Nola Jean Herman Thornton Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Nola Jean Herman Thornton (Opelousas, Louisiana), born in Britton, South Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Nola Jean Herman left this world on April 15, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Nola Jean Herman Thornton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Meredith Herman and Nellie Herman; her sons, Steve and Miles Thornton; her son-in-law Michael Blanchard; and her brother-in-law Roger Koltes.
She is survived by: her husband John; her children, Jeffrey Thornton (Jana) and Rinea Blanchard; and her siblings, Neil Herman (Madeline), Karel Titus (Gary) and Kareen Koltes Christiansen (Guy). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.