THORN, Kenton Lee: Died 1970

THORN, RENEKER

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Kenton Lee Thorn

Kenton Lee Thorn, son of Edgar and Betty Reneker Thorn, was born Dec. 29, 1954, at Burlington, and departed this life Saturday, May 16, 1970, at his farm home south of Douds at the age of 15.

The family lived in Burlington until moving to their present home in June, 1969.

Kenton was a freshman student at Van Buren Community High School in Keosauqua.

Remaining to mourn his untimely passing are his parents, two sisters, Dolly and Stephanie and a brother, Brian, all at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Reneker of Douds and Mrs. Ava Ann Thorn of Mt. Sterling; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 19, 1970 at 2 P.M. at the Pedrick Funeral Home in Douds, with the Rev. Willis Grant, United Methodist pastor, officiating. Mrs. Keith A. Smith and Mrs. Robert Pedrick were the vocalists, accompanied by Mrs. Max Caves. Pallbearers were Noble Plowman, Bruce Harryman, Jr., Donald Parsons, Wendell Peacock, Art Lorton and Roscoe Haney. Interment was in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery near Douds.

**Handwritten: Rec. Rep. 21 MAY 1970

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book F, Page 285, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA