Birth date: Feb 13, 1967 Death date: May 22, 2025
OBITUARY Jana Lynn Horn Jana Lynn Horn, 58, of Collinsville, IL., passed away on May 22, 2025. She was born February 13, 1967, in Belleville, IL., to the late Harold and Mary Rose Elliott. Jana was a loving wife, mother and gran Read Obituary
It's so hard coming to work every day without your usual "Good Morning, Sunshine!" to greet me. I know you're with Ted again and that brings me peace. You were very much loved and will be forever missed. I'll think of you every time my chimes ring.
I wouldn’t miss her so deeply if I hadn’t loved her so much. She was family—her family was my family. She was my sister-friend.
For 28 years, we shared our lives, ever since we first met at Real Estate School. I liked her instantly, and as time passed, our bond grew stronger. We weathered hard times together, consoling each other through life’s struggles.
Even after I moved away, distance never dimmed our friendship. Though she couldn’t visit me, I made sure to see her often. We’d laugh, reminisce, and I’d help her however I could. No matter what, she always made me feel welcomed in her home.
When her beloved husband, Ted, was killed, we grieved together. I did my best to comfort her through the heartbreak, knowing how deeply they loved each other. My heart ached for her loss. Then, she received the devastating news—of stage 4 COPD. Yet, she remained strong. She had to. She carried on, navigating life with oxygen by her side, facing each day with remarkable resilience.
She was a strong woman, but her heart was just as gentle. Her boys cherished her for exactly who she was. We all loved Jana, and none of us will ever forget the love, kindness, and joy she brought into our lives.
Now, she is finally at peace—dancing with Ted once more.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Jana was an awesome person who loved your dad/husband,Ted. She was family oriented, strong willed and a pleasure to be around. She was at a loss after Ted's passing and never really completely recovered from that loss but she kept moving forward better than I expected. She was one tough cookie! Jana will definitely be missed! RIP with Ted by your side once again. Love you, your sis-in-law, Linda 💕
