Mildred Thompson

Mildred Lavonne ?Bonnie? Berg was born January 21, 1927 in Eden Prairie, MN, the daughter of Martin and Alice (Albertson) Berg. Following a fire the destroyed their home Bonnie and her family moved to a farm near Willmar, MN when she was five years old. Bonnie graduated from Willmar High School On September 25, 1947 Bonnie was united in marriage to Donald Thompson. The couple made their home at Hancock, MN where they began raising a family. They moved to Alexandria, MN where Bonnie has been a resident since 1951. Bonnie and Donald were blessed with three boys, Rick, Doug and Chuck. They made their home and business on north Nokomis. For many years Bonnie was a member of First Lutheran Church and later, Bethesda Lutheran Church. She served with the Ladies? Auxiliary at the American Legion and volunteered her time at Knute Nelson Memorial Home. Bonnie enjoyed knitting and reading. She liked to go camping and spent over thirty summers at Carlos State Park with her family. She and Don also traveled and made the trip to Hawaii five times. Walking became a favorite pastime of hers in her later years. She loved her flower and rose gardens. Most of all Bonnie loved her children and grandchildren. On Friday, October 5, 2012 Bonnie died at the age of eighty-five years at Knute Nelson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; son, Chuck Thompson; daughter-in-law, Connie Thompson; grandchild, Krista Stock; and brother, Howard Berg. Bonnie is survived by her two sons, Rick Thompson and wife, Bonnie, of Ramsey, MN and Doug Thompson and wife, Julie, of Alexandria; eight grandchildren, Chere Thompson, Nanci Libor, Jessica Katchmark, Matthew Thompson, Kristofer Thompson, Laurie Thompson, Ryan Thompson and Eric Thompson; thirteen great grandchildren, Joey, Allison, Madison, Katelin, Meagan, Justin, Devan, Addison, Emma, Alexis, Connor, Caden and Gabbie; one brother, Gene Berg of St. Cloud, MN; one sister, Judy Peterson and husband, Rolland, of Bemidji, MN; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Berea Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Reverend Steve Walswick officiated. Luke Fiskness provided music. Interment followed at the Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria. Casket bearers included Joe Libor, Dean Katchmark, Joey Libor, Mike Thompson, Steve Thompson, Dave Thompson and Kent Thompson. The family would like to thank the caregivers of Edgewood Vista and Knute Nelson for their love, kindness and care towards Bonnie for the last couple of years. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.