Tri-County Citizen

PATRICIA ANN VANHORN


 

 

PATRICIA ANN VANHORN, of Oakley, 81, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at her home. Patricia was born on August 15, 1937 to Victor and Lucille (Mendyk) Adamski in Saginaw. She married Carl W. VanHorn on January 19, 1956; they celebrated 54 years of marriage before he predeceased her in 2010. Patricia worked for Olin Kraft in Owosso for many years. During her life, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Oakley Community Church. She loved flowers, enjoyed playing bingo, and loved being with her family.

Patricia is survived by her children, Randy (Helen) VanHorn, Mike (Tammy) VanHorn, Carlene (Craig) Lawson, and Vicki (Eric) Peaster; her 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; her brother, Daniel Adamski; her brothers-in-law, Dale Lister and Ralph VanHorn; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl; her son, James (Suzanne) VanHorn Sr.; her granddaughter, Andressa; her sister, Marion Lister; and her sisters-in-law, MaryAnn (Don) Roberts and Barb (Jack) Ockerman.

Funeral services were held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Nelson-House Funeral Homes Martin Chapel in Chesaning, with Pastor John Miller officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.nelson-house.com.