Ellen Palmer Thompson, 83, of Wheaton, died on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Seasons Hospice, Naperville, Illinois. She was born on February 6, 1933, in Mishawaka, Indiana, the daughter of Clyde G. Palmer and Kathryn M. (Chappell) Palmer. On February 10, 1957, she married Bert A. Thompson of Alexandria, Indiana.

Mrs. Thompson was educated at Goshen College and Indiana University where she received a Master of Library Science. Her entire career was spent as a public librarian, most notably as the Director of Library Services, Kearney (Nebraska) Public Library (1967-1969), and Reference Librarian, Wheaton Public Library (1969-1995).

Surviving Mrs. Thompson are son, John Carter Thompson of Corona, California; daughter Anne Palmer Hayes (Richard Hayes) of Orland Park, Illinois; son Paul Julian Thompson (Katherine Norris Thompson) of Geneva, Illinois; 4 grandchildren, Amanda Rodriguez (Alberto Rodriguez), Tabitha Thompson, Katherine Hayes, and John Cory Thompson. Also, one great-granddaughter, Gloria Rodriguez.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bert A. Thompson.

Funeral services will be private with burial at Violett Cemetery , Goshen, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and Wheaton Public Library , Wheaton, Illinois.