Gerald Louis Thomas, 74, of Lansing, IL passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008; He is survived by his daughter, Sheri (John) Terpstra of Lake Village, IN; sons, Gary (Leslie), James and Richard Thomas all of Arizona; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; brother, Charles (Susan) Thomas of Schererville, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday October 24, 2008 at 9:00 AM from St. Ann Church, Lansing, IL. with Fr. Alfred Dettmer officiating; Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL Visitation will be on Thursday from 3:00-8:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave. (next to Fitness Pointe) Munster, IN. with a prayer service at 4:00 PM and Friday from 8:30-9:00 AM at the church. Gerald proudly served with the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. He was a loyal friend to many and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Hospice of the Calumet Area in his memory would be appreciated.