Lorraine Zilpha Thompson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Lorraine Zilpha Thompson of Cokato, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Lorraine Zilpha left this world on March 24, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Isaak Larimer and Zilpha Larimer (O'Leary); her husband Harold A. Thompson; her daughter Lanette Erickson (Rodney); her children-in-law, Holly Thompson and Paul Nylin; her sister Luzzetta Larimer (Bernard); and her half-brothers, Alphonso Tiedji and Dick Tiedji.
She is survived by: her children, Bonnie Nylin (Paul) of Crosslake, Ron Thompson of Crosslake and Trudi Westberg (Gene) of Rochester; and her son-in-law Rodney Erickson of Annandale. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; thirty-five great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Dassel Historical Center.
Any memorial or monetary donations should be made to Cokato Manor – Cokato Charitable Trust.
