Stephen J. Thomas, 70, of Melrose Park passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Father of Lori (Olivier), Randy and Haley; brother of Nancy Melka, Gary Thomas and the late Karen Butendorf; grandfather of Chloé and Romain. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents Irene Wisbrock (Earl) and John Thomas.

Mr. Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. In his younger days, he enjoyed gardening and fishing.

Family and friends are invited to Northlake Funeral Home, 140 East North Avenue in Northlake from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023 to reminisce, grieve, support each other, and of course, just chat.