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1960
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2011
Kevin Thorpe Obituary
Kevin D. Thorpe, 50, of Collinsville, Ill., born Sept. 10, 1960, in East St. Louis, Ill., died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2011, at his residence.
Mr. Thorpe worked at U.S. Steel Mill in Granite City, Ill., and was a bricklayer for Local 8 in Belleville, Ill. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 1712, Collinsville, Ill., and St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville, Ill. Kevin was an avid golfer and pool player. He played the guitar and harmonica and enjoyed all kinds of music and writing lyrics. He did lots of volunteer work in the community and served the Lord in many ways.
Surviving are his parents, Bill L. and Marcella M., nee Milner, Thorpe Sr., of Collinsville, Ill.; children, Kevin D. Thorpe Jr., of Collinsville, Ill., and Kristi L. DiMarco of Collinsville, Ill.; granddaughter, Lexi DiMarco of Collinsville, Ill.; siblings, Bill (Denise) Thorpe Jr., of Collinsville, Ill., Robin (Carrie) Thorpe of Collinsville, Ill., Ray (Dianna) Thorpe of Collinsville, Ill., Jim (Delena) Thorpe of Collinsville, Ill., Debbie Pepper of San Antonio, Texas, Becky (Tom) Matthews of Collinsville, Ill., Kim Sampson of Collinsville, Ill., and Lisa (Tim) Reynolds of Collinsville, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to his children or in the form of Masses.
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Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill., and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2011, at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, Ill. A prayer service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral: A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2011, at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, Ill., with Father John Beveridge officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill.
HERBERT A. KASSLY
FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Thorpe
January 8, 2012
Sorry for the loss of Kevin. My name is Chuck Hansen,I worked as a bricklayer in the mill with Kevin for years before I retired. I`v been gone 11 years and had moved to table Rock Lake Mo. Last week I learned of his passing,,,We worked a lot of hours together and talked so much. He talked of his love for his family and his faith in God, He was my true friend from the start,and still is.,,, Chuck "root" Hansen
Mary Ferguson
July 12, 2011
I met Kevin July 4, 2008, and I will always remember him on that date now. We shared many things but, of them all three things were probably the most important to us both: our faith in God and belief in serving Him with our time and talents, our love of music. and our enjoyment of dancing. So, in these things, I would say I shared a piece of the best of a good man for a little more than a wonderful year. I miss you, Kev.
Wilma Downey
July 1, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
NATHAN MILSTER
July 1, 2011
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.....
June 30, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Kevin being a friend of my brother and I always thought a lot of him! My prayers are with the entire Thorpe family.
Tammy Anderson-Owens
Kristin Anderson
June 30, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to the Thorpe family....Kevin will be truly missed
Beth (Meyer) Bradley
June 30, 2011
To the entire Thorpe Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
June 30, 2011
Sorry for the lost of your son. My prayers are with you. God bless those people that were effected my this loss.
Edward Brittin
June 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of greif Kevin was a good man he will be missed.
Debra Brittin
June 30, 2011
My prayers go out to the Thorpe family. I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Kevin.
CURT CHERRY
June 30, 2011
I AM SO SORRY BILL AND SALLY,THE WHOLE THORPE FAMILY MY PRAYERS OUR TRULY WITH.
Carol Stone
June 30, 2011
Dear Thorpe Family, So sorry for your loss. May God give you strenth to get through this sad time. Mike & Carol Stone
Lynda Jackstadt
June 30, 2011
Robin, Carrie and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynda Jackstadt
June 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Bjornstad
June 30, 2011
Kristi,
Our deepest condolances on the loss of your father.
Bill and Angela Bjornstad (your friends at Texas Roadhouse)
Bill Bjornstad
June 30, 2011
Kristi,
Our deepest condolances on the loss of your father.
Bill and Angela Bjornstad (your friends at Texas Roadhouse)
Dan & Laurie Clark
June 30, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mona Manzano
June 30, 2011
Kevin, R.I.P.
Mike and Kim Hundelt
June 30, 2011
Robin and Carrie, We are so very sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort as you mourn the loss of Kevin. Our prayers are with the whole Thorpe family at this time.
Melody Robards-Graminski
June 30, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with the whole family. Kevin and I went to high school together and we were good friends. He will be sadley missed...
Steve, Debi, Terry Downey
June 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elizabeth and Brandon Miller
June 30, 2011
Kristi and Kevin,
You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. We don't really know what to say but we do know love is the only thing that truly lasts. Sending our love to you and all of yours for now and then some.
Hugs from both of us,
Joe Zappa
June 30, 2011
The Thorpe Family, Kevin's struggles are over and he is in a better place. No more suffering. Our prayers go out to the family. Let's celebrate his life. From the gang
Shawn & Kathy Lewis
June 30, 2011
Our prayers and blessings go out to the entire family.The times of running in the pastures will never be forgotten.
Craig Eversmann
June 30, 2011
I grew up with Kevin and the whole Thorpe Family. Salt of the earth and good solid citizens. It was a joy to see Kevin active within SS Peter and Paul and he will be missed. Our deepest sympathy,
Craig, Leslie, Chad and Tyler Eversmann
June 30, 2011
Thorpe/Matthews Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian and Cindy Sweet
June 30, 2011
bill sally and fanily very sorry god be with you all richard&joyce arnotti
June 30, 2011
We grew up next to Hank. We played in the pasture, the horse barn, and had a great time as kids. He was a good friend to my big brother along with the rest if the Kennedy clan. We will miss him greatly. He was an important part of our lives. Love you Hank. Rest in Peace. Rhonda Kennedy-Chopiwskyj
June 30, 2011
To all in the Thorpe family, I'm very sorry for your loss.
Alan and Penny Basarich
June 30, 2011
I went to high school with Kevin. He was a great person. He will truly be missed.
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