Margaret Eva Thon

Margaret Eva Thon
Born September 4, 1931 and passed away on February 17, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born in Hammond, Indiana, to Bernard and Alma Claassen. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Thon, married for 52 years, and her daughter Kathleen Thon, who passed in 2003. She is survived by her son Gary, 62; grandchildren Jeff, 39, and Monica, 37; her great grandson Brody Scheliga, 7; and her brother, Walter Claassen, 86, living in Illinois.
Throughout her life she was always very active in her church, Immanuel Lutheran, LWML, PTA, Girl Scouts, and very generous with her time and money for many charities. She was also an outstanding cook, and she loved her grand dogs.
A viewing will be from 4-7pm Wednesday, March 1st at Lighthouse Memorials, White & Day Center, 901 Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA. A religious service will be held at 10 am, Thursday, March 2, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 706 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach, followed by a short graveside service at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes at 11:30 and then return to the church for a reception.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Immanuel Lutheran Church office fund at: immanuelrb.com or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at: stjude.org/donate.