Shirley Thom Obituary

Shirley Ann Thom

Dec 10, 1936 - Mar 29, 2023

Castalia

Shirley Ann (Kochensparger) Thom, 86, of Castalia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Stein Hospice Care Center after a five-year battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born Dec. 10, 1936, in Sandusky, to Clarence E. and Olivia M. (Miller) Kochensparger. She graduated from Holy Angels and St. Mary's Catholic Schools in 1955. She married the love of her life, Ray Alfred Thom, on Aug. 27, 1955. They were married 65 years when he passed Oct. 19, 2020.

Shirley was a life-time member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, where she served on the bereavement committee for many years. She was also a member of Castalia Lions Auxiliary, where she served as President and many other offices. She was a life-time member of V.F.W., member of American Legion, widow member of Sandusky ELKS, and past member of AMVETS and Sandusky Yacht Club.

Shirley enjoyed the partnership with her husband at Thom Builders, Inc., where she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper. Shirley and Ray enjoyed traveling with Ohio and National Home Builders Associations. Her hobbies included baking, reading, and enjoying the birds, squirrels, and deer that visited the yard. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Shirley is survived by her sons, Ray A. (Pam Wikel) Thom of Castalia and Scott T. (Candy Puma) Thom of Sandusky; daughter, Jane A. (Randy) Mapus of Castalia; grandchildren, Matthew (Brandy) Mapus, James (Hannah) Mapus, and Juliana (Brad) Clark; great-grandchildren, Caitlynn, Grace, Claire, Brynn, and Evan Mapus, and Lillian, Paige, Noah, and Ellie Clark; stepgreat-grandchildren, Kearstin (Allen) Nichols-Bosley, Todd Esposito, and Gunner Garlock; great-great-granddaughter, Shaylynn Mapus; stepgreat-great-grandson, Izen Nichols-Bosley; sister, Ruth (David) Witter; sister-in-law, Edna May (Gerald) LeBarre; and many other family members and friends.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Frank, Clarence Jr., and John Kochensparger; and sisters, Mary Fultz, Doris Bretz, and Olivia Schwiefert.

Visitation will be 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2023, at Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 428 Tiffin Ave., Sandusky. Burial will follow at Castalia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to contribute to Shirley's memory may do so to Holy Angels or Stein Hospice.

Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.