Dorothy Thompson

November 26, 1924 - February 2, 2016

Dorothy Thompson, 91, a life long resident of Lake Villa and Lindenhurst, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Dorothy was born in West Frankfort, IL on November 26, 1924, the daughter of the late Walter and Leona Shymanik. She served as Lake Villa Township Clerk and Supervisor for over 20 years and more recently served as Grand Marshall of the Lindenhurst Parade in 2015. She is survived by her children Sherry (Jim) Dalgaard, Linda Toms, and Gary (Barb) Thompson; grandchildren Michelle (Dan) Auckland, James (Sherri) Dalgaard Jr, Deanne Fisher, Andrew (Anne) Dalgaard, Amber Dalgaard, Kelly (fiancé RickTrampke), Jason Thompson, Jeff Thompson, and Mike Thompson; great grandchildren Paige, Matthew, Clayton, James III, Rayna, Logan, Kyle, Drew, and Taylor; and by her brother Ernie Shymanik. She was preceded in death by her husband John E. Thompson, brother Ray Shymanik, and by her granddaughter Jennifer. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL 60046. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will take place privately at St. Mary Cemetery in Fremont Center, IL. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Dorothy’s memory to the Lake Villa Township Food Pantry or to the American Cancer Society.