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Travis Thornhill Obituary

TRAVIS D. THORNHILL SAUK VILLAGE, IL Travis D. Thornhill, age 77, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Lagay Thornhill nee Daniel for almost 51 years. Dear brother of Ivadell (Hubert) Taylor. Cherished uncle of many nephews and nieces and many great and great-great nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his parents: Neal and Masie Thornhill. Visitation Thursday February 25, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sauk Village, 22240 Burnham Ave., Sauk Village, IL. Funeral service Friday February 26, 2016 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. Interment at Memory Lane Memorial Park - Crown Point, IN. Travis was a 38 year member of the Sauk Village Fire Department and Fire Chief for ten years. He was a long time Cubs fan and University of Alabama Football Fan. Roll Tide! Arrangements entrusted to Steger Memorial Chapel - Steger, IL. Further information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com
Published by The Times on Feb. 21, 2016.

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Rose Langston

February 24, 2016

Dear Lagay,
So sorry for your loss. My prayers to you and the family. You and Travis were very fortunate to have spent a long life together.
God Blesjs and Peace be with you,
Rose Langston

Lisa Luther-Kenney

February 24, 2016

RIP Cheif, may you ride the engines in heaven, see you again one day. I'm glad my family and I knew you in this life, and were able to create great memories with you.

Diane Buchanan-Kelly

February 23, 2016

He left a wonderful impression with me the first time I met he and his wife following my dad's homegoing (James Buchanan). What a wonderful reunion there must be in heaven between old friends from Sauk Village. May God comfort his family and friends now but give the peace that passes all understanding knowing that "absent from the body" is to be "present with the Lord." What a day that will be when we all are reunited in a land that knows no death, sorrow, or suffering. May the Lord be with all of you at this time...

carol hopson

February 22, 2016

you will be missed by all who knew you.jesus has called you home.we will see you again.

Bill and Mary Ann Piatt

February 21, 2016

Dear Lagay and Ivadell and family. We are sorry to hear of Travis passing. We will be praying for you. Bill has called him his golfing buddy and a friend. We are thankful for memories and friendships. May God bless you with his comfort. Love and prayers Bill and Mary Ann Piatt

February 20, 2016

Dear Lagay: I was so sorry to learn of Travis's death. I had not seen him for a while but the last time I did see him he told he that he was having some health issues. I considered the both of you to be good friends and I always enjoyed visiting with you folks. I am sure you will miss him dearly, but you have many good memories of all the years you had together and you have the comfort of knowing he now rests in the arms of Jesus his Lord. Be assured of our prayers and concern for you as you go through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Glenn Smits

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