Julia Thomas, nee Palarz, age 96; beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Patricia Newell, Elaine (James) Moore, Joanne Anthony (Peter Pujado), Daniel, Michael and the late William; cherished grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of twelve and great-great grandmother of one; dear sister of the late Stella (Thomas) Scygiel, William (Marie) Palarz, Wanda (Paul) Parker and Frank (Josephine) Palarz; beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. from The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., (at 76th Avenue) Elmwood Park to St. William Church for Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donation to St. William Parish, 2600 N. Sayre, Chicago, IL 60707 would be appreciated. For information 708-453-1234