Cecelia Josephine Thompson

Cecelia Josephine Thompson obituary, Crystal, MN

Cecelia Josephine Thompson

Cecelia Thompson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Hopkins on Jun. 1, 2023.

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Cecelia Josephine "Jo" Thompson Nee Diekmann, born Aug. 23rd, 1929 passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2023 at the age of 93.
Jo loved her family so much. She loved planning summer family vacations. She enjoyed trips to the casino & Canterbury Park. Afternoons of Judge Judy, Crime Investigation shows, cookies & singing karaoke.
Cecelia is preceded in death by her husband Fred and her son Clifford.
She is survived by their 5 children Mike, Fred (Michelle), Andy (Dawn), Carol (Chris) Daniels & Daniel (Tess); daughter-in-law, Cindy; 16 Grandchildren and their spouses, 13 great grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; and many nieces & nephews.
Interment at Grandview Park Cemetery.
Service will be 11am, Tuesday, June 6th, visitation from 4-7pm, Monday, June 5th continuing one hour prior at:
Washburn-McReavy.com
Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020
1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins

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