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Official Obituary of

Howard J. Thornton

May 3, 1935 ~ September 5, 2020 (age 85) 85 Years Old

Howard Thornton Obituary

Howard J. Thornton, 85, of Waukegan, passed away September 5, 2020, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born May 3, 1935, in Roseville, MI. Howard was a United States Navy Veteran. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Hronn Thornton; children, Adrian Brown, Bernadette (Brian) Stout, Roland Thornton, Nina Venisnik, and Johann (Izabella) Stefnis; grandson, Drew Venisnik, and other grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by his two sisters. Services and interment are private. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee. Please sign the guestbook at LauraSambranoFunerals.com; 847-571-7719.

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