Thomas LaJeone, Bethany, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the age of 98 at Crestview Home. Thomas was born on April 20, 1922 in Chicago, Ill.
He owned and operated a dog grooming business named The Dog House in Ridgeway. He and Louise also owned and operated the café The Golden Rule in Bethany. He served in the Army during WWII.
He married Louise F. Baxter in Oak Park, Ill., on February 14, 1982, she survives of the home. They have lived in the Bethany area for more than 35 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rocco and Anna (Vesely) LaJeone; brother, Joseph; sister, Alice Kunz; nephew, Larry LaJeone and a cousin who was like a brother, Ray Hruby.
Thomas was cremated under the direction of Bethany Memorial Chapel. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery, 4301 W Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Ill.