa Rogalla
November 17, 2006
Beth,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad that you had the time together that you did, and take heart that one day you will meet again.
Patty Shroats ( Stewart)
November 17, 2006
I am deeply saddned by the loss of Eric. We were good friends in high school. He was a great guy, I wish I could have seen him in the last few years.
Lori Cordes
November 17, 2006
Beth, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Margaret Redmond
November 16, 2006
Beth,
I was shocked to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May your memories help to sustain you during this difficult time.
Russ Carlson
November 16, 2006
Beth -
It was a shock to hear about your loss, but I'm sure that 20+ years of memories will be a great comfort in the years to come. Eric was a great guy and I'm sure somewhere in the City the lights are going haywire without him. He and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Flood
November 16, 2006
Eric was such a great guy, always thinking of others. I will remember him with the nieces and nephews; whether it was running around, playing together (being only a little mischievous) or just making their day complete. I just know he is sitting in the middle of a beautiful lake somewhere pulling in the really big fish. We will miss him greatly.
Trish Vidito (willis)
November 16, 2006
I was sadden to learn of your loss. Eric was a great man. I am forever grateful for the many happy times I shared with you both. Eric will surely be missed by everyone who knew him.
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