Mary Estella Thomas Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Estella Thomas (Evansville, Indiana), who passed away on March 24, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Tanner Bollinger and Henrietta Bollinger (Blunk); her husband Art Thomas; the father of her children Delbert Ritzert Sr.; her children, Mary Rose Porter, Delbert "Charlie" Ritzert, Jr., David W. Ritzert, Karen Ritzert, Teresa Hawes and Randy Thomas; her granddaughter Amanda Baker (Ritzert); and her siblings, Tom Bollinger, Burke Bollinger and Bettye Craft.
She is survived by: her children, Darwin "Russ" Ritzert of Stockton, MO, Rebecca Hawes, Barbara VanZant (Tim) of Mt. Vernon, IN and Shelena Thomas of Kentucky; and her brother Levi "Bud" Bollinger (Karen) of Agency, MO.. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Linda E. White Hospice, Alzheimer's Association or ALS Association.
