Shelby J. Thompson Obituary
The memory of Shelby J. Thompson of South Beloit, Illinois, born in Beloit, Wisconsin, who passed away on April 23, 2024 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shelby J. Thompson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Retz and Marjorie Retz (Sandmire); her stepsons, John Thompson and Jeffrey Thompson; her stepgrandson Chris Thompson; her brothers, Robert "Bob" Sandmeyer, Howard Retz, Ed Retz, Roger Retz and Jerry Retz; and her in-laws, Annie and Ed Dodge.
She is survived by: her husband Jim Thompson of South Beloit, IL; her daughters, Becky Kennedy (Lee) of South Beloit, IL and Jerri Lynn Zimmerman of South Beloit, IL; her stepchildren, James Thompson Jr. (Terri) of Point Blank, TX and Jeannie Thompson (Billy Stimpson) of Machesney Park, IL; her grandchildren, Ryan Saunders, Codey Schmoldt and Garrett Schmoldt (Leah Starnes); her stepgrandchildren, Christopher King (Sara), Marcus King (Maggie), Rickie Thompson, Kristin Burrow, Jon Thompson (Carolina), Danielle Addington (Scott Dau) and Jessica Thompson (Jonny Mack); her great grandchildren, Carter, Ke'Aunah, Ka'Leyah, Khy'Aire, Kayden, Kobe and Amelia; her sisters-in-law, Karen Retz and Char Powell; and her cousin Ozzie. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and numerous friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to Beloit Regional Hospice.
