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It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Joane Thompson, a brilliant mind, loving spouse, and devoted mother and sister. Joane, born in July of 1980, left us peacefully on January 2, 2024, leaving a void in the hearts of all who had the honor of knowing her.

Beginning as high school sweethearts, Joane was the cherished wife of Bruce Thompson for 19 years. Their union, which began in 2004, was …

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What was Joane's favorite color?
Blue, sometimes yellow, sometimes... she liked anything she looked good in. And she …
Blue, sometimes yellow, sometimes... she liked anything she looked good in. And she looked goo…
Blue, sometimes yellow, sometimes... she liked anything she looked good in. And she looked good in everything.
What were Joane's favorite vacation spots?
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
What were Joane's favorite movies?
A Christmas Story, Elf
A Christmas Story, Elf
A Christmas Story, Elf
What were Joane's favorite performances to watch?
Anything her daughters were in.
Anything her daughters were in.
Anything her daughters were in.

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Born

1980
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Got married to Bruce Thompson

December 7th, 2004
Markham, IL
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Had a child, Sydney Thompson

March 7th, 2005
Chicago, IL

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Krueger Funeral Home
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Krueger Funeral Home

Joane's lasting impact
Lasting impact

Joane donated organs

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