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Gladys Thomson age 88, of St. Charles, passed away December 21, 2013. She was born in Chicago, IL to Ragnar and Emily Mortenson. She spent her early years in Shortville, WI, moving to Chicago following graduation from High School. She met her husband Donald at a dance, and they made their home in Chicago, while she worked at Skidmore Owens & Merrill. After several years they relocated in Elmhurst, raising their three children. In 1975 she started to work for York High School as Financial Secretary, until her retirement in 1987. She is survived by her three children Ellen (Forrest) Nelson, James (Melissa) Thomson, Karen Thomson-Utz, four grandchildren Stephanie (Gustave) Gerhardt, Douglas Nelson, Keith Nelson, Joseph Utz, three great-grandchildren Wesley Nelson, Levi and Isla Gerhardt, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, and brother, Robert Mortenson. A Memorial Visitation will be 1-2:00 P.M. Sunday January 12, 2014 at Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street (Corner of Rt. 25 & Rt. 64) St. Charles, IL 60174. A Memorial Service will follow Visitation at 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Brighton Gardens in St. Charles. To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral homes' obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva, 630-232-7337 or like us on Facebook.
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We were deeply saddened to read of the passing of Gladys. We have many fond memories of her sitting with us in our joint pew at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church and of her long friendship with Ann Nelson. We extend our sympathies to all of you.
Marge and Susan Leslie
January 11, 2014
To the Thomson Family: Your mother (and father) were both such wonderful and special people. They really knew how to emjoy life. Your mom always had a smile on her face and seemed to know how to make everything fun. Her famous "Farmers Cake" will be a forever reminder of the simplet joys she could bring to others.
I bet they're all up there playing cards or dancing and having a couple of cocktails right now. Who knows, maybe even making glugg!
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We will keep you all in our prayers and in our hearts.
Lori Hayman
January 9, 2014
Please except my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Lean on Him for support through prayer and reading his word the Bible daily.
JG
December 23, 2013
Ellen Nelson
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Ellen Nelson
December 22, 2013
I am sure Mom had a happy reunion with family and friends on Saturday evening. I remember how much fun the parties and holiday gatherings they hosted at home were. As Mom would say as she raised her cocktail glass up high _ "Skoal." Love to Everyone above watching over us. Ellen XOXO
December 22, 2013
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