Published on October 29, 2026 5:47 am
Last Updated on October 29, 2026 5:47 am
Gerry Helen (Fackler) Thoman, 83, of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in her home surrounded by family.
Per Gerry’s wishes, there will not be any formal visitations or services. She asked to have a simple, private graveside service with burial in the church cemetery at St. Paul (Blue Point) Lutheran – Missouri Synod Church, 14026 North 500th Street, Altamont. Graveside services will be officiated by Rev. Mike Burdick with the assistance of longtime family pastor, Rev. David Speers. Arrangements are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham.
The family requests no flowers or gifts. Memorials may be made directly to the Holy Trinity Lutheran High School or Effingham County Animal Control. Online condolences may be shared at
www.johnsonandsonsfh.com.
Gerry Helen (Fackler) Thoman was born September 26, 1943, in Decatur, IL, to Oliver Ken “O.K.” and Helen (Gale) Fackler. She married Fredrick David “Fred” Thoman on May 23, 1970. He preceded her in death, March 6, 2015.
Gerry loved working and her career took her to live, for many years, in the Dallas, Texas area from growing up Illino...