Thompson, Emily 1858-1945

THOMPSON, HAMMILL

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 9/20/2010 at 20:22:38

LeMars Sentinel
April 24, 1945

EMILY THOMPSON DIED THURSDAY
Had Been Resident LeMars Many Years

Mrs. Emily Thompson, residing at 430 Eighth Avenue SW, died at her home Thursday evening, April 19. Mrs. Thompson was 86 years, 4 months and 29 days of age at the time of her death.

Mrs. Thompson, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hammill, was born at Mineral Point, Wisconsin, on November 20, 1858, and came to Iowa at the age of 16 where she made her home with her oldest sister, Mrs. Wm. Pitts, of Marcus.

She was married to Thomas Thompson in 1881 and immediately following their marriage they farmed in Cherokee county for several years and then moved to Mobile, Alabama, where they lived for two years. From there they moved to Columbus, Ohio, and two years later came to LeMars which has been Mrs. Thompson’s home ever since.

Deceased is survived by two sons, Henry, of LeMars, and Thomas of Sioux City; two grandchildren, Shirley of Sioux City and Donald in the armed services; and several nieces and nephews. One daughter preceded her mother in death.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home and 2:30 at the First Baptist Church of which deceased was a charter member. Rev. Earl Dale officiated. Burial was in the City Cemetery with Luken’s in charge. Pallbearers were Clarence Fulks, Joe Shilt, Jack Tindall, Ben Clagg, Charles Ewin and Roy Jennings.