Jeanette L. Thorndyke Obituary (1930 - 2020)

Jeanette L. Thorndyke, 90,of rural Piper City, IL died Wednesday July 8, 2020 at 10:06 a.m. at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center. Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family graveside service will held at Chatsworth Cemetery with Rev. Liz Reis officiating. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday July 14, 2020 at Noon at the Thorndyke Pond, rural Piper City, IL. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the United Methodist Church in Piper City, IL. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Cullom, IL is handling the arrangements. Jeanette was born on June 20, 1930 in Pontiac, IL a daughter of Raymond T. and Minnie Marie (Ommen) Magee. She married Everett Thorndyke on June 18, 1950 in Cullom, IL. He preceded her in death on October 10, 2013. She is survived by one son: Larry (Beth) Thorndyke of rural Piper City, IL two daughters: Caroline (Steve) Webb of Metamora, IL and Debbie Berry of Omaha, NE; seven grandchildren: Jonathon (Krizia) Webb, Julie (Jeremy) Bersie, Solomon (Rebecca) Berry, Jacob (Jeannie) Berry, Tracy (Michael) Froelich, Dawn (Chris) Miles and Adam (Johanna) Thorndyke ; twelve great grandchildren; one brother: Roger Magee of Washington State. Jeanette was preceded in death by her twin sister in infancy, three sisters and one brother. Jeanette was educated in Cullom schools. She was a homemaker and enjoyed being a farmer's wife. Jeanette enjoyed reading, coloring, fishing, gardening and mostly enjoyed spending time with her family.