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Joyce Hill
May 13, 2021
Bill was one of the kindest and most insightful individuals in the Investment Banking community. He genuinely cared about others and he will be missed.
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Pam Daly
January 3, 2020
Deb, what a beautiful tribute to Bill and the life you all shared. He has left a legacy through your family and a life well lived that will continue for decades to come. I am so sorry for your loss and you and the family are in my prayers through these very challenging days. May God's mercy and comfort keep you in perfect peace each day.
Deb, thanks so much for keeping us on your Christmas list after all these y
January 3, 2020
Sorry to be so late in posting. Only learned of Bills passing upon receipt of Debs annual Christmas letter and family photo. I am still in shock in tears. I first met Bill when I went to interview him for a position at the bank in Louisville. It only took a few minutes to realize that this guy was a star. He was smart and mature for his age with an infectious personality. We were so fortunate that he excepted the job, and the next four years working with him side-by-side were The greatest. After hours, with our wives, Deb and Linda, were also great fun, and Craig Lutton was always there to join in as well. Deb, thanks so much for keeping us on your Christmas list after all these years. Linda and I are thinking of you and the family in this most difficult time. Love, Louis and Linda Edmondson.
Coleen Cecil
December 6, 2019
What a lovely tribute to Bill. And what an amazing life you had together. My heart is with you. Sorry that I never got to meet Bill, but he was always a topic in our virtual teas and F2F gatherings.
I wish I could be there to give you a big hug, let you cry, and then make you laugh. I can just see the pride in you as you update me on the kids and grandkids. So happy that you have your village with you to lift you, comfort you and celebrate the life you had with Bill.
You all remain in my prayers.
Sally Woodward
December 5, 2019
My only regret of nephew Bill is I never saw enough of him. He was a delight to be around , lots of laughs ,but alas I was in Fl and Bill in Chicago,always working..I'll miss him very much.. ... your loving aunt
Bob Roberts
December 1, 2019
When I was at the Chicago Tribune I hired a professional young lady by the name of Deb Hornell. Through Deb I had the opportunity to meet her loving spouse, Bill, on a few occasions.
I am saddened by the news of Bills passing. Deb is a special and rare individual and so was Bill.
My, as well as our families thoughts and prayers will remain with you, Deb and the entire family. May the Lord bless and comfort everyone with peace knowing Bill has returned to the God who gave him life.
Bob Roberts
The Lancasters
November 30, 2019
Deb, we are so sorry for your familys loss, we are thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers.
Craig Lutton
November 28, 2019
Our sympathies to Bill's family. He was a great guy and a great friend. Miss him every day.
Linda Malone
November 28, 2019
I am saddened to hear about Bill....
Thoughts and prayers are with you!!!
Steven Witmer
November 28, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Hornell Family. I remember William as a very high energy young man with quite the love of sports.
Donna Coulson
November 27, 2019
In memory of Bill Hornell.
Hohn and virginia Larsen
November 27, 2019
It wont be the same in our neighborhood without Bill taking off and returning from his daily run. He was a welcome fixture of our daily lives.
Don & Judy Shutters
November 27, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss. Bill will be missed by many and we send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Jane Melvin
November 27, 2019
Holding all of you in our prayers. The strength of your family and your love for each other through thick and thin is a a thing to behold. Wishing you the peace that will come with time to soften the hurt and magnify the happy memories.
Leslie Delany
November 27, 2019
My deepest sympathy to all. Bill enriched my life in the simplest ways. A good friend and great man.
Arlene Olsen ( Simonetti)
November 26, 2019
So shocked and saddened by this. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Steve Simonetti
November 26, 2019
Thoughts and prayers are with the Hornell family and all that knew and were close to Bill. It has been many decades since we had any contact but I always admired BillOne of the good guys, one of the best.
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