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Ralph Thompson Obituary

Thompson, Ralph L.

Ralph L. Thompson, beloved longtime companion of Lois Jean Mika; loving Father of Barbara M. (the late Rick) Beemster and the late Ralph "Skip" Thompson; cherished Papa of Kyle R. Beemster; fond Uncle and cousin to many who will miss him dearly. Proud Air Force Veteran, American Legion member, VFW member and loyal, life-long member of the Elks Club. Ralph included Lois' son Earl and daughter-in-law Rita as part of his loving extended family. Visitation Thursday from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111 th St., Chicago Ridge; Funeral Friday 10:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Our Lady of The Ridge, 10836 S. Oxford, Chicago Ridge, for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. For funeral info: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 21, 2021.
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Oct

21

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Oct

22

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Oct

22

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of The Ridge

10836 S. Oxford, Chicago Ridge, IL

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Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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