Jo Ann Thornton Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jo Ann Thornton (Bethalto, Illinois), born in Alton, Illinois, who passed away on February 11, 2023, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank L Standefer and Ruby M. Standefer (Flatt); her husband Ivan Earl Thornton; her grandson Kenny R. Roberts; her brother Wayne Standefer; and her half-brother Adelmo Marchiori.
She is survived by: her son Timothy Roberts (Carmen) of Benld, IL; her stepchildren, Melody Sinks (Mike) of Cottage Hills, IL, Terry Thornton (Donna) of Bethalto, IL and Roger Thornton (Susie) of Forrest Homes; and her stepgrandchildren, Terry Thornton (Jayme), Cody Thornton (Dawn), Erika Kline (Joe), Lacey Dodd (Eric), Joshua Sinks and April McNeilly (Casey). She is also survived by several great grandchildren.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or the American Lung Association.
