Chrystyna M. Thorbecke

Chrystyna "Chrys" Mary (Konowalczuk) Thorbecke, 54 of Bloomington, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born in Troy on July 19, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Stefan and Mary (Klym) Konowalczuk. Chrys was a 1982 graduate of Troy High School and received her bachelor's degree in finance from Siena College in Loudonville. Chrys worked as an environmental consultant for over 20 years and as director of Doctoral Programs for Indiana University Kelly School of Business for the past several years. She exemplified hard work and conscientiousness, professionally and personally. Chrys was a "hometown" girl who loved Troy and was very proud of her Ukrainian heritage. While living in New York, Chrys was a parishioner at the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Troy, making a special trip back this past June 1st, to take part in the final Mass celebrated there. She was also a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Bloomington. Chrys loved her family and her children were the center of her life. She was dedicated to her family, always there to guide her children through life towards success and so proud of them and their accomplishments. Chrys loved all children, especially doting over all of her nieces and nephews. She had a generous spirit and would do whatever she could to help anyone in need. She had a flair for fashion and sparkled like a star wherever she went. Chrys was a caring, vibrant, beautiful soul who lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed her pets, gardening, traveling and experiencing everything the world had to offer. Chrys was so loved and will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. Chrystyna is survived by her husband, Leo Thorbecke of Bloomington; her children, Daniel Patrick Kilcullen (his father David) and Sophia Bella Luna Thorbecke, both of Bloomington; two sisters, Stefanie (AJ) Barna of Wynantskill, NY and Oksanna Karabin of Lake Worth, FL. Chrystyna’s viewing was on Monday, July 8 at the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home in Troy, NY. Her Funeral Liturgy followed at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic in Watervliet NY. A Celebration of Life for Chrystyna Thorbecke will be held Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 4:30pm to 8:00pm (5:30 Evocation and Remembrance) Whippoorwill Hill 1780 E. Rayletown Rd, Bloomington, IN. In Lieu of flowers the family suggest sending a memorial contribution to Chrystyna Thorbecke Educational Fund. A 529 College Choice Advisor account has been set up for her beloved daughter Sophia Bella Luna Thorbecke and may be accessed at : https://www.ugift529.com Use CODE: 36HD1G. You are invited to share a memory or express your condolences to the family by visiting allencares.com.

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Chrystyna M. Thorbecke

July 19, 1964 - June 29, 2019