Sharon Thomeczek
Jerseyville |
Sharon Ann Thomeczek, 81, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at her home at High Point Residence in Jerseyville surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 20, 1943, in Patterson, MO, the daughter of C. William and Merle (Kinnison) Bottorff.
Sharon married Joseph James Thomeczek April 28, 1962, with the union ending in January of 1990. Seven children were born to this union, Joseph James II, David James, Tina Marie, Sherry Lynn, Brian Lee, and infant, and Lynn Marie. They moved to Bourbon MO in 1973 where they enjoyed living on the farm and raising their family. Sharon had a few jobs outside the home at Paramount Cap, Bourbon Paint, Bobber Cafe, Richard's Restaurant, and Casual Inn before retiring due to her health. She enjoyed her pets, especially her cats. Jasmine remained by her side until the end.
Sharon enjoyed camping and float trips with family and friends. She loved the water. Sharon had many talents including sewing, modeling, ceramics, and singing. She had a beautiful singing voice and always had a song on her heart. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends; there were always laughs and good times. Sharon moved to Jerseyville in 2017 as her health continued to decline.
Those left to remember her legacy are her children, Joseph and Laura Thomeczek of Leasburg, MO, David and Julie Thomeczek of St. John, US Virgin Islands, and Lynn and Mark Williams of Jerseyville, IL; her grandchildren, Angela and Russell Counts of Steelville, MO, Amber and Ben Callahan of Bourbon, MO, Justin and Brittany Thomeczek of Mt Enterprise, TX, Adam Thomeczek, Ryan Thomeczek, Laurie Musgrave all of Ft. Collins, CO, Tim Thomeczek of Nacadogers, TX, Sarah Thomeczek, Alex (and his fiancée, Hailey) Thomeczek all of Jerseyville, IL; her great-grandchildren, Makenna, Zoey, Connor, Ellie, Hunter, Tatum, and Rowan; her great-great-grandchildren, Destiny and Bodhi; her siblings, Charlotte and Fred Branz of St. Charles, MO, Butch and Mewha Bottorff of Salinas, CA, Arlon and Vicki Bean of Conway, AK, Barbara Moore of AK, and Marsha King of AK; many nieces and nephews; and her especially loved friends, Rickie Thomeczek of Wentzville, MO, Norma Bunton of Bourbon, MO, and Carole Thomeczek of Alton, IL.
Sharon is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; four children, Tina Marie, Sherry Lynn, Brian Lee, and an Infant; one grandchild, Melinda Sue Sappington; and other family and friends.
Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey has been entrusted with her care and will oversee her arrangements.
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
