Eugene Thornton Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 17, 2023, at the age of 87, Eugene Thornton of Rockford, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alvin Thornton and Reba Thornton; his wife Margaret Thornton (Piggy); his children, Debbie Powell and Alan Thornton (Sherry); his stepson Randal Simerson; his brothers, Willie Thornton and Edward Thornton; and his siblings-in-law, Bill Kopplin, Elton Kopplin (Koppie), Harlan Kopplin (Hirk), Harold Kopplin, Marion Hayes and Rosalie Kopplin.

He is survived by: his former wife Joyce Staggs (Sam); his son Doug Thornton (Dawn); his son-in-law Gary Powell; his stepson Timothy Simerson (Sherrie); his sister Pernie Borcherts (Bud); and his sisters-in-law, Ellowyn K, Helen Dreyer and Jeannie Rinaldi (Ronnie). He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and his very special dog.

Memorials may be made to the family.