Rebecca Hornung

She was born May 29, 1949 in Peoria to Joseph and Edna Larue (Lipsey) Astel. She married Philip Hornung on December 28, 1966 in Bloomington. After a year of marriage they held a Catholic wedding ceremony at St. John’s Catholic Church in Peoria.

Surviving are her husband of more than 40 years; her children Phillip Hornung of East Peoria, Kristine Hornung of Peoria, and Jamie (Jim) Holocker of Morton; one brother Stephen Astel of Falls Church, VA; one sister Missie Jordan of Peoria; and seven grandchildren, Tiffanie, Jacob, Taylor, Christopher, Noah, Brody, and Kaden.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Cheryl Sue, step-mother Mary Ann Benisch, and her in-laws, Phillip and Doris Hornung.

Rebecca received a certificate from ICC for medical transcription. But her true love was with her family. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sharing her love with those who surrounded her. She especially loved to help children. She was a foster parent to many children. She touched many lives in many different ways. She will be missed dearly by her family and all who knew her.

She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church were a funeral mass will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 6, 2010. Father Terry Cassidy will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 P.M., Thursday, at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel with a prayer service beginning at 4:45 P.M. Additional visitation will be held at St. Ann’s one hour prior to the funeral mass on Friday. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

View Rebecca’s life story and submit online tributes and condolences at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com