Dennis L. Thrun, 63 formerly of Elgin, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007 in Invernes, FL. Born June 20, 1943 in Elgin, IL. he was the son of Janette (Hoffman) and Russell Thrun.
Dennis was a long-time resident of Elgin and received his nursing degree from the Elgin Community College. He worked as a registered nurse in Tampa, FL, and Kansas City, KS, retiring in 1998.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Dennis is survived by niece, Kari Mellin, and nephew, Brandon Mellin; two brothers, Terry (Joann) of Elgin, Dave (Linda) of Wheat Ridge, CO.; two sisters, Jan (Stan) Walker of Olathe, KS., Janese Walters of Gulfport, FL.; and many more nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 7, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the O’Connor – Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin. Pastor Mark Ahrens, from New Covenant Fellowship Church, Elgin, will officiate. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Elgin.