Obituary for Berthema Thomasson (McClurg)
Berthema Fontelle Thomasson
Berthema Fontelle Thomasson, 102, of Loves Park, IL, was called home Thursday, November 17, 2022. Born April 2, 1920, in Dean, IA, the daughter of John H. and Agnes (Caster) McClurg. Married Clifford E. Thomasson, on January 25, 1944, in Centerville, IA. Member of Forest Hills Evangelical Free Church. Attended First Evangelical Free Church and Faith Builders Adult Sunday School Class. Berthema enjoyed reading, knitting, and crocheting. Survivors include her son, Craig E. (Sharon) Thomasson of Loves Park; daughter, Debra (John) Sayers of Kewanee, IL; grandchildren, Tammy (Steve) Jones of Pensacola, FL, Sherry Ann Thomasson of Pensacola, Kimberly (friend, Michael Doyle) Sayers of Darien, IL, Kerri (Dan) Foley of Davenport, IA, Kelly (Todd) Mielcarz of Oswego, IL, and John Michael (Cheryl) Sayers of Durand, IL; great-grandchildren, Abbey and Julianna Jones, Alex and Ellie Mielcarz, Owen, Leland, and Delia Foley, Melinda, Devin, and Garrett Sayers; brothers, Jack McClurg and Robert McClurg; sisters-in-law, Judy (Kenny) Stills, and Janice Seddon. Predeceased by her parents; husband; 2 sisters; and 2 brothers.
Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at First Evangelical Free Church, 2223 North Mulford Road, Rockford, IL, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, 401 River Lane, Loves Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Forest Hills Free Church or Rockford Rescue Mission.
Berthema Fontelle Thomasson, 102, of Loves Park, IL, was called home Thursday, November 17, 2022. Born April 2, 1920, in Dean, IA, the daughter of John H. and Agnes (Caster) McClurg. Married Clifford E. Thomasson, on January 25, 1944, in Centerville, IA. Member of Forest Hills Evangelical Free Church. Attended First Evangelical Free Church and Faith Builders Adult Sunday School Class. Berthema enjoyed reading, knitting, and crocheting. Survivors include her son, Craig E. (Sharon) Thomasson of Loves Park; daughter, Debra (John) Sayers of Kewanee, IL; grandchildren, Tammy (Steve) Jones of Pensacola, FL, Sherry Ann Thomasson of Pensacola, Kimberly (friend, Michael Doyle) Sayers of Darien, IL, Kerri (Dan) Foley of Davenport, IA, Kelly (Todd) Mielcarz of Oswego, IL, and John Michael (Cheryl) Sayers of Durand, IL; great-grandchildren, Abbey and Julianna Jones, Alex and Ellie Mielcarz, Owen, Leland, and Delia Foley, Melinda, Devin, and Garrett Sayers; brothers, Jack McClurg and Robert McClurg; sisters-in-law, Judy (Kenny) Stills, and Janice Seddon. Predeceased by her parents; husband; 2 sisters; and 2 brothers.
Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at First Evangelical Free Church, 2223 North Mulford Road, Rockford, IL, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, 401 River Lane, Loves Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Forest Hills Free Church or Rockford Rescue Mission.