Julie Ann Thomas

Julie A. Thomas, age 68, of Griffith, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025. She is survived by her nieces Marci (Jon) Lesczynski and Angie Miller; nephew Tom (Serena) Miller; great nieces and nephews Bethany Brucer (and her son Aaron), Scott Lesczynski, Alex Miller, and Kira Lesczynski; brother in law Ken Velligan; and sister in law Deb Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Bette Thomas, sister Laura Velligan, and brother Dave Thomas.

A memorial service will be held at the Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 8580 Wicker Ave in St. John, on Saturday, February 15, 2025 with visiting from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm.

Julie grew up in Calumet City.  She graduated from college and worked her entire career at Community Hospital as a lab technician.

She was funny and sometimes inappropriate, but that is one of the reasons we all loved her.  So many memories were created at her home.  Making pierogi (aka making a big mess!), decorating cookies, playing poker, decorating Easter eggs, putting together puzzles, or simply having everyone over for dinner and game night. She may not have had children of her own, but she treated all of us like we were.  She was always there for us and we will miss her terribly. Lovingly known as "Chachi" to her great nieces and nephews, she continued all of these traditions with them as well.

She loved her dogs, loved to travel, and probably most of all loved playing the slot machines at "the boat".  We all became accustomed to steak dinners and the late night drop off of giant chocolate cake slices from her casino "comps". Julie was such a caring person.  This was especially evidenced by the way she cared for her mom when she became ill.

We take comfort knowing that she is no longer suffering and is reunited with her family.

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