Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Thornes, 65, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, at Avera Prince of Peace Hospice following a long illness
A memorial service will be held at Rude’s Funeral Home in Brookings at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30. A time a visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Kathy was born July 29, 1952 in Britton to Ole and Carrie Thornes of rural Veblen. After living in Wyoming, Oregon, and Minnesota, South Dakota was again her home over her last 20 plus years with Mitchell being where she last called home.
She is survived by her sister Carol Johnston of Richland, Washington; five brothers, Greg (Shari) Thornes of Brookings, Geoff (Karen) of St. Clair, Minnesota, Orren of Pierre, Tim (Dawn) of Boise, Idaho, Dan (Jing) of Honolulu, Hawaii; her life partner, Jason Friedrich of Mitchell, along with many other close relatives and friends.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents.
Condolences may be sent to the family through www.rudesfuneralhome.com.
