VIVIAN LAMAE HORSMAN, age 79, of Rochelle, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Rochelle Gardens Care Center. She was born on March 6, 1930 in Rochelle, IL the daughter of Seth and Mable King Ewbank. She married Ora Lee Horsman on July 23, 1948 in Ponchantas, Arkansas, he preceded her in death on July 12, 2001. Vivian worked at Lena Continental Manor, the Americana Nursing Home, and then Caron International before retiring. She is also preceded in death by 5 brothers: Otis, William, Charles, Clarence, George, Robert "Tewy" Ewbank, and 3 sisters: Marion, Dorothy, and Lucille.
Survived by her 3 sons: Raymond (Mary) Horsman of Tuson, AZ
Marvin (Debbie) Horsman of Rochelle
Randy Horsman of Woodford, WI
3 daughters: Nancy (Foy) Blackwood of Woodford, WI
Marie Gerhardt of Dubuque, IA
Rhonda Wells of Durand, IL
19 grandchildren
Many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
A memorial graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December, 9, 2009 at the Lawnridge Mausoleum at 1:00 PM with the Rev. Anne and Rev. Ken Erickson officiating.