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Darwin Edward Thornburg

June 22, 1926 - November 26, 2018

Darwin Edward Thornburg, 92 of Mancelona passed away on November 26, 2018 in Traverse City. He was born on June 22, 1926 to the late Dewey and Zelma (Lewis) Thornburg in Leetsville. Darwin proudly served in the United States Army during World War II in the 1st Cavalry Pacific Theater. He was a joker and loved to tell jokes to everyone he met. He was very active in the Kalkaska Community, and enjoyed helping at the Kalkaska Museum. Darwin will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 22 years, Jean (Brown), children Amanda Kibby, Glen Thornburg, Isabel (James) Gaylord, Michael (Kathy) Thornburg stepchildren, Wendy Foster, Wanetta Sherwood, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, siblings Wilma Lindahl, Ronald Thornburg. Darwin was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen (Sieting) Thornburg, son Owen, and step son Willys Webb. Visitation will be held on Sunday December 2, 2018 from 5-8 pm at the Kalkaska Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Monday December 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Kalkaska Church of Christ with final visitation starting at 10:00 AM. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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Darwin Edward Thornburg, 92 of Mancelona passed away on November 26, 2018 in Traverse City. He was born on June 22, 1926 to the late Dewey and Zelma (Lewis) Thornburg in Leetsville. Darwin proudly served in the United States Army during World... View Obituary & Service Information

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