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 Donald
W. Horn
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[November 17, 2020]
LATHAM —
Donald W. Horn 98, of Latham, passed away at 7:16 a.m., Thursday,
November 12, 2020, in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur.
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Service:
A private family graveside service will be held in
Leanna Cemetery, Chestnut
Funeral home:
Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home
Obituary
Donald W. Horn 98, of Latham, passed
away at 7:16 a.m., Thursday, November 12, 2020, in
Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur.
A private family graveside service will be held in
Leanna Cemetery, Chestnut, with military honors
provided by the Macon County Honor Guard and the US
Army Honor’s Team. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street
Funeral Home is assisting the family with
arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the
Latham Fire Department.
Donald was born on April 24, 1922, in
Mount Pulaski, the son of Frederick and Alma
(Danner) Horn. He married Marilyn Irma Lawrence on
January 31, 1954. She preceded him in death on March
28, 2016. Donald was a WW II veteran having served
in the US Army Air Corp and participated in building
runways and construction while in the service. He
farmed in Logan County and worked in home building
construction. He worked as a carpenter but truly
enjoyed working as a brick mason building
fireplaces. Donald was a member of Mt. Calvary
Lutheran Church.
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Surviving are his children: George L. Horn of
Latham, David D. (Cheryl) Horn of Decatur, Julia M.
(Richard) Austin of Oreana, and Rodney J. Horn of Latham,
grandchildren: Amy Horn, Jennifer Osborn, Bruce Osborn,
Craig Austin, and Brad Austin, great-grandchildren: Mason
Young and Gracelynn Osborn.
Donald was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two
brothers and three sisters.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at
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