THOMPSON, Mildred Clarice 1917-2006

MATHIASON, THOMPSON

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 10/27/2006 at 21:48:10

OSAGE, IOWA — Funeral services for Mildred Clarice Thompson, age 89, of Osage, were held on Friday, October 6, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, with Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. Burial was at the Story City Cemetery in Story City, Iowa. Mildred died Monday, October 2, 2006, at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Osage.

Mildred was born April 21, 1917, at Story City, Iowa, the daughter of Nels and Mabel (Thompson) Mathiason. She graduated from Story City High School in 1935.

On March 12, 1941, Mildred married Charles T. Thompson in Story City, Iowa. They farmed in the Story City area until they moved to Eldora, Iowa, where they farmed and lived for 16 years. They later moved to Osage, where they continued to farm. Mildred was an active participant in their farming operation. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Osage, where she was involved with the Ladies' Aid. Mildred and Charles also worked as custodians at the church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Charles T. Thompson in 1997; an infant son Charles Steven Thompson; a brother, Emery Mathiason; and a son-in-law, Ronald Maas.

Mildred is survived by two daughters, Patricia Maas of Maple Grove, Minn., Linda Thompson of Mason City; a son, Steven Thompson of Osage; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Celia (Arlon) Nessa of Hubbard.

Arrangements made by Champion - Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage (641)732-3706

[ Modified from an obituary in Mitchell County Press online Oct 11, 2006 - www.mcpress.com ]