Karen A Horton

Karen A. Ruby Horton nee Erickson, late of Rockford formerly of South Holland, IL. Passed away suddenly, Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Beloved wife of Raymond C. Horton of Rockford, IL formerly of the Quad Cities. Sister of John (Jeannie) Erickson. Dearest niece of Fern (late George) Nudo and Carroll (late Bill) Bas. Dear cousin and kind aunt of many and Godmother of Alec McCarthy. Loving daughter of the late Wallace and Florence Erickson. Visitation Sunday, June 28, 2009 from 2:00 " 9:00 P.M. Funeral Service Monday, June 29, 2009 - 11:00 A.M. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home-James E. Janusz-Director 649 E. 162nd St. South Holland, IL 60473. Interment Oakland Memory Lanes Cemetery " Dolton, IL. Karen was a Graduate of Thornridge High School Class of 1972 and Augustana College. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to American Breast Cancer Foundation (1220 East Joppa Rd. Baltimore, MD 21286) or Defenders of Wildlife (1130 17th St. NW Washington, DC 20036) appreciated. For Further Information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com.