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Norma Thomson Obituary


Norma Louise Thomson, nee Hyerdall, 84, of Woodstock formerly of Crystal Lake for 24 years, beloved wife of the late Marvin G. Thomson for 24 years; loving mother of Thomas (Susan) Thomson, Christine


(Thomas) Wasberg, Janice Alexander, and Robert (Kimberly) Thomson; adored grandmother of Kendall (Lori) Thomson, Randall (Becky) Thomson, Angela (Robert) Hyser, Pamela Kreusch, and Ryan, Bret, Chad, and Paige Hildebrant; great grandmother of Cassandra, Katelyn, and Nolan Hyser, and Jessica, Derek and Alexander Thomson; sister-in-law of Violet Hyerdall. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jerome and Emily Hyerdall and her brother Donald Hyerdall. A visitation for Norma will be held on Sunday from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. at Davenport Family


Funeral home & Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, (Rt. 176) Crystal Lake. Interment will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery,Arlington Heights. In Lieu of flowers, donations to The Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager Avenue, Barrington, Illinois 60010. For information 815-459-3411.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 12, 2008.

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jan helmer-morrison

April 29, 2008

I am grief stricken beyond belief! my sympanthy for the families and for those who remember her as "normie" will remember all the great times and laughter and warmth she brought to our worlds.

Jack and Beth Wagner

April 14, 2008

Our sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your mother. Your loving devotion was a great comfort to her during her illness.
Sincerely, Jack and Beth Wagner

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