Merl E. Thompson, long-time resident of Hawthorne, passed away at Renown Medical Center, in Reno, on Nov. 15 at the age of 81. Merl was born August 26, 1932 in New Hampton, Iowa to Ole E. and Henrietta Andersen Thompson. He was of the Lutheran faith.

Merl E. Thompson, long-time resident of Hawthorne, passed away at Renown Medical Center, in Reno, on Nov. 15 at the age of 81. Merl was born August 26, 1932 in New Hampton, Iowa to Ole E. and Henrietta Andersen Thompson. He was of the Lutheran faith.