Creek Indian Nation - OBIT:  Elbert (Bert) Thornburgh
Creek Citizens from across Creek Nation

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   OKbits File Muscogee Nation News
   Creek citizens from across Creek Nation 
   
   THORNBURGH
   Elbert (Bert) THORNBURGH was born February 3, 1905, in Ozark, MO. He
   died July 12, 1985, at his home. He had moved to Okmulgee in 1916.
   Funeral services were held at Buchanan Memorial Chapel with Rev. John
   COPE officiating. Pallbearers were Hap KANE, Bud WILLIAMSON, Bill
   BYARS, Melvin EVANS and Eddie EVANS. Interment was in the Okmulgee
   Cemetery under the direction of Buchanan-McClendon Funeral Home.
   He is survived by his wife, Margaret THORNBURGH, of the home; his
   daughter Mary Lou HASSELMAN of Okmulgee; his son Joe E. THORNBURGH of
   Broken Arrow; one brother, Ernie THORNBURGH of Arizona; two sisters,
   Mertie DILLSAVOR of Morris and Vivian LOWERY of Okmulgee; and four
   grandchildren.