THORNHILL, Helen age 89 of Kettering, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Herman "Bud" Thornhill(1993) and daughter Judith Bruno(1983). She is survived by her 5 daughters, Joyce Cull of Dayton, Diana Clem (Dutch) of Kettering, Linda Loesch (Ron) of Lenoir City, TN., Kathy Coleman(Bob) of Chicago,IL., Debbie Tackett (Mickey) of Beavercreek, and 1 son, Edward Thornhill (Kathy) of Beavercreek; 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Helen retired from Rike's after 25 years of service and was a member of the Church of Ascension. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel 3380 Dayton-Xenia Road. Family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of service. Interment at Mt. Zion Shoup Cemetery in Beavercreek. In loving memory of Helen, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.