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| Richard "Shep" Thompson |
| Date Of Birth: | December 5, 1951 |
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| Date Of Death: | Friday January 13, 2012 |
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| Service Date: | January 13, 2012 |
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Lacon
Richard M. "Shep" Thompson, 60, of Lacon passed away at his home
at 4:45 a.m. on Friday January 13, 2012. He was born on
December 7, 1951 in Peoria, to the late Quincy LaGrande and Grace
(Stratton) Thompson. He married Kimberly A. Morgan on
November 6, 1976 in Lacon; she survives.
Also surviving are one brother, Douglas S. Thompson, of Aurora,
IL; his in-laws; Vicki and John Divelbiss, of Lacon, Cathy and Alan
McCully, of Lacon, and Michael and Jan Morgan, of Chillicothe; one
uncle, Morris "Bud" Stratton, of Normal; two cousins; and
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one
uncle, William M. Stratton.
Shep was a lifetime member of the Lacon Country Club. He was an
avid golfer, Cubs, and Bears fan. He was employed by J&L Steel
in Hennepin, Caterpillar, Inc., and most recently Lacon
Lanes. Shep was a loving husband and will be greatly missed
by his family, his many friends, and his beloved pets, Annie and
Izzie.
Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be a private
service at a later date. Memorials may be made in Shep's name
to L-S Rescue 52 or to the donor's choice. Online condolences
may be expressed at www.lenzmemorialhome.com
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