Marlys J. Thompson's Obituary
Marlys J. Thompson, 74, of Decatur, lost a valiant battle with cancer at 2 pm, Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.
Marlys was born March 17, 1935, in Felton, MN, the daughter of Charles Aden and Mary Higgins Walker. She married Thomas L. Thompson April 12, 1958 in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Morrison officiating. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Surviving is her husband, Thomas; sons: Joseph and Thomas, Jr Becky; daughters: Marlys II, Teresa Pete and Nancy Doug; five grandsons and two granddaughters; sister, Barbara and brother, Roger Janice; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her father, mother, sister, nephew and two brothers-in-law.
Visitation will be Monday, May 4, 2009 from 11 am until the service time at 11:30 am at the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Decatur.
The family of Marlys J. Thompson is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur.
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