BORN

1947

DIED

2018

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Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Caroline Thompson Obituary

Caroline E. Thompson

Waite Park, MN - Caroline Elaine Thompson, age 71, Waite Park, MN, died Monday, October 8, 2018 at Sterling Park Health Care Center, Waite Park, MN.

Funeral Services will be Friday, October 12, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home Chapel, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday.

Caroline was born July 16, 1947 in Grey Eagle, MN to Milky and Leona (Lawrence) Marty. She married Larry D. Thompson, Sr. on August 1, 1964 of Rock Island, IL.

Survivors include sons and daughters, Larry (Tammy Gerads) Thompson Jr. of St. Cloud, MN; Leo (Pam) Thompson of St. Cloud, MN; Geraldine Burg of Sartell, MN; Leona (Mark) Prondzinski of Custer, WI; Betty Stoneking of Moberly, MO; Lori Erickson of Macon, MO; and Marty Thompson of Jefferson City, MO; sisters, Gail Kruchten of St. Francis, MN; Vel (Dave) Karst of Pierz, MN; Renae (Daniel) Brausen of Little Falls, MN; 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Larry on December 2, 2007, 5 grandsons, Travis Thompson, Brett Erickson, Brandon Erickson, Derrek Erickson and Larry Thompson III, and 2 brothers, Melvin and Dale Marty.

Published by St. Cloud Times on Oct. 10, 2018.
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Grief can be so hard, but your special memories can help you cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. May our wonderful Heavenly Father provide you with the support and care that you need. (Psalms 145:18,19) Our heartfelt condolences.

October 11, 2018

Big hugs and prayers to all of the family. Auntie Carol was an amazing lady and will be deeply missed.Her love will continue on through all of us. We lost a beautiful lady but, we all gained a beautiful angel.

Melody Marty

October 11, 2018

To the Thompson kids-

I have great memories of Caroline while we were growing up on 5th AVE NE. Your momma was so nice. I remember always thinking she was so pretty and she had such a genuine smile. May great memories keep you company, she will always be with you.

Kelli Kittridge-Olson

October 10, 2018

Thompson family and to the relatives related to the family including the Karst family, sorry for your loss and I offer my sympathy at this difficult time.

Patrick Kissner

October 10, 2018

Thompson Family sorry for your lost.we give you our sympathy from LaDonna Kissner and Cindy Kissner

Cindy Kissner

October 10, 2018

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