Edwin J. Horn

1935 - 2012

Edwin J. Horn obituary, 1935-2012, Union City, MI

BORN

1935

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Putnam Funeral Home

501 N Broadway Street

Union City, Michigan

Edwin Horn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 23, 2012.

Obituary Notice

Edwin J. Horn, 77, of Union City, passed away on May 22, 2012 at his residence. He was born February 15, 1935 in Kalamazoo to Alfred and Katherine (Johnson) Horn.
After high school he enlisted in the Marine Corps from 1952-1955, serving in the Korean War. In 1957 he married Shirley Hibbard, the marriage ended in divorce. Ed farmed, drove truck and retired from the Marshall Post Office in 1997. On August 5, 1989, he married Carol Rafferty in Marshall. Ed enjoyed gardening, fishing, jigsaw puzzles and spending time with family and friends, hosting a pig roast for many years.
Surviving are his wife, Carol, three daughters; Debbie (Willie) Doolittle of Athens, Sandie (Chris) Carter of Battle Creek and Patti (John) Mathias of Colorado, step-daughter; Brenda (Scott) Griffiths of Tekonsha, step-son; Mike (Kori) Rafferty of Tekonsha, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three brothers; Marvin (Barbara) Horn of Galesburg, David (Ruthann) Horn of Constantine, Dick (Anne) Horn of Vicksburg, two sisters-in-law; Jackie Horn of Portage and Mary Horn of Delton. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter; Teresa and brothers; Roger and William.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with two hours of visitation prior to the service at the Putnam Funeral Home in Union City with Minister Otis Lang officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oaklawn Hospice. You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com



The family was assisted by Putnam Funeral Home 517-741-9333

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May 25, 2012

Diane Montgomery

Brenda and family--I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you--as you go through this difficult time--remember all the good memories you have--it does get easier with time--May God bless you all. Diane Montgomery

May 24, 2012

Teri , Mark and Family

Debbie,Sandie and Patty, My heart ways heavy for u girls. I'm so very sorry about the lose of your dad,Please know that your in my thoughts and my prayers i love u all so very much. If there is any thing i can do for any of you please let me know. Forever and always your friend Teri

May 24, 2012

Phil & Pat Sidnam

Dear Sandie and family, you are in our prayers for peace and comfort.
Love and blessings,
Phil & Pat Sidnam

May 23, 2012

Hey Daddy...Please be one of the first people I see when I get there. I love you

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