Constance Thornton-Kotapish

On Monday November 29, 2021, Constance A. Thornton Kotapish, loving Mother, Nanny, and friend passed away at the age of 82, with her girls at her side. Connie was born September 19, 1939, in Danville Illinois to Cecil and Helene (Jarema) Watrous. Connie was married to Robert D. Thornton on June 10, 1958, until his passing, November 26,1989. They had one daughter, Juli. In 1995 Constance married Ronald J. Kotapish and they had a wonderful life together until his death July 4, 2018. Connie left her footprint on a lot of peoples hearts; she always had a big smile for you. Connie loved to travel, visit with friends, mushroom hunt; but her biggest passion was golf. Weather watching or playing, boasting two holes in one in her career. We had many endearing nick names for Miss Connie, but two of our favorites were: (1) "Big Al", because Connie was always right! (And she usually was) and (2) Goldilocks, because everything always had to be "just right". Surviving is her daughter, Juli (Tim) Thornton Busby; granddaughter, Samantha (Richard) Busby Ebershoff; two sisters, Margie Sellers and Chris (Tom) Boersig; 2 nieces; and a special nephew, James Sellers. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Thomas and Peter Watrous. A big thank you to the nursing staff and CNAs at OSF 4 west, they went above and beyond taking care of Connie physically and spiritually. We would also like to thank all of Connies neighbors and special friends who helped look after her, our hearts are forever grateful. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834 has been entrusted with arrangements. Per Connies wishes she was cremated and there will be no public service.