Obituaries: Thompson

Posted on July 22, 2016

Tara ThompsonTara Thompson

Tara Thompson, 31, of Bloomington went to see her “Maker” on July 20.

Her visitation will be from 2-5:00 p.m. on Sunday at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home. A private service for the family and close friends will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Park Hill Cemetery.

Tara was born on March 15, 1985 in Bloomington, a daughter to Larry Thompson and Bobbi Case, both of Bloomington. She is survived by her sister and best friend, Krista Thompson of Bloomington and three brothers, Tyler and Blake Thompson, both of Bloomington and Justin Case of Elkton, Ky.

The family would like to thank everyone who knew Tara and was a part of her fun, loving life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution can be made to the Tara Thompson Memorial Fund % PNC Bank, 202 E. Washington St. Bloomington, Ill., 61701 or can be dropped off at the funeral home.

Please share your condolences and memories of Tara at kiblerbradyruestman.com. Where you may view the full obituary.

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