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▰ Mr Raymond Wylie Thornton

Died November 25, … More Information
Mr Raymond Wylie Thornton, born October 31, 1949 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 25, 2015 in Ankeny, Iowa. Mr was 66. Tags: #Ankeny #Chapel #Moines #Warren #Dorothy #Camp #Pamela #Charlson #Susan #Sherri #Amber #Steven #Matt #Lucas #Emily #Haylie #Gary
Obituary: Raymond Wylie Thornton, 66, of Ankeny passed away 25, 2015 at Altoona and Rehab.
Services will be held 10:30 a.m., , 1 at Ankeny Memorial Chapel (4208 N Ankeny Blvd). A visitation will be held 5 – 7:00p.m., , Nov. 30th, also at Ankeny Memorial.
Raymond was born Oct. 31, 1949 in Des Moines, to Warren and Dorothy Thornton.
His favorite pastimes were the many summers he spent at Camp Sunnyside. He enjoyed spending time visiting with family, friends, and neighbors, western movies, horses, and bolo ties.
Raymond is survived by his mother Dorothy Thornton; sister, Pamela (Dorian) Charlson; sister in-law Susan Thornton; nieces Sherri Thornton and Amber Charlson; nephew, Steven Thornton; great nephews, Matt Fontana and Lucas Thornton; great nieces, Emily Fontana and Haylie Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his father Warren Thornton, and his brother Gary Thornton.
Memorials may be directed to Camp Sunnyside.

▰ Mildred A (Cowley)[Clampitt] Thornton

Died May 01, … More Information
Mildred A (Cowley)[Clampitt] Thornton, of Keokuk, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2006. Mildred was 87.
Obituary published: May 02, 2006 in "Hawk Eye"

▰ Merrill Edwin Thornton

Died December 19, … More Information
Merrill Edwin Thornton, age 83 of Johnston, Iowa, entered eternal life December 19, 2019.
Obituary published: December 20, 2019 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Mary Louise Thornton

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Marvin L Thornton

Died April 27, … More Information
Marvin L Thornton, of Iowa, passed from this world into the next April 27, 2013. Marvin was 83.
Obituary published: April 28, 2013 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Marie D (Klesner) Thornton

Died April 04, … More Information
Marie D (Klesner) Thornton, age 90 of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 4, 2000.
Obituary published: April 05, 2000 in "Columbus Gazette"

▰ Marie D (Klesner) Thornton

Died March 20, … More Information
Marie D (Klesner) Thornton, age 90 of New London, Iowa, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she March 20, 2000.
Obituary published: March 21, 2000 in "Hawk Eye"

▰ Margaret E (Hughes) Thornton

Died May 17, … More Information
Margaret E (Hughes) Thornton, age 87 of Council Bluffs, Iowa, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 17, 2006.
Obituary published: May 18, 2006 in "Nonpareil"

▰ Margaret E (Hughes) Thornton

Died May 16, … More Information
Margaret E (Hughes) Thornton, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2006. Margaret was 87.
Obituary published: May 17, 2006 in "Nonpareil"

▰ Margaret Ann (Holden) Thornton

Died September 09, … More Information
Margaret Ann (Holden) Thornton, of Iowa, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she September 9, 2017. Margaret was 82.
Obituary published: September 10, 2017 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Margaret Ann Thornton

Died September 06, … More Information
Margaret Ann Thornton, born June 7, 1935 entered eternal life September 6, 2017 in Ankeny, Iowa. Margaret was 82.

▰ Lucile Thornton

Died September 11, … More Information
Lucile Thornton left this earth on September 11, 2004 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Iowa.
Obituary published: September 12, 2004 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Lori Jo (Faber) Thornton

Died August 12, … More Information
Lori Jo (Faber) Thornton, of Johnston, Iowa, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 12, 2017. Lori was 36.
Obituary published: August 13, 2017 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Lori Thornton

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Lois Jeanette Thornton

Died March 30, … More Information
Lois Jeanette Thornton, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully March 30, 2006. Lois was 89.
Obituary published: March 31, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Lloyd M Thornton

Died December 12, … More Information
Lloyd M Thornton passed away December 12, 2016 in New Hampton, Iowa.

▰ Linda Lee (Luscombe) Thornton

Died February 23, … More Information
Linda Lee (Luscombe) Thornton, 78, of Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 23, 2019.
Obituary published: February 24, 2019 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Leone Marie (Polansky) Thornton

Died January 04, … More Information
Leone Marie (Polansky) Thornton, age 92 of Iowa, born in Taunton, Minnesota, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 4, 2005.
Obituary published: January 05, 2005 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Leone Marie Thornton

Died January 01, … More Information
Leone Marie Thornton, age 92 of Cedar Falls, Iowa, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she January 1, 2005.
Obituary published: January 02, 2005 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Leone M Thornton

Died December 21, … More Information
Leone M Thornton, age 92 of Cedar Falls, Iowa, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 21, 2004.
Obituary published: December 22, 2004 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Lavanda R (Suckow) Thornton

Died September 21, … More Information
Lavanda R (Suckow) Thornton, of Waterloo, Iowa, joined the Lord September 21, 2009. LaVanda was 90.
Obituary published: September 22, 2009 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Lavanda R Thornton

Died September 22, … More Information
Lavanda R Thornton, age 90 of Waterloo, Iowa, went into the presence of the Lord on September 22, 2009.
Obituary published: September 23, 2009 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Laura Ann (Hardy) Thornton

Died June 27, … More Information
Laura Ann (Hardy) Thornton, age 50 of Johnston, Iowa, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 27, 2013.
Obituary published: June 28, 2013 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Kate (Forney) Thornton

Died November 03, … More Information
Kate (Forney) Thornton, age 95 of Sidney, Iowa, entered Heaven's gates on November 3, 2000.
Obituary published: November 04, 2000 in "Nonpareil"

▰ Joan A (Kaeding) Thornton

Died August 12, … More Information
Joan A (Kaeding) Thornton, age 96 of Iowa, born in Cottonwood Co, Minnesota, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Joan August 12, 1996.
Obituary published: August 13, 1996 in "Hawk Eye"

▰ James L Thornton

Died February 07, … More Information
James L Thornton, born September 17, 2015 died February 7, 2016 in Davenport, Iowa. James was 0.
Family members and close friends: , Valarie Morrow, Jennifer Mitchell

▰ James Thornton

Died March 11, … More Information
James Thornton, age 65 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away March 11, 2008.
Obituary published: March 12, 2008 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ J Maxine (Thackery) [Followwill] Thornton

Died July 12, … More Information
J Maxine (Thackery) [Followwill] Thornton, 81, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2004 in Muscatine, Iowa.
Obituary published: July 13, 2004 in "Muscatine Journal"

▰ J Maxine (Thackery) [Followwill] Thornton

Died July 14, … More Information
J Maxine (Thackery) [Followwill] Thornton, of Muscatine, Iowa, departed this life Sunday July 14, 2004. THORNTON was 81.
Obituary published: July 15, 2004 in "Wapello Republican"

▰ J Maxine (Thackery) [Followwill] Thornton

Died July 13, … More Information
J Maxine (Thackery) [Followwill] Thornton, age 81 of Muscatine, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2004.
Obituary published: July 14, 2004 in "Columbus Gazette"

▰ J Maxine (Thackery) [Brown] Thornton

Died July 12, … More Information
J Maxine (Thackery) [Brown] Thornton, 81, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2004 in Muscatine, Iowa.
Obituary published: July 13, 2004 in "Hawk Eye"

▰ Helen Beatrice (Reynolds)[Deppy][Leonard Thornton

Died March 09, … More Information
Helen Beatrice (Reynolds)[Deppy][Leonard Thornton died unexpectedly on March 9, 1999 at the age of 91 in Columbus Junction, Iowa.
Obituary published: March 10, 1999 in "Hawk Eye"

▰ Helen B (Reynolds)[Leonhard] Thornton

Died March 09, … More Information
Helen B (Reynolds)[Leonhard] Thornton, of Columbus Junction, Iowa, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she March 9, 1999. Helen was 91.
Obituary published: March 10, 1999 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Harry Alpheus "Bud" Thornton

Died January 13, … More Information
Harry Alpheus "Bud" Thornton, 93, of Muscatine, Iowa departed this life January 13, 2009.
Obituary published: January 14, 2009 in "Hawk Eye"

▰ Greg Thornton

Died February 19, … More Information
Greg Thornton, of Iowa, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he February 19, 2013. Greg was 52.
Obituary published: February 20, 2013 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Grace J Thornton

Died May 18, … More Information
Grace J Thornton, of Scranton, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 18, 2007. Grace was 86.
Obituary published: May 19, 2007 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Gladys Thornton

Died February 21, … More Information
Gladys Thornton, age 81 of Churdan, Iowa, gained her wings on February 21, 2006.
Obituary published: February 22, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Gerald D Thornton

Died August 25, … More Information
Gerald D Thornton, age 87 of Iowa, passed from this life on August 25, 2011.
Obituary published: August 26, 2011 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Gary S Thornton

Died January 20, … More Information
Gary S Thornton, age 58 of Des Moines, Iowa, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 20, 2010.
Obituary published: January 21, 2010 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Gary S Thornton

Died January 19, … More Information
Gary S Thornton, born May 24, 1951 entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 19, 2010 in Ankeny, Iowa. Gary was 58.

▰ Gail Maxine (Nelson) Thornton

Died November 18, … More Information
Gail Maxine (Nelson) Thornton, 85, of Iowa City, Iowa departed this life November 18, 2009.
Obituary published: November 19, 2009 in "Cedar Rapids Gazette"

▰ Frank C [Stebritz][Hickle][Ruehlow] Thornton

Died May 29, … More Information
Frank C [Stebritz][Hickle][Ruehlow] Thornton, age 80 of Mason City, Iowa, joined the Lord May 29, 2002.
Obituary published: May 30, 2002 in "Mason City G-G"

▰ Frank C Thornton

Died May 28, … More Information
Frank C Thornton, of Mason City, Iowa, died on May 28, 2002. Frank was 80.
Obituary published: May 29, 2002 in "Mason City G-G"

▰ Francis "Bud" Thornton

Died January 19, … More Information
Francis "Bud" Thornton, of Churdan, Iowa, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 19, 1998. Francis was 79.
Obituary published: January 20, 1998 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Florence M Thornton

Died January 29, … More Information
Florence M Thornton, age 95 of Winterset, Iowa, died on January 29, 2002.
Obituary published: January 30, 2002 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ F Richard "Buddha" Thornton

Died July 29, … More Information
F Richard "Buddha" Thornton, age 78 of Iowa, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before F July 29, 2017.
Obituary published: July 30, 2017 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Elizabeth Coady "Betty" Thornton

Died August 16, … More Information
Elizabeth Coady "Betty" Thornton, age 79 of Gilbert, Iowa, entered into eternal rest August 16, 2014.
Obituary published: August 17, 2014 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Elizabeth Thornton

Died August 16, … More Information
Elizabeth Thornton, born May 7, 1935 joined the Lord August 16, 2014 in Zearing, Iowa. Elizabeth was 79. Tags: #Bancroft #Catholic #School- #Mercy #Marshalltown #Licensed #Nurse #Betty #Donald #Zearing #Schools #Club #Bondurant #Radio #Warren #Altoona #Elkhart #Debora #Christy #Gilbert #David #Diane #Gray #Dennis #Thornton #Haven #Donna #Daniel #Urbandale #Grandchildren #Great- #Catherine #Robb #Bree #Stephanie #Summer #Autumn #Stacie #Black #Billy #Alexander #Julian #Griffin #Brody #Dustyn #Turner #Estella #Cindy #Kelly #Kowalski #Cora #James #Anna #Kodi #Jeff #Brynn #Jessica #Goughnour #Landyn #Lyndsie #Charlotte #Mary #Coady #Melbourne #Koll #Hamm #John #Waterford #Ames #Initiatives #Moines #Fredregill #Rosary #Mass #Dagit #Krettek #Lincoln #Ladies #Dakins #Main
Obituary: ELIZABETH BETTY THORNTON Age 79
Date of Birth 5-7-35 Date of Death 8-16-14


Elizabeth Betty Thornton of Ames, formerly of Bondurant and Zearing, IA passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on 16, 2014 at her daughters home in Gilbert, IA under Hospice care.


Betty was born in Wesley, IA on May 7, 1935 to James and Pauling (Bode) Coady. The youngest of five children, she grew up in rural Bancroft and graduated from St. Johns Catholic High School-Bancroft in 1953. Betty also graduated from Mercy School of in Marshalltown, IA in 1956 as a Licensed Practical Nurse.


On 24, 1957 Betty married Donald Thornton of Zearing and they settled in the Zearing area where they both farmed and raised six children. were members of St. Gabriels Catholic Church. Betty was very active during this time as a wonderful cook, a bus driver for NESCO Schools, harvesting a large vegetable garden each year, raising poultry, and horses, and even a pet fox. She also enjoyed boating, fishing, camping, horseback riding as a member of the Zearing Saddle Club, bowling, playing cards, and getting together with her many friends.


In 1981, Don and Betty moved to Bondurant, IA where they built an earth home. Don continued working for WHO Radio and Betty worked at Warren Foods in Altoona. attended St. Marys Catholic Church in Elkhart, IA. Don passed away suddenly in 1993 after 36 years of marriage. Betty retired and enjoyed visiting with her wonderful neighbors, friends, and relatives.


Left to cherish her memory are her children, Debora (John) Christy of Gilbert; David Thornton of Bondurant; Diane (John) Gray of Altoona; Dennis (Gloria) Thornton of New Haven, MI; Donna Thornton of Zearing; Daniel (Cheryl) Thornton of Urbandale; 13 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren, Catherine (Justin) Robb and daughter, Bree; Stephanie (Greg) McKinney and daughters Summer and Autumn; Stacie (Bill) Black and son Billy; Alexander (Kristin) Thornton and sons Julian and Griffin; Brody Thornton; Dustyn (Amy) Turner and daughter Estella; Cindy (James) McMullen; Kelly (James) Kowalski and children Cora, James, and Anna; Kodi Thornton; Jeff Thornton; Brynn Sillyman; Jessica (Jeremiah) Goughnour and children Landyn and Lyndsie; and Charlotte Sillyman.


Betty is also survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Ann Coady, brothers-in-law Melbourne Hagg and Bob Koll; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful friends.


Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands Don Thornton in 1993 and Ron Hamm in 2014; her older siblings, Jim (2011) Anna (2012) John (2013) and Mary (2014).


Special thanks to The Waterford of Ames assisted living staff and residents. Also thank you to Initiatives Hospice of Des Moines.


Betty has been entrusted to Fredregill in Zearing, IA.


A visitation for Betty will be held at Fredregill on , 18, 2014 from 5PM to 7PM with a Rosary at 7PM.


The funeral Mass will be held , 19, 2014 at 10:30AM at St. Gabriels Catholic Church in Zearing officiated by Fr. Rick Dagit of St. Gabriels in Zearing and Fr. Dan Krettek of St. Marys in Elkhart. Burial will follow in Lincoln Township -Zearing. The luncheon will be served by the St. Gabriels Ladies Guild at Dakins Community at 105 E Main St in Zearing, IA.

▰ Edward L Jr Thornton

Died December 15, … More Information
Edward L Jr Thornton, 96, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2004 in Polk City, Iowa.
Obituary published: December 16, 2004 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Edward Thornton

Died June 28, … More Information
Edward Thornton, of Des Moines, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2005. Edward was 69.
Obituary published: June 29, 2005 in "Des Moines Register"
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