Russell S. Thornton Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-12-11T19:00:00
End: 2024-12-12T01:00:00
Location: Molnar Funeral Home - Southgate Chapel

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Russell S. Thornton of Taylor, Michigan, who passed away on December 7, 2024, at the age of 59, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell S. Thornton to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his sister Valerie Gasiewski (Larry); and his parents, Joshua Thornton and Olive Thornton. He is survived by: his wife Paula Thornton; his daughters, Olivia Thornton, Elizabeth Rabtor and Pamela Mundhenk (Herbert); his grandchildren, Lily and Ashley; and his siblings-in-law, Maria Grimes (Stephen) and Frank Salinas (Mary Ann). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions are appreciated to Downriver for Veterans (https://downriverforveterans.org) or the Michigan Humane Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Molnar Funeral Homes

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Dec 11

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Molnar Funeral Home - Southgate Chapel
14032 Northline Rd, Southgate, MI 48195

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Dec 12

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14032 Northline Rd, Southgate, MI 48195

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