VERONICA "BONNIE" JUNE THOMAS

Veronica "Bonnie" June Thomas, age 86 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at her home in Cherokee, IA. A Mass of Christan Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, IA, with Father Dan Rupp officiating. Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cherokee, IA. Visitation with family present will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday night at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA. There will be a 4:00 p.m. rosary and 7:00 p.m. prayer service Thursday at the funeral home. The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwoodfuneral.com.

Veronica "Bonnie" June Thomas, the daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth June (Stroud) Reinert, was born October 20, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee County, where she resided on several farmsteads. She graduated from Washta High School in Washta, IA.

On February 7, 1959, Bonnie was united in marriage to Dennis Thomas in Cherokee, IA. Following their marriage, Bonnie worked from home, where she loved and cherished the time spent caring for her three children. She later worked at Joyce's Shop and the golf shop.

Bonnie was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she served on various committees including the I.C. Women's Guild and Ladies Union. She also taught 2nd grade CCD for 46 years. When not helping at church, Bonnie sewed, gardened, worked on ceramics, did needlepoint embroidery, and patched her family's clothes. She enjoyed bowling and belonged to both TOPS and the Flying Club, where she often helped serve breakfasts at flight breakfast events. One of Bonnie's greatest thrills was the time Dennis and her parachuted out of an airplane.

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Bonnie passed away at her home in Cherokee, IA, at the age of 86. She was preceded by her parents, Anthony and Elizabeth Reinert; and two grandchildren, Mark Draper and Brandon Thomas.

She will lovingly be remembered by her loving husband of 66 years, Dennis Thomas of Cherokee, IA; children, Jeffery (Diane) Thomas of Cherokee, IA, Paul Thomas of Omaha, NE, and Mary (Anthony) Minino of Green Bay, WI; four grandchildren, Michelle Rupp, Lindsey Thomas, and Alex and Aaron Minino; brothers, Melvin Reinert of Cherokee, IA, Steve (Patsy) Reinert of Cherokee, IA, and Frank (Cindy) Reinert of Cherokee, IA; sisters, Fran Windstrom of Ankeny, IA, Patricia Thomas of Moville, IA, and Mary Margaret ((Jerry) Luzadder of Gulf Port, MS; and other relatives and friends.