Elaine C. Thomas

Elaine C. Thomas, 86, passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah. She was born July 1, 1935, in the Town of Waukechon, daughter of the late Henry and Esther (Bendickson) Pluedeman. Elaine married Richard Thomas on April 26, 1958. He preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 2013. She dedicated her life to being a wife and mother. Elaine enjoyed her family get-togethers, reading knitting and crocheting, and polka music. She was a longtime member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Neenah. Survivors include her three daughters, Ann (Bryan) Danke, Carol Thomas and Lynn (Jon) Tyczkowski; six grandchildren, Rebecca Danke, Eric Kempen, Alicia Kempen, Timothy Kempen, Nick Tyczkowski and Kaylin Tyczkowski; two great-grandchildren: Serena Kempen Lee and Nadalyn Steenis; a sister, Janet Peotter; a brother, Leon Pluedeman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Elaine was preceded in death by her son, Peter; and a sister, Mary Kupsky. A memorial service was held on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 809 S. Commercial St., Neenah, with the Rev. Jon Strasman officiating. The family would like to thank the fifth floor nurses at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah and the nurses from ThedaCare at Hospice, for all their wonderful care of Elaine. Westgor Funeral Home, 1140 Appleton Road, Menasha. 920-720-0314. Condolences: www.westgorfuneralhomes.com