Elaine Thomas Passes at Age 81

Elaine Rose Thomas, 81, of Boelus, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Rose Lane Nursing Home in Loup City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Jacobsen-Greenway- Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Words of comfort were provided by Tracey Dietz and Valerie Killinger. Music selections included “My Prayer,” “Peace in the Valley,” and “The Circle of Life.”

Interment was at the Soulville Cemetery at Boelus. Pallbearers were Ashley Simpson, Nathan Simpson, Alicia Gorecki, Mike Gorecki, Amanda Bonczynski, and Mike Whitefoot.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.

Elaine was born on March 23, 1941 in Grand Island, to Willis and Mary (Rock) Lyman. After high school, she received her LPN certification. Elaine was united in marriage to Kenneth “Kenny” Thomas on January 17, 1958 in Grand Island.

Elaine was a very compassionate person who spent much of her life volunteering. She was a proud supporter of the Boelus Town Park and was very instrumental in the “Kids Can” fundraising events. She enjoyed taking care of the elderly and various children over the years. Elaine was passionate about cats and made sure her cats were well taken care of.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters and son-inlaw, Jody Lehn of Boelus and Cindy and Robert Bonczynski of Boelus; grandchildren and spouses, Ashley and Nathan Simpson, Alicia and Mike Gorecki, Amanda Bonczynski, and Breanna Johnson; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Mason, Karsen, and Mattisen Gorecki; Kennedy and Jordan Simpson.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son-in-law, Greg Lehn; and brother, Derald Lyman.