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Minnie Rhodes

Biography

• Marriage: Minnie Rhodes and Emerson McNeeley were married.

• Last Edited: 9 June 2020 11:49:00

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Edward M. Thornton¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Edward M. Thornton was born on 7 November 1935 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.^2,1
• Marriage: He and Linda J. were married.³
• Death: He died on 27 June 2005, at age 69, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.²

• Name: Edward M. Thornton was also known as Edwin Martin Thornton.⁴
• Note: Edward served in the U.S. Army. He worked with the Department of Transportation for 42 years, retiring as a Maintenance Supervisor. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time at his cottage in Clear Lake.
  
  Mr. Thornton is survived by his wife, Linda; his son, Ryan Thornton; four sisters, Bonnie Pontisso, Shirley Havens, Karen Freeman, all of Des Moines, Wilma Johnson of Waterloo; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Barbara Wike, Patricia Wadsworth, Minnie Warner, and Colleen Knouf.²
• Alt. Birth: He has conflicting birth information of 11 July 1935.⁴
• Household Member: Edward appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in the 1516 E. Madison Ave. census on 8 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. 1) Irvin Thornton, age 45.
  2) Rose Thornton, age 32 (informant).
  3) Barbara A. Thornton, age 12.
  4) Bonnie J. Thornton, age 9; Colleen F. Thornton, age 8; Minnie M Thornton, age 7) Wilma N. Tornton, daughter, age 6.
  8) Edward M. Thornton, age 4.
  9) Patricia R. Thornton, age 3.⁵
• Household Member: Edward appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. Residing at 1516 E. Madison.
  
  1) Irwin M. Thornton, head, white, male, age 55, married, born in Iowa, occupation road maintenance for state highway commission.
  2) Rose E. Thornton, wife, wite, female, age 42, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
  3) Bonny J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 19, born in Iowa, working as stenographer for veterans administration.
  4) Coleen F. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 18, born in Iowa, working as waitress at drugstore.
  5) Minney M. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 17, born in Iowa.
  6) Wilma N. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 16, born in Iowa.
  7) Edward M. Thornton, son, white, male, age, 14, born in Iowa.
  8) Patty R. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 13, born in Iowa.
  9) Shirley J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 7, born in Iowa.
  10) Karen K. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.¹

• Last Edited: 1 April 2022 13:07:00

Citations

1. [S404] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6, household 50, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
2. [S1392] Des Moines Register: Edward Thornton Obituary, Location: viewed online at desmoinesregister.com
3. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Linda J. Thornton, 145226652.
4. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Edwin Martin Thornton, 77518398.
5. [S572] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 1196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-120, p. 5B, household 101, Irvin Thornton household, accessed 26 Nov 2019

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Barbara Ann Thornton¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Barbara Ann Thornton was born on 26 December 1927 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.^2,1
• Marriage: She and Robert W. Wike were married.
• Death: She died on 30 November 1988, at age 60, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.³

• Note: She was a lifelong Des Moines resident and was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. She also was a member of the Highland Park American Legion Auxiliary.
• Household Member: Barbara appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in the 1516 E. Madison Ave. census on 8 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. 1) Irvin Thornton, age 45.
  2) Rose Thornton, age 32 (informant).
  3) Barbara A. Thornton, age 12.
  4) Bonnie J. Thornton, age 9; Colleen F. Thornton, age 8; Minnie M Thornton, age 7) Wilma N. Tornton, daughter, age 6.
  8) Edward M. Thornton, age 4.
  9) Patricia R. Thornton, age 3.⁴
• Household Member: Barbara appeared in the household of Robert W. Wike in a census on 12 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  1) Robert Wike, age 24, relation to head of house - son (enumerated in the Arthur Wike household), married, born in Illinois, looking for work.
  2) Barbara Wike, age 22, daughter-in-law, born in Iowa.
  3) Linda Wike, age 2, granddaughter, born in Iowa.
  4) Nancy Wike, age 1, granddaughter, born in Iowa.¹

• Last Edited: 18 May 2022 14:35:00

Citations

1. [S404] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-66, sheet 10, household 126, lines 4-7, (Robert Wike family), accessed 18 May 2022
2. [S1383] Polk County, Iowa Birth Records
3. [S1393] Des Moines Register, Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
4. [S572] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 1196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-120, p. 5B, household 101, Irvin Thornton household, accessed 26 Nov 2019

Robert W. Wike^1,2

Biography

• Birth: Robert W. Wike was born on 8 October 1925.^1,2
• Marriage: He and Barbara Ann Thornton were married.
• Death: He died on 10 November 1994, at age 69.¹

• Census: He appeared on the census on 12 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  1) Robert Wike, age 24, relation to head of house - son (enumerated in the Arthur Wike household), married, born in Illinois, looking for work.
  2) Barbara Wike, age 22, daughter-in-law, born in Iowa.
  3) Linda Wike, age 2, granddaughter, born in Iowa.
  4) Nancy Wike, age 1, granddaughter, born in Iowa.²

• Last Edited: 18 May 2022 14:38:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 26 Nov 2019, Robert W. Wike (8 Oct 1925-10 Nov 1994), 187774250, citing Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA: maintained by LNewsom (contributor 47708657).
2. [S404] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-66, sheet 10, household 126, lines 4-7, (Robert Wike family), accessed 18 May 2022

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Delores Irene Thornton

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Delores Irene Thornton was born on 27 January 1929 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: She died on 10 May 1929, at age 0.²

• Last Edited: 16 December 2019 07:03:00

Citations

1. [S680] Thornton, Manuscript, Subject: Thornton Descendants, File Number: Vol 1B; Type HU, Location N16/2/4
2. [S1390] Hamilton Funeral Home Record, Des Moines, Iowa.

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Bonnie Jean Thornton¹

Parents

East High School Yearbook

Biography

• Birth: Bonnie Jean Thornton was born on 19 May 1930 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.^2,3,4,1
• Marriage: She and Frank Joseph Pontisso were married.
• Death: She died on 6 July 2006, at age 76, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO, Bonnie Pontisso, 76, unexpectedly passed into the arms of our Lord on July 6, 2006, while being treated at Methodist Medical Center for a heart condition.
  
  She leaves behind her beloved husband of 52 years, Frank Pontisso; and daughters, Lisa (Des Moines), Diane and husband Jack Gustafson (Tierre Verde, Florida), Debra (Washington, D.C.); her very, very special granddaughter, Christina; and sisters, Wilma Johnson, Karen Freeman and Shirley Havens.
  
  Bonnie would tell you herself that she lived a very full and blessed life. She was born on May 19, 1930, to Irvin and Rose Thornton. She was the second oldest of a total of nine Thornton siblings: Barb, Wilma, Colleen, Minnie, Patty, Karen, Shirley, and Eddie and they were (and are) incredibly devoted to each other.
  
  Bonnie retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Des Moines and always had extremely fond memories of her co-workers. She loved to travel and gardening was her passion. Over the past 50 years, Bonnie’s home was a popular gathering place for family and friends. She was an absolute pro at entertaining and making anyone who walked through her door feel most welcomed! She could throw on a pot of coffee in two seconds flat and, before you knew it, she would be plying you with food and sweets. A frequent Bonnie-mantra was, "Are you sure you won’t have another piece?" She always looked forward to bowling with Frank and her league, lunch with her friends, and meeting with her bunko group.
  
  All in all, Bonnie was devoted to her family and friends. There is no doubt that if Bonnie was writing this obituary, she would want all of you to know that she loved each and every one of you very much and, in return, she knows you loved her as well.
  
  To honor and celebrate the life of this incredible woman, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, you are cordially invited to greet the family from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at Iles Funeral Homes -Westover Chapel where a vigil service will be held at 5 p.m. A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday, July 10, at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.^5,4

• Note: Bonnie lived in Des Moines at the time of her mother's death.
• Household Member: Bonnie appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in the 1516 E. Madison Ave. census on 8 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. 1) Irvin Thornton, age 45.
  2) Rose Thornton, age 32 (informant).
  3) Barbara A. Thornton, age 12.
  4) Bonnie J. Thornton, age 9; Colleen F. Thornton, age 8; Minnie M Thornton, age 7) Wilma N. Tornton, daughter, age 6.
  8) Edward M. Thornton, age 4.
  9) Patricia R. Thornton, age 3.⁶
• Household Member: Bonnie appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. Residing at 1516 E. Madison.
  
  1) Irwin M. Thornton, head, white, male, age 55, married, born in Iowa, occupation road maintenance for state highway commission.
  2) Rose E. Thornton, wife, wite, female, age 42, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
  3) Bonny J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 19, born in Iowa, working as stenographer for veterans administration.
  4) Coleen F. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 18, born in Iowa, working as waitress at drugstore.
  5) Minney M. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 17, born in Iowa.
  6) Wilma N. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 16, born in Iowa.
  7) Edward M. Thornton, son, white, male, age, 14, born in Iowa.
  8) Patty R. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 13, born in Iowa.
  9) Shirley J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 7, born in Iowa.
  10) Karen K. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.¹
• Obituary: Her obituary was published in July 2006 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. Bonnie Pontisso, 76, unexpectedly passed into the arms of our Lord on July 6, 2006, while being treated at Methodist Medical Center for a heart condition.
  
  She leaves behind her beloved husband of 52 years, Frank Pontisso; and daughters, Lisa (Des Moines), Diane and husband Jack Gustafson (Tierre Verde, Florida), Debra (Washington, D.C.); her very, very special granddaughter, Christina; and sisters, Wilma Johnson, Karen Freeman and Shirley Havens.
  
  Bonnie would tell you herself that she lived a very full and blessed life. She was born on May 19, 1930, to Irvin and Rose Thornton. She was the second oldest of a total of nine Thornton siblings: Barb, Wilma, Colleen, Minnie, Patty, Karen, Shirley, and Eddie and they were (and are) incredibly devoted to each other.
  
  Bonnie retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Des Moines and always had extremely fond memories of her co-workers. She loved to travel and gardening was her passion. Over the past 50 years, Bonnie's home was a popular gathering place for family and friends. She was an absolute pro at entertaining and making anyone who walked through her door feel most welcomed! She could throw on a pot of coffee in two seconds flat and, before you knew it, she would be plying you with food and sweets. A frequent Bonnie-mantra was, "Are you sure you won't have another piece?" She always looked forward to bowling with Frank and her league, lunch with her friends, and meeting with her bunko group.
  
  All in all, Bonnie was devoted to her family and friends. There is no doubt that if Bonnie was writing this obituary, she would want all of you to know that she loved each and every one of you very much and, in return, she knows you loved her as well.
  
  Burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery.²

• Last Edited: 1 April 2022 13:06:00

Citations

1. [S404] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6, household 50, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Bonnie Thornton Pontisso, 14907944.
3. [S109] MyHeritage.com [online database]. Lehi, UT, USA: MyHeritage (USA) Inc., MyHeritage Family Trees., accessed 7 Nov 2019), Linebach Web Site managed by Sammi Linebach
4. [S717] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)," database, entry for Bonnie J. Pontisso, 2006, accessed 14 Dec 2019
5. [S1394] Des Moines Register: Obituaries, Location: Des Moines, Iowa
6. [S572] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 1196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-120, p. 5B, household 101, Irvin Thornton household, accessed 26 Nov 2019

Frank Joseph Pontisso^1,2

Biography

• Birth: Frank Joseph Pontisso was born on 24 July 1924 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.^1,2
• Marriage: He and Bonnie Jean Thornton were married.
• Death: He died on 17 November 2020, at age 96, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.²

• Last Edited: 8 November 2021 11:02:00

Citations

1. [S670] Iowa., "World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954." Digital images., Frank J. Pontisso, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 8 Nov 2021)
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 8 Nov 2021, Frank Joseph Pontisso (24 Jul 1924-17 Nov 2020), 219120197, citing Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa, Polk County, Iowa, USA; maintained by Jean (contributor 47905531).

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Colleen Faye Thornton¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Colleen Faye Thornton was born on 20 July 1931 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.^2,1
• Marriage: She and Richard D. Knouf were married on 10 January 1953.³
• Death: She died on 29 July 2004, at age 73, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO, Colleen Knouf, 73, died Thursday, July 29, 2004 at InTrust Taylor House. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
  
  Colleen was born July 20, 1931 and lived her entire life in Des Moines. She worked as a laborer for Hiland Potato Chips and enjoyed gambling at Prairie Meadows. Colleen loved her animals and her cottage in Clear lake.
  
  She is survived by her husband Richard Knouf of Des Moines; son, Robert (Cynthia) Knouf of Des Moines; daughter, Pamela (Tim) John of Norwalk; brother, Ed Thornton of Des Moines; sisters Bonnie Pontisso, Karen Freeman, Shirley Havens, all of Des Moines and Wilma Johnson of Waterloo; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Irvin Thornton; sisters, Barbara Wike, Patricia Watson and Minnie Warner; and granddaughter, Dustiann Knouf.
  
  Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Taylor House.⁴

• Household Member: Colleen appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in the 1516 E. Madison Ave. census on 8 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. 1) Irvin Thornton, age 45.
  2) Rose Thornton, age 32 (informant).
  3) Barbara A. Thornton, age 12.
  4) Bonnie J. Thornton, age 9; Colleen F. Thornton, age 8; Minnie M Thornton, age 7) Wilma N. Tornton, daughter, age 6.
  8) Edward M. Thornton, age 4.
  9) Patricia R. Thornton, age 3.⁵
• Household Member: Colleen appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. Residing at 1516 E. Madison.
  
  1) Irwin M. Thornton, head, white, male, age 55, married, born in Iowa, occupation road maintenance for state highway commission.
  2) Rose E. Thornton, wife, wite, female, age 42, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
  3) Bonny J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 19, born in Iowa, working as stenographer for veterans administration.
  4) Coleen F. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 18, born in Iowa, working as waitress at drugstore.
  5) Minney M. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 17, born in Iowa.
  6) Wilma N. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 16, born in Iowa.
  7) Edward M. Thornton, son, white, male, age, 14, born in Iowa.
  8) Patty R. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 13, born in Iowa.
  9) Shirley J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 7, born in Iowa.
  10) Karen K. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.¹

• Last Edited: 1 April 2022 13:06:00

Citations

1. [S404] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6, household 50, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
2. [S1395] Des Moines Register: Obituaries--Colleen Knouf, Location: Des Moines, Iowa
3. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Colleen Faye Thornton Knouf, 155097674.
4. [S1395] Des Moines Register: Obituaries--Colleen Knouf, Location: Des Moines, Iowa, Age 73
5. [S572] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 1196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-120, p. 5B, household 101, Irvin Thornton household, accessed 26 Nov 2019

Richard D. Knouf^1,2

Biography

• Birth: Richard D. Knouf was born on 3 March 1931 in Norwalk, Warren, Iowa, United StatesBGO.^1,2
• Marriage: He and Colleen Faye Thornton were married on 10 January 1953.³
• Death: He died on 24 November 2006, at age 75.¹

• Census: He appeared on the census on 14 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  Richard D. Knouf, son, age 19, never married, birth place Iowa, baker.²

• Last Edited: 13 May 2022 10:56:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Richard D. Knouf, 155097809.
2. [S404] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-201, sheet 79, household line 24, Richard D. Knouf, accessed 13 May 2022
3. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Colleen Faye Thornton Knouf, 155097674.

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Minnie Mae Thornton¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Minnie Mae Thornton was born on 30 April 1932 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.^2,3,1
• Death: She died on 24 November 2002, at age 70, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.²

• Name: Minnie Mae Thornton was also known as Minnie Warner.
• Note: Minnie lived in Des Moines at the time of her mother's death and in Middle Amana, Iowa at the time of her father's death.
• Alt. Birth: She has conflicting birth information of 19 August 1932 and Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.⁴
• Alt. Birth: She has conflicting birth information of 31 August 1932 and Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.⁵
• Household Member: Minnie appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in the 1516 E. Madison Ave. census on 8 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. 1) Irvin Thornton, age 45.
  2) Rose Thornton, age 32 (informant).
  3) Barbara A. Thornton, age 12.
  4) Bonnie J. Thornton, age 9; Colleen F. Thornton, age 8; Minnie M Thornton, age 7) Wilma N. Tornton, daughter, age 6.
  8) Edward M. Thornton, age 4.
  9) Patricia R. Thornton, age 3.⁶
• Household Member: Minnie appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. Residing at 1516 E. Madison.
  
  1) Irwin M. Thornton, head, white, male, age 55, married, born in Iowa, occupation road maintenance for state highway commission.
  2) Rose E. Thornton, wife, wite, female, age 42, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
  3) Bonny J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 19, born in Iowa, working as stenographer for veterans administration.
  4) Coleen F. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 18, born in Iowa, working as waitress at drugstore.
  5) Minney M. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 17, born in Iowa.
  6) Wilma N. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 16, born in Iowa.
  7) Edward M. Thornton, son, white, male, age, 14, born in Iowa.
  8) Patty R. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 13, born in Iowa.
  9) Shirley J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 7, born in Iowa.
  10) Karen K. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.¹

• Last Edited: 1 April 2022 13:06:00

Citations

1. [S404] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6, household 50, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
2. [S1396] Social Security Death Index, Subject: Minnie Warner, Series: Ancestry.com, File Number: 480-36-8582
3. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Minnie Mae Warner, 60962240.
4. [S669] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Minnie Mae Thornton, birth date 19 Aug 1932
5. [S109] MyHeritage.com [online database]. Lehi, UT, USA: MyHeritage (USA) Inc., MyHeritage Family Trees., accessed 7 Nov 2019), Linebach Web Site managed by Sammi Linebach
6. [S572] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 1196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-120, p. 5B, household 101, Irvin Thornton household, accessed 26 Nov 2019

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Patricia Rosetta Thornton¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Patricia Rosetta Thornton was born on 30 January 1937 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.^2,1
• Death: She died on 7 March 1999, at age 62, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.²

• Name: Patricia Rosetta Thornton was also known as Patty Thornton.
• Note: Patty lived in Des Moines at the time of her mother's death. She was employed as a production worker at Woodford Manufacturing Company. Her sister Barbara's obituary in 1988 states Patty's surname was Watson and that she was living in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
• Household Member: Patricia appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in the 1516 E. Madison Ave. census on 8 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. 1) Irvin Thornton, age 45.
  2) Rose Thornton, age 32 (informant).
  3) Barbara A. Thornton, age 12.
  4) Bonnie J. Thornton, age 9; Colleen F. Thornton, age 8; Minnie M Thornton, age 7) Wilma N. Tornton, daughter, age 6.
  8) Edward M. Thornton, age 4.
  9) Patricia R. Thornton, age 3.³
• Household Member: Patricia appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. Residing at 1516 E. Madison.
  
  1) Irwin M. Thornton, head, white, male, age 55, married, born in Iowa, occupation road maintenance for state highway commission.
  2) Rose E. Thornton, wife, wite, female, age 42, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
  3) Bonny J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 19, born in Iowa, working as stenographer for veterans administration.
  4) Coleen F. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 18, born in Iowa, working as waitress at drugstore.
  5) Minney M. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 17, born in Iowa.
  6) Wilma N. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 16, born in Iowa.
  7) Edward M. Thornton, son, white, male, age, 14, born in Iowa.
  8) Patty R. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 13, born in Iowa.
  9) Shirley J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 7, born in Iowa.
  10) Karen K. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.¹
• Residence: She had a residence in 1987 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United StatesBGO.
  She resided at 5535 Mosca Pass Court.⁴
• Obituary: Her obituary was published in March 1999 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. Patricia Rosetta Watson,62 of 1446 E 21st ST.died of a Cerebral hemmorage Sunday at Mercy Medical Center.Services will be at 2;30 p.m. Wednesday at Hamilton's Funeral Home. Burial will be at Berwick Cemetery.
  
  Mrs.,Watson a clerk for the U.S. Post Office,was born in Des Moines and lived in Colorado Springs and Las Vegas before moving back to Des Moines. She was a member of Postal Union,and a past member of Machinist Union.
  
  She is survived by her husband,Joe; a son, Craig Wadsworth of Des Moines,two daughters,Brenda Jayne and Kathy Jayne,both of Des Moines; two step daughters, JoAnn of Altoona and Patty of Missouri; a stepson,Tom of Knoxville, six sisters; Wilma Johnson of Waterloo,and Colleen Knouf, Karen Freeman, Bonnie Pontisso, Minnie Warner and Shirley Havens, all of Des Moines, a brother Ed Thornton of Des Moines,11 grandchildren,10 step grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.

• Last Edited: 1 April 2022 13:07:00

Citations

1. [S404] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6, household 50, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
2. [S1397] Social Security Death Index, Subject: Patricia R. Watson, Series: Ancestry.com, File Number: 485-36-4944, Patricia R. Watson, last residence 50317 Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
3. [S572] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 1196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-120, p. 5B, household 101, Irvin Thornton household, accessed 26 Nov 2019
4. [S1398] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1, Original data: Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Litings.