Katie J. Thompson 1860-1928

THOMPSON, STODDARD, VERNEY, MAY

Posted By: S. Ferrall (email)
Date: 11/29/2007 at 18:41:08

Obituary.
Katie J. Thompson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Stoddard, was born near Waukon, March 21, 1860. Her childhood and girlhood were spent in Waukon and vicinity where her ability on the organ and piano made her a valuable addition to any gathering. On April 7, 1878, she was united in marriage to Andrew M. Thompson and went with him to Postville, where they made their home until 1892 when they moved to Mason City. From there they went to Des Moines, this continuing to be their home until her death, which occurred Wednesday, June 6. Funeral services were held at the White Funeral Home Thursday and the body was taken to Postville for burial on the family lot. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. W.C. Verney of Lawence, Kansas, and four sons, George and Will of Slate, Missouri; Roy of St. Louis, Mo., and Bruce of Des Moines. A sister, Mrs. R.B. May of Des Moines, also remains. Two daughters had preceded her in death. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Thompson and George Thompson of Slater, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce May and son of Des Moines accompanied the remains to this city, where they were laid to rest in Postville cemetery after a brief service at the grave conducted by Rev. R.F. Galloway of the Community Presbyterian church. Mr. Thompson was unable to accompany the body here for burial owing to his weakened physical condition. During a long residence in this city Mrs. Thompson made many friends, who will learn of her passing with sorrow and will sympathize sincerely with those bereft.

~Postville Herald, June 14, 1928