Kathleen Thompson

Kathleen F. Thompson

Kathleen F. Thompson, age 89, of Kahoka, MO, died Thursday, January 29, 2004 in Keokuk Area Hospital.

She was born July 22, 1914 in Scotland Co. near Memphis, MO, a daughter of Ray and Meda Knupp Staten.

On August 27, 1960 she was united in marriage to John W. Thompson in Keokuk, IA.

He preceded her in death on October 8, 1993.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including locally, Allen Dochterman, James and Norma Dochterman and Carol and Norman Pitford all of Kahoka; as well as several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her step mother, Belinda Wilsey Lingle Staten; and her husband.

Kathleen graduated form Kahoka High School and from William Jewel College. She taught schools in Illinois and Missouri, retiring after 34 years while at Revere. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Kahoka, the Women's Mission Circle, and Sunday School teacher for many years. She was also an active member of Chapter AW, P.E.O. at Kahoka, and the Clark County Retired Teachers. She had a sweet personality and was a friend to all who knew her.

Funeral services are Monday, February 2, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Kahoka with Rev. Gary Payne officiating. Burial is in Barker Cemetery in northern Scotland Co.

Friends can call after 10 a.m. on Sunday at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with family receiving friends from 1 - 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church in Kahoka or Barker Cemetery.