Nancy Cecilia Thornton Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Nancy Cecilia Thornton of Peoria, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 25, 2026 at the age of 67. 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, Robert A. Kelch and Dorothy Kelch (Spriggs). She is survived by: her children, Patricia Berres (Patrick) of East Peoria, Matthew Thornton (Alexa) of Salem, IL and Christen Thornton (Matthew Jones) of Peoria Heights; her sisters, Ginny Molohon of Chillicothe and Tracy Sheely (Greg) of Morton; and her grandchildren, Cameron, Gionna, Mateo, Sean (Zoey), Grayson and Jacoby.

Preferred memorials in Nancy's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.