Irene May Thornton Obituary
We announce the death of Irene May Thornton (Council Bluffs, Iowa), who passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 89. Irene will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Irene May Thornton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil Thornton and Elsie Thornton (Huss); her daughters, Jeannie L. Brancs and Vickie Petersen; her brother Manford Thornton; and her granddaughter Kathy.
She is survived by: her children, Larry John Petersen, Jerry Perersen, Terry Petersen (Cheryl) and Tayva Hart (Tammy Petersen); and her grandchildren, Joe, Samantha, Carrie, Chrissy, Ericka, Kevin, Christopher, Tianna, Eli, Mya, Jacob, Joshua, Theresa, Leah and Madison. She is also survived by 32 great grandchildren, 2 great- great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, friends and a host of other family and friends.
