Erika Thornton, Age 88

Erika "Wally" W. Thornton, age 88, Concordia, KS, passed away on Sat., Aug. 22, 2015 at the Mitchell County Health Systems Resident Care Center, Beloit. She was born on Feb. 7, 1927 in Possnekck, Germany to Fritz & Gertrude (Patcer) Distler.

She married Melvin A. Thornton on May 19, 1961 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents & 6 brothers.

Per Erika's wishes, cremation has taken place. Inurnment with her husband Melvin will be in the Randall Cemetery, Randall on Tues., Sept. 8, 2015 at 10:30 am. Condolences may be left online at www.chaputbuoy.com.

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