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Raymond Thompson Obituary
Thompson, Raymond J. Retired C.F.D., 73 years. Loving father of Michael (Jocelyn) Angel, Bruce Angel, Darice (John) Eastman and Kevin (Cynthia) Thompson, proud grandfather of Brooke, Max, Ike, Jack and Will, dear brother of Dorothy (the late Nicholas) Alyinovich and Joan (Ronald) Longawa, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Saturday, 10:30 a.m, at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Interment Mt. Olivet. Visitation Friday, 2 until 9 p.m. Memorial Mass Monday, April 9th, 10 a.m. at St. John Fisher Church, 10234 S. Washtenaw. Info., 708-636-1193. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Thompson
April 7, 2007
I'm so sad to hear about Ray's death. He was a good friend and neighbor. When I think of Ray, I smile. Many blessings,
Annie Malone
(formerly 10725 Artesian)
Kathy Yetter-Johnson
April 7, 2007
Mike, Bruce, Darice and Kevin
I am sorry for your loss, please know we are all thinking and praying for you.
Pat Hickey
April 7, 2007
Ray, You are in great company and we are sadder with your parting. You are a man of great insight, integrity, wisdom and charm; Heavens gain and our loss!
Bill,Janet,Tricia,Patrick,Ryan Oconnor
April 6, 2007
Kevin,Bruce and Family
I sorry for your loss of your father!!He was a great neighbor!Our prayers are with your family!!
Jeff Bean
April 6, 2007
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Ray was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May your many fond memories bring you some joy to help you through what is surely a difficult time.
La Verne Connelly
April 6, 2007
Sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a good neighbor to our family.
Sandy Reynolds-Moore
April 6, 2007
Mike, Bruce, Darice, and Kevin:
Your Dad will always have a special place in my heart. He was a great guy and neighbor who will be missed! Love you guys!
Diane and Oz Mattson
April 6, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Michael, Bruce, Darice, Kevin and your families. Losing your father is a great loss for all of you but his memory will always be with you.
Diane and Oz Mattson
Rockton, IL
April 5, 2007
to the family. sorry fur your loss. I met RAY AT LEO 1952 and my wufe Mary Buehlet was related to all of you but Ray had met my sister TANA at St Kilians before rhat, he was likrd by everybody JOHN REIS 20928 W BLOSSOM PLAINFIELD ILL 60544
David & Heather Kelley
April 5, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We know that Ray was a great guy because all of his kids(Michael, Bruce, Darice, Kevin) are great people. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
April 5, 2007
MIKE,BRUCE,DERISEAND KEVIN
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS IT IS ALSO
OUR LOSS RAY WILL SADLY BE MISSED BY MANY
JOAN & TOM WARD
Tom & Gina Scanlan
April 5, 2007
We're so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was a good friend and neighbor to us. He will be greatly missed.
Wendy Vandemark
April 5, 2007
Darice and family,
I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of Ray's visits when we were in school in Carbondale. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wendy (Lenz) Vandemark
colleen oconnor
April 5, 2007
dear family sorry to hear about your dad he was a good neibor to us on artesian he will be missed dearly
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