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The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.

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LesN 143 posts Nov 12, 2007 5:20 PM	I was reading the Obit of Harry E. THOMPSON recently posted by Richard and Lois WETZELL. I noted that Harry was the son of George & Gladys nee BURNS THOMPSON. Is Gladys the dau of Homer H. & ? Thanks, Les
Denise 105 posts Nov 14, 2007 5:50 AM	Hi Les, I don't know the answer to your question - hopefully someone out there knows the family. They aren't buried in Tampico, but it looks like they bought a plot in P-Town - check Genealogy Trails/Whiteside, Prophetstown/Riverside Cemetery SSDI shows the following: GLADYS THOMPSON 01 Dec 1898 21 Apr 2000 (V) 61277 (Prophetstown, Whiteside, IL) GLADYS THOMPSON 12 Mar 1906 21 Jan 1999 (P) 61081 (Sterling, Whiteside, IL) (none specified) 358-18-7427 Illinois GEORGE THOMPSON 20 Feb 1902 Feb 1967 61071 (Rock Falls, Whiteside, IL) (none specified) 334-05-9497 Illinois GEORGE THOMPSON 19 Apr 1916 Jun 1986 61277 (Prophetstown, Whiteside, IL) (none specified) 352-12-2044 Illinois (TOO YOUNG!) Name Birth Death Last Residence Last Benefit SSN Issued GEORGE THOMPSON 12 Jun 1899 Nov 1964 (Illinois) (none specified) 349-05-1198 Illinois GEORGE THOMPSON 31 Aug 1899 Aug 1965 (Illinois) (none specified) 351-28-0793 Illinois Check the Gazette for obit. Also found on Chris's site: BURNS, Homer 1877 1970 Mabel Emmons . BURNS, Mabel (Emmons) 1877 1954 Homer H. Burns Edwin & Irene (Foy) Emmons They are buried in our Tampico Memorial Cemetery. I'll see if I can get the 1954 obit. I wasn't sure if this is the family you are following. Last Edited by on Nov 14, 2007 9:52 AM
MiloS 4 posts Nov 15, 2007 7:05 AM	Les, I could be totally wrong here, but I always thought that Harry Thompson was Homer & Mabel Burns' son-in-law. I didn't read the obit you mentioned so it might be a different Harry Thompson.
MiloS 5 posts Nov 15, 2007 7:20 AM	I guess I should have read the obit before responding. I met the Thompson's and Burns' when I was quite young. My apologies for jumping in to quickly. In reading the obit, it looks to like Harry is a grandson not son-in-law.
drec 6 posts Nov 15, 2007 12:19 PM	To get an answer to Harry Thompson's family question contact Deb VanLanduit 815-438-5342 in Tampico or Al Thompson 815-438-4225 in Deer Grove. They are 2 of Harry's kids that still living in the area. George and Gladys Thompson in Prophetstown are not part of Harry Thompson's family.
Denise 108 posts Nov 16, 2007 5:57 AM	Thanks drec! I just saw Deb yesterday, but had not read your message!
Denise 109 posts Nov 16, 2007 10:49 AM	This answers your question, Les - Here's her obit: Tampico Tornado November 4, 1954 1;4 MRS. HOMER BURNS TAKEN BY DEATH Funeral services for Mrs. Homer H. BURNS of Rock Falls, formerly of this community, were held in the Wheelock funeral home in Rock Falls Friday afternoon. Rev. Norman MILLER, pastor of the Rock Falls Methodist church, officiated. Mrs. James KELSEY and Mrs. Edwin LAUTS sang “In the Garden” and “The Old Rugged Cross,” accompanied by Mrs. Wayne LARSON at the organ. LUNSTROM'S were in charge of the flowers assisted by Mrs. Garnett PRICE, Mrs. Elmer WALLGREN, Mrs. Willard WALLGREN and Mrs. Paul GILLEY. Burial was in the Tampico Memorial Cemetery with Tom STADTERMAN of Sterling, Herbert ROTH, Sr., Vernon LAWRENCE and John THOMPSON of Rock Falls, Garnett PRICE and Elmer WALLGREN of Tampico serving as pallbearers. Mabel, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Edwin EMMONS, was born in Tampico on June 22, 1877, and passed away at her home, 408 Ave. C., Rock Falls, last Wednesday afternoon, Altho (sic) she had been in ill health or some time her sudden death came as a great shock to her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Homer BURNS; one daughter, Mrs. George (Gladys) THOMPSON of Nachusa; two grandchildren, Mrs. Jack (Arlene) GARLAND of Harmon and Harry THOMPSON of Tampico; five great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Young of Tampico; and one nephew, Darrell GRAHM of Tampico. Sh was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Harry and Clyde; one infant daughter; twin sisters who passed away in infancy; and one sister, Mrs. Minnie I. LOVE of Tampico. Mr. BURNS had been a member of the Rock Falls Methoidst church, Tampico Grange, Pomona Grange and Tampico Royal Neighbors. Last Edited by on Nov 16, 2007 11:07 AM
LesN 144 posts Nov 16, 2007 6:14 PM	Thanks for the clarifications and obits! Les

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