Carol Thompson

Stoughton - Carol Y. Thompson, age 89, passed away peacefully from a short illness on Friday, October 6, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Mankato, Minnesota on July 15, 1928, the daughter of Christian and Dorothy (Patton) Arnold.

Carol worked at Stoughton schools and Sundby Pharmacy before retiring in 1988 to take care of her grandchildren. For the past 28 years, Carol enjoyed being involved in her grandchildren's activities. Most recently, she welcomed the arrival of her favorite "Little Dude" Teddy. Carol was an excellent seamstress, played cards, and did beautiful needle work until her eye sight failed her.

She was an avid Viking fan until Brett Favre joined the team, and then she changed her loyalty to the Green and Gold. Carol also enjoyed a great Brewer season.

Carol is survived by her children, Nancy (Tom) Brown, Debra (Lawerence Riff) Thompson, Trudi (Brennan) Johnson; three grandchildren, Alison (Derek) Sklenar, Timothy Johnson, Sydney Johnson; one great-grandson, Theodore Arnold Sklenar; a brother, John "Jack" Arnold; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Kenneth Arnold.

Mom's wishes were for no formal service to be held. A private family interment of her urn will be held at Lutheran South Cemetery. Please join the family in celebrating Carol's life at Banushis Bar & Grill, Lower Level, 800 Nygaard Street, Stoughton, on Friday, October 20, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The family would like to thank all of the caring doctors and staff at Stoughton Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, Skaalen Rehab, and Agrace HospiceCare for all of their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711.

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