Barbara Thomsen Obituary
In loving memory of Barbara Thomsen (Zion, Illinois), who departed this world on September 25, 2025 at the age of 84. Barbara leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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, Melvin Iles and Katherine Iles (Fleming); her husband Ronald Thomsen; her siblings, Patricia Iles and Earl Fraley Jr.; her daughter-in-law Janice Thomsen; and her stepfather Earl Fraley.
She is survived by: her children, Debra Williams (Eric), Lori Nordigian (Matthew), David Thomsen (Christine) and Sheri Thomsen; her grandchildren, Westley Williams (Molly), Justin Williams (Lauren), Austin Williams (Megan), Ashley Wydra (Jeff), Amanda Stinson, Alexandra Walsh (Greg), Alyssa Nordigian (Ryan Heller), Alicia Nordigian, Abigail Nordigian, Ava Nordigian, Anjie Rawhoof (Dale) and Olivia Ranville (Christopher); her great grandchildren, Allison, Owen Williams, Violet, Ivy Williams, Oliver, Archie, Theodore Williams, Myka, Reese Wydra, Hannahlynn, Harper, Hensley, Hayven, Havanna Stinson, Presley, Theo, Aaliyah Nordigian-Heller, Bentley, Bishop, Bowie Nordigian, Hannah and Russell Rawhoof; her niece Catherine Fraley, MD; and her brothers-in-law, Thomas Thomsen (Mary) and Robert Thomsen. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Congdon Funeral Home (3012 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL 60099). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Congdon & Co Funeral Directors (3012 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL 60099). A burial will be held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 at 1801 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064.
In lieu of flowers please consider making donations in Barbara's name to Tiny Paws Small Dog Rescue, 2616 200th avenue, Union Grove, Wisconsin Donate to Tiny Paws (https://www.paypal.com).
