ROCKFORD — Nancy Sue Thorne, 87, of Rockford, passed away on July 20, 2024, at River Bluff Nursing Home, after a long illness. She was born on May 26, 1937, in Rochelle, IL; the daughter of Alfred and Gladys Horton. Nancy attended Rochelle High School. She married Jack L. Thorne on April 24, 1965. Nancy loved the Lord. She cheered for her grandchildren in sports. She was the matriarch of her family and her family meant everything to her. She was her family’s self-appointed caretaker. Her hobbies included interior design, crafting, and spending time with family.

Nancy is survived by her husband Jack Thorne; son Randall (Janette) Brink; daughters Linda (Joseph) Wallis, and Lisa Stivers; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents; daughter Jacquiline Woodruff; brothers Frank, Robert, Michael, and William; and first husband Maurice Brink.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home, 704 N. 6^th St. Rochelle, IL 61068. A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service. A committal service will follow out to Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle, IL.

The family would like to express a special thank you to River Bluff Nursing Home and Northern Illinois Hospice for their care of Nancy. Donations may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation www.nationalbreastcancer.org and UW Heart Research www.heartfoundation.org.