It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Charles ( Chuck ) Thompson 54,  he passed away on Sept. 29th 2025. Chuck was born at St. Catherine's Hospital in East Chicago on Feb 6th 1971, He grew up in Hammond, In. Chuck always had a optimistic outlook on life and his contagious personality attracted people to want to be part of that life. He was cherished by all who knew him. He lived life to the fullest with simple little pleasures like chatting with friends, camping with family, or just hanging out. Chuck worked at Olympia Lanes in Hammond, In. for over 30 years where he became a staple in the bowling community. He was employed at Castaways Bowl in Calumet City, Il. at the time of his passing and he also had connections with Lynnwood Bowl in Lynnwood, Il.

Chuck is preceded in death by his parents Orville and Nancy Thompson and 3 brothers Jerry Woodward, James Daly, and Robert Gregory. He is survived by his wife Dawn Thompson, son Adam Thompson, 2 step daughters Becky  Arceo and Ariel Arceo, siblings Justin (Melissa) Thompson, Bunny Yetsko, Vicki (Arthur) Martin, Robert Woodward, Janice (Ceyhun) Ozgar, Larry (Nancy) Gregory, Sheryl Carver, Frank Daly, and so many nieces and nephews. he had a special relationship with his great nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life gathering for Chuck on Thursday Oct. 23rd from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Olympia Lanes Bowling Alley, 4150 Calumet Ave., Hammond, IN. We will be in the conference room at the south end of the building.

The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern, and kindness shown to us during our time of bereavement.

May God Bless and Keep You!

A Fallen Limb

A Limb has fallen from the family tree.

I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me.

Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.

The good life I lived while I was strong.

Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.

Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.

My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.

Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small.

Go on with your life, don't worry about falls.

I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.

Until the day comes we're together again.