Mary Ida Thompson

Mary I. (Mrs. Charles) Thompson, 95, formerly of DeWitt, died Friday morning, Sept. 26, 2008, at Assisted Lifestyles in Olathe, Kan.

Mrs. Thompson was born Mary Ida Seager, Oct. 19, 1912 in Keokuk, to Adon and Francis Bennett Seager. She was educated at Iowa Wesleyan College. On Aug. 16, 1942, Mary was united in marriage to Charles Thompson in Mt. Pleasant. The couple owned and operated the Western Auto Store in DeWitt for many years. Charlie preceded Mary in death April 18, 2000.

She was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, DeWitt, its Altar and Rosary Society and Circle 15 of the Church. She was also a member of the DAV and American Legion Auxiliaries.

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