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Christopher Thompson Obituary

CHRISTOPHER J. 'CHRIS' THOMPSON, 46 ROCKFORD - Christopher J. "Chris" Thompson, 46, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. He was born Oct. 28, 1966, in Rockford, the son of C. Dean and Gloria C. (Chudoba) Thompson. Chris had served in the US Air Force and was a former captain and pilot with Northwest Airlines. He loved his family and friends, including Bentley, his dog. Survivors include his parents, C. Dean and Gloria Thompson of Rockford; sister, Carol (Dave) Harris of Minong, WI; niece, Mikayla; nephew, Eli; grandmother, Frances Chudoba; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friend, Polly Roberts. Predeceased by his grandfather, Chris Chudoba. Private service on Saturday, August 10, 2013, in Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd., with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences at www.sundbergfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2013.

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Jerry Copeland

August 16, 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss

August 13, 2013

My very dear friend... I wish you didn't have to go. My heart truly aches for everyone who loves you so. Thank you for the love, the memories, for the life we shared, and your most loyal friendship throughout the years. I will miss your check up calls, and ever so funny laughter filled conversations. I will never forget you -you know that. A part of my heart (the part reserved for Chris) loved you then, loves you now, and will love you forever -This I hope you know <3 Becky

August 12, 2013

Carol Dean and Gloria and Family i am so sorry for your loss wish i could have been there!! Love Charlene Thompson Lawson

August 10, 2013

Carole and Gloria, as parents too we were so heartsick to hear of Chris death. Now is when we feel so far away from our friends and family. Our thoughts and hearts are with you. Paul and Pat

Kami Mathes

August 9, 2013

I light this candle in honor of your life.

Bob Black

August 9, 2013

so sorry - prayers to the family

August 9, 2013

Dearest Dean and Gloria,

My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. May all the love that surrounds you help comfort you.
Hugs,
Debbie Reid

August 9, 2013

I will TRUELY miss you Chris you was a great friend.May you RIP. Love Doris Rush .And from Brently I know he will miss his daddy forever.

Sue Arco (Semple)

August 9, 2013

My sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to Chris' family. Prayers for all of you.

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