This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thompson, Berger, Preston, White, Broman, Carlson, Garrett Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1485 Message Board Post: Myrtle May (Berger) Thompson, age 94, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003 at her residence. Myrtle was born on May 2, 1909 in Chicago, IL, at home, to John and Elvira Berger. She was the last of seven children. Myrtle grew up in the Chicago area and married Peter T. Thompson on June 11, 1927 who preceded her in death in 1979. Myrtle was a homemaker and loved gardening, caring for her family and in later years was a member of the Mokena Women's Club. She is survived by her four children, Marilyn and Glen Preston of Midlothian, IL, Don and Nancy Thompson of Glen Ellyn, IL, Marlene White of Hastings, Marty and Sandy Thompson of Frankfort, IL. Myrtle has 16 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren; sister, Blanche Broman of North Port, FL, lifelong friend Stina Carlson of South Pasadena, FL, a special friend Lucille Garrett of Hastings. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Greg Thompson and Joyce Thompson and son-in-law Marv White. ! Myrtle has left a legacy of love, the importance of family, positive thinking, and always looking at the bright side. A memorial graveside service will be held in Chicago at a later date. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.