John Bernard Thole Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Thole of Eagle passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2018. John was born November 19, 1952 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Francis G. And Margaret A. (Nieters) Thole. He graduated from Waverly High School and went on to obtain an Associate Degree from Lansing Community College. John was a Tool & Die Maker for what was formerly known as Lansing Drop Forge. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, was a big sports fan, cheering on the Spartans and Tigers and also enjoyed working out at Planet Fitness. He is survived by his son, Terrence of Holt and daughter, Rachel of Smyrna, Georgia; siblings, Richard (Eliana) Thole of Portland, Mary Ann (Ted) Bazany of Hudsonville, William (Arlene) Thole of Newaygo, Susan (Brett) Meyers of Lake Odessa, Michael (Dawn) Thole of Lowell and James Thole of Clarksville; John is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sister, Rosalyn McAllister. A visitation Celebrating John’s life will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018, 3-6:00 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100, Southfield, Michigan 48076 (https://donations.diabetes.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app244b?df_id=19705&mfc_pref=T&19705.donation=form1&loc=dorg_header-donate-now&s_src=dorg&s_subsrc=header-donate-now&NONCE_TOKEN=7469EAE33E1238E3772E55D21200D55B48906) or the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Michigan (https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=cahsad&id=23).

John Bernard Thole

November 19, 1952 - March 2, 2018