Thor Thorsen, 67, of Jacksonville, IL died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born July 20, 1955, in Galesburg, the son of Donald E. and Harriett Jane (Cameron) Thorsen. He married Marilyn Sue Worrall Sept. 27, 1977, at her parents home in rural Murrayville and she survives. He is also survived by one daughter, Kelly (Abram) Bridges of Jacksonville; one son, Eric (Morgan) Thorsen of Quincy; six grandchildren, Tamara and Micah Bridges of Jacksonville, and Harriett, Clara, Elora, and Lydia Thorsen, all of Quincy; and two sisters and one brother, Carol (Tom) Davis of Chicago, Jane (Tom) Breen of Jacksonville, and Todd (Nancy) Thorsen of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Kay Hillman. Mr. Thorsen was a 1974 graduate of Jacksonville High School. He had worked as a CNA for Modern Care Convalescent Center in Jacksonville. He later worked as a Mental Health Technician at Jacksonville Developmental Center and then Alton Mental Health Center. Thor enjoyed grilling and having cookouts, fishing, and watching the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Fighting Illini. He especially enjoyed watching Micah play sports and spending time with his family. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Faith Tabernacle in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is assisting the family. Condolences may be left at buchanacody.com. . Celebration of Life Faith Tabernacle Saturday, January 14, 2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 571 Sandusky Street Jacksonville, Illinois 62650