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Patricia Thorburn Obituary

Thorburn, Patricia Lee "Pat" Age 71, of Willowbrook. Beloved wife of the late Richard, Sr.; loving mother of Jennifer and Richard, Jr.; devoted sister of John (Claudia) Moritz and the late Genie Shield-Hubbard; dear sister-in-law of Sherry, Donna and the late David L. Thorburn; fond aunt of David H. and Julie Thorburn and Eric Shield; dear cousin of many. Visitation 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 13 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St. at Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. Will lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11500 German Church Rd., Burr Ridge, IL 60527. Interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church (address above) appreciated. Funeral info. 630-964-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 12, 2016.

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January 12, 2016

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO GOD OFCOMFORT AS YOU ENDURE THIS DIFFICULT TIME 1 CORINTHIANS 1:3-4

Anthony

January 12, 2016

It's times like these that draw families closer together. We hope the God of tender mercies be with you all during this time

Cheryl Lynn

January 12, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

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Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Downers Grove

301 75th Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516

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14

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11500 German Church Rd.,, Burr Ridge, IL

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Trinity Lutheran Church

11500 German Church Rd., Burr Ridge, IL

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