Agnes Thomas

Agnes A. Thomas, age 87, of Faribault, MN, passed away December 20, 2015, at Keystone Senior Living in Faribault, with her daughter at her side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 28, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Patrick in Shieldsville, MN. Interment will be at the Church of St. Patrick Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault on Sunday from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and on Monday for one hour prior to the services at the church.

Agnes Ann was born on June 16, 1928, in Minneapolis, MN, to Frederick and Cecilia (O'Neill) Aulwes. She graduated from Washburn High School with the class of 1947. Following beauty school, Agnes moved to Faribault and owned and operated the Faribault Beauty Shop for many years. She married Glen A. Thomas on May 29, 1963 in Prior Lake, MN. He later preceded her in death on May 19, 1994. Agnes worked as a secretary to administration for the Moose Lodge 2098 from 1982-1997. She was a charter member of the Moose Auxiliary, and member of Eagles, American Legion, and VFW Auxiliaries. Aggie enjoyed reading, playing cards, dominoes, and crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Most of all, Aggie treasured her time with her grandchildren. After retiring, she spent many hours caring for her first grandson, Christopher Chappuis. Then in 2004, she continued her tradition by watching her second grandson, Aaron Gregor. Later, she was able to care for her only granddaughter, Emily for one year. She will be greatly missed by all.

She is survived by her children, Nicholas G. Thomas, and Ann (Kenny) Gregor, both of Faribault; two grandsons, Christopher Chappuis and Aaron G. Gregor; granddaughter, Emily Gregor; step-grandson, Luke Gregor; three siblings, Phil Aulwes, Mary Busse, and John Aulwes; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen; parents, Frederick and Cecilia; brothers, Herb, Paul, and Fred Aulwes; and sister, Betty Radford.