Thelma Mae Maykopet, 88, of Pontoon Beach passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 in her home.

She was born to the late William Henry & Eva Thelma (Strader) Thompson on August 20, 1934 in Tamms, IL. Thelma met James Paul Maykopet and they were married in Granite City, IL on February 29, 1952. He passed away on November 6, 2013. Thelma loved to spend her time crafting and spending time with her family. She loved God and her life. Thelma had a special place in her heart for dogs, especially her little dogs, GiGi and Pooh.

Thelma is survived by 5 daughters: Donna Keelin of Granite City, IL, Dianne (Linus) Hellrich of Maryville,IL, Tina Maykopet of Granite City, IL, Tammy Riley of Houston, TX and Sandy Maykopet of Granite City, IL; 4 sons: Jimmy Maykopet of Granite City, IL, Joe (Gina) Maykopet of Granite City, IL, Rick Maykopet of Houston TX, and Randy Maykopet of Granite City, IL; 24  grandchildren;  11  great grandchildren;  2 great-great grandchildren and 2 sisters: Bettie Fudge of Granite City, IL and Dorothy Batey of Springfield, IL; and a close friend: Debbie Gregory

Besides her husband and parents, Thelma is preceded in death by a baby: Jimmy Lee Maykopet; a grandchild: Ashley Honchak; 5 brothers: Vernon Thompson, Ben Thompson, Harry Thompson, Joe Thompson and Donnie Thompson, and many other family and friends.

A Memorial Visitation will be held Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial to follow at Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery.