Bonnie Lee Horn

Bonnie Lee Horn, 75, of Springfield, IL, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, at home in the loving arms of family. Born on September 19, 1950, in Springfield, IL, Bonnie was the daughter of Gilbert “Dutch” and Wilma Pauline (née Davenport) Van Bebber. She grew up in Springfield, graduated from Lanphier High School, and enjoyed a lifelong career as a Tax Analyst for the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Bonnie’s greatest joy came from spending time with her children, sisters, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. An enthusiastic and feisty woman, she was renowned for being the sole die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan in a family of Chicago Cubs supporters. She also loved cheering for University of Illinois sports, taking trips to riverboat casinos with her sisters, and hosting lively family gatherings.

She is survived by her sisters, Sharon Adams, Sally Smith, and Peggy Pressler, all of Springfield; her children, Daniel Horn, Jr. (Deena) of Bloomington, Eric Horn (Karen) of Zionsville, IN, Aaron Horn (Angela) of Maryville, IL, and Jessica Burik (Kevin) of Massapequa, NY; and her grandchildren, Max, Emma, Jack, Nick, Sam, Ben, Brandon, and Jonathan.

The family will hold a private Celebration of Life to honor Bonnie’s memory. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation in her name.