Bernardine “Dee” Thomas, age 85, passed away on September 16, 2025.

Bernardine “Dee” Thomas, nee Hagge, died peacefully on September 16, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 85. Dee was born on June 28, 1940, in Elmore, Minnesota to her father Lathan Hagge and mother Jessie Johnson Hagge and resided in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the time of her passing. She loved baking, dancing, playing Bingo and most of all she loved her family. 

Dee is survived by her daughters Dawn Paschke, Kimberly Paschke (Robin Winklemann) and Kristine (Luke) Wilberding, son Michael Paschke, sister Marlys Anderson and brother Larry (Sharon) Hagge. In addition, to her grandchildren Shawn, Michael Jr., Kayla and Morgan and great grandchildren Alexis, Hannah, Jaxson, Zoe and a baby girl due in October. Dee is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-dogs and grand-cats. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Terry Hagge and her husband John Thomas.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please send donations in her name to Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, Arkansas at https://www.hospiceoftheozarks.org where Dee spent her final moments surrounded by her loving children and very caring staff.

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation, located in Lead Hill, Arkansas.

Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com