Dear Mike,
I cannot express to you enough my appreciation of and gratitude toward the excellent care and attention that you gave to my parents, Beth and Ken Lampton. The time you spent before and after the passing of my father with details, choices, and guidance is unmeasureable. You brought a calmness to our family. I thank you for the dignity given to my father, the compassion shown to my mother and the guidance you gave our family. You are a wonderful and compassionate man. We are better people for having had the opportunity to experience your expertise.
Sincerely,
Marybeth Long
Holt, Michigan
The DeBolt family would like to express our gratitude for the expert, loving and tender care you provided to us on the loss of our beloved "Frosty". We know we asked a lot and you gave wholeheartedly. You are all most definately "God Chosen" in your chosen profession.
We sincerely thank you.
The DeBolt Family:
Freida, Pennie, Debi, Craig, Stacy, Lesley, Malorie, Ryan, Emma, Olivia, Lil' Forrest,
Brea, Brennan, Bryan, and Geoff.
Mike,
Everything you did for us was perfect. I appreciate all your help so much. You have been with our family a long time and will be in the future. Thank you so much.
Freida DeBolt
Bluffton, Indiana
Sorry we are so late, but want to thank you so much for the good job on the funeral of our uncle John Prible. The cemetery service was just wonderful also.
His Nieces and Nephews
Michael, Ronald & I were very pleased by your services, your staff, your facilities. 100% of the out of town guests gave nice compliments to all of you.
The George Swinford Family
Bluffton, Indiana
Dear Mike,
Thank you so much for your help and compassion with Ken's funeral. I could never have managed all of this without your help. Each church, minister and tradition have different policies. You managed to work well with ours perfectly. Your quiet presence was comforting! I'm so glad you were able to meet and visit with the family later.
Thank you for caring.
Beth Lampton
Bluffton, Indiana
Everyone there was so helpful and accomodating. Thank you all so much!
DiAnn Willits
Bluffton, Indiana
Dear Mike:
Thank you very much for your guidance in preparing for our mother's funeral. I cannot tell you how much we appreciate your consideration while working with our family during this difficult time.
Very truly yours,
John D. Ulmer
Goshen, Indiana
I am 100% satisfied with all you did in assisting me with plans in my step dad's funeral.
Thank you so much!
Linda Aker
Bluffton, Indiana
Dear Mike & Associates,
Just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful service we were so graceously given. You helped us feel comfortable during a painfull situation with your kindness and we deeply appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Vicki & Steve
Doug & Joy
Dear Mike,
Thank you for all of your help to make things go as smooth as possible during this difficult time. On behalf of my family and me, it was greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Laura Neuenschwander
Ossian, Indiana
Mike,
Thank you so much for all that you did for us the past few days. You handled things very well and we do appreciate it.
Dave Prible
Bluffton, Indiana
Dear Mike,
Our family has been blessed by the gifts you have given us. Thank you so much.
The Ed Hanrahan Family
Mike,
Thank you for the patriotic flowers and certificate recognizing Denny's military service. You do the most thoughtful things. Thank you.
Ruth Ann Monroe
Bluffton, Indiana
To Mike and staff:
Thank you so much for the pretty flowers and for framing the Presidential Memorial Certificate for us! I can't tell you enough how much it means that you and the staff have been so very caring. We appreciate everything you have done for us!
Sincerely yours,
Teresa & Don Green
Mike & Martina Young
The Jerry D. Young Family
Dear friends,
Recently I received from you 3 lovely laminated obituaries. I am writing to express my deep thanks and I'll share them with a couple cousins of Mary Cotton. They are greatly appreciated......a beautiful job well done.
Very truly yours,
Janice Terwilliger
Elwood, Indiana
Dear Jeff & Staff.
You had the services for my father-in-law Floyd Priser. I am a pastor and have worked with many funeral homes. I just want to say I have never worked with a better funeral home. Your degree of professionalism and you attitude of caring were outstanding. I was very impressed by the little extras you did--warm cookies as we entered the building, the "portrait" of Floyd as we entered the visitation room, bottles of water for the speakers, the list goes on. Thank you so very much. I do not live in the area, but would highly recommend you if I did.
Rev. Mark Riege
Wakarusa, Indiana
The Thoma Staff,
Thanks so very much for all your help and your caring attention. You made a difficult time much easier to get through.
"Aunt Judy"
Judy Cotton
Bluffton, Indiana
Dear Jeff and Staff,
My words can only fall short in expressing my sincere gratitude and appreciation for all your professional, but yet very personal, guidance, support, and expertise upon the recent home going of Dad. Dad looked at peace with that slight smile on his face. What a nice way for me to remember him. Visitors commented on how beautifully everything was displayed. One of my colleague’s best expected it this way...”It is very evident that this man was very loved and cared for.” How very comforting to hear that from an observer who did not personally know my dad. Thanks again, Jeff, to you and your staff, for the impeccable hard work. We are blessed.
With deep appreciation,
Linda Wiegman
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Thank you for caring and excellent service you provided for our family. You handled everything in the “Thoma Tradition.” Keep up the good work.
Melanie Durr
Bluffton, Indiana
Thank you for being so helpful and kind to all of our family. It’s been a pleasure working with such a caring and kind gentleman. Thank you very much!
Marjorie J. Gerber
Bluffton, Indiana
Dear Jeff, and staff
How can I express my appreciation for something that is priceless? From the very moment we walked in the door you took care of everything down to the smallest detail. Not only that, but you did it in a way that you would have for someone in your own family. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Pam Cogar & Family
Bluffton, Indiana
Jeff,
As the son of the deceased you did an excellent job but more that that, this was an excellent way of ministry to others.
Thank you,
Kenneth Diehl
Springfield, Ohio
Jeff was so helpful and kind. I could not have asked for more. Thank you so much!
Family of Betty Barringer
There are not enough works to tell you how very much we appreciate all you did for Mother’s calling and funeral service. Thanks especially to you, Jeff for professionally and kindly meeting the needs of our family.
Sincerely,
Jim & Linda Fritz.
Bluffton, Indiana
Jeff,
Thank you so much for all you did for my dad’s funeral. You went way beyond the call of duty, and the family had nothing but compliments. I have appreciated your friendship and support. Your truly are a great guy.
All the best,
Doug Meyer
Bluffton, Indiana
Thoma/Rich, Chaney & Lemler,
I am so thankful that we chose your firm for my mother’s arrangements. The care from Jeff and the staff was far above what I ever could have imagined. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Nick & Jessica Fiechter
Bluffton, Indiana
To everyone at Thoma/Rich, Chaney & Lemler Funeral Home:
We would like to take this opportunity to say thank-you so very much for your kindness and professionalism. It was greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Bo and Keely Alstoft
Bluffton, Indiana
Your insight into helping us schedule services which would best suit our family and friends was extremely helpful and sensitive. We could not have asked for more support. Thanks to the entire staff. It has meant a great deal to all of us and the community.
Susie Funk Lambert
Punta Gorda, Florida
Mike & Staff,
Thank you for your campassion and professional help in planning the beautiful memorial service for my husband Leonard. Your attention to every detail was amazing during this difficult time. My family & I are truly proud and happy with the service your funeral home provided. Mike, the flowers were as beautiful and perfect as you said they would be. Thank you for everything!
Sincerely,
Wilma M. Foster and Family
Wells County, Indiana
Dear Mike, Jeff, and all:
Please accept this token gift from our family in sincere appreciation for all you have done that was so clearly above and beyond what we know was necessary.
At a time when we were all in shock with the tremendous grief of our loss, you and the entire staff expertly handled every minute detail of the funeral arrangements for us. Never once did we feel taken advantage of or that you tried to profit unnecessarily from the tragic events of December 31st.
You have the loyalty of our entire family behind you in addition to our gratitude. You may be certain that we will spread the word to all of our neighbors, friends, and family of all that you have done~and continue to do for us.
We are writing letters of thanks to both the Bluffton and Fort Wayne newspapers expressing in detail the oustanding compassion and assistance you have shown our family. There is not a day that goes by when we are not grateful to you and your staff for all that you have done.
Someone once said, "If saying thank you is the only prayer you give, it would be enough." Our family says thank you a hundred times over and we hold you in our thoughts and prayers always.
On behalf of all our family, please accept our most heartfelt appreciation.
Sincerely,
Tim Bone ~ Harold Bone ~ Tammy Gidley
You guys are the best!
Linda Ogle
Poneto, Indiana
We could not have been treated more wonderfully during the most difficult time of our lives. Mike, you and your staff are top notch! You were there for us promptly whenever we needed something. Thanks so much!
Chuck and Joy Brown
Bluffton, Indiana
Mike,
Thank you for taking such good care of us and of Shelly. She would have been as pleased as we are. Thanks for all you did.
Jim and Kim Ameter
Poneto, Indiana
Mike, Jeff, Quinn and staff,
Thank you for the memorable service you provided for Denny. We appreciate the care, love, and professional attention you put into the arrangements for Denny's service.
Sincerely,
Ruth Ann Monroe
and family.
Thank you for your endless support during the past week. You do your job with a great deal of professionalism, and certainly helped make such a difficult situation a little easier. You are very good at making sure every detail is taken care of and and every need is met. You treated us like family and gave us a beautiful lasting memory. ---- The family of Sandy McFarren----
Jeff, Mike, Quinn, Britton:
Every one of you know how we feel about you. You are all great. We would be lost
without you.
Bev, Chris, Debbie & all our kids
Bluffton, Indiana
Mike and his staff were wonderful to my family and friends. They were very supportive, kind
and loyal.
Donna McFarland
Bluffton, Indiana
Staff at Thoma/Rich:
Thanks so much for all you did for our family. The excellent customer service you all provide was amazing and really appreciated. Your firm is great.
Randy & Pam Barkley
Ossian, Indiana
The Staff of Thoma/Rich,
One word - EXCELLENT!!!
Thank you,
Paul Haffner & Daughters
Geneva, Indiana
Thoma/Rich, Chaney & Lemler,
Thank you so very much for being such a huge part of our Autumn Adventure. We love having you as part of this event. We truly appreciate all you do to support us and the whole community!
Thanks again!
Pam Vanderkolk
Bluffton Parks Department
Mr. Jeff Lemler
Mr. Quinn Curry
Gentlemen,
We wish to thank you for your service to our family at the recent passing of our father, James Eli Smith.
You ably guided us through a time we could not avoid. We were treated with respect, no request was meaningless. You aimed to please. Especially, we wish to thank you for acquiring the masculine arrangement of cut flowers upon the casket which we requested. It was on which we think dad would have loved.
Sincerely,
Steve, Dan, Joe, Mark and Bill Smith
I Couldn't have asked for better service! Everything was wonderful. Thank you so much!
Tammy Stroud
Bluffton, Indiana
Mike, Quinn, and Jeff:
I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing job all of you did with mom. Everything was done very professionally and she looked so beautiful. She had not looked that good in years. You guys were very easy to work with and made things very simple for all of us. I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated your help and kindness at such a sad and heart-breaking time in my life. All of you do your jobs very well.
Thank you,
Kristin Wolf
Indianapolis, Indiana
Mike and the rest of the staff were very helpful and sensitive to my loss. Your funeral home will be highly recommended to all my friends and family. Thanks for everything Mike!
Junior Copeland
Poneto, Indiana
Dear Mike, Jeff and Quinn:
Thank you for the laminated obituary of my brother. It is so very nice. I was in the hospital and didn’t get to the funeral. Pam brought us a memorial folder from the viewing and it was real nice also. Thanks again.
Virginia Conkling Portland, Indiana
We couldn’t have been more pleased with your service. I’m a walking advertisement for your business. I tell anyone who will listen what special service we received.
Pam Gibson
Bluffton, Indiana
Thank you for everything you guys did for us in this difficult time. Thank you for all the food provided to us. You guys did a great job in making mom look beautiful. Thank you for all your help in making mom’s funeral arrangements. Everything was perfect. You guys did a great job.
Love,
The Cathy Waggoner Family
I appreciate Jeff so much! He made everything so easy for us. He actually felt like part of our family. We wanted everyone to be perfect for Dale, and we feel it was. May God Bless you all!!
Dear Jeff and Mike:
Thank you so much for all the time and effort you took with our families to make everything go so smoothly. I appreciate you so much. God Bless!
Gloria Bingaman
Monroe, Indiana
Dear Mike, Jeff and Quinn,
Again, I want to express my appreciation to all of you for everything you have done for our family. All those little details of planning Dad’s funeral made it a wonderful celebration of his life. The bookmark and poem especially touched my heart. Thank you for your professional guidance and heartfelt care during this sad time.
Connie Bade
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Thank you for all you’ve done for the funeral of Travis T. Hummer. The funeral was beautiful! Thanks Mike Chaney for all your help, support and generosity. Thanks again for all you’ve done!
The Hummer Family
Jeff,
You and your staff were outstanding! Nothing short. My family is grateful for everything you did for the family.
Thanks for everything,
Craig Plummer
Jeff did an outstanding job of answering our questions and giving us options for the service.
Dear Mike,
Thank you so much for the wonderful service you provided for my mother, Janet Cooper. Everything went smoothly and you worked well with the entire family. That isn’t always an easy thing to do.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Bradburn
Coldwater, Michigan
I feel Jeff did an excellent job in all areas. He was caring and thoughtful but also very helpful for getting us the information we needed. I also appreciate all the extra services that we didn’t know about, that he provided.
To the Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney staff:
Please accept our sincere gratitude for everything done during this difficult time for our family. Everyone showed compassion and professionalism. You are truly an asset to the Bluffton community. There’s just no amount of words to express our appreciation.
The family of Dwight Gilbert
Bluffton, Indiana
Every member of the family commented on how helpful and kind Jeff was. We received numerous compliments about how beautiful the service was. We have hung the portrait and my mother has found great comfort in it. Please share with Jeff that he made the experience a positive one. His consistent empathy and professionalism were wonderful. If he said he would do something, it was done right. I extend the sincere thanks of my entire family.
Best Regards, Margaret Hasler
Dear Gentlemen:
Your professionalism and commitment to excellence here was certainly evident last week. Thank you for your compassion and dedication to details.
Gratefully,
Bill & Becky Goshorn
Bluffton, Indiana
Dear Jeff,
There are really no words to express my gratitude for how you and the funeral home handled the service for my husband, Larry. I can’t think of a single thing that your had not thought of or that I would have wanted changed. Take Care
Sharon Bachelor Blyethwille, South Carolina
Mike,
Just a note to say how much all of our family appreciated you. We could not have asked to be treated with any more love and care. Everything was set up so nice on Sunday and at the church. Thank you. God Bless you.
Joyce Frantz
Liberty Center, Indiana
Provided excellent & compassionate service. Allowed us to create more than the normal picture boards. Thank you!
R. Diann Dilley
Paducah, Kentucky
Your staff is the best!
Connie K. Arnold
Bluffton, Indiana
