John A. Thorsen, Age 90, At Peace January 15, 2010; beloved husband of the late June C. nee Beyer – Vander Vliet; loving father of Carol (Norb) Talend and John Thorsen; cherished poppa of Lisa (Jason) Cloherty and Joseph (Nicole) Talend; step-grandfather of four; great-grandfather of Connor, Faith and Vanessa Cloherty. Beloved "Poppa John" to all. Past commander and current quartermaster of VFW Post 9980 and Boy Scouts of America Post 904. Funeral prayers Tuesday 9:00 a.m. from Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave. (at Lawrence Ave.) Chicago. Interment Cedar Park Cemetery.
Visitation Monday 4 – 9 p.m. For information 773-736-2300