Racine – James “Horny” Richard Horner, 61, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.
Jim was born in Two Rivers, WI on July 26, 1948 to the late Benjamin and Grace (nee: Weber) Horner. He faithfully served our Country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Jim has lived in Racine for the past 31 years.
On August 24, 1991 he was united in marriage with Peggy Lee Sorensen. Jim owned and operated Horner’s Mudjacking Service for the past 30 years. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 494 and the Belle City Sportsmen’s Club. A true outdoorsman – he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in Northern Wisconsin with family and friends. He was very talented with his hands, especially with the art of woodworking.
Surviving are his wife of over 18 years, Peggy Sorensen-Horner; children, Brett Horner, Tricia (Geno) Ynocencio, and Tony (Helen) Horner; grandchildren, Alicia Ortiz, Asia Ynocencio and Maxwell Horner; step-grandchildren, Daniel and Geno Ynocencio; great-grandson, Daniel Ynocencio Jr.; sisters and brothers, Rose Mary (Lloyd) Blasczyk, Jacque (Ken) Boutell, Peter (Renee) Horner, Jean (Frank) Walter, Kathy (Tim) Seifert, Paul Horner and Ann (Greg) Gretz; mother-in-law, Nancy Sorensen; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Penny Sorensen, Kurt Sorensen, Keith (Julie) Sorensen, Kyle (Kim) Sorensen, Pamela Timler, Kai (Rhonda) Sorensen, Kraig (Vikki) Sorensen, Paula (Greg) Roushia and Janie Washebek; former wife and mother of his children, Bonnie Horner; travelling canine companions, Kessler and Squirt; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Floyd Sorensen.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 7:00 pm with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 5-7 pm. Committal services, with military honors, will take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 12:00 noon at S. WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery chapel, 21731 Spring St. in Union Grove. All are invited to attend. A special note of thanks to Dr. Marc Kennedy, Dr. John Brennan, and the staff of All Saints – 3D for the compassionate care and support that was given to Jim and to our family. Your kindness will always be remembered.
LINDA (LODL) KAUFMANN says
jean, you and your family have my deepest sympathies.
gregory pankratz says
Condolences from Greg Deanne Rachel and Matthew Pankratz on your loss of Jim. Jim was a good friend and brother-in-law when he was married to Bonnie. Again sorry for your loss.
Kevin Lander says
Tony, Helen, Max and all of Mr. Horner’s Family, You are all in my prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love of Jesus as you experience the many emotions of the days to come. In Christ’s Peace, Kevin Lander
Bob Kaminski says
Did you receive my first guest book sympathies? You state that you would answer the signing by email. Thank you, Bob Kaminski
Koreen (Kriss) Flentje-Adams says
As a 1966 Washington High School graduate and classmate, I can only express my deepest sympathies to lose Jim at such a young age. I knew Jim and Jean well while we were in school together. Jim always had a gleam in his eye and had an out-going personality. Jean, please accept my special condolences. It seems like only a short time ago we graduated. God Bless your family.
Bob Kaminski says
Please pass our sympathies onto the James Horner Family especially Paul Horner a very special of mine and the “Kams Beer Cats” from Downers Grove,Ill. Thank you, Bob Kaminski,The Vince Lombardi Touch Football Charity Tournament, and the Beer Cats. Puul was the Beer Cats Trainer and SPECIAL FRIEND for 15 years at the tournament.
Vaughn M. Weber says
My condolences to family and friends. I have many memories of Jim while we were growing up in Two Rivers and having lots of good times after we both got out of the service. May God Bless and take care of you in eternity.
Mike Haucke says
My sincere heartfelt condolences to all Jim’s family.
Janice Nyitrai says
Dear Peggy and family, my condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and friend. it is never without much sorrow that we say goodbye to loved one, but, always the hope is there for us to be reunited again one day, beleive in this hope and it will comfort all. my love and sincerest sympathy for all of you who knew this man. Janice and Jackson Nyitrai, McGregor, Iowa