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Jean Thornberry
Born in Ohio
82 years
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     This memorial website was created to remember Jean V. Thornberry who was born in Lima, Ohio on December 9, 1926 and passed away on January 30, 2009. She will live forever in our memories and hearts.

     Jean V. Thornberry, 82, of Peoria, formerly of Macomb, passed away at 4:55 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009, at Manor Court of Peoria.

     Jean was born in Lima, OH on December 9, 1926, a daughter of Harold and Alma (Snyder) Vore. She married Richard T. Thornberry in Lima in June of 1951. He preceded her in death on February 26, 1993 in Macomb. Her parents also preceded her in death.

     She is survived by her sons, Bruce R. Thornberry of Janesville, IA and Kevin V. Thornberry of Peoria; sister, JoAnn (James) Bassett of Lima; niece, Susan Snyder of Lima; and nephews, Steve (Carol) Baskauf of Pleasant View, TN and Scott (Ruth) Bassett of Lima.

     Jean graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Home Economics. She was a teacher and formerly taught at Bardolph High School in Bardolph, IL and Bluffton College in Bluffton, OH.

     She was of the protestant faith and was a member of the University Women at Western Illinois University in Macomb.

     Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009, at Clugston-Tibbetts Funeral Home in Macomb.

     An additional Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2009, at Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, at 4950 North Thayer Road in Lima, with interment of the cremated remains at Lewis Grove Cemetery in Lima. A reception will be held in the church fellowship hall, following the Memorial Service in Lima.

     Memorial contributions may be made in Jean’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association Central Illinois Chapter in Peoria.

     Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home in Peoria. Jean’s Memorial Website and online condolences may be accessed at www.ClaryFunerals.com.


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Tina (Hager) Samson Love You Kevin! February 3, 2009

Kevin,

 

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Take comfort in knowing you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I love and miss you!!

Linda and Larry Wall Macomb Neighbors February 3, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of Jean's passing.  What a delight it was to visit with her during her many walks around the neighborhood.  She always had a smile and a sweet spirit!  And she was so proud of her sons!  We have missed having her in the neighborhood, and know your loss is deep.  You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry & Mary Lou Shryock friends February 3, 2009
Jean will be missed by all who knew her...she enjoyed her trips to Branson and talked about them and was very grateful that you took her.
Anna Thinking of you February 3, 2009
Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  May god bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.  Let me know if there is anything I can do.  With deepest sympathy, Anna
Chris Denney Thinking of you February 2, 2009

Kevin- You and Bruce are in my thoughts and prayers...I am so grateful for the oppurtunity to have met your Mom.  She was definitely proud of her sons and whenever you were around her face would light up.  Please let me know if you need anything at all.

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