Nancy Thomas nee Bausch, of Kenilworth, passed away on December 13, 2024, after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Vernon B Thomas, Jr. Loving mother of Dr. Margaret “Meg” (Tyler) Thomas Kahdeman and Brian (Cathy) Thomas. Cherished grandmother of Talia and Coltin Thomas and Nancy, Lucy and Thomas Kahdeman. Beloved aunt and great aunt.

An attorney and businesswoman, she was one of only three women in her law school class. She was an accomplished pianist, patron of the arts, and gave generously to charity.

Visitation Thursday, December 26, 2024, 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Services, 10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077.

Funeral Mass Friday, December 27, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Saints Faith, Hope, and Charity Catholic Church, 191 Linden St, Winnetka, IL 60093.

Interment All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines, Illinois.

In Lieu of flowers, we request donations to organizations that were important and formative in her life: The Nancy Bausch Thomas scholarship at the University of Michigan, the Margaret Dieterle Bausch scholarship at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Catholic Charities, or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Info: donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990.