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Sheila Thomas Obituary
Sheila Thomas, age 70, of Mount Prospect, IL passed away at home on February 22, 2024.
Sheila was born on January 30, 1954, in Chicago, IL. After graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago, she had a very successful career in the insurance industry as an Area Vice President, and was frequently awarded for being a top performer. Sheila enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was known for her love of golden retrievers. Phoebe, her four-legged best friend, was by her side every day.
She was married to the late Carl Thomas for 47 years, and is survived by her two children, son Chris (Larissa) Thomas and daughter Colleen Thomas; her brother John (Salma) Bokina, sister Trish (Dave) Bokina-Flanagan, and brother Pete (Joan) Bokina; her nieces Sarah (Marcus) Zevalkink and Rachel Bokina; her dearest sister-in-law Marianne (Bob) Nowicki; as well as many other cherished family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Mary Bokina.
There will be a celebration of life held at a later date for both Sheila and Carl.
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Lois brewster
March 19, 2024
It is with great sadness that Ron and I have learned of Shiela´s passing. She was so fun to be around, I can just hear her laugh. Chris and Colleen, I will send a note. Your mom was most special to us, as was your dad.
Lois and Ron Brewster from your mom´s liberty Mutual days.
Mary (Foy) Doherty and Martin Doherty
March 7, 2024
Sheila was the heart and soul of our Liberty Mutual family, and I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a friend, and advocate for all. She was smart, funny, and a talented colleague.
She was a happy co-conspirator with me in a ruse where we pretended to have "a wedding reception" (we were marrying her to my brother´s friend) to get my parents to attend, though it was actually a surprise anniversary party for them. Sheila was always willing to help out.
Sheila, you were a good friend, and I am sorry I didn´t reconnect in our later years. I am so sorry to hear about Carl passing too. Chris and Colleen, please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.
Mary (Foy) Doherty & Martin Doherty
Bob Kelly
March 4, 2024
Chris & Colleen:
I am trying to come up with words that express my sadness at the passing of your Mom. I won't bore you with the history. I just hope you can find comfort in all the memories she helped create...I know I do. RIP "She"!
Bob Barrese
March 3, 2024
A special friend for many Liberty Mutual years. The world is a bit less sweet without her
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