Geraldine "Geri" Thebes

Geraldine “Geri” Thebes, 94, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, in the memory care unit of Glass Peaks Senior Living in Toledo. Born on November 30, 1930, to Michael and Martha Konczal, Geri grew up in Toledo and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1948. Geri married the love of her life, Thomas Thebes, on January 30, 1954. Prior to starting a family, she worked at Ohio Citizens Trust Company, the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C. (where she and her co-workers once had lunch with famed FBI director J. Edgar Hoover), the Toledo Museum of Art, and Owens-Illinois. But her most important work, and her true devotion, was being a homemaker and mother to three boys Thomas, Michael and John. Geri made a warm and caring home where her boys knew they were loved, but they also knew they better listen to their mother! Because all of her sons were involved in sports, that meant going to an endless number of games over the years, particularly after her boys began attending St. Francis de Sales High School. Tom and Geri were both gregarious people, but Geri was especially social. Blessed with a sunny personality, she made friends easily and loved to talk. She was very devoted to her faith, attending Christ the King Church most of her life. She was a leader and participant in many organizations. Just some examples include being president of the Altar Society, Secretary for the Parish Council, Eucharistic Minister and Adoration Chapel member, a member of the Knights of the Round Table, president of the auxiliary of the Little Sisters of the Poor, a volunteer with Heartbeat of Toledo, a member of Phi Alpha Sigma sorority, and Palette Palate at the Toledo Museum of Art. Geri was also a docent at the art museum. Geri and Tom were deeply committed to their family. After their children were grown, they looked forward every year to family reunions at Hilton Head Island and Charleston, South Carolina. Those reunions kept getting bigger as their family expanded and they were blessed with grandchildren. Losing Tom 2010 was a big blow to Geri, but in keeping with her personality, she continued to stay active. She particularly enjoyed playing Bridge, which found her playing with friends at places such as Highland Meadows and Sylvania country clubs. In addition to playing Bridge, Geri loved to read books of all kinds, from literature to popular fiction. Geri is survived by her sons, Thomas (Catherine), Dr. Michael (Maureen), and John (Lisa); brother, Michael (Carol) Konczal; grandchildren, Thomas, Molly, Andrew, Meghan, Michael Jr., Margaret, Tyler, Courtney and Brian; 2 great grandchildren, with a third due in March. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas in 2010. The family wishes to thank the staff at the memory care unit of Glass Peaks Senior Living for the loving care provided to Geri, and to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 10:30am on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Christ the King Church, 4100 Harvest Lane in Toledo, where the family will receive friends after 9:30am. Interment will be private.

Geraldine "Geri" Thebes

November 30, 1930 - February 23, 2025