Michael A. Thornton
Feb. 17, 1947-Aug. 15, 1995
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, August 16, 1995, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Michael A. Thornton, 48, of 10909 Pucker St., Niles, died at 4:32 p.m. Tuesday at Pawating Hospital, following a brief illness. Mr. Thornton was a 1965 graduate of Niles High School.
Arrangements are being completed by Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, August 17, 1995, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Michael "Harvey" Thornton
1947-1995
fishing and hunting enthusiast
Funeral services for Michael "Harvey" Thornton, 48, of 10909 Pucker St.,Niles, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles by the Rev. Lowell Black of First Church of Christ-Christian.
Burial will follow in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles.
Mr. Thornton died at 4:32 p.m. Tuesday at Pawating Hospital in Niles, following a brief illness.
He was born Feb. 17, 1947, in Niles, and was a lifetime resident of Niles.
On Aug. 14, 1966, in Niles, he married the former Stephanie L. Brooks, who survives.
Mr. Thornton was a foreman for French Paper Co. in Niles.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He graduated from Niles High School in 1965, and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart during that conflict.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Michele R. Jones of Niles; a son, Steven D. Thornton of Cassopolis; two grandchildren; two sisters, Phyllis Ernsberger of Niles and Christine Thornton of Battle Creek; and a brother, Mark Thornton of Niles.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Heart Association.