Donald Thornton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald Thornton (Janesville, Wisconsin), who passed away on October 29, 2021 at the age of 77. 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, Paul Thornton and Doris Thornton (Kutzke); his brothers, Jim Thornton and Wayne Thornton; his parents-in-law, Betty Thornton and Norm Thompson; and his nephews, Rick Thompson and John Wood.
He is survived by: his children, Amy Eckert (Ryan Clark) and Eric Thornton (Cheryl); the mother of his children Sue Thornton-Gray; his grandchildren, Allie Patten (Greg), Maggie Eckert (Chris Olson), Olivia Eckert, Eli Eckert, Alexa Schieldt (Nick) and Leah Thornton; his great grandchildren, Bentley Patten and Rylee Patten; his siblings, Jack Thornton, Beverly Thompson, Sheryl Fahey (Jim) and Ron Thornton (Tina); his parents-in-law, Marlyn Thornton and Velda Thornton; his close friend Janet Schultz; Paul "Popsie", Maxine Schultz, Suzanne Fosdal, Jeffrey Schultz (Carrie), David Schultz (Susan), Paula Fosdal, Lane Fosdal, Tony, Nick, Jason and Ryan Schultz.