Carl L. Thompson, Jr. New Lenox, Illinois Obituary

Carl L. Thompson, Jr.

Carl L. Thompson, Jr. Age 57, a resident of Manhattan formerly of Richton Park, passed away suddenly March 20, 2020. Loving husband of Sara Thompson (King); beloved father of Travis and Karli Thompson; dearest son of the late Carl, Sr. and Betty Thompson; dearest brother of Donna (John) Owen, Helen (Johnny) Svetlecich, Carla (Dave) Wesoloski and Dawn (Bruce) Beishvizen; son-in-law of Paul and Roberta King; brother-in-law of Jenn (Dan) Radtke and Brian (Erica) King; uncle of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Due to the Covid-19 Virus and the IDPH Funeral Home guidelines the services will be held private for the family; a celebration of Carl’s life will be held for his friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Travis and Karli’s educational fund, checks made out to Sara Thompson for that purpose would be greatly appreciated. <iframe id="tukios_player_512x330" allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameborder="0" height="341" scrolling="no" src="https://www.tributeslides.com/videos/embedded_video/Q42CNWHW2DSG9SFL" width="530"></iframe>
November 17, 1962 - March 20, 202011/17/196203/20/2020
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Dan Starck
March 15, 2021
Hopefully this tree keeps growing as does Carl's legacy. God bless you Carl.

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Kim OBrien ONeill
March 25, 2020
Carlie, or Carl as most of you knew him by was my longtime neighbor and childhood friend. We had a lot of fun growing up in richton park. Love you Carlie, you will be missed. 🙏
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Carl Mormann
March 25, 2020
Carl and I have been friends for more than 35 years, we shared many interests, the most enjoyable being fishing. Carl and I headed North every October for our annual fishing trip to “Lake of the Woods” in Northern Minnesota along the Canadian border. After decades of a... Continue Reading
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Jen Kennedy
March 25, 2020
As a colleague of Carl's at the University I just wanted to give his family our condolences. Carl was dedicated to his work and the care of others in a way that few are. He was always available to talk through an issue or give advice. He will be missed. Sending warm thou... Continue Reading
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Cindy Nelson-Randonis
March 25, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this very difficult time. God Bless.
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Robert Ericksen
March 24, 2020
All the years Carl and the guys came fishing to our resort on lake of the woods in northern Minnesota 30 plus years Carl was a friend not just a customer. He would always tell us about his kids over the years as they grew up he loved his kids and wife. So many great time... Continue Reading
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Jubo Kud
March 24, 2020
A candle was posted for Carl L. Thompson, Jr..
A candle was posted for Carl L. Thompson, Jr..
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Jubo Kud
March 24, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family ! God bless Carl and take him into his loving arms with all of the saints and angels in Heaven.
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Jean Robbins
March 24, 2020
Bob and I send our most heartfelt condolences to Sara, Travis , and Karli. We will be thinking of you in the hard times to come and remembering the many enjoyable times at the sports we have shared. Bob and Jean Robbins
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Dan Starck
March 25, 2020
Sara, The reason ABM employeed me was because no one could tame the tiger Carl was. Upon meeting Carl, our Chemistry clicked and we've had a close relationship sharing our challenges of life together. I will mis those Monday conversations on how he was thrown out of Trav... Continue Reading
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John Zajac
March 24, 2020
Dear Sara I am deeply saddened by Carl’s sudden passing I still pick up the album U were kind enough to put together from my BD in St Barths Lisa passing was sudden also Should U wish to talk my # is 312 305 7121 John Z
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