Ilene Edna Thrushman, 88 years old passed away on the easy breeze of a perfect fall day, October 1 ^st , 2022. She was a sunny day, warm and sweet, loved cooking for those she loved, loved to win a card game and would let you know it, always loved completely unconditionally. She lived a life filled with laughter and love. Ilene has now met her family on the kind wind, and her soul will forever rest in serenity. Ilene was born on September 11, 1934, to Peter and Anastasia Goniwicha in Rapson, Michigan. She graduated from Harbor Beach High School. She enjoyed golfing, reading, playing cards, dancing, and spending cold winters in Florida with family. Ilene once won the ladies invitational at Bird Creek golf course.  Ilene and Glenn Thrushman were married on November 7, 1952 and were married for 51 years before he preceded her in 2003.  They raised three children together.

Ilene was preceded in death by Brothers Leo, Leonard, and Pete Goniwicha, Sisters Darlene Talaski, Doris Gwisdalla, and Sandy Goniwicha, son-in-law Larry Morton, and grandson Brady Morton. She is survived by her sister Shirley Young, Brother Jerry Goniwicha, son and daughter-in-law Scott and Lu Thrushman, son and daughter-in-law Terry and Terrie Thrushman, daughter Robin Morton, grandchildren Kayla Thrushman, Kyle Thrushman, and Keith Kaltz, and many nieces and nephews. She will live on in the hearts of her loved ones and be forever missed.

Mass of Christian burial will be held, Thursday October 6 ^th , 2022.

Visitation will be 9am to 11am with service following at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Port Austin, Michigan. Fr. Craig Carolan officiating.

Memorials may be offered to the Kinde Presbyterian Church Food Bank

P.O. Box #8, Kinde, Mi. 48445