contributor: Richard LaBrosse

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Coleman, Wis. - Funeral services for Mrs. John Thompson, formerly Sylvia Van Den Branden, who died at her home near here on Thursday following a lingering illness, were held from St. John’s Catholic church here Monday morning at 9 o’clock the Rev. Joseph Therien officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

The deceased was born in DePere, Wis. And on Nov. 17, 1893 became the bride of John Thompson at a ceremony performed in St. Mary’s church in DePere. Besides the husband she leaves four sons, Matt and Clarence of Milwaukee, Joseph of Niagara, and Ervin at home; also two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Brosig at home and Lorraine of Green Bay. There are also three sisters, Mrs. Albert Thompson of Coleman, Mrs. A. Weyenberg of Kimberly and Ariel Laperre of Superior; also two brothers, Joseph Van Den Branden of Marinette and August Van Den Branden of Green Bay. There are also twelve grandchildren.