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Thompson, Katherine DeShaw
Katherine DeShaw Thompson, 94, of Monticello, formerly of Hopkinton, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, at the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A celebration of Katherine's life will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello, where friends may call after 9 a.m. Interment will be in the Hopkinton Cemetery. The Rev. Edwin Moreano will officiate at the services.
Surviving are a son, Roger (Margie) Thompson, Springville; three grandchildren, Matt, Julie and Aaron Thompson; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, DeWayne; a son, Stephen; and a grandson, Shawn.
Katherine taught eighth grade English in the Monticello Community Schools for many years. She retired in 1978.
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