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Lynn Horstmann Obituary
Lynn H. Horstmann, 40, of Damiansville, Ill., born April 11, 1974, in Belleville, Ill., died Tuesday, July 22, 2014, in St. Louis, Mo.
Lynn received her degree from McKendree University in Lebanon and was employed as a social worker at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Clayton.
She enjoyed biking and the outdoors, spending time with her mother, family and friends, but especially cherished every moment she spent with her daughter, Scarlett and providing her with every opportunity possible.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leander "Lindy" Horstmann.
Surviving are her daughter, Scarlett Catanzaro; her mother, Florence, nee Brandmeyer, Horstmann; brothers and sisters, Norman (Rosann) Horstmann, Steve (Cheetah) Horstmann, Sharon (Garry) Kalmer, Shirley (Dave) Albers, Ron (friend Chris Rensing) Horstmann all of Damiansville, Nancy Horstmann of Portland, Ore., and Debi (Sean) Howard of Las Vegas, Nev.; a dear friend and Scarlett's father, Joe Catanzaro of O'Fallon; Scarlett's paternal grandparents, Teri Kapp of Glen Carbon and Bill White of Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests all memorial contributions be made to an education trust fund set up in the name of Scarlett Catanzaro at Scott Credit Union, 712 W. US Highway 50, O'Fallon, Ill. 62269, or received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is in charge of the arrangements. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to www.mossfuneralhome.com
Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2014, at St. Damian Catholic Church in Damiansville, Ill., with Deacon Glenn Netemeyer officiating. A private interment will be at a later date.
MOSS FUNERAL HOME, Breese, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lynn Horstmann
Megan Donaldson
August 3, 2014
So shocked to hear of this news, Lynn was a great person, always smiling and fun to work with. I didn't know her long but started at SSM DePaul with her. She loved her daughter and talked about her frequently. RIP LYNN, my thoughts and prayers are with your family am during this difficult time.
annette Garcia Florczyk
July 31, 2014
Shirley I am so sorry about your sister. My prayers are with you.
Glenda Morrow
July 30, 2014
Can someone in the family please contact me? Or Mary Ann?706.358.1102 I would like to know what I can do to help. I love you Scarlett. Please contact me. Love, Glenda
Linda Zwick
July 28, 2014
My sincere condolences to Lynn's family, especially Scarlett. Lynn was always talking about Scarlett and very proud of her daughter.
I worked with Lynn at St. Louis Psychiatric Rehab. Center
Penny Crumby
July 28, 2014
Lynn, you will be truly missed. Rest In Peace! May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
A former co-worker at SLPRC
Marlene Dorsey
July 26, 2014
Lynn will truly be missed!!!!
Patrick,Dora,and Marlene
St Vicents DePaul
July 26, 2014
Lynn will truly be missed she was always smiling, my thought and prayers go out to her family and friends.. she will be truly missed.
Rejji Lairy-Griffin
July 25, 2014
I'm in disbelief I can't believe this.She was a fun coworker very funny and she had mad love for her daughter I'm sooo hurt She called me her black sista and I called her my white sista She will truly be missed!!!
Jessica Bogan
July 25, 2014
Oh my god lynn im so out done the happy care free love u showed will be missed im sick about this I train u at ssm depaul and im so sorry im praying for ur baby whos is an only child like me bye love
Kristy Johnson-Herrell
July 25, 2014
Lynn, you will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Mitchell
July 25, 2014
Still stunned beyond words. The bike rides, the brewery stops, the stories...those were the best of times.
Melissa Mckinney
July 25, 2014
Lynn was such a bubbly and all around happy person. I've only known her for a short period, but I cherished every moment that I was around her. She was such a kind hearted and selfless person. I send my condolences to her young daughter and all of the Horstmann family.
Nikki Reitz
July 25, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. She will be truly be missed.
Mary Ann Hoopes
July 25, 2014
Rest in peace my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you Scarlett.
Donna Harris-Brekel
July 25, 2014
My prayers go out for your family and friends, Lynn. May you rest in peace.
Kelly Darnall
July 25, 2014
Rest in peace Lynn. May God bring peace to your daughter and family at this time of sorrow.
Thomas Horstmann
July 25, 2014
I think I a 3rd cousin. My Dad was Edwin Horstmann of St. Rose. I am curious of Nancy Horstmann of Portland, OR. My wife's name is Nancy Horstmann. I am sorry about your loss.
Alice Mitchell
July 25, 2014
My sympathies and prayers are being extended to all of the family.
Sincerely,
Alice Mitchell
Former Co-Worker
St. Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitative Center
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