Sylvia L. Thompson, age 101, formerly of Waukesha, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor in Randolph.

Sylvia was born in Juneau, WI on August 11, 1910 to Robert and Ada (nee Pabst) Henkel. She grew up in Lowell, WI and graduated from Reeseville High School in 1928. After attending Madison Business College, she worked for the Wisconsin Power & Light Co. in Madison and later moved to Beaver Dam. She was united in marriage to Theodore Thompson on April 17, 1947 in Davenport, IA. In 1949, she and her husband Ted moved to Waukesha, where she worked in various offices.

Sylvia was a former member of E&R United Church of Christ in Waukesha, where she enjoyed volunteering. She also liked traveling, playing euchre and entertaining guests at her home.

Sylvia is survived by her cousin, Donald (Gloria) Zuelsdorf of Oak Grove, her godchild Jennine (Rev. Paul) Hudson of Fox Lake, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ted in 1982, two cousins, Orville & Felix, and other relatives.

A Funeral Service for Sylvia will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd in Beaver Dam with Rev. Paul Hudson officiating. Visitation will take place at the funeral home prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. A luncheon will be served immediately following the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lowell Cemetery, beside her husband and parents.

A special thank you is extended to the nurses and staff at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor for their loving care.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.