Glen Thornton's obituary , Passed away on August 13, 2018 in Decorah, Iowa

Glen Thornton

October 30, 1927 - August 13, 2018 (90 years old)

Decorah, Iowa

Glen Thornton's obituary , Passed away on August 13, 2018 in Decorah, Iowa

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Helms Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

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Glen Thornton

October 30, 1927 - August 13, 2018 (90 years old)

Decorah, Iowa

Glen Thornton Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Glen Thornton (Decorah, Iowa), who passed away at the age of 90, on August 13, 2018. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Glen Thornton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his children, Al Thornton (Tammy) and Jenny Butler (Paul); and his parents, Andrew Thornton and Pearl Thornton (Ruth). He is survived by: his wife DeLoris; his children, Larry Thornton (Lorris) of Shakopee, MN and Denise Ziech (Leonard) of Merrill, WI; his son-in-law Oz Osterhoudt of Faribault, MN.; his grandchildren, Melissa Osterhoudt, Angie Osterhoudt, Amanda St (Jesse), Ashlee Whitehead (Sean), Raisa Brashi (Daniel), Adam Thornton (Lana), Lucas Thornton (Sam), Tanner Schultz, Rachel Davis (Tim), Kirsten Gannon (Danny), Emily Vetter, Sam Donlan and Seth Butler; his daughter Linda Osterhoudt; his brother Ronald Thornton (Marilyn); his parent-in-law Melvin Solem; his son-in-law Russ Shultz; and also, Clara Solem (Young), Don Leyse (Shirley) and Curt Solem (Gerri).

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Helms Funeral Homes & Cremation Service



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Aug 16

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Schluter-Balik Funeral Home
604 South Ave, Decorah, IA 52101

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Aug 17

Funeral service

Decorah Lutheran Church
309 Winnebago St, Decorah, IA 52101

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