William (Bill) Thurwanger, age 73, passed away on October 29, 2025. He was born to Fred and Frances Thurwanger in Kewanee, IL on January 29, 1952.
Bill worked various fast foods as well a successful wonder bread route and later construction.
He moved and lived in Phoenix, AZ. For several years and finally came and stayed in Hot Springs, AR for his last nine years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and six sisters. He is survived by his brother Tom (Linda) Thurwanger and sisters Joy Young, Mary Warrick, Yvonne Decker (Jim) and Edie Graham (Morris). He was very loved and cared for by special friends Louie Oswald, Cheryl White and Debbie Kay as well as the very kind and loving staff of Quapaw nursing home.
We will all miss the Farkle King and his trash talk concerning the game he so loved.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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I am blessed and honored to have been a part of Bill’s life. God knew he would be special in my life. I called him, My knight in shining armor “. He protected me, prayed for me, and was ALWAYS available for me. I will truly miss this SPECIAL friend, but I know God has a special place for him in his NEW & FOREVER home 🙂
Although I hadn’t seen my cousin Bill in many years, I remember fondly the times we shared at grandpas in Kewanee. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
My greatest memories of my brother Bill (other than Farkle fun) is he taught me how the ride a bike and tie my shoes!!! Later he took my daughter and Theresa and Sam’s kids, Laurie and Lee, on a wonderful boat ride. It made fir a wonderful memory with their uncle.
Will miss you greatly Bill !!!! I think God is playing favorites.
Bill will be greatly missed. Generous and witty. Cool brother. Deep loss!
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