Obituaries
Obituary for Dorothy J. Thorne
Dorothy J. Thorne, 91, of Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 12:04 PM in Peoria, Illinois.
Born March 5, 1929 in Bureau, Illinois, she was the daughter to Levi Pearson and Mildred Stiles. She married William D. Thorne in Peoria on March 3, 1951.
She is survived by her two sons Dennis (Christi) Thorne of Streator, IL and Michael (Laura) Thorne of Washington, IL, six grandchildren Jessicah (David) Rosa of Varna, IL, Andriah (Frank) Mohr of Mesa, AZ, Isaac (Jennifer) Thorne of Knoxville, TN, Ethan (Staci) Thorne of Tolono, IL, Madelene (Jamison) Holland of Mendota, IL, Kayla R. Thorne of St. Louis, MO as well as 12 great-grandchildren.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Bill and both parents.
Bill and Dorothy loved to travel, having visited over 15 foreign countries and Islands. They were privileged to have visited all 50 states. They spent most of their winters in Gulf Shores, AL. When they weren’t travelling, Dorothy enjoyed spending her time volunteering at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at St. Jude Catholic Church, with a one hour prior visitation. Fr. Edward Ohm will officiate and entombment will follow in Resurrection Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send condolences to www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Funeral Mass
Saturday
27
Feb
12:00 PM
St. Jude Catholic Church
10811 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61615
Visitation
Saturday
27
Feb
11:00 PM
- 12:00 PM
St. Jude Catholic Church
10811 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61615
Cemetery Details
Location
Resurrection Cemetery & Mausoleum
7519 N Allen Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
Memorial Contribution
St. Jude Catholic Church
10811 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61615
Peoria, IL 61615
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