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Sherryn Thorn Obituary
Sherryn (Sherry) L. Thorn
Jan. 4, 1947 - April 20, 2022
PEORIA - Sherryn (Sherry) L. Thorn, was born January 4, 1947, in Peoria, IL, to Louise and Alvin D. Thorn. She died at home in Peoria on April 20, 2022, with her loving daughter and caretaker, Jennifer Konczyk, by her side.
Sherry was a graduate of Woodruff High School and held several professional positions throughout her career. One of her favorites was supervising the Main Desk at Illinois Wesleyan University, where she worked for ten-years and was adored by her team of student workers, many of whom kept in touch with her long after they graduated. Her favorite job of all was serving as daily lunch companion to her eldest grandson for the first six-years of his life, and then full-time nanny to her four younger grandchildren, a position she held for ten-years, retiring in 2008.
Sherry is survived by three daughters: Angela Hall (Eric Nelson), Jennifer Konczyk (Joe), and Julie Ewing (Randy); and five beloved grandchildren: Max (Alexandria), Grace, Jacob, Emma, and Lucas. Although she did not live quite long enough to meet her, Sherry had the joyful knowledge that her first great-grandchild was on the way. Sherry loved her family above all and always made sure her children and grandchildren felt loved and encouraged by her.
Sherry is also survived by her dear brother, Rusty Ronell, and was predeceased by her dear sister, Kathy Pumphrey.
To make a memorial in Sherry's honor, please consider the Family Justice Center in Peoria, which helps victims of domestic violence find safety and resources, a cause Sherry was passionate about throughout her life, or the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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James Rounds
February 24, 2025
Sherry was a wonderful wife and mother. When we parted it was very difficult for us both. I will always have her in my heart
Jane Randall
May 20, 2022
I enjoyed worked with Sherry at Illinois Wesleyan University. You could count on her to get things right, we enjoyed some good conversations, and she was a fun person!
S. D. Anderson, WHS Class 1965
May 4, 2022
The Woodruff HS Warrior Nation mourns the loss of a fellow classmate and alum.
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