Mary Joan Thompson
December 30, 1930 - August 14, 2020
Obituary
STOUGHTON - Mary "Joan" Thompson, age 89, of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. She was born on Dec. 30, 1930, in Madison, the daughter of Vernon and Genevieve (Walterscheit) Lyons. Mary graduated from Madison East High School. She married Stanley Thompson on Jan. 8, 1949.
Joan worked as a bank branch manager. She loved to drink coffee, enjoyed eating out and spending time with her family and friends. Joan loved to cook and bake. She had a love for dogs and had many throughout her life.
Joan is survived by two sons, Joe (Cindy) and John (Wendy) Thompson; and two daughters, Lauri (Richard) Kersten and Lindi Thompson; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; her parents; daughter, Kristi; and brother, James Lyons.
A private service will be held. Burial will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery. Due to COVID-19, visitors may greet the family from their cars at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Kathy Calhoun Casad
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My deepest sympathy to the Thompson family. Will miss visiting with Joan and listening to her many stories of her younger days. Always had that beautiful smile. Rest in peace.
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Nancy Freeman Wallace
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Dear Thompson Family -- I am so sorry for your loss of your dear Joan. She was a kind and lovely person and I have fond memories of her walking (one of) her little dogs around Oregon and of seeing her sitting in the back of the church with "Toots". They were a pair! I wish you many warm and loving memories.
Nancy Freeman Wallace, friend from FPC of Oregon
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Betty Elsner
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I loved knowing Joan after she moved here to Vennevoll; such a "sunnyside up" person!
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Sue Hardwig
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I only knew Joan in the last few weeks of her life, she was so sweet! What an honor to have gotten to take care of her. Thinking of family at this difficult time! Sue Hardwig
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kluever
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Lyndi please know our prayers are with you and your family.
Love
LeRoy and Maria
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Betty Lou Thompson
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I walked to my car after they played "How Great Thou Art". At least I think that was what they were playing as I felt a terrible pain and emptiness take over where my heart was suppose to be. I knew I would have trouble fighting back the tears. If I feel that kind of hollowness I can only imagine what you, her children are feeling. She would keep me up to date on what was going on with all of you. She loved everyone of you and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was sooooo proud of you all....of who you are..