Mathilda E. Thompson

Mathilda Emma Thompson, 81, of Lewiston, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 20, 2016, at the Adith Miller Manor in Winona, MN after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on December 4, 1934, in Alma, WI, to Holliver and Emma (Grossell) Hoch. She was united in marriage with Clifford Thompson, Sr. on June 4, 1952, in Winona, MN.

Mathilda was employed by the Lewiston School District for 18 years in addition to helping her husband farm. She was also very active in 4-H leading clubs for her children and grandchildren for over 30 years. Mathilda enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren play sports, as well as, teaching them to sew, garden, and bake.

Mathilda will be remembered for her generous and caring nature, her fondness for auctions and garage sales, her dedication to 4-H, the county and state fairs, as well as, her love for not only her children and grandchildren, but all children.

Mathilda is lovingly survived by her husband and their children: Debra (Clare) Craven and their children: Gina (Richard) Blazek and their children: Emma, Olivia, Westin and Levi; Justin (Katrina) Craven and their children: Austin, Jackson, and Kaylee; Jana (Nathan) Miller and their children: Aurelia, Declan and Atticus;
Cindy (Larry) Peterson and their children: Travis (Nicole) Peterson and their children: William, Thomas, and Stella; Tyler (Ashley) Peterson and their children: Layne and Saige; Trisha (Eric) Schultz and their children: Dawson and Callen;
Clifford (Cindy) Thompson Jr. and their children: Lindsay (Adam) Gust and their children: Makadyn, Braelyn, Aspyn, Camersyn, Lawsyn, and Oaklyn; Hillary Thompson and her children: Brycen and Brynlee; Mitchell (Hilary) Thompson and their children: Dylan, Sophia, and Cullen; Courtney (Isaac) Matzek and their children: Cade, Tenley, Hadley, Kenzley, and Finley; Whitney (Ben) Groth and their children: Wyatt and Baylor; Gene (Barbara) Thompson and their children: Andrew (Alicia) Thompson, Nathan, Ryan, and Rachel; Donald (Holly) Thompson and their children: Ilaria, Tori, Benjamin, and Jake; Michelle "Shelly" (Joshua) Koenig and their children: Garrett, Bryant, and Alyana; a sister, Beverly (Harold) Thompson and brother, Byron (Sharon) Hoch and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Allen Hoch.

Visitation will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church-Silo, in rural Lewiston, MN from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church- Silo with another visitation one-hour prior.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Adith Miller Manor for the loving care Mathilda received.

Pallbearers will be: Justin Craven, Travis Peterson, Tyler Peterson, Mitchell Thompson, Andrew Thompson, Nathan Thompson, Ryan Thompson, Benjamin Thompson, Jake Schultz, Garrett Koenig, and Bryant Koenig.