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SPRINGFIELD - Donald G. Thompson, 82, of Springfield died Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.
Bisch Funeral Home West is in charge of arrangements.
Published in The State Journal-Register on July 23, 2010
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Springfield, IL Donald G. "Tommy" Thompson, 81, a lifelong resident of Springfield, passed away Thursday July 22, 2010 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1947-1955. During his service, he met Selma Joseph, also serving in the Navy and they married October 9, 1955. Don retired in December 1990 from the Illinois Bell Telephone (AT&T) after 35 years of service. He was a member of Christ the King Parish. Don was an avid and popular amateur "ham" radio operator. He was known in the ham radio community as "W9YCI".
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