Everett W. Thompson, 81, of Belleville, IL, born July 14, 1926 in E. St. Louis, IL died Sunday, April 27, 2008 at his residence.

Mr. Thompson retired from Local #90 as a plasterer with over fifty years service. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. WWII Navy Veteran.

Preceded in death by his Parents: Bert Melvin & Christine Elizabeth nee Amann Thompson
Daughter: Carol Thompson Butcher
Two Grandchildren: Jerry Cavins, Gary Cavins
Six Brothers: Harold, Louis, Melvin, Leo, Glen, Floyd Dean,
Sister: Lillian Thompson
Son-in-law: Phillip Parsaghian

Survived by his wife: Josephine nee Sagovac Thompson of Belleville, IL
Children: Christy (Jim) Kocinski of Fairview Heights, IL
Patricia Parsaghian of Belleville, IL
Brian (Carol) Thompson of Swansea, IL
Judy Oliver Thompson of Belleville, IL
Maureen (Stephen) Garretson of Columbia, IL
Karen (Chris) Peacock of Belleville, IL
Seven Grandchildren: Melissa Sanders, Allyson Beran, Eric (Jenny)Thompson, Ashley (Neil)
Kistner, Jessica Garretson, Emily Oliver, Greg Oliver Jr.
Brothers: Alvin (Betty) Thompson of O'Fallon, IL
Art (Pat) Thompson of Collinsville, IL
Sisters: Bertha Burnett of Sedro Woolley, WA
Evelyn Embrey of Belleville, IL
Sister-in-law: Loretta Thompson of Belleville, IL
Dear Nieces & Nephews

Special Thanks to Hospice of Southern Illinois

Memorials: Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois

Visitation: Friends may call on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 from 4-8pm at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL

Funeral: Funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 9:45am on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 for a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Belleville, IL with Msgr. Bill McGhee officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL