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Michael Horton Obituary
1959 - 2016
Michael D. Horton, 56, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at United Hospital Systems-Kenosha Campus, surrounded by his wife and daughter.
Michael was born in Black River Falls, Wis., on Nov. 16, 1959, the son of Gayle and the late Marilyn (Ringlien) Horton. He moved with his family to Kenosha and was educated in the Kenosha school system.
Mike was employed by the Kenosha News in the press room for over 25 years and recently by Poclain Hydraulics as a machinist.
On May 25, 2012, he married Darlene Bell in Kenosha. He and Darlene attended Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church in Kenosha.
He loved gardening, riding his bicycle with his family, swimming, sledding, watching the Green Bay Packers, spending time in the outdoors, especially going on picnics at Petrified Springs Park with his family. He also enjoyed playing basketball and playing guitar. Mike was a hard worker, making him an excellent provider and always putting his family first, which he learned from his father, Gayle.
Surviving Michael are his loving wife, Darlene; his daughter, Melissa; his father, Gayle Horton of Merrillian, Wis.; three sisters, Mary (Dan) MonCatch of Arbor Vitae, Wis., Nancy (Dave) Beegle of Racine, and Kari Horton of Kenosha; and five step children, Victoria, David, DeUndrae, Katrina and Archie. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn; a brother, Robert, both his maternal and paternal grandparents; and two uncles, Spider and Blacky.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Proko Funeral Home from 12 noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his daughter Melissa's name for her college fund.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit and Sign Michael's Online Memorial Book
www.prokofuneralhome.com
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Horton
Latrisha Neal
October 23, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss, praying for you and your baby. I love you.
-Desiree Johnson
October 21, 2016
Praying that God watches over your family and walks with your daughter and wife during this hard time. Michael will always be with you guys. Cherish the memories he left behind. Continue to make him proud. He is in a beautiful place with no pain & no suffering. Know that he would want you to smile and keep going strong for him. God bless you Darline & Melissa and the rest of the family.
Rina Lambert
October 21, 2016
My deepest sympathy to you and Melissa (& rest of the family) @ this time.
La Von Ash
October 21, 2016
In Christ all things are possible!!!
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October 20, 2016
Darlene, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
R.I.P. Micheal
Kari Kraus
October 20, 2016
I'm so sad to hear this. I worked with Mike at the Kenosha News for 16 years. I always liked him, especially his sense of humor. He will be missed.
Dorothy Golden and Family
October 20, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tina Cotton
October 20, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shanika Cunningham
October 20, 2016
God bless you and your family your in heavens Gates now there no more suffering no more pain so rest in peace Micheal God has his arms around you and your family in Jesus name. Amen
Denise Bond
October 20, 2016
Praying for you Darlene as you go through your time of bereavement just know he's in a better place where he can rest from his labors of this world...R.I.P to your husband
Melissa Horton
October 19, 2016
Love you daddy
Darlene Horton
October 19, 2016
Hey baby everything was OK until I looked on this page reality hit you know just today I realized when I go out and I get a flat or run out of gas or something, I would call you and you'd come for me well today for the first time in many years i realize when I call home you wont pick up now ,I understand that you gonna make a way for me but I like when you save me and call me Lucy. Daddy I know you made it always stay with me and I with you. Love you see yah one day ,yes Melissa fine and she watching y'all show surviour see you babe mama love you allways I'm your girl
Valerie Tidwell
October 19, 2016
God took one of his angels home, we are here for only a short time to share the talents God has given us, and he shared all that he could. Now his talents are being used in heaven. Rest in peace.
Renee Books
October 19, 2016
So Very sorry for your loss. You must know Michael is a Hero and saved my son's life in 1978. Bless your family's heart.
Luann Valetti
October 19, 2016
So sorry for you loss.
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