Obituaries
1
tree
planted in memory of Christ Thompson
Obituary for Christ Thompson
PEORIA ~ Christ Thompson, 89, of Peoria, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Proctor Endowment Home in Peoria.
Born December 25, 1930 in Chicago, he was a son to Thomas and Panagiota (Spiropulos) Thompson. On June 27, 1954, he married Maria Chianakas in Peoria. Christ honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 during the Korean War. He went on to attend Bradley University and continued his education at St. Louis University Dental School. He worked as a dentist for over 50 years, retiring in 2010. Christ lived in many cities including Chicago, Pekin, University City, Missouri and Peoria. He belonged to the American Dental Association, Peoria District Dental Society, Mt. Hawley Country Club, All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, the Peoria Camera Club and Astronomy Club. Christ was an avid golfer and artist, having drawn posters and oil paintings for Corn Stalk Theater, as well as golf covers for the 18 hole Peoria Women’s Golf League and Mt. Hawley Country Club Ladies 18 hole Golf League for over 40 years and drew his own Christmas cards for 35 years.
Survivors include his wife, Maria; sister-in-law Stella Thompson of Peoria; brothers-in-law, James Chianakas of Pekin, IL and George “Mike” Chianakas of Crystal Lake, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
Christ was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved son, Michael; sister, Diane; and his brothers, James and Thomas.
A special appreciation goes to Proctor Endowment Healthcare for their compassion and excellent attention.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary in Peoria with Trisagion prayers at 6 p.m. Also visitation one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday, January 4 at 11 a.m. Fr. Anastasios Theodoropulos will officiate and burial will be in historic Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials in Christ’s memory to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
Read More
Born December 25, 1930 in Chicago, he was a son to Thomas and Panagiota (Spiropulos) Thompson. On June 27, 1954, he married Maria Chianakas in Peoria. Christ honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 during the Korean War. He went on to attend Bradley University and continued his education at St. Louis University Dental School. He worked as a dentist for over 50 years, retiring in 2010. Christ lived in many cities including Chicago, Pekin, University City, Missouri and Peoria. He belonged to the American Dental Association, Peoria District Dental Society, Mt. Hawley Country Club, All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, the Peoria Camera Club and Astronomy Club. Christ was an avid golfer and artist, having drawn posters and oil paintings for Corn Stalk Theater, as well as golf covers for the 18 hole Peoria Women’s Golf League and Mt. Hawley Country Club Ladies 18 hole Golf League for over 40 years and drew his own Christmas cards for 35 years.
Survivors include his wife, Maria; sister-in-law Stella Thompson of Peoria; brothers-in-law, James Chianakas of Pekin, IL and George “Mike” Chianakas of Crystal Lake, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
Christ was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved son, Michael; sister, Diane; and his brothers, James and Thomas.
A special appreciation goes to Proctor Endowment Healthcare for their compassion and excellent attention.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary in Peoria with Trisagion prayers at 6 p.m. Also visitation one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday, January 4 at 11 a.m. Fr. Anastasios Theodoropulos will officiate and burial will be in historic Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials in Christ’s memory to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
3
Jan
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N. North Street
Peoria, IL 61604
Trisagion Prayers at 6:00 p.m.
Visitation
Saturday
4
Jan
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church
1812 N. Prospect
Peoria, IL 61603
Funeral Mass
Saturday
4
Jan
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church
1812 N. Prospect
Peoria, IL 61603
Cemetery Details
Location
Springdale Cemetery
3014 N Prospect Rd
Peoria, IL 61603
Memorial Contribution
Alzehimers Association-Local
612 West Geln Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614
Peoria, IL 61614
Loading...