Martha J. (McGookey) Thompson

Martha J. Thompson, 69, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in the Countryside Manor Healthcare Center, Fremont.

She was born on January 20, 1956, in Sandusky and was a 1974 graduate of Sandusky High School. Following graduation, Martha attended the Sandusky School of Practical Nursing and graduated in 1978 from the Providence School of Nursing as a registered nurse. Martha has helped many people throughout her career, and was employed at Cedar Point, NOMS, Erie County Health Department, Firelands Regional Medical Center, the former Memorial Hospital and the former Providence Hospital.

Martha was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Sandusky, where she sang in the senior choir, was a former council member, and played trumpet in the Trumpet Fanfare for the annual Thanksgiving Day Service. She was also a member of the Sandusky High School Alumni Band, Sandusky High School Band Parents Organization, and was a board member of the Vacationland Credit Union.

Martha’s most treasured moments were spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters. She enjoyed reading, singing, and helping others. Her husband Fred says she was the “BEST” wife, mother, grandmother, friend and nurse.

She is survived by her husband of forty-five years, Fred Thompson, two sons, Lucas Thompson of Sandusky and Kevin (Brittany) Thompson of Wabash, Indiana; two granddaughters, Teagan Ellen Jean Thompson and Kinley Josephine Thompson; one brother-in-law, Leonard Klohn of Sandusky; one nephew, Daniel Klohn of Sandusky; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fenton and Rita (Meyer) McGookey; and one sister, Susan C. Klohn.

Friends may call from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, September 11, 2025, in the Zion Lutheran Church, 503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio 44870, where the North Ohio-Lake Erie Nurse Honor Guard will hold a memorial service at 7:00 pm. Friends may also call from 9:30 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am on Friday, September 12, 2025, in the Zion Lutheran Church. The Rev. Michael Conklin will officiate. Burial will be in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or to the Sandusky Band Parent Organization Uniform Fund, P.O. Box 2611, Sandusky, OH 44871.

Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky has been entrusted with arrangements.

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