Mark Thompson, age 50, passed away at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay on Friday, January 17, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born in Green Bay on August 23, 1963, son of the late Marshall Thompson and Doris (Hansen) Thompson who still resides in Green Bay. Mark was a 1982 graduate of…
Continue ReadingMark Thompson, age 50, passed away at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay on Friday, January 17, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born in Green Bay on August 23, 1963, son of the late Marshall Thompson and Doris (Hansen) Thompson who still resides in Green Bay. Mark was a 1982 graduate of the Ashwaubenon High School, and received a degree from Carroll College in chemistry, and a degree from UW-Green Bay in computer science. After college, he served in the Army National Guard for four years. Mark held a variety of jobs, but most will remember Mark for his years of employment at ShopKo and his most recent work in IT at Bellin Hospital.
Mark had a variety of interests. As a singer, he was a member of the church choir at the various churches he attended over the years, and was recently a member of newVoices. He loved history, especially war history, and was an avid player of strategy games. He enjoyed reading fantasy novels, Star Trek, and going to the Rennaisance Faire, where he was introduced to his future wife, Marcia. The couple married in Appleton on May 6, 2000.
He is survived by his loving wife: Marcia Thompson of Appleton; their two sons: Matthew and Nathan Thompson; his mother: Doris Thompson of Green Bay; a sister: Karen (John) Stangel of Kaukauna; his in-laws: Donald and Joyous Block of Appleton; Marcia's siblings: Jeff (Cheri) Block of Rochester, Minnesota; Karil (Todd) Simmerman of Darboy; and Janet (Craig) Schultz of Appleton; his special nieces and nephews: Kirstin and Tyler Stangel; Jena and Brittney Block; Kimberly and Alexandra Coenen; Quest Simmerman; Jessica and Christopher Plamann; and Alexis and Alicia Schultz; a great-niece: Olivia Plamann; an aunt: Gladys (Eugene) Nickodem of Green Bay; and a cousin: Bob Nickodem. Mark was preceded in death by his father: Marshall Thompson; and his grandparents: Wilbur and Myrtle Hansen and Isaac and Rachael Thompson.
A funeral service for Mark will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 20, 2014 at GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2220 E. College Avenue in Appleton. Rev. Timothy Seabaugh and Rev. Martin Koeller will officiate. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Tri County Chapel, on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM, and again at the church on Monday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Ron & Nona Le Fevre
left a message on January 22, 2014:
Dear Doris,
We so very sorry for your great loss....Our Love, thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family......Ron & Nona Le Fevre
Mark Thompson
left a message on January 20, 2014:
Doris and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Memoriess are to be cherished!
Patti Ellingson Tuyls
left a message on January 19, 2014:
Dear Doris, Karen and Family, I was so deeply saddened by the loss of a childhood "Church Friend". Know that my thought and prayers are with you.
Dean Henrich
left a message on January 19, 2014:
Once a week in the summertime- forever in my memory, even 30 years on I still remember the silly times we had playing board games that no longer exist. Someday soon we shall all be changed but we shall know each other by our hearts, filled with joy.
Mrs. Griesbach
left a message on January 19, 2014:
Marcia, Matthew and Nathan,
Your loss today is unbearable, but may fond memories or your husband and dad bring your heart much happiness in the road ahead when you need it most. Hold on to the memories and may you find him in life's everyday happenings. Your JRG community is thinking of you.
Mrs. Griesbach and JRG staff
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Rae Ann, John, Dominick and Lu
left a message on January 18, 2014:
Doris, Karen, John, Kirsti, and Ty, my heart is heavy at the loss of your beloved "Uncle Marky." All of you, as well as his family, are in our thoughts and prayers.
Davis Darrington
left a message on January 18, 2014:
Dear Doris and loved ones of Mark,
We are in FL and have read on line about Mark's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.. We have our hope in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus.
We are sure yours hearts are heavy and we pray that God will put his arms around you today and always and give you His peace.
We are praying for all of you.
With Love and Blessings
Davis and Shirley Darrington
Joe and Sam Block
left a message on January 18, 2014:
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. GOD Bless.
Bill and Toni Lawson
left a message on January 18, 2014:
Doris & Karen: We knew Mark was fighting a battle with cancer and now the fight is over. He, with his Dad, are now among those "whose faith has turned to sight". God bless you and his family. Keep the good times you had with him in mind as you move through the difficult days ahead. Were we not in Oregon for the winter we would have delivered these thoughts in person.
Joe and Kim Lewis Family
left a message on January 18, 2014:
Karen, John and Kirsten and Tyler, so very sorry for your loss. Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers. Joe, Kim, Hannah, Emily, Wil and Maria.
Greg Sauve
left a message on January 18, 2014:
I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I so enjoyed him as a student all those years ago. I remember the AHS Jazz Band performing his arrangement of Children of Sanchez. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Linda Sklander
left a message on January 18, 2014:
Remembering days at the house with Karen, concert tours in college , frat days and sharing some laughs. My heart aches for all of you. Prayers for comfort and peace for everyone.
Patti Block Tacke
left a message on January 18, 2014:
My heart is saddened by your loss God be with you
Neal & Terri Lueders
left a message on January 18, 2014:
I am so saddened by Mark's passing. We will miss him at our card games over lunch. We will keep Marcia and the boys in our prayers.
Mindi and Dan Peckman
left a message on January 18, 2014:
We are so very sorry for your loss, Marcia! We pray that God's love sustains you during this challenging time. You and the boys are in our prayers!
We love you! Mindi and Dan Peckman
Mike DelBovo
left a message on January 18, 2014:
All of our prayers go out to Marcia and the boys today. I am so saddened by the loss of my "little brother" Mark Thompson. We just visited in August. What a blessing that was. I miss him.
Mike DelBovo
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Ron & Nona Le Fevre
left a message on January 22, 2014:
Dear Doris,
We so very sorry for your great loss....Our Love, thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family......Ron & Nona Le Fevre
Mark Thompson
left a message on January 20, 2014:
Doris and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Memoriess are to be cherished!
Patti Ellingson Tuyls
left a message on January 19, 2014:
Dear Doris, Karen and Family, I was so deeply saddened by the loss of a childhood "Church Friend". Know that my thought and prayers are with you.
Dean Henrich
left a message on January 19, 2014:
Once a week in the summertime- forever in my memory, even 30 years on I still remember the silly times we had playing board games that no longer exist. Someday soon we shall all be changed but we shall know each other by our hearts, filled with joy.
Mrs. Griesbach
left a message on January 19, 2014:
Marcia, Matthew and Nathan,
Your loss today is unbearable, but may fond memories or your husband and dad bring your heart much happiness in the road ahead when you need it most. Hold on to the memories and may you find him in life's everyday happenings. Your JRG community is thinking of you.
Mrs. Griesbach and JRG staff
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Rae Ann, John, Dominick and Lu
left a message on January 18, 2014:
Doris, Karen, John, Kirsti, and Ty, my heart is heavy at the loss of your beloved "Uncle Marky." All of you, as well as his family, are in our thoughts and prayers.
Davis Darrington
left a message on January 18, 2014:
Dear Doris and loved ones of Mark,
We are in FL and have read on line about Mark's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.. We have our hope in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus.
We are sure yours hearts are heavy and we pray that God will put his arms around you today and always and give you His peace.
We are praying for all of you.
With Love and Blessings
Davis and Shirley Darrington
Joe and Sam Block
left a message on January 18, 2014:
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. GOD Bless.
Bill and Toni Lawson
left a message on January 18, 2014:
Doris & Karen: We knew Mark was fighting a battle with cancer and now the fight is over. He, with his Dad, are now among those "whose faith has turned to sight". God bless you and his family. Keep the good times you had with him in mind as you move through the difficult days ahead. Were we not in Oregon for the winter we would have delivered these thoughts in person.
Joe and Kim Lewis Family
left a message on January 18, 2014:
Karen, John and Kirsten and Tyler, so very sorry for your loss. Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers. Joe, Kim, Hannah, Emily, Wil and Maria.
Greg Sauve
left a message on January 18, 2014:
I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I so enjoyed him as a student all those years ago. I remember the AHS Jazz Band performing his arrangement of Children of Sanchez. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Linda Sklander
left a message on January 18, 2014:
Remembering days at the house with Karen, concert tours in college , frat days and sharing some laughs. My heart aches for all of you. Prayers for comfort and peace for everyone.
Patti Block Tacke
left a message on January 18, 2014:
My heart is saddened by your loss God be with you
Neal & Terri Lueders
left a message on January 18, 2014:
I am so saddened by Mark's passing. We will miss him at our card games over lunch. We will keep Marcia and the boys in our prayers.
Mindi and Dan Peckman
left a message on January 18, 2014:
We are so very sorry for your loss, Marcia! We pray that God's love sustains you during this challenging time. You and the boys are in our prayers!
We love you! Mindi and Dan Peckman
Mike DelBovo
left a message on January 18, 2014:
All of our prayers go out to Marcia and the boys today. I am so saddened by the loss of my "little brother" Mark Thompson. We just visited in August. What a blessing that was. I miss him.
Mike DelBovo
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