Linda L. Thornton

September 4, 1948 - October 26, 2014

Linda Leone Thornton (nee Swartz) Of Arizona, formerly of Channahon. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in 1948, Linda was the first born daughter of the late William Swartz and the late Margaret Leone Swartz (nee Button). Dear step daughter of the late Lyle Sutton and Avelda Swartz. Beloved wife of 47 years to Gary Thornton; loving mother of Wendy (Richard) Anderson, Holly (Joel) Condra and Christopher (Shelley) Thornton; proud grand mother of Aric and Kelli Anderson, Mikayla and Dustin Condra and Bailey and Addison Thornton; dear sister of Kathy (Dale) Ferrero, Jim Swartz, Sandra (Charlie) Bradley, Randy (Sandy) Swartz and Wanda (the late Mike) Payton; fond sister in law of Gail (the late Ed) Bryant, Karen (Jerry) Anderson, Darlene (the late Todd) Thornton and Roger (Sandy) Thornton and caring aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Linda will be remembered as a loving wife, caring mother, and grandmother, a wonderful sister and a loyal friend who was appreciative of the cherished time and wonderful memories she shared with those closest to her. An artist at heart she had an amazing gift for creating beautiful ceramic and jewelry pieces. For those wishing to leave lasting memorials the family asks that you please consider Joliet Area Community Hospice. A Memorial Gathering for Linda Leone Thornton will be held at The Maple Funeral Home, located at 24300 W. Ford Rd., Channahon on Thursday, October 30, 2014 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. For information www.themaplefuneralhome.com