Phil Thorne Obituary
The world bids farewell to Phil Thorne (Carbondale, Illinois), departing on March 3, 2025 at the age of 92. Phil leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Phil Thorne to show support.
He was predeceased by: his adoptive parents, Russel Thorne and Maude Vincent Thorne. He is survived by: his wife Mary Francelle Thorne; his sister Elizabeth Anne Stout of Naperville, Illinois; his children, William "Woody" Thorne (Rita) and Frances Anne Van Norman (Greg); his grandchildren, Mary Heltsley (Jarrod), Chuck Lauder (Paige), Michelle Murphy (Dugan), Mitch Lauder, Chris Van Norman, Julia Van Norman and Ellie Van Norman; and his great grandchildren, Hannah Heltsley, Harper Heltsley, Alayna Lauder, Alexa Lauder, Austin Lauder and Rollins Murphy. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the SIH Foundation and SIU Foundation with a designation of SIU Athletics in memory of Philip Thorne.
