Emma A. Thompson

Emma A. Thompson, 100, of Rushford died Monday, November 30, 2004, at Community Memorial Hospital in Winona. She was born on May 25, 1904, in Norway Township of Fillmore County to Halvor and Maren (Ask) Ness. She was raised on the family farm South of Rushford and attended Norby Valley School. On October 1, 1924 she married Clarence S. Thompson. She and her husband farmed for many years in the Rushford Area. She was a very active member of Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn. where she was active in church circle and ladies aide. Emma is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, two brothers and five sisters. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church with the Rev. Wade Davick officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Hoff Funeral Homes - Rushford Chapel is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Please feel free to leave a memory of Emma at hofffuneralhomes.com