James 'Horny' Richard Horner

James “Horny” Richard Horner, 61, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.

Jim was born in Two Rivers, WI, on July 26, 1948, to the late Benjamin and Grace (nee: Weber) Horner. He faithfully served our country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Jim has lived in Racine for the past 31 years.

On August 24, 1991, he was united in marriage with Peggy Lee Sorensen. Jim owned and operated Horner’s Mudjacking Service for the past 30 years. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 494 and the Belle City Sportsmen’s Club. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in Northern Wisconsin with family and friends. He was very talented with his hands, especially with the art of woodworking.

Surviving are his wife of over 18 years, Peggy Sorensen-Horner; children, Brett Horner, Tricia (Geno) Ynocencio, and Tony (Helen) Horner; grandchildren, Alicia Ortiz, Asia Ynocencio and Maxwell Horner; step-grandchildren, Daniel and Geno Ynocencio; and great-grandson, Daniel Ynocencio, Jr.; sisters and brothers, Rose Mary (Lloyd) Blasczyk, Jacque (Ken) Boutell, Peter (Renee) Horner, Jean (Frank) Walter, Kathy (Tim) Seifert, Paul Horner and Ann (Greg) Gretz; mother-in-law, Nancy Sorensen; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Penny Sorensen, Kurt Sorensen, Keith (Julie) Sorensen, Kyle (Kim) Sorensen, Pamela Timler, Kai (Rhonda) Sorensen, Kraig (Vikki) Sorensen, Paula (Greg) Roushia and Janie Washebek; former wife and mother of his children, Bonnie Horner; travelling canine companions, Kessler and Squirt; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Floyd Sorensen.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Monday, September 28, 2009, at 7 p.m. with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 5-7 p.m. Committal services, with military honors, will take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at noon at S. WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery chapel, 21731 Spring St. in Union Grove. All are invited to attend.

A special note of thanks to Dr. Marc Kennedy, Dr. John Brennan, and the staff of All Saints - 3D for the compassionate care and support that was given to Jim and to our family. Your kindness will always be remembered.

Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
4600 County Line Rd., Racine 262-552-9000