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Donna Thompson Obituary

Donna C. Thompson, nee Chiesa, age 33. Donna grew up in Glen Ellyn and graduated from Glenbard West High School in 1996. She married Brian in 2008 and then moved to Aurora. Loving wife of Brian A. Thompson; caring step-mother of Ashley; devoted daughter of Marc and Carol Chiesa; fond sister of David (Heather) Chiesa, Angelica Riski, Anthony and Joseph Chiesa. Aunt of Thomas, Lauren & Evan Kopf, Jacob Riski and Caitlin and Elizabeth Chiesa. Visitation Thursday, July 12th, 3-9pm at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Everyone meet at church for funeral mass Friday 10am at St. Petronille Catholic Church, 420 Glenwood Ave., Glen Ellyn. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Winfield, IL. Memorials to: American Liver Foundation http://www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/illinois/donate/ Donna was truly a caring and compassionate person. Even though she lived life not always feeling her best, she was the most self-giving person our family will ever know.

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Jul. 10, 2012.

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Dorothy Thompson

July 3, 2021

Miss you Ladonna every day

Kate Burgeson

June 18, 2013

Thinking of you Donna and missing you

Ken Alexander

November 24, 2012

My deepest commiserations to all your family members, I know you were loved very much and are missed dearly.

Michelle Ramic

October 11, 2012

Donna, you were a wonderful friend and a beautiful person. I miss you and will never forget you. My deepest condolences to the Thompson and Chiesa families.

Rob Kurns

July 16, 2012

Chiesa and Thompson Families. My deepest condolences on the loss of Donna. I have such fond memories of growing up right accross the street from you guys all those years ago. Even thought I could not make the services, I keep Donna and the rest of the family in my prayers.

Sofia Mikac

July 16, 2012

Marc and Carol,
My deepest condolences and prayers are with you.

Liz Clark Shambaugh

July 15, 2012

My deepest condolences to the entire Chiesa and Thompson families. I have known Donna since junior high, and have SO many wonderful memories of her. Whenever I think of Donna, I think of her smiling and laughing. She could have chosen to be unhappy, given her health issues, but she was so positive! I just saw Donna at our class 15 year reunion, and was impressed by how beautiful she was, and how happy she seemed. May God be with all of you during this sad time, and give you strength as you grieve for your loss.

July 13, 2012

Even though I did not know Donna well she was always in our thoughts and prayers through all of her struggles. My thoughts and prayers are now with all of you.

Michele Marvucic

July 11, 2012

Donna, you are such an amazing person and a great friend, beautiful on both the inside and out. I will never forget our talks about anything and everything. I don't think there was a thing we forgot to talk about! I will miss you so much and not a day will go by that I don't think about you! You were such a strong person and never once chose to complain about anything. You were the most positive person I know. You are an angel up in heaven! I love you so much! May god give everyone who loves you (which is so many people) especially your family the strength to get through this time! Your life will be a true celebration through the memories we all share!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo!

Yvonne 'Ruceis' Morrongiello

July 11, 2012

Donna you were a true friend throughout so many years of our lives. We experienced many adventures together and those memories will be cherished. I will miss you so much. Thank you for being a great friend to me and for being a big part of my life. My heartfelt sympathies to your entire family. They always made me feel so welcome for which I appreciate.

Veronica Webster

July 10, 2012

Donna I believe Elton said it best "your candle burned out long before your legend ever will." RIP Donna, you will be missed.

Megan 'Woods' Buckingham

July 10, 2012

My deepest condolences are with all the family and friends during this time as we all remember Donna as she will always hold a special place in all of our hearts. Sending my thoughts and prayers across the miles.

July 10, 2012

Donna, you were more than step-mom to Ashley. You were an extra-ordinary mom. Thank you for being in her life!

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