THOMPSON, Chris 1852-1939

THOMPSON, MESSERLIE

Posted By: Diane M Scott (email)
Date: 7/15/2011 at 11:27:27

Chris Thompson 1852-1939

THOMPSON, 87, IS INTERRED
SERVICES IN OSAGE FUNERAL HOME FOR NATIVE OF DENMARK

Mitchell – Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Champion Funeral home at Osage for Chris Thompson, 87, who died at his home here March 10th, of the infirmities of old age.

Mr. Thompson was born in Jutland, Denmark, and came to America in 1870 at the age of 18.

Mr. and Mrs. Thompson lived in Mitchell County for 59 years. Eight children were born to the Thompsons, two having died in infancy and one son passed away in 1922.

Services were in charge of Mrs. J. H. Baker of Osage and burial was made at the Oak Grove Cemetery at Mitchell.

Mr. Thompson is survived by his widow and five children; Tom, Mitchell; Mrs. Alfred Messerlie, Indianapolis, Ind.; Andy, McCallsburg; Mamie, Mitchell; and Chris, Jr., Nevada; also nine grandchildren.

Mason City Globe Gazette, Monday March 13, 1939