Marsha Thompson Obituary (1952 - 2024)

Marsha K. Thompson 71, of Shelbyville, IL passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, in her residence. Marsha (Marti) was born on August 2, 1952, in Mercer County, IL the daughter of Virgil “Stub” and Navola (Bivens) Schmidt. She married David (Dave) R. Thompson on December 20, 1980. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2021. Marti retired from ALDI in Mt. Zion. She had a deep love for her family, friends, cats, gardening, and camping. Surviving are her sons: Chris Thompson (Chantelle) of Homer, IL, Andrew Harper (Julie) of Shelbyville, IL, and Brett Thompson (Amanda) of Oakley, IL; sisters: Gayle Thomas (Rusty) of Owosso, MI and Ozma Karch (Don) of Aledo, IL; grandchildren: Adam Thompson, Kate Pech (Christian), Aaron Thompson, Madeline Thompson, Caley Harper, Mellisa Harper, Elizabeth Becker, Richard Harper, Justyce Foor, Jayden Harper, Carra Thompson, and David Thompson; and seventeen great-grandchildren. A joint Celebration of Life for Marti and Dave will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the Lake Shelbyville Dam West Recreational Area, East North 9th Street, Shelbyville, IL. Military honors will be accorded in honor of Dave’s military service. Calvert & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made in Marti’s memory to the Shelby County Humane Society. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at Calvertmemorial.com.