Hey daddy... I just wanted to say I love you and I could really use an angel watching over me and Hunter... So many people need you, you know that, so please don't be too busy fixing heaven's stars to come back down and fix the dimmer switch on my life, ok?

Dear Mary, Jaimie, Shelly & Katie, 
Our deepest & most sincere condolences to all of you. We are very sad that we were not in town to attend the wake & funeral. Our prayers are with you always. 
Sincerely,
Bill, Maggie, Kim, & Christina Rook

Dear Mary, Shelly, Katie and Jamie, 
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish there was some way to ease the pain. 
Jim was a wonderful Papa to Mackenzie and I know that she will miss him so very much. I hope that you find peace in the coming days and know that my prayers are with you. Carol Dobilaitis

To the Thornton Family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Jim and know that my families thoughts are with you at your time of grief. Remember that "When all else is gone, Memories Remain".
  Neal Trilling, Driver with Brook Electric. Palatine,Illinois

On behalf of myself, my family and the brothers of SAE from the early 70s, our heartfelt condolences.  One of the mantras of an SAE back in our day was the True Gentlemen pledge.  Jim truly was.  We will miss him and our prayers with you, his family.  Mike Yerly, class of '74, NIU/SAE.

Dear Mary and girls,
  
  I am so sorry for you loss.  Jim was a great neighbor to have.  I will miss seeing him and Danny out snowblowing at 9:00 P.M. knowing they would have to go out again in the early A.M. like two nuts!!  Also his wonderful frozen cocktails and of course dodging his plastic golfballs in the yard!!  Most of all his warm smile.  Please know we are praying for you all.

Our Love,
Tish and Dan

Dear Jan and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.  If anyone at your extended AT&T family can do anything please let us know!  You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim was a great guy to work with. He will be greatly misses at Continental. My heart go's out to the Thornton family. God Bless Jim and his friends and family.

Dear Thornton Family,
I am speechless as I know everything just happened so quickly. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort that he is now in a better place.

I have very fond memories of hanging out at your house in grammar school. Mr. Thornton's laugh was always one of my favorites. He was a wonderful father and a very smart man. 

“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

Dearest Mary and all of the Thornton Family, It is with deep sadness in my heart that I express my sympathy for all of you.  Jim will be greatly missed by all.  You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this painful time.  Jim was a great guy!

Dear Thornton Family,
We wish to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Jim. We were deeply saddened to hear of his passing and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Kevin & Joy Daly

Our condolences on the passing of Jim.  Jim and my late brother Terry were close friends and I believe college roommates.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Thornton Family.

Kevin Morris
Parickt Morris
Peggy Morris

Dearest Thornton Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  We know all too well your pain.  Gods Speed on Jim and that he is happily laughing with Jerry.  Take care of each other.  Love, Jeanne Bartolini and girls

Dearest Thornton family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  We know all too well your pain.  Gods speed on Jim and that he meets our Jerry soon. Peace, Jeanne Bartolini and girls

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James T. Thornton

September 24, 1952 – July 12, 2011

Blake-Lamb Funeral Home

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