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Craig Thomas Obituary

Craig D. Thomas, 44, a sixteen year resident of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009 at home after a 6 week battle with cancer. He was born March 30, 1965 in Cleveland, OH and raised there also. He has been coaching basketball for more than ten years in Glen Ellyn and coached the Glen Ellyn Titans basketball team for five consecutive years. He played basketball in both high school and college and graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1988. He is survived by his wife Sharon nee Slusher; his three children, Caitlin, Scott, and Stacy; his parents Jeff and Barb Thomas of Berea, OH; his father-in-law Lee Slusher; two brothers-in-law, Ed (Donna) and Ken (Beth) Slusher; four nieces and many cousins and great friends. He was preceded in death by his brother Trevor Scott Thomas and his mother-in-law Patricia Slusher. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton ( 1 block east of Naperville Rd.) Visitation Friday, June 19th, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until prayers at 9:45 a.m. and then to Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N. Main St., Wheaton. Church service at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Craig D. Thomas Children's Scholarship Fund c/o of Williams-Kampp Funeral Home appreciated. Funeral info 630-668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Jun. 16, 2009.

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Dennis Olivares

June 24, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Barth Landor

June 24, 2009

Craig Thomas was one of my first friends in this world - I recall Craig in my kitchen at 6 or 7 years old, telling me he was dressing as Spiderman for Halloween - in my ignorance, how I envied him his magical powers in that suit! As kids, Craig and I were veterans of a thousand sleepovers, card games, and pick-up sports in the neighborhood, and unlike those of us with rough and unkind edges, Craig was both gentle and strong - the best athlete of all of us, and the least likely to make trouble for anyone. May God bless Craig and his brother Trevor, and bring comfort to both of his parents.

June 24, 2009

Our thoughts are with the entire Thomas Family. I grew up with Craig in Berea and he was always a sweet and kind person. I know he will be missed greatly by his family and everyone who knew him.

Brenda Kobel Norton and family

Scott Schuff and Family

June 20, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the entire Thomas family at this time of such great loss.Craig,"C.T",as he will always be remembered by the boys of the "commune" and many others who passed through the doors of 440 Front St.,Berea,Ohio,always had a ready smile and an easy going approach to life. C.T. was one of the genuinely good people in this world and a true gentleman. We will all miss him.

John Reddy

June 20, 2009

To the entire Thomas family-
So sorry for your terrible loss. So many memories come to mind. Basketball in the driveway, playing hearts, the summer sleep-overs and so many more. Craig was a dear friend for over 35 years. He became a fine man, husband and father. Jill and I were glad we could have him at our home after the Hassel Open last August. He will be truly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you..now and always. The entire Reddy family.

Chet&Stasha Yontar

June 19, 2009

We were saddened to hear of your great loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Lois Prough, Sandra Prough Sims

June 18, 2009

Jeff and Barb and the entire Thomas Family,

The Prough family sends their love and prayers for all the beloved family members of Craig. Even at this difficult time you can be assured Craig will be missed but not forgotten.

Tom Raveret

June 18, 2009

I will really miss Craig. I coached Titan basketball with him. He really got it. He understood the game very well and he understood the kids. He pushed them to do their best, but never lost sight of the fact that they were kids. We had some great times. My heart goes out to Sharon, Scotty and the girls.

June 18, 2009

Barb and the whole Thomas Family;

Our prayers are with you and our deepest condolences. God Bless.

Mike, Jan, Matthew and Luke Vulku

Haley Slusher

June 18, 2009

Uncle Craig was one of my favorite uncles.He was very funny, nice, handsome and tall. I remember uncle Craig loving golf and being very energetic. I miss you uncle Craig.

June 18, 2009

I worked with Craig for only a short time at Resource Brokerage as I left there for another job. He and I would talk in the lunch room about our kids and their different activities. I will always remember him as a quiet, hard working man who loved his family. I am so sorry for your loss of a loving husband and father.


Nancy Loda

patricia mccann

June 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lana, Jay, Kaylin & Devin Schnur

June 17, 2009

While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil.
May it comforts you to know that,
Your loved one is safe in God’s care now.
And that friends are praying for you in your time of sorrow. We love you.

Carole Schmidt and Tim Davis

June 17, 2009

A favorite memory is seeing Craig's face looking stunned at the "weird" Japanese food at Honda restaurant, then sneaking off to McDonald's next door for some "real" food! Craig will always love each of you so very much, and be so proud that you will carry on with so many happy memories. Our love, thoughts, and prayers to you, Sharon, and to Caitlin, Stacey, and Scotty.

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June 17, 2009

A good friend, a great guy. Craig will be missed deeply by so many people including our whole family.

The Caffreys

Uncle Chuck Jindra

June 17, 2009

Because I am in a nursing home, I am unable to send this myself. However, my daughter is sending this for me.
My memory is not the best, but I remembered Trevor, and I am so sorry for your loss of Craig.
With Sincerest Sympathy,

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Cuz Karen Schaffer

June 17, 2009

It will be the little things that you will remember...the smiles, the laughter, and the quiet times. Although it may seem so difficult right now, it will be the memories of the little things that help push away the pain and bring the smiles back again. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
With Love and Deepest Sympathy,

Len Jindra

June 17, 2009

God bless you both Barb and Jeff at your time of sorrow.May Craig rest in peace with his brother.

Christopher & Kathy Donatelli

June 17, 2009

So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan Niziolek

June 17, 2009

I will always miss Craig sitting next to me all day, his chuckling when something was funny and talking sports with me. Always a fan of basketball and the March madness. He would share his kids sports, Stacy and her cheerleading and Scott with his golf, basketball and his new sport volleyball. He shared Caitin's college life (missing her family from Drake and being proud of her trying it out) and her love of running in HS and jounalism. I shared my love of reading with him by starting him reading the John Grisham books as the first 2 I gave him were on sports but every one after that I read and gave to him to read. It will not be the same here without him. We took pictures here at Resource and those I will have along with my time with him in our shared cube.

June 17, 2009

My sympathy, thoughts, and prayers reach out to all at this most difficult time. Betty J. Fuchs (Senecaville, Oh.)

Guyles & Karen Cliford

June 17, 2009

Our deepest symmpathy to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may god help you through this lose of a very special loved one.

Ann (Tomlinson) McDowell

June 17, 2009

I have many good memories of my cousin Craig, and am praying for all the family in this time of sorrow.

Linda

June 17, 2009

So very sorry to hear of Craig's passing. My prayers are that you have many memories to bring you comfort and find peace to heal your heart.

Rogers Family

June 17, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

John and Marcy Fuchs

June 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Terri Murphy

June 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Craig in Schaumburg and again in the Sears Tower. He will be geatly missed by his many UniCare friends.

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