Thomas Haines

Thomas W. Haines, age 86, a resident of Siren died Saturday, March 31, 2018. Thomas was born on February 6, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Floyd and Ada (LeClaire) Haines. On March 16, 1977 in Billings, Montana, Thomas married his sweetheart, Grace. Thomas worked as a lineman for Excel Energies for 28 years.  He loved the outdoors, hunting and everything nature had to offer. He was also known to be a “horse trader” and anything else that was horse related. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons, Mark, Brian and David; along with 12 brothers and sisters. Thomas will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Grace; children, Pat (Darlene) Haines, Tommy (Rick) Stahn, Connie Barry, Georgia (John) Hurt, Steve (Julie) Haines, Lora (Tim) Hanks, Fred (Lisa) Haines and Todd Jagodzinski; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his brother, Roy; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbors. Special appreciation to the Kapes Lakeside staff who cared for Thomas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grantsburg with Father Joseph Madanu as Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Lakeview/Mudhen Lake Cemetery in Daniels Township. Thomas will be brought to his final resting place by his horses, Bonnie and Dorothy. Visitation for Thomas will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 4-8 PM at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren Chapel.  Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com .  Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren.