Susan.  I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending prayers for you to kee strong. Dean was a really nice guy I known him since I was15. I am so thankful he married you and you had a good life together. 

Could not believe it when I seen it in the paper.I just talked to u at colonial barber shop.Seems like couple weeks ago .Looked good.I will always remember all the good duck and deer hunts we had together at Beesaw for alot of years.It sucks we all grew apart!!RIP my friend.   

Loved you little brother. We didn't have much time together. I moved to California in 1963. The only time we had together in later years was If I visited Pekin or you came to California. I am proud of how you lived and what you accomplished. I kept up with you through Susan and Facebook.

Rest in peace Brother.   

Dean was the best of the best when it came to working on our vehicles.  He did it right the first time and he was very concerned for his customers.  The chat room will be missed by a lot of guys including Larry.  This is a bad day for us in hearing of Dean leaving this world and in the loss of a dear friend.  The only thing good is that we know that he is in a far better place with all his hunting and sportsman buddies that have gone on before him.  God bless and all our love.

Dean will be so missed as a friend and great mechanic. Rick loved visiting with him in his shop. I'm sure they are both sitting in a duck blind in Heaven having a good time.

Susan so sorry, thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.

With our deepest. Condolences to a great friend and neighbor

We wish to extend our condolences to Susan and family, he was a great friend and neighbor.

Will miss all great conversations at desk while you're waiting for the bankers : ) With my deepest sympathy to your family! It's heartbreaking when the world loses good ones like you.

susan,so sorry for your loss. Dean was a good friend,he definately will be missed by all!!!!!!We will all grieve for you and him! Again sorry!! Your friend always,Steve     

So very sorry for your loss.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dean was a friend of mine when I was at Wood Duck Springs. He was always a hard worker and a positive person. I had a lot of respect for that man, and I felt he felt the same for me. We got to be good friends both during and out of hunting seasons. When I left Wood Duck, he made a point to keep in touch, which says a ton for that man. If God needed a top notch guy, he just got one. Going to miss you Buddy.

Susan, Under normal circumstances Dave undoubtedly would have been there last Monday morning. In fact, after getting back from a doctor appointment, he went to Dean's place. After Dave retired he saw Dean more often. One day, when he got home, he said, "You know, something has changed." He noticed how Dean seemed to be more at ease and just plain happy. All of this happening has laid heavy on our hearts this past week. He was a good man and we are all going to miss him. Charlotte (Dave's wife) 

Dean was a hunting companion and friend. He was a hard worker, easy to get along with, and we had fun working on blinds and hunting together. Dean will be missed at Wood Duck Springs.

My heart breaks for you and your family.  Lots of prayers are being sent to you and hugs.

I don't know what to say Susan except I am so sorry for Dean's passing. If it wasn't for Dean I never would have met Charlotte.  I've known Dean since I was 15, and he's been my mechanic since 1966 when I got my first car.  I'm really going to miss him and the lies we told each other every week.
 

Susan, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Knew Dean way back when he worked for Phil Renner at the station on Sheridan Rd and I then worked at Convenient Food Mart; such a nice guy—I see the years didn’t change that!  Prayers of peace to family; those we love never go away, they walk beside us everyday!  Fly high, Dean!   

Had a lot of fun playing hockey as kids. Enjoyed working on Corvettes together. Will miss you. RIP.

Susan, so very sorry for your loss. Dean had his business across the street from my parents house, and on many occasions he was ther to help them . I will always be grateful for his help and service. He will be missed greatly. Prayers to you and your family.

Dean always had stories to tell when I stopped in.  Many of them about my dad, and hunting.we even talked golf.  I'm certainly going to miss him.  Condolences to the family.

Very sorry for your loss. Susan I know how much you will miss Dean. He will always be with you in spirit and you'll have great memories . 

Prayers of love and peace for Susan, Amber and the rest of the family.  Dean will always be remembered for 
being a friend and helping others. 

So sorry for the loss of Dean.  He was a good friend to my dad and he will miss him.  Prayers for your family.

So sorry to hear the news Susan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 

Sending all our love and prayers to love.   
Hugs

Words cannot express our sadness.  Years of friendship, support and loyalty mean the world to us. Dean was just the BEST. Our thoughts are with you. Take care. 
Love. Doug and Sue

Susan and family so sorry to see this.. may he soar with the Angels and keep all those vehicles in Heaven in top top shape...

Susan,  my sympathy to you and your family.  I know how difficult this must be for you.  May God bless all of you.

Susan, I’m so sorry to hear about Dean!  He was such a help to me over all the years I lived across the street.  He was a great man and will sorely be missed.  I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers, you and Amber.

Sending love and prayers to the family and may you rest in peace Dean until we meet again in a peaceful place...

I am so very sorry for your loss. Big hugs and prayers Susan.


Susan I am so sorry for your loss. Dean was a good man and mechanic. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ??

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R. Dean Thorne

3 October, 1945 – 1 November, 2018

Preston-Hanley Funeral Home & Crematory

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