COLUMBUS — Sonja M. (Wahll) Thompson, 75, of Hilliard and formerly a longtime resident of Upper Arlington, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2014 at her home.

She was born Nov. 13, 1938 in Syracuse, New York, daughter of the late Marshall J. and Elsa (Lahti) Wahll.

She was a graduate of Upper Arlington High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from The Ohio State University. Sonja was a former music teacher for Hilliard City Schools for several years. She then worked as a secretary in the contracts department at Battelle Memorial Institute for over 15 years and retired from the Library Technical Center at The Ohio State University following 10 years of service.

Sonja will be dearly missed by her children, Nicole M. Thompson Cochran (David) Norris, of Delaware, Ohio and Philip A. (Mindy Kral) Thompson, of North Ridgeville, Ohio; granddaughters, Lindsey and Leah Norris; brother, Andrew J. Wahll; "her grandpets," Annie, Iago, Memphis and Nibbles and her beloved cats, Gus and Briar.

She was a devoted mother, sister and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and friends, saving those memories with her camera. Sonja enjoyed to travel, especially to the beach with her friend of over 50 years, Clara Klusty.

A Memorial Service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, where the family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Rev. Mike Norris officiating. Please in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research, www.cancer.osu.edu/waystogive/about/funds/Spielman), c/o the James Development Office, 660 Ackerman Road, P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, OH 43218-3112 in Sonja's name.

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Published by The Delaware Gazette from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Sonja Thompson

15 Entries

August 29, 2015

So sorrow for your loss. I worked at Battelle and so did my mother Dorothy Bay. We'll miss her. Debbi Bay Bright

Laura Fox-Quirin

August 27, 2015

I worked with Sonja at Battelle back in the early 80's she was a sweetheart. She will be missed.

Marilyn Miller

September 5, 2014

It was a pleasure to know Sonja. She always had a cheerful greeting whenever I passed her work station. She will be missed.

Bill Young

September 5, 2014

Sonja was a lovely, charming woman and I always was happy to work with her.

Gina Morgan

September 3, 2014

I have so many fond memories of Sonja. She was always such a kind spirit and she absolutely adored her children. I know she will be greatly missed by all that knew her. My prayers are with the family.

Lisa Chiong

September 3, 2014

I offer my sincere condolences to Sonja's family. Sonja was kind to me when I came to work for Ohio State and she always had a pleasant word when I passed by her desk. She was a nice lady!

Gretchen Donelson

September 2, 2014

Every time I saw Sonja at the general staff meetings at the OSU Library Tech Center I would tell her how jealous I was of her comfy no-arm chair she would roll into the meeting with her and she'd laugh. I can't claim to have known her well, but every interaction I'd had with her in her 10 years at OSU was a positive one. A wonderful lady! My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

September 2, 2014

Bob and I are very sad about Sonja's loss to cancer. We had hoped she would beat it. Even when she was no longer married to Ken, we told her she would always be our sister-in-law. She was always a kind and loving person. Never to be forgotten.

Gerry & Bob Thompson

September 2, 2014

Have many wonderful memories of Sonja and our days working together at Battelle. Prayers always for her and her lovely family. No more pain and suffering dear Sonja Marie. Karoline Golovin

kimberly kuhn

September 1, 2014

Nicole, I am very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was always very kind to me. If you need an ear, I am always just a phone call away. Love ya. 6148709095 or 6143078795.
Kim Kuhn

September 1, 2014

Just submitted a note for Sonja but Gay Jackson forgot to sign name- sorry! Please sign for me. thanks!

September 1, 2014

Sonja was an inspiration to me! She was so strong and courageous! she faced a scary and stressful situation with such calm, no complaining or ever self pity. She was so fun to be with and will be greatly missed by her many friends. I loved her and am sad she is gone from the Earth before she got to go on her trip around Lake Michigan.

Joyce and Don Owens

September 1, 2014

The news of Sonja's passing was very saddening. We admired her greatly. Our coldolences to her family.

Paul Kennedy

August 31, 2014

Andy, Nicole, and Philip: I am so sorry for your loss and offer sincere condolences. There are many pleasant memories of occasions shared with you, Sonja, Elsa, Marshall, and our mutual friends. Love.

Paul Kennedy

Nicholas Felt

August 31, 2014

I will miss Sonja and would like to extend my condolences to her family. She was a dedicated and supportive member of our Ohio State Libraries Technical Center. I will personally miss her greatly.

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