Michelle Ann Thomas

Michelle (Morse) Thomas, 51 of Bourbonnais, IL went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 28 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends at the time of her passing. She was born in Davenport, Iowa on Christmas Day of 1966. After graduating from Illinois State University, Michelle married her soulmate on September 14, 1991 after meeting in Door County, Wisconsin. She worked most recently as a student accounts coordinator for Olivet and a financial secretary for 18 years with the Chicago Central District Church of the Nazarene. Michelle’s favorite job was being a mother to her two daughters and second mother to dozens of others. Her smile and helpful spirit was contagious to all who met her. Surviving are her mother and father, Norma & Ivan TeBrake of Sun City, Arizona; husband, Brad and two daughters, Chaney (24) of Clearwater, FL and Cassie (22) of Bourbonnais. One brother, Matthew Morse of Winfield, IL and one sister and brother-in-law Julie and Phil Hoffman, of Aurora, IL. She loved her nieces Savannah, Halle, & Lily and nephew Parker beyond words. Also survived by many loving friends including Amy, Emilie, Becky, Kathy, Lesa, Heather, Linda, Jana, Sharon, Arlene, Jim, Janet, Sheryl, David, Denise, Sarah, Rich, Eric, Christina, Fredda, and Rob. She was preceded in death by her father John Morse. Cremation rites have been accorded by Jensen Funeral Home: www.jensenfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Instead of services, a come-and-go or come-and-stay Celebration of Life party for Michelle will be held on Sunday, November 4 at Chalfant Hall on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL between 1 pm and 5 pm.