It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Alma Mae Thornell (Paulding, Ohio), born in Defiance, Ohio, who passed away on October 17, 2022, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her father Herman Sr. Arend; her husband Robert C. Thornell; her son Thomas Thornell; her daughter-in-law Diane Thornell; her siblings, Russel Arend, Herman Arend Jr. and Donna Dean Proxmire; and her great grandchild Jessica Thornell.

She is survived by : her children, Robert Thornell (Jody) of Defiance, OH, Larry Thornell (Cathy) of Paulding, OH and Janet Miller (Dennis) of Grover Hill, OH; and her siblings, Ivan Arend (Patricia) of Paulding, OH and Helen Sauber of Defiance, OH. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in Alma's memory to Masses or Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 417 N Main St., Paulding, OH 45879.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Den Herder Funeral Home