OBITUARY FROM NW INDIANA TIMES, MARCH 21, 2010:

Robert D. "Bob" Thornberry, age 48 of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010.

He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Susan Thornberry (nee Shirey) of Valparaiso; mother, Agnes Thornberry of Hobart; brother-in-law, Gorden (Jan) Shirey; three sisters-in-law: Barb Workman, Debbie Luedtke and Pam (Jim) Williams); mother and father-in-law: Les (Dorothy) Shirey; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his father, Paul Thornberry.

Bob graduated from Hobart High School in 1980. He had worked for the Hobart and Westville Police Departments and was currently working for the Kouts Police Department. Bob enjoyed fishing, woodworking and having a good cup of coffee with his friends.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kraft Funeral Services and Crematory, 370 N. County Line Road, Hobart, IN with Pastor Nagy officiating. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Tuesday from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kouts Police Department.

This information was obtained from: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?n=Robert-Thornberry&pid=140923121

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