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Yong S. Thorson

Birth	:	24 Dec 1943 North Korea
Death	:	1 Aug 2017 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hesper Lutheran Cemetery, Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4829250, -91.7673250
Description	:	Yong S. Thorson, age 73, of Decorah, IA, died on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at her home in Decorah. Yong was born December 24, 1943, in a wealthy family in North Korea. Six years and six months after that, Korean civil war took place. Her family had to evacuate south from the boats Heungnam Pier. She grew up in Daegu in South Korea, and graduated from Daegu High School in 1960. After that she attended Fashion Design School for 2 years and graduated in 1962, because she was interested in costume design. She got married in June 6, 1966, and then... Read More	Yong S. Thorson, age 73, of Decorah, IA, died on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at her home in Decorah. Yong was born December 24, 1943, in a wealthy family in North Korea. Six years and six months after that, Korean civil war took place. Her family had to evacuate south from the boats Heungnam Pier. She grew up in Daegu in South Korea, and graduated from Daegu High School in 1960. After that she attended Fashion Design School for 2 years and graduated in 1962, because she was interested in costume design. She got married in June 6, 1966, and then moved to China and after a while, she moved to Okinawa in Japan on April 15, 1967. She studied at Fashion Design School for one more year there. In 1972, she moved to America. After arriving in America, she worked hard at Ember and Sun Down Restaurant. She had a knee surgery because she was in a tough restaurant. Because of this, she had to change jobs and in 1976, she went to electronic school. In 1978, she got married. Yong had two previous marriages before she wed Ronald Thorson in Reno, NV, on August 17, 1992. In 1993, the couple moved to Burr Oak Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, where they resided. Her husband, Ronald, died on April 28, 2001. She was a member of the New Hope Church of La Crosse. Her nickname was a woman rich enough to be called an angel of charity. For example, one day a pastor visited her house and gave the pastor an expensive blanket on and on. She especially loved Sung Sook Ryu as her daughter. Yong is survived by her lovely son, Kenton Detweiler of Maui, Hawaii; and her granddaughter, Kamele Detweiler of Maui. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah with Pastor Kwang H. Han officiating. Burial will be in Hesper Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, one hour before the service, at Fjelstul Funeral Home. Obituary & photo published by Fjelstul Funeral Home.

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Yong S. Thorson's memorial is located at: Hesper Lutheran Cemetery, Hesper, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Yong S. Thorson death?
Yong S. Thorson death on 1 Aug 2017 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.4829250
Longitude: -91.7673250

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Coordinate: 43.4829250, -91.7673250

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