Labor of Love - Horning Family

Dave (deceased), Patty, Marissa (age 13), and Nick (age 11) have lived in Park Ridge for over 13 years. Patty and her family have been active in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and with the Carpenter and Emerson School PTO. They have helped with hot lunch, book fair, Halloween party and the 5th grade party. Patty and Dave were the couple that sacrificed for themselves in order to provide for their children. If you ever asked either of them to volunteer for something, they never gave it a second thought, especially when it came to supporting their children. In October of 2014 Dave was diagnosed with Linitis Plastica Cancer (stomach cancer). Dave underwent 2 treatments of chemotherapy but reacted very badly. Dave was unable to eat and lost weight and did not have the stamina to continue with the treatments. Dave entered Rainbow Hospice on January 12th, 2015 and passed away on January 22nd, 2015 at the age of 47. The Hornings' have claimed bankruptcy and their home is going through foreclosure. The funds raised will be put towards their housing costs.