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December 20, 1925 January 10, 2012
December 20, 1925 -- January 10, 2012

Barrie Howard Thorpe , Age: 86

Of Aurora, passed away on January 10,2012. He was born on December 20,1925 in Aurora, Illinois. Mr Thorpe was a US Army veteran who served in France, Belgium and Germany. He received a Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge and two Battle Stars. Barrie is survived by his niece, Dorcey Fitzpatrick and his nephew, Garen Edwards. He was preceded in death by his parents, Layard G and Josephine Thorpe, and sister, Hollis Edwards. Memorial services will be heald at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 3rd at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, located 20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, Illinois.