Kenneth Thompson

Kenneth Thompson, age 74, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Monday July 14, 2025, at his residence in Edwardsville. 

Kenneth was born on August 3, 1950, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Webb & Almetter (Munson) Thompson.  Kenneth married Sandra L. (Stranimeier) Thompson on October 12, 1991, in Springfield, IL. 

Besides his wife of 34 years, Kenneth is survived by his two step-children, Richard Pietsek, Jr. & partner Tammy Been, and Shelley (Brent) Metje; four grandchildren: Cody Ziegler & partner Kylei Camden, Corey Ziegler, Garrett (Brandy) Metje and Miranda (Nathan) Brown; four great-grandchildren: Westen Ziegler and Colton, Beau, and Paisley Metje; one sister, Gloria Thompson; four Sister- and Brother-in-laws: Linda and Steve Thoma, Cathy and Rex Finley, Carol Klein, Joe and Robin Stranimeier; a Mother-in-law and very special friend, Margie Stranimeier; and several nieces, nephews. and many friends. 

Besides his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Thompson, Jr., and his brother Charles Thompson.

Kenneth worked in maintenance at the Edwardsville YMCA for several years before starting his own lawn care service. He loved to fish, work in his garden, travel & cook, especially meals for all family events. He also collected old marbles and enjoyed all types of sports, especially his beloved Chicago Cubs & Chicago Bulls teams.  He was a baptized, born-again, full gospel Christian who loved the Lord, to read his Bible, participate in Bible studies, and to endeavor daily through prayer to be a faithful witness. 

A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville with visitation from 10:30 am -11:30 am. The service will follow at the funeral home at 11:45 am with Pastor John Bailiff officiating. A vehicle procession will travel to the Woodlawn Cemetery for burial. For those wishing, memorials may be made directly to The St. Jude Children’s Hospital at st.jude.org. or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at t2t.org. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.   

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