Kurt Hornnes Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Mark Malde
August 29, 2024
Kurt, I miss seeing you around the softball park. Rest in Peace.
Linda Hardy
August 29, 2023
I have never known a better Chiropractor, and wish you were here to help me now. Such a wonderful personality, and had good memories of our motorcycle rides together with my significant other. May your soul rest in piece my friend.
Jennifer Anderson
July 19, 2015
My sister and I adored Kurt... He worked on my back way back in 1980..Bless bless him and his family... May he be at Peace and Happy!
jim jags
May 2, 2015
I have been in denile for awile. I lost a brother. Graduated together. Helped me as a doctor and friend. I will always miss him. Sheri I hope your doing the best you can. Iam the guy that worked on his bike. I miss him.
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Matt
November 1, 2013
When my daughter was around a year old she was constantly getting ear infections. At that time doctors wanted to put tubes in her ears. That was a scary thought for us because it meant surgery. One day my wife came home and told me that she was taking my daughter to a chiropractor in Northfield that she had heard about from a friend. I looked at her and said "a chiropractor, what for?" Well, I never would have guessed that a chiropractor could help ear infections. Dr. Hornnes adjusted my daughter and told my wife to take her off milk products until after the age of three. I thought they were both crazy when my wife told me what he suggested. We went along with it. Weeks, months and eventually years went by and not one ear infection after that. He explained that some kids sinuses are not completely developed or large enough to handle milk (it congests them) especially when they have a cold. The milk caught in these small passages is like a breeding ground for bacteria. Needless to say all of this made me more curious in finding out what else he could help cure. I soon became a patient of his. I was a patient of his for nine years and it is amazing what he could fix without the help of drugs or surgery. During my visits he would always talk about his daughters, wife and other family members. You could just tell how much he loved and how proud of his family he was. He talked about how his dad was such a hard worker. Obviously he took after his dad in that aspect. Kurt was not only a doctor to me but a friend. I am forever indebted to him for helping my daughter. "They" always said when you have a daughter they are just a little bit closer to your heart. That was the same for Kurt, he was always talking about his daughters. Kurt was an all around stand up guy. I'm going to miss you Kurt.
Nancy Maki
September 25, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John Wingenbach
September 12, 2013
Dr. Kurt treated me for my herniated discs and put me in touch with great surgeons to get me back up and healthy again. He was a great man. I will never forget what he has done for me, and I will never forget him.
Julie Fillipi
September 11, 2013
The Lord be with you. Kurt is now with his heavenly family.
But all of us will miss him greatly. What a shining example for his girls, remember always his love for you. He was so proud of you and you could tell the great feelings he had for you. There are so many of us that owe Kurt our undying gratitude for making our lives better--both physically and because of his caring attitude.
Linda Hardy
September 9, 2013
Kurt treated me for two years after a bad motorcycle accident. If it wasn't for his care and understanding, I would not be functioning near as well as I am. My prayers go out to his entire family. He will be sorely missed by all. Blessings
Scott Morse
September 9, 2013
I spent every summer all day playing ball with Kurt we would only go home when we were hungry. So sorry to hear this. God bless you all , And may time heal you ,as I am sure only fond memories linger.
Scott Morse
Nelson & Shari LECEA
September 7, 2013
Kurt is going to be forever missed but never forgotten. His winks, grin, waves, most importantly his kind and jentle hands. Our family has been going to there office for nearly twenty years. He is in God's kingdom. Though it still doesn't seem real, I pray God gives you all comfort and peace. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to his wife,daugthers, &family and friends. God will carry you all through in this time of need. He is our strength when we are weak. God be with you..
Jim Jaggars
September 7, 2013
Kurt and I graduated high school together. Reconnected 13 years ago. Did maintenance on his bike. All around just a super guy. I'll miss you buddy. Happy trails. Jags
September 7, 2013
To Kurt's Family & Friends: I was so shocked & very saddened to hear of Dr. Kurt's death. It's still difficult for me to believe. My heart goes out to you. I met Dr. Kurt at an Expo over 13 years ago. I was so impressed with his knowledge of alternative health care strategies, such as Laser Therapy, that I invited him to speak to several college classes I was teaching. Some of my students became his chiropractic clients, as did I. I even brought my mom to him as a client too!
He was one of the most kind,insightful, intelligent & fascinating persons I have ever met. He also had such a delightful sense of humor & welcoming smile and laugh. His empathy in treating me as a client was unequalled. When I had severe knee problems, he seemed to care about my health more than I did. When my dad had two brain surgeries in 2010 & my beloved young cat went blind due to glaucoma, his understanding & empathy was so greatly appreciated.
I'd like to say to his daughters that he was so proud & happy about you. He also thoroughly enjoyed playing softball. His was an adventurous, open-minded spirit. He helped heal so many people, not only physically in his chiropractic practice, but emotionally as well. I will miss him a lot. But I also believe he is with his beloved mother & father now too. Maybe he is an angel still, looking down upon us & still helping to heal us. He had such a great love of people & animals.
May God bless & comfort all of his family & friends. I am praying & thinking of you a lot. Take care of yourselves, as Dr. Kurt would want you to do. In Much Loving Sympathy,
Ms. Carm(illa) Tenhoff
Dick and Julee Immerfall
September 6, 2013
Sheri,
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. May you receive peace of heart and mind as you remember all the happy memories you shared. We are all here for you, you only need ask. God be with all of you.
Camille LeMere Stratton
September 6, 2013
Sending Prayers
Al and Becki Bender
September 6, 2013
Sheri and Family,
So sorry for your loss of a kind, gentle, amazing, caring and so knowledgeable. Sheri, I never met you, but you were one lucky lady to have him as your husband. His girls are so lucky to have had Kurt as your Dad. He talked about you all the time and all the ski trips you were on and how proud and concerned he was of both of you. the pictures he had on the walls of you. Kurt has been the Chiropractor for my husband and I for many years over 11 years. He also helped my kids through chiro issues that they needed during this time. Kurt will be missed so much and will never be forgotten. He did have a way of making your day.
September 6, 2013
I have known Kurt for over 40 years. He was big and strong, gentle and kind. Kurt loved his profession and as a result he changed my wife' life. We are both grateful beyond words. The memories of our time together will never be lost and I am so lucky our paths crossed in life. Karen and I loved Kurt and will never forget his family and wonderful staff at the Northfield Office. Our trips back to Minnesota will never be the same. Mark and Karen Haws
Bill Sorenson
September 5, 2013
Hornnes family, I was so sorry to hear about Kurts passing. I played softball very briefly with him and mostly against him...very good player and nothing but class, never heard him say a bad thing about anyone, always upbeat and positive and a pleasure to be around, he will be missed greatly, God bless you Kurt and your family and our prayers are with you
Bron Scherer
September 5, 2013
I looked forward to every visit with Dr. Kurt. In addition to fixing my back, we shared a love for Vince Flynn and his great spy novel books. Only a couple weeks ago we talked about how sad it is Vince is gone from this world too. Needless to say, Dr. Kurt will be missed both professionally and personally. God's peace to Kurt's family. Bron
Rich Smith
September 5, 2013
I had only just met Dr. Kurt and I immediately liked him. He had an aura of light. I was very shocked and sad to hear of his passing.
Kim Armstrong
September 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sheri and family during this tragic time and beyond.
Tim Braun
September 5, 2013
Kurt was one of the special people you never forget. Whether it was waxing skis for a ski race at 1 in the morning or hanging out at Mt. Hood, there was no one more fun to be around. And Kurt always made you feel better about yourself when you were around him. He was an incredible and dedicated father who was always there for Jamie and Jesse. He was there for my kids on many occasions as well. I will be forever grateful to Kurt for taking such good care of my mother and my aunt when they went to his clinic. There was no one better than Kurt, that's why my mother drove religiously from Maple Grove to Northfield to visit him at the office. Kurt went above and beyond the call for everyone. We can't afford to lose the great ones like Kurt. I will never forget Kurt and the many things he did for me and my Family. Thank you Kurt!
Kathy & Steve Lund
September 5, 2013
Kurt was fine man and loved by many. We will always remember him as a wonderful person.
Debbie Skluzacek
September 5, 2013
Dr.Kurt will be sadly missed. He was a great caring person, with a real jovial personality. He touched a lot of lives in Northfield. Prayers to the family as you deal with this very difficult time. And to the 'office family' as they also deal with this difficult time.
September 5, 2013
The love between Kurt and Sheri was truly one of a kind. The way he looked at her would melt any heart. Every time Sheri spoke of his name her smile would grow bright and the joy of even speaking his name would light up her face.
That joy and light will be with you forever Sheri. I wish only the best for you and your family. I will always be here for you.....today, tomorrow and ten years from now.
With love,
Rachel Standly
Joe Boeltl
September 5, 2013
I first meet Kurt 5 years ago. I was impressed with him from the onset and have remained impressed since. I think alot of C-words, exemplify Kurt, compassionate, caring, considerate, competitive and CLASS. I always enjoyed conversations with him and left each one feeling uplifted. Softball for me will be less from now on without him being there, either as a teammate or an opponent. Good bye my friend, until we meet again in a better land.
Rick Buckley
September 5, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Kurt's family. Kurt and I met as 3 year olds tagging along to our sisters girl scout meetings with our moms. He was a wonderful friend and has always been in my life. I think of the childhood memories of cub scouts, little league, high school. He even came out to visit me and we had a night to remember in SF. Kurt took his profession to an extraordinary level. His softball play incredible. He is an original and has had a real impact on my life. I will miss you my dear friend
Keith Wahoske
September 5, 2013
Kurn and I grew up together in Richfield MN. Our mothers were such close friends. I am very sorry for Kurt's family and their loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
billy morgan
September 5, 2013
dr.kurt was my chiropractor and a good friend. he had treated me for many years after a back injury from work as a paramedic. he always had a smile on his face and made me laugh on every visit. he will be misssed by many here in northfield.
Kim Searles
September 5, 2013
Kurt...Rest in peace my friend
John Phyle
September 4, 2013
Kurt as I sit here tonight I am deeply saddened. I didn't get to spend enough time with someone I respected so much. You were a great father, husband, friend and someone i truly admired. Kurt you were a sincere person, full of class and always willing to help. You will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace.
Jeremy Hurkman
September 4, 2013
I am a fellow chiropractor, and although I never personally met Dr. Hornnes, I understand the tragedy of losing a loved one. It is always a great loss for all of us when a good doctor leaves us for the next phase of his life. I'm very sorry for your loss, and hope time heals your sorrow.
Kandace Condon
September 4, 2013
Kurt; the man with the golden heart and hands. This is a tragic lost. The world lost an amazing man. He will be missed...forever - no one can take his place. We all have been blessed to have known him. Rest in peace my friend and healer.
Dr. Jake and Dr. Bridget Conway
September 4, 2013
Kurt, you have truly been a blessing to this community and will be missed greatly. Praying for you and your family through this tragic time.
tom anderson
September 4, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Hornnes family. I played broomball with Kurt many years ago and played ball against him many times over the years. A class act all the way! and a great gentleman in life, he will be missed by many
September 4, 2013
Being from Northfield, I got to know Kurt from the Northfield Softball League. I eventually started playing on the same teams with him out of the Cities in some fall leagues and fall tourneys. Then in 1997 and 98 we got together again with a great team. What a competitor. One of the best I have known. A great love for the game and a great will to win. My sympathy goes out to the family. Dave Johnson
September 4, 2013
To the Hornnes family - Kurt was a very special person to many people. I am sure he will be missed.
Much Love,
Neda Wood
Paul O verson
September 4, 2013
Sheri and Family: I met Kurt a few times and always came away thinking he was a nice guy and a class act. Please accept my condolences. Always remember his love and his laughter.
Peter Ahlers-Nelson
September 4, 2013
To the family, I'm sorry for your loss. I only know Dr. Kurt from when he adjusted me a few times when I first moved to down. He was a very nice guy and always got me in as soon as he could to get adjusted. I was very sorry to hear about his passing today. All my best to his family and friends.
Tom Kubalak
September 4, 2013
Sheri,
May Kurt's healing spirit and infectious laugh always be with you, your family and friends? He put many of us back on feet and brought normality to our lives. He was a day maker and a guy for the ages. In Feb of 2009 I submitted Kurtie's MN USSSA Hall Of Fame letter of recommendation, a microcosm of who he was and how I and others who wittnessed his play felt about his softball career;
February 10, 2009
Dear Gerry Turnberg and Hall of Fame Committee.
Please consider Kurt Hornnes as a candidate for the MN USSSA Hall of Fame
The hall deserves Dr. Kurt Hornnes and Kurt belongs.
He is the epitome of a MN softball player. He has had an awesome career and made the difference in lot of games and lives along the way. To him softball was more than just a game. He relished the challenges, the success and failures along the way. It humbled him and made him a better person.
He worked out hard in the off season to better himself and was an inspiration to others. Your team could only get better if Kurt was there.
Kurt was a standout, an offensive juggernaut (see his stats on the attached application) and always sought out the best competition and played on some of the best teams assembled in the state of MN and beat the number one team in the world (Steel's) while playing for Sports Heroes. Even in Kurt's later years when he was the most senior guy on his “A” squad, he was always atop the leader board for slugging percent and hits in the clutch. Kurt did not shy away from the best competition but sought it out and relished the opportunity and the challenges as they presented themselves. He didn't play on your father's local church team and there were many an infielder that prayed he won't come their way.
Kurt has been a great spokesman for the game and a solid citizen both on and off the field, a sponsor and coach's delight. Softball teams are full of challenged characters and it is safe to say Kurt was not one of them. He had a great respect for the game and the game respected him. Softball is a more dignified, civilized game when Kurt is on the field and a better game for all to play.
Kurt was always surrounded by great players, because great player won't have it any other way. They gravitate to one another with a common goal. To beat the best you must play with the best. One great player cannot win a tournament alone, but a team of great players have a fighting chance and he understood this simple philosophy and was willing to move down in the batting order to satisfy the needs of the team and was always up for competing for his spot in the line-up.
His brand of play was contagious and he had a knack for handling pressure when it counted. After all Kurt is a doctor first and a player second. He relishes the challenges on the field as much as he cares for his patients in the office. He was always a tough out when the chips were down. Keeping ones cool in the face of adversity is primary in the heat of the battle and requires clear thinking when you need it most. If the game was on the line and you needed a hit or a ball to be caught, I always liked my chances with Kurtie.
”Pat Stachfield, Sterling Heights Michigan,@ the Mens Major 40 & OVER National Championship Game 1998”.
In closing thank you for considering Dr. Kurt Hornnes as a candidate for the Minnesota USSSA hall of fame and I look forward to your response.
Sincerely
Tom Kubalak
Class of 2006
Mn USSSA Hall of Fame Inductee
Tammy and Blake Bauer
September 4, 2013
My heart was so sad when I heard this news..confussed all at the same time from a man who did everything right in life and heart so big! DR.KURT was my families chiropractor all 10 OF US and worked wonders on my daughters and ALWAYS made extra time for all of us to be seen and ALWAYS said such positive wonderful things to me lifted me up all the time..I still have no words for such a loss but just wanted to let his beautiful family that he talked so highly of all the that he will be missed by many and how wonderful of a man he was and he touched so many lives thank you for sharing such a blessing with us!!
Kerry Malecha
September 4, 2013
Dr. Kurt will be deeply missed. He had been treating my daughter's back the past year and we had many fun and educational discussions with him when we were in for adjustments. We will remember him always.
John & Jill Petersen
September 4, 2013
Kurt will be deeply missed as both a person and teammate. He was always smiling but a competitor you wanted on your team. Our prayers go out to his family in this time of sadness. It was an honor being part of past softball teams with him.
BOB GILBERTSON
September 4, 2013
TO KURTS FAMILY: NEVER SPENT MUCH TIME GETTING TO KNOW KURT AWAY FRM THE BALL FIELD BUT I KNOW THIS HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND ALWAYS HAD SOMETHING NICE TO SAY NEVER A BAD WORD HE WAS A REAL CLASS GUY AND HE WILL BE MISSED. MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND.
debra bentley
September 4, 2013
i only met you one time Kurt but if you chose Sheri to be in your life then you were an awesome man. May You Rest In Peace
2012 Manassas, Vg.
September 4, 2013
Kurt was an MVP in all aspects of life. It was an honor to have known and played on the same team. He will be missed by all he touched in life.
Dave Slack
Leslie Breeggman
September 4, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Grant Modory
September 4, 2013
Dr. Kurt will be deeply missed. Him and Dr. Pete are the ones that introduced me to chiropractic years ago which lead me to follow in the same foot steps. He was very caring and dedicated doctor and person. Rest in peace
Sue Frank Dannecker
September 4, 2013
Can't believe Kurt is gone. Kept thinking he'd somehow pull through, he always seemed so full of life. So terribly sad. This nice, funny, kind and caring man will be missed.
Rick "Dice" Anderson Anderson
September 4, 2013
Sheri and family, my deepest sympathy; as a team mate and friend for almost 20 years, he was passionate about the game but more importantly his team mates. The camraderie amongst the team was very important to him and his competitiveness was second to none. He will be missed by all, I know as my wife was struggling through breast cancer this year I missed all my team mates, he would call and text to check up on her, and see how I was doing. A class gentleman and brother to me.
Grant & Tracy Modory
September 4, 2013
So sorry to hear of Dr. Kurt's passing. Prayers to all his family, friends and many many patients! Dr. Kurt & Dr. Pete were my very first chiropractors and inspired my husband to become one himself. He touched so many lives and we are grateful to be included in that!
With deepest sympathy,
Tracy & Grant Modory
Wayne Nicoloff
September 4, 2013
Kurt was a great childhodd friend. Had so many memories and I am so glad we had a chance to catch up on these at the past class reunion. He was a great football team mate. Had alot of good times during those years. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family keep all the memories as he sure left all of us alot of them.
September 4, 2013
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to your family at your loss of such an amazing man! He has been our family Chiropractor for over 15 years. Very dedicated to his work and patients. Always a smile on his face and always showed great compassion for each of his patients. He will be sadly missed!
Lisa Tollefson
September 4, 2013
Sheri,
You and Kurt's love for each other was always so inspiring. Our prayers are with you and the family. All our Love,
Dick and Lisa Tollefson
Dena Eggum
September 4, 2013
Dr kurt will be missed by so many including me! He encourage me to keep moving! He fixed me up when I played too much tennis, work too hard and lifted too much! He'd adjust me and send me off with a smile! To kurt I dedicated a work out to you! To his family god bless you and comfort your sad hearts.
September 4, 2013
Dr. Kurt will be greatly missed by our family. He was one of the best chiropractors I have known and always had time to talk the kids when we came in. His care and knowledge was extraordinary! Our prayers are with you all.
Dan & Laurie Smith
September 4, 2013
We are so saddened by the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
September 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. What a great person Dr. Horness was. He will be greatly missed.
The Staff of Corbett Chiropractic & Health Enhancement in Northfield, MN
September 4, 2013
Sheri what a beautiful reflection of a wonderful man. God bless you all each moment of every day. Thinking of you.
September 4, 2013
Shari, my deepest thoughts and Prayes and sympathies go out to you and the family.Kurt was an amazing man and will be missed dearly by many .love ya Randy.
Minnesota Easton
Mark Malde
September 4, 2013
Kurt was one of my favorite teammates of all time. He had a great attitude and made others around him play better. He became my friend somewhere along the way. Kurt, I will always remember your kindness, competitive attitude and class. I am thankful for the opportunity of attending our first Sturgis Motorcycle Rally together and the great time we had. I am really going to miss you. Time ran out way too fast. Rest in Peace my friend.
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