Lorrayne Thompson

Stoughton- Lorrayne Thompson, age 91, died on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. She was born on May 9, 1924, the daughter of Harold and Esther (Whaley) Eastman. Lorrayne graduated from Stoughton High School in 1942, and attended several classes at MATC. She worked in the WI State Treasury for nearly 30 years, retiring in 1988. Lorrayne volunteered as a waitress at the Stoughton VFW Restaurant until her retirement at the age of 81. She was active in the VFW Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, and Rebekah Lodge. Lorrayne was busy at the holiday season making Christmas Cookies and eventually publishing a cookbook. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Wilson of Stoughton; her sons, Randy (Coleen) Erstad of Madison, Jeff (Virginia) Thompson of Sun Prairie, Mark (Ann) Thompson of Columbus, and John (Debra) Thompson of Stoughton; 17 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren. Lorrayne was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Norman Thompson; son, Robert Erstad; her parents; three brothers, Paul, Gordon, and George; and sister, Bette (Gene) Nelson. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, with her granddaughter, the Rev. Zayna Thompson officiating. Friends may greet the family from 9:30am until the time of services Saturday. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon immediately following the services at the Stoughton American Legion. Please share your memories of Lorrayne.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244