Loretta and family, I’m not sure what to say in the face of such a difficult loss. Just want you to know that I care and I share in your sadness.

I met Ross in the early 90's through his brother in law. I did not know that I was being evaluated, critiqued and sized up. I passed !   How ?   I know how to properly shake a hand when meeting and being introduced. Ross was always friendly, happy, easy going guy.

Ross you will be missed by man !

We are truly blessed to have had both of you in our lives when we were young in high school and then in our early marriage.  Ross was such an inspiration in my coaching career.   We have thought of both of you many times in the past 50 years.  We are saddened your family is going through this tough time.  We pray for strength and guidance from our good Lord for you, Loretta, in the coming months.  Hugs

Dear Loretta,
We are so sorry to hear of the death of Ross.  Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Kathleen and Jim Klenke

Loretta and family...We are so saddened at Ross' passing.  We will cherish all the fun and laughter and many good times.  He had such a great life! Stay strong and know our love and prayers are with you all. Love, Phil and Marilyn

Loretta, Sydney and family you are all in my thoughts this week. My heart hurts for you and I wish you didn’t have to go through this grief and pain. Sending you love,, hugs and peace. 

Monica Cissell and family. 

From our earliest Roosevelt grade school days(he was such a cute little boy!) to this day, about 70+ years later, Ross and Loretta have been friends.  I hardly knew one without the other.   We've experienced lots of life together, reunions, weddings, funerals.  I will miss Ross being part of my life as all of our class of '58 are a part of each others' lives.   And then we all have our part is Hoisington High School.  Loretta, I've only been a Wayne's widow 5+ months.  It's tough, but we will survive with the help of God.  Beth Lee Stoskopf Flohr

Loretta, I'm so sorry.  My heart is heavy hearing of your loss.  Ross rest In Peace, thou good and faithful servant, and rise, oh, rise in glory! Much love hugs and prayers.  Laura and Karl

Ross was such a joy to work with and even more joy to have as a friend.   He was always kind and an amazing example of how to care for family, friends and associates.  Hold fast to all those loving memories.  Peace be with your family...

Loretta, Sydney & Jason,  We haven’t seen each other for a long while but no matter, this is such a loss for you and all of the kids.  I’m just thankful having a segment of time with Ross.  We did many Southwind projects together.  I’m going to remember Ross for his great smile, orneriness and a golf club in his hand.  He was a great family friend!  Thankful for him!

I have too many memories of Ross, Loreta to count. They love their kids, Syd and J, and were always trying to do the right thing. He was a true father figure to so many, me included. He was always one for a laugh and a game of golf, cards, baseball or whatever he could skin you up with.

The world is a bit darker than it was last Friday.....

So sorry we have lost Ross Thornbrugh.   He will be missed.  My thoughts and prayers are with Loretta and family.    

Loretta,

Celebrating the life of a good man and mourning his passing with you!  So sorry for your loss.

Tony and Mary Martin

Dear Loretta-  I am saddened to hear of the passing of Ross.   May God be with you and your family. 
With love, 
Doris Rauhut

Loretta, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.  Ross was a super guy and will be deeply missed.

My deepest condolences to Loretta and all your beautiful family. Ross was an outstanding person all his life and made us all proud to be his cousins. The world needs more good like Ross. May your memories comfort you in his loss. 

Dear Loretta, so sorry for your loss. Ross was a great golf inspiration for me. I pray God's blessings of His peace for you and your family. ❤ 

Loretta and Family- We are so sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you all in the weeks to come. We have enjoyed many good times with your family and Ross will be so missed!

Dear Loretta and family, I am so saddened to hear about Ross’s passing.  I have many wonderful memories of all of you.  Please accept my heartfelt condolences.  All my love to all of you.  Sheila 

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Ross passing.  I have many fond memories of singing and playing football with Ross.  Judy joins me in expressing our condolences to Loretta and her family.
May God bless you all.

OBITUARY

Ross Lowry Thornbrugh

28 June, 1940 – 21 July, 2020

Lakeview Funeral Home & Cemetery

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