Janet Marie Thomas

STOUGHTON/EDGERTON-Janet Marie Thomas, age 79, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, after a short battle against cancer, with her family by her side. She was born on April 22, 1938, in Owen, the daughter of Richard and Alice (McKee) Gaffney. Janet graduated from Owen-Withee High School with the class of 1956. She was united in marriage to David Thomas on June 23, 1958. Janet opened her heart and home to many children as their care provider.  She simply adored her grandchildren. Janet made home a special place and was an amazing cook.  She enjoyed arts and crafts and ceramics. Janet is survived by her husband, David; three daughters, Michelle (Gary) Clancy, Mary Thomas and Jean (Kevin) Johnson; son, Mike (Andrea) Thomas; eight grandchildren, Sarah Clancy, Joseph Clancy, Erin Rexha, Emily (Matthew) Shoop, Theresa Thomas, Kelly Thomas Mertz, Zach Thomas and Mikayla Thomas; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Besa, Olivia and JoAnna; brother, Richard Gaffney; and sister, Kathy Gaffney. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Peggy Thomas; granddaughter, Emma Thomas; son-in-law, Albert Mertz; sisters, Jane “Toni” Gaffney, Susan Johnson and Colleen Johnson; and brothers, Pat and Tim Gaffney. A Memorial Service will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 Cty. Hwy. B, Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, March 1, 2018, with Rev. Paula Geister-Jones presiding and a luncheon to follow. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the time of the service on Thursday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.  Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 N at Jackson St. (608) 873-4590