Rene Thome
July 18, 1928 ~ February 10, 2012
Thome, Rene “Jane” (Gerber), 83, retired drivers license examiner, Newman University book store employee and active volunteer. Born July 18, 1928, in Waterloo, Ks. Died Friday, February 10, 2012. Now reunited with her husband Richard. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, and Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 16, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband Richard, parents Marcus Cressie (Frey) Gerber, and brother Urban. Survivors: children Rick (Gwen) Thome, Randy Thome, Scott Thome, and Renae (Tim) Werner all of Wichita; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Siblings Charles Gerber, Marcella LeFevre, Ida (Walt) Hanna, Dolores Bergkamp and sister-in-law Betty Gerber. She was kind-hearted, thoughtful, and selfless. The kind of person we as her children strive to be. She will be dearly loved, missed, and cherished always. A memorial has been established with St. Joseph Catholic Church, 145 S. Millwood, Wichita, KS. 67213. Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com.
Rosary will be held Wednesday February 15, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass Thursday February 16, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. both to be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church 145 S. Millwood
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Renae and family – so sorry for the loss of your mother. It is hard losing a parent. You can take comfort in the fact that you were such a good daughter and cared so very much.
I will always remember Mrs Thome as being just like my Mom. I grew up with Scott, and have lifelong memories of so many things, but I always was made to feel welcome when I was at her House doing whatever crazy things the two of us did. Love is what you make of it, and I saw in her Family what I see in ours, which is always about Family first,and I felt privileged to have been welcome into her Home. Thanks for the Memories, and may God be with Your Family through this time of Mourning.
Rick, Randy, Scott and Renae – Your mom was truly one of the nicest people I ever had the pleasure to meet. I am sure you will miss her dearly. Such fond memories and laughter with her – praying for all of you….
Renae, It is devastating to lose someone so special. I am sorry; cherish the memories and the sadness won’t seem so overwhelming.I will be thinking of you and your family.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Renae: Sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. Hold onto the memories you shared. Thinking of you.
I will miss her every Tuesday evening at Novena. My prayers for your family.
There are no words… I am so sorry for your loss…I just loved your mom.. I was so happy when she moved in the neighborhood with mom… Jane was the kindest most loving ladies I will ever know.. I’m also glad mom did bring her to one of our Christmas get togethers at Danas, it was great catching up and sharing old university/martinson stories.. God bless you all..
I worked with Jane at the Driver License office at Pawnee and Meridian and she was a joy and fun to work with, I will always have great memories of Jane and she will be missed. My prayers are with her family.
Wishing you all many great memories of the times you shared with your mom and praying also for a sense of comfort in this difficult time. Thinking about you always…
I worked with Jane at the St. Francis Gift Shop. What a wonderful, caring lady. She had a way of making you feel special! My thoughts and prayers are with her family.