Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson

Iowa City

Michael Thompson, 47, formerly of Iowa City, passed away on January 12, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Good News Bible Church in Iowa City with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m.

Michael was born on March 21, 1977 in Iowa City, where he was raised in a Christian home by his parents Bill and Colleen Thompson. Following graduation Michael worked in the construction field for many years.

He was an avid sports fanatic. He especially followed the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Chicago Cubs. He was also known to be the “big winner” within his Fantasy Football teams.

Michael enjoyed playing sports during his school years in little league baseball, football, BMX earning many trophies, and serving as goalie for his soccer team. During his elementary sixth grade year there was not a team able to score a goal against Michael. He excelled in the sports of swimming, snow and water skiing, baseball, tennis, ping pong, and biking. In his younger years, he could be found cutting firewood with his dad.

Traveling with his family was another favorite adventure that Michael enjoyed. The family was able to visit Scotland and England as well as visit many national parks and take a trip to see the Holiday Bowl game in San Diego.

Michael is survived by his parents: Bill and Colleen Thompson; sister, Janice (Nathan) Woods; nieces and nephew: Arianne (Daniel) Connors, Victoria (Richard) Clark, Amber (Trey) Talbert and Nicholas Woods; great-nieces and -nephew: Mila Clark, and Molleigh, Anna Beth and Beckett Talbert, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and his uncle, Donald Thompson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Teen Challenge of the Midlands.