Sam Horner Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 9, 2021.

Sam Horner's passing at the age of 87 has been publicly announced.

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October 20, 2021

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Mike Feltes

Old poker playing partner.
A grand fella..they broke the mold.

October 11, 2021

Concetta Balcke

My most sincere sympathies to Douglas and Diane Willard and family.

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Memorial Events
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Oct

14

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Pius V Shrine

30 Miller Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Oct

14

Requiem Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Pius V Shrine

30 Miller Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

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