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Dorothy Horton Obituary

DOROTHY ROSE HORTON FORMERLY OF LANSING, IL Dorothy Rose Horton, age 50, late of Decatur, MI, formerly of Lansing, IL. Survived by sisters: Janice (Ronald) Schaap, Cheryl (Gerald) Cassity and Sheila (Jerry) Zeldenrust; nieces: Jacqueline Schaap, Tricia (James) Boss, Michele (Bebeto) Schaap-Gurgel, Erin (Matt) Vander Heyden, Lauren Zeldenrust and Alexi Zeldenrust; nephews: Chris (Julie) Schaap, Michael (Kellie) Cassity, James Consorti, Robert Consorti and Phillip Horton; great-nephew, Steven Schaap; great- nieces: Mia Cassity and Kaylee Schaap; and many more family members. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Russell Horton; mother, Julianna Horton; and brother, James Horton. A private memorial service will be held after cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rev. Russell E. Horton Scholarship Fund, Mid-America Reformed Seminary, 229 Seminary Dr., Dyer, IN 46311. Dorothy will be remembered for her love for her family, love for her animals and witty sense of humor.

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Published by The Times on May 31, 2008.

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Lori Levanda

June 5, 2008

I only met Dorothy in person once, but we knew each other well through our e-mails and chats. She was a giver in every sense of the word.... of love, peace, and good wishes, with a fierce sense of humor. I will remember her forever, and my prayers go out to her family and loved ones.

Diana Horton

June 3, 2008

I was so shocked to hear about Dorothy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. It has been many years since seeing all of you, but no words I know of can help in this time you all are going through. Please accept our condolences.

Maggie Laudati

June 3, 2008

To The Horton Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dorothy was a special woman who gave so much to everyone she came into contact with. Her sense of humor is something I will miss. Rest in Peace Dorothy Rose. Love you, Maggie xoxox

Mary d'Hedouville

June 2, 2008

Words cannot express how saddened I am by the news of your loss. Dorothy and I became friends through our love of Springsteen and our friendly football rivalry...Bucs vs Bears. I'll never forget my fondest Dorothy story took place at a tailgate party in NJ. I left to go to the bathroom and when I came back I noticed she put Bears stickers all over everything in my car...my cooler, my tires, inside my glovebox. I was finding those stickers for years!!!! And everytime I found one, I always thought of her. I love ya, Do....and will miss you more than words can say.

Pamela Ross

June 1, 2008

I know you're in the Land of Hope and Dreams Right Now, Dorothy. May your soul always know peace and kindness.

Donna Carroll (Horton)

June 1, 2008

To the Horton family,
So sorry to hear about Dorothy's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of grief. Aunt Mickey called mom last night to tell us. Wanted to let you know that we are thinking of all of you at this time. May God send his peace that surpasses all understanding to all of you. Love, Donna

Donna Weeks(DeBok)

June 1, 2008

To the Horton Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. God bless you all.

May 31, 2008

Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Embrace the love of family and friends. Draw comfort from God and the Lord's Prayer at Matthew 6:9. You are in my prayers.

Jodi Tucker

May 31, 2008

I'm sorry we lost touch, you were a good friend Dorth, I think of you often: cruisin' with BRUUUCE, late night softball with headlights, and dodging lightning on the golf course tine after tine, rest in peace.

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