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Mary Eleanor Thompson (née Knight), age 94, late of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Theodore James; devoted mother of Therese Thompson (Richard Smith), Margaret Thompson (John Liggett), and Teddy (Raye) Thompson; proud grandmother of Nicholas Smith and Theo Thompson; loving aunt of Phil Knight, Karen Knight McCutcheon, Susan Knight Halicky, Courtney Thompson, Peter Thompson, Patrick Thompson, Julie Knight Maier, John Knight, Tim Knight, and Colleen Knight Harvey. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 1st at 11:00am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church – 708 West Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Misericordia of Chicago. Arrangements entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service). (708)460-2300 or www.thornridgefuneralhomes.com.
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Fr. Jack Clair & Residents of Misericordia
September 19, 2025
Our sympathy and special prayers for Mary and all her family and friends.
The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
September 21, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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