Mae Ellen Horner, 98, of Watseka passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth.
Mae was born on April 19, 1924 in Papineau, the daughter of Jesse L. and Faye E. (Hedge) Trumble and they preceded her in death along with three brothers; three sisters; one son, Gary Horner; and one grandson, Brett Barragree.
She married Ted Horner on June 20, 1948 in Watseka and he survives in Watseka. Other survivors include one daughter, Sue (Tom) Wirks of Woodland; two grandsons, Brian (Mary) Barragree of Watseka and Brandon (Nancy) Barragree of Watseka; and two great-grandsons, Cameron Barragree and Ethan Barragree.
During World War II, she worked at TRW in Watseka. She later worked at First Trust and Savings Bank in Watseka for seventeen years. During the other years, Mae was a housewife and dedicated mother and grandmother. Her hobbies included ceramics and stained glass.
Visitation will be from 5:00–7:00 pm on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Pastor Joe Hughes will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.
Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospital or Prairieview Lutheran Home.
Please share a memory of Mae at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.
