" To the Great Family of Lucy. I always love going to your Mother's place when my Mother Irene went to your place.Then when I had Terry, Carol and Cindy use to babysit for me and took Terry out to your lake home and your Mother was always wonderful to him. My heart goes out to your Family. Let me know if you do a cookbook I would like one too! Sorry this is late but just found out the sad news!. Sherry (Phinney) Grundhofer"
In loving memory of
Lucille Thom
October 26, 1934 - July 5, 2009
Lucille Gladys (Grussing) Thom was born on October 26, 1934, in Rost Township, Minnesota to Louis and Anna (Rademacher) Grussing. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rost Township. She graduated from Okabena High School in 1952.
Lucille and Ronald J Thom were united in marriage on April 26, 1953 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. This marriage was blessed with five children, Carol, Cindy, Darrell, Stanley, & Randal. Lucy worked a variety of jobs in the Windom and Jackson area. Ronald passed away on July 10, 1988. Lucy continued to live at their home on Fish Lake.
Lucy loved to cook, bake buns, make desserts, and enjoyed canning and freezing vegetables and fruits. Her freezers were always filled with "goodies" to share with others. For the past 10 years, she and Palmer spent many hours together in the kitchen -- the favorite room in her home, cooking and stitching the squares for the quilts they made. Her sense of humor and caring personality will always be remembered.
Lucille passed away on Sunday morning, July 5, 2009 at her home with her family and loving friend by her side at the age of 74.
She is survived by her loving friend, Palmer Luitjens of Windom; four children, Carol Schenk and her husband, Randy, of Windom, Cindy Clark and her husband, Merlin, of Phoenix, AZ, Stanley Thom and his fiancée, Angie, of Elk River, and Randal Thom of Rochester; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Louise Bauman of Lakefield and Edith Gentry of Prior Lake; and many other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald; son, Darrell Thom; grandson, Ryan Thom; two brothers, Loren and George Grussing; and four sisters, Frieda Grussing, Tillie Osterkamp, Mary Holmberg, & Laura Hessemann.
Blessed be the memory of Lucille "Lucy" Thom.
Tributes
"No words can express the hole you will leave in all of our hearts Grandma!! We will always cherish the memories and love you have provided all of us through the years. Our love goes out to you Grandma and I look forward to giving you that backrub that you always cherished. love you froggy!! The Blounts"
"Our sincere sympathy is extended to each of you. Lucy will surely be missed by all. Mark and Sharron Hanson"
"Dear Thom Family, Deepest sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. My life has been blessed to have known your mother, Lucy. She was a close friend to my mother, and I smile at the thought of Ron and Lucy visiting our house in Windom, always a smile and laugh. Sincerely, Don Uhlhorn"
"Sorry - above note from Kathy & Doug"
"Lucy - you were a terrific mom ..we knew you well through the wonderful stories Cindy and Merlin always told of you and your doings!! We'll cherish your memory. Lucy's family - you are all in our thoughts and prayers. "
"Will always keep you close in my heart! Thank you for sharing your love to my Grandpa and our family. "
"Lucy was one of a kind. She was the best, always there, always supportive. I rented my first apartment from your parents back in 1972!!! on 13th street. My mother thought the world of her. Anyone who came into her life was blessed... she was such a good person."
"Your light will always shine in my life and in my heart."
"Oh, the memories of all of the happy times we shared...and even though many years have passed, you were always on my mind and now, you will be forever in my heart. I'm going to miss you Lucy! For Cindy, Stan, Randy and Carol - you were blessed with the greatest mom in the world. You are all in my thoughts today and always. With love and sympathy, Larry Lachance"
"May your children and their families bind together in their grief and take comfort in the mass of happy memories they have to share. God bless you all."
"Lucy: I will always hold you in my heart!I had the pleasure of staying with Lucy & Palmer last summer. I had a great time, lots to eat, alot to laugh about, & a few sentmental tears. My evermost heartfelt sympathy to my friends: Cindy Carol, Stan, Randy,...All spouses, grandkids, & all others. The grandchidren are blessed to have had Lucy as their Grandma! Kari Koep-Thompson "
"God Bless you Lucy. Such a lovey lady, & so much fun too! "
"Your family is in our hearts and prayers. Lucy was such a wonderful lady and we will cherish all our memories of her. "
"Dear family of Lucy, Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to each of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lucy will surely be missed. Sincerely, Mark and Sharron Hanson"
"Your light will continue to shine brightly in the lives of your beautiful family, who along with your many friends have a multitude of great memories to cherish of a woman who loved to have fun. Her smile will be deeply missed by all."
"God Bless you"
"Cindy, Merlin and family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful, loving and fun Mother, Grandmother and friend that you will have wonderful memories of always. God Bless you all."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time."
"My thoughts and prayers to Lucy's family, she will be missed greatly. "
"we love you and will miss you Lucy... We take comfort knowing you are dancing with the Lord... "
"Gramma, Words will never be able to express the whole that you left in so many hearts. I treasure the many memories I have with you and feel so privelaged to have had such a wonderful gramma. You were as close as a mom to me. I can't wait to see you again someday. I admire you for all that you are and for what you have given to our family. Lots of love, Jody"
"For a special lady that always had a smile for us when we were kids."
"Cindy, Merlin and loved ones of Lucy... knowing her only through her daughter Cindy...she had to have been fun to be around. She raised a wonderful daughter who, grew into a beautiful person. The loss will be huge, but Lucy is simply gone visiting and awaiting our arrival. May you be at peace, Lucy."
"May you rest in Peace & give our love to all the Clark relatives for those of us missing all our loved ones."
"So sorry to hear about Lucy. We always had fun with her. Im thinking of you all. "
"God Bless You!"
"We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Lucy. What a wonderful lady she was - we all loved her! Our thoughts and hearts are with all of you in this great loss."
"Lucy was a good neighbor. You would never go hungry or thirsty at her house. Unfortunely, we were always on her list. She will be missed."
"Rest in Peace"
"I enjoyed coming out to your home when I was 5 years old riding the 4 wheeler and eating ice cream. Rest in Peace!"
"Lucy I will miss u! I always enjoyed talking with u. Lucy had a heart of gold caring for all, never judged anyone. Now Lucy can rest in peace and let God care for her. I also would like a cookbook."
"I have you in my heart & there you'll always be. As you walk among the angles in peace & harmony."
"Just read about Lucy! I will miss that lady...she was a hoot! She was always ready to stop and share a "smart @?!" comment and a laugh. I hope the family puts together a Lucy cookbook...I want one!!!"
"Let your lite shine brite! Rest In Peace!"