Evelyn Mae Thompson

EVELYN MAE THOMPSON, 94, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 am, Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Red Bud Regional Care, Red Bud, Illinois.

She was born to the late John and Isabelle (nee Haidel) Droste on July 25, 1923 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.

She married Forrest Thompson on June 21, 1941 in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri; he preceded her in death on March 3, 1983.

Evelyn was a waitress and cook at McClement in Boxtown for 17½ years.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.

Survivors:

2 Children:                  Ronald Thompson                              Centralia, IL

Jean Minemann                                  Baldwin, IL

3 Grandchildren:          Rachell Lynn Minemann, Steven Minemann, and Molly                                                                                Thompson

2 Great Grandchildren: Nicholas and Corey

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by             Parents, Husband, 2 Brothers – Francis and Vernon Droste, 4 Sisters – Patricia Droste, Betty Droste, Dorothy Droste and Mary DeRousse, 1 Granddaughter- Diana Roscow and 1 Great Granddaughter – Jennifer Roscow

Funeral Mass:                        11:00 am, Tuesday, February 6, 2018

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Officiating:                            Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Interment:                            St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery

Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Visitation:                             Tuesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Memorials:                           Masses