It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Thomas E. Brighton of Monticello, Iowa, who passed away, on July 12, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas E. Brighton to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Thomas A Brighton and Gladys Brighton (Tobias); and his parents-in-law, Lloyd, Elda Takes (Otting), Bob Rose, Dave Wadlington, Joe Takes, Marie Takes and Loretta Beckman.

He is survived by : his wife Alice J. Takes; his daughters, Ann Brighton (Derek Smith) of Oelwein, Brenda Helmuth (Greg) of Maynard and Crystal Cole (Justin) of Maynard; his grandchildren, Brennan Cole, Caylee Cole and Thomas Helmuth; his siblings, Linda Rose of Anamosa, Karen Wadlington of Cedar Rapids and Roger Brighton (Pat) of Monticello; and his parents-in-law, L. J. Takes of Monticello, Jean Takes of Monticello, Joan Manternach (Dan) of Monticello, Pat Beckman of Monticello, Mary Kay Ackermann (Ron) of Monticello, Carolyn Manternach (Jerry) of Anamosa, Darlene Wilcox (Steve) of Monticello, Sally Sawyers (Jeff) of Marshalltown, Tom Takes (Mary) of Cedar Rapids, Alan Takes (Liz) of Cascade, Carl Takes (Jan) of Anamosa, Charlie "Tuna" Takes of Monticello, Robbie Takes of Anamosa and Bill Takes (Vicki) of Monticello. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kramer Funeral Home