Ilene Thomsen Obituary (1926 - 2017)

Ilene Ruth Thomsen, age 90, of Sidney, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at home. The daughter of Victor E. & Ilah (Jack) Morgan, Ilene was born on October 9, 1926 in Amble and was a graduate of Morley High School. On June 1, 1946, in Sidney, she married George Henry Thomsen, and together they enjoyed 48 years of marriage and raised three children. Ilene also worked outside the home at Hitachi Magnetics Corporation in Edmore and was a long time member of Faith LutheranChurch in Sidney. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George Henry Thomsen on July 5, 1994; a sister, Imogene Thomsen; and four brothers, Terry Morgan, Jack Morgan, Bernard Morgan, and Arnold Morgan . Surviving are her children, George Thomsen of Sidney, Kathy & Jeff Brockdorf of Carney, Michigan, and Dennis & Jean Thomsen of Rockford; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Honoring Ilene's wishes for simplicity, no services will be held and burial will take place in North Sidney Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.