West Bend, WI – The former owner of The Candyman has died. Angelina Caroline Lima Thornburg passed away on November 27 at Cedar Bay West. Angie was born in 1930 to Joseph and Grace Lima in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She met her future husband, Harold, at the end of World War II.
They were married in 1947 in South Bend, Indiana. They moved to Wisconsin in 1953 when Harold joined the West Bend Aluminum Company.
The couple had six children. Angie was a stay-at-home mom, enjoying raising the children in their formative years.
In 1975, she purchased The Candyman with Harold. Angie and Harold immensely enjoyed running The Candyman and interacting with the kids and adults. Many local adults have fond memories from the store as children. They sold the business in 1989, when they both retired. Angie and Harold both enjoyed traveling and visited over 39 states.
Angie kept busy over the years doing community service with Christian Mother’s Society, Meals on Wheels and many various other organizations. Angie joined the Lioness Club in 1990 and proudly served as President multiple times.
Angie enjoyed playing BINGO and canasta, visits to the Fireside Theatre and especially beating her son, Chris in cards.
Angie is survived by her 4 children: Diana (Gary) Kirst of Kewaskum, Debbie Nickel of Colorado, Leroy Thornburg of West Bend and Chris Thornburg of Illinois, her son-in-law Ken Feucht of Kewaskum, and 4 grandchildren: Scott Kannass, Jason Seiser, Brian Feucht and Laurie Batten. She is further survived by 7 great-grandchildren: Zachary Kannass, Nicole Kannass, Matthew Seiser, Tara Feucht, Connor Feucht, Sam Thornburg and Andrew Thornburg, her sister Grace (Frank) Sullivan of New Jersey, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She will be missed by her beloved K-9 companions who enjoyed visiting her, Sparky and Blaze.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Grace Lima, her husband Harold Thornburg, 2 daughters Pamela Thornburg and Daryl Feucht and her grandson Arin Thornburg.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, December 2, 2024 at 12:00 noon at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend with Rev. Howard Haase presiding. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Newburg. Visitation will be Monday, at the church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
The Schmidt Funeral Home in West Bend is serving the family. If you would like to leave a message of comfort and condolence please visit www.schmidtfuneralhome.com
