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Obituary for Robert L. Thompson
ROBERT L. THOMPSON, 90 of Sterling, IL, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, died Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Allure of Sterling.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, with Mr. Ken Renkes officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service, from 10:00 – 11:00 am. A private interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. A memorial has been established to American Cancer Society.
Bob was born June 11, 1932, in Sterling, IL, to Thomas Earl and La Vera (Smith) Thompson. He was educated in the Prophetstown grade school. Bob served in the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He married Sandra Sue Rhoades on August 21, 1959, in Clinton, IA. Bob first engaged in farming in the rural Prophetstown, Erie and Tampico areas. He later was employed as custodian for the United Township High School in East Moline, IL. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison. Bob enjoyed woodworking and was a “familiar face” at all of the church suppers.
Survivors include two daughters: Debbie Roselieb of Fulton, IL, Katherine (John Fernando) Thompson of Las Vegas, NV; one son, Michael Lee Thompson of Austin, TX; one son in law, Serta Aguilar of Mexico; eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Helen (Mark) Spencer, Rebecca Aguilar, one grandchild; one brother, Jack Thompson; one son-in-law, Audie Roselieb; special friend, Shirley Betts.
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Previous Events
Memorial Visitation
Thursday
22
Dec
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel
404 Lincolnway East
Morrison, IL 61270
Memorial Service
Thursday
22
Dec
11:00 AM
Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel
404 Lincolnway East
Morrison, IL 61270
Cemetery Details
Location
Riverside Cemetery (Prophetstown)
300 E. 3rd Street
Prophetstown, IL 61277
Memorial Contribution
American Cancer Society
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