Shawn Thornton Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shawn Thornton (Muscatine, Iowa), whose life came to an end on November 18, 2025 at the age of 44, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Bethany Thornton of Muscatine; his parents, Wesley Thornton of Muscatine and Sue Ostert Thornton of Muscatine; his children, Emma of Muscatine, Peyton of Muscatine, Taylor Thornton of Muscatine and Brayden Thornton of Muscatine; his siblings, Amanda Wagner (Jason), Travis Thornton (Patti), Wesley Thornton (Holly), Kayla Thornton (Lucas), Christopher Thornton and Brianna Thornton (Noel); his grandmother Nancy Thornton; his parents-in-law, Jayne Estabrook (Kevin) of Muscatine and Fred Hugill (Susan) of St. Louis, MO; his sisters-in-law, Adriane Bynum (Chris) of Muscatine and Kristen Tobias (Mike) of Durant; his grandparents, Ron (Pat Hagens), Bruce, Shirley and Darrel; his uncle Dennis Ostert; and his cousin Gwendolyn Lange.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in care of his wife, Bethany Thornton.