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John Thompson Obituary
John Paul Thompson (known by JT to many) passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in Prospect Heights, Illinois at the age of 72. He was born June 21, 1952, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to John L. and Bernadine (Piekarski) Thompson. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years. He graduated from Maine West High School in 1970 and married Wendy Bouris on June 26, 1971, in Des Plaines, Illinois.
John is survived by his wife; his mother; his children, Darcy (Jason) Sowle, Nicholas (Jaclyn) Thompson, and Rachel Thompson (partner, Joseph Furbeck); grandchildren, Eliana and Violet Sowle; siblings, Darline (James) Birt, Cindy Ganze, Kay (Matthew) Wenzel, Cheryl (Robert) Wolfe, and Yvonne (Ronald) Hilliard; brother-in-law, John Bouris; many nieces, nephews, friends and pet cats, Eleanor, Pyewacket, and Shadow.
He was preceded in death by his father; his brother-in-law, Thomas Bouris and sister-in-law, Sherry Seneca.
John spent his life working with computers, teaching himself everything he knew about programming and networking. In 1982, he founded his own company, JT Data, and took great pride in being self-employed, a career he was dedicated to and continued working in until his passing. In 2021, he suffered a stroke that left him unable to use his left side. However, due to his stubbornly independent nature, he impressed others by continuing to do most things on his own.
John was an avid fan of the Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks, and Bears. He enjoyed watching sports on television and listening to classic rock. He loved camping trips, Caribbean vacations, and visits to Florida. He especially enjoyed spending time in the sun, on or near the water, with a rum cocktail in hand, making new friends at the beach or poolside bars. John delighted in hosting backyard volleyball and pool parties with family and friends. He had a deep love for animals, which first attracted Wendy to him. Together, they shared a home filled with dogs, cats, and other beloved pets over the years. He will be remembered for his infectious smile and laughter.
Friends and family will gather for a celebration of life that will be held from 1 pm - 5 pm on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at The Tenth Hole at Rob Roy Golf Course, 505 E. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, Illinois 60070.
Memorial donations may be made in John's name to PAWS Chicago.
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Daniel
June 15, 2025
Happy birthday J.T , miss you. Hope you get great Playlist and your favorite BBQ on your name day
Randy Grove
November 13, 2024
Extending my deepest sympathies to Wendy and the entire Thompson family with the loss of JT. He was a humorous and caring man that provided IT service to the Chicago Dental Society during my tenure as executive director. I could always count on him day or night to resolve computer issues. He will be missed but never forgotten. Sincerely, Randy Grove
Daniel Garfias Galan
November 12, 2024
Opening on sunday mornings was always my favorite day of the week, I knew me and John would make playlists of Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles and ride the good times until it was time to order Lunch for the workers. Bbq or burgers were always easy on John, Grateful to have known him always. - Daniel Galan
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