Francelle "Fran" Thorne's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2020 in Carbondale, Illinois

Francelle "Fran" Thorne

September 11, 1937 - February 24, 2020 (82 years old)

Carbondale, Illinois

Francelle "Fran" Thorne's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2020 in Carbondale, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meredith Funeral Home

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Francelle "Fran" Thorne

September 11, 1937 - February 24, 2020 (82 years old)

Carbondale, Illinois

Francelle Thorne Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Francelle Thorne (Carbondale, Illinois), who passed away on February 24, 2020, at the age of 82, 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 Paul Brock and Julia Estelle Brock (Horrell). She is survived by: her former husband Philip Vincent Thorne; her husband Phil; her children, William "Woody" Thorne (Rita) and Frances Van Norman (Greg); her grandchildren, Mary Heltsley (Jarrod), Chuck Lauder (Paige), Michelle Murphy (Dugan), Mitch Lauder, Chris Van Norman, Julia Van Norman and Ellie Van Norman; and her great grandchildren, Hannah Heltsley, Harper Heltsley, Alayna Lauder and Alexa Lauder.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, SIH Foundation - Coach Kill Fund, or to SIU Athletics.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meredith Funeral Home



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