James Thornton

Stoughton - James Burrill Thornton, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Agrace HospiceCare, after a long battle from Lewy body and frontal temporal dementia. He was born on March 8, 1947 in Stoughton, WI., the son of Kieth and Ruth (Burrill) Thornton. He married Marcia Bieri on July 13, 1968.

Jim grew up on the dairy farm in Brooklyn, WI. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1965. After school he enlisted in the Army Reserves for 6 years. In the fall of 65' he worked for Uniroyal for 43 years until his retirement in 2010. Upon retirement he enjoyed gardening, flea markets, his many cats and dogs, friends and family, playing cards, and feeding the backyard critters. He also enjoyed cruising in his car with Marcia on the many day trips they would take.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Marcia of 46 years, his brother Arthur (Mary), and his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by many cousins and his special friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, father and mother in-law, and his brother in-law Larry.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at
Cress Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect, Stoughton, with Father Randy Budnar presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Jim will be laid to rest at Lutheran South Cemetery. Following the services, friends and family are invited to a luncheon at the VFW 328, Stoughton.

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Agrace HospiceCare.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kim Kinsley and the staff at Agrace for the care they have provided.