Jacquelyn "Jackie" Hornberger

Jacquelyn Wells Hornberger made her transition on March 8, 2024, with her loving husband of 65 years, Walter C. Hornberger, by her side. She leaves behind her son, W. Scott Hornberger of Wisconsin along with his wife, Kristen, and their son, Zachary Hornberger, 18, who was the light of Jackie’s life, as well as nieces, Sue Carr of California, and Christy Carr of Arizona. Jackie was born in Pueblo, Colorado in 1936 and, as a young child, moved to California with her mother. She attended Purdue University to pursue her degree in education and met Wally whom she married between Junior and Senior years. After graduation, Jackie and Wally moved to Oak Park, Illinois where Jackie became an elementary school teacher and succeeded in winning the national award for “Outstanding Beginning Teacher of the Year.” They remained in Oak Park for three years before moving to Libertyville, Illinois where they resided for the next 32 years. During this time, Jackie taught elementary school at Rockland Elementary School. She also taught night classes in yoga and meditation at Libertyville High School as well as being the masseuse and yoga and meditation teacher at the Wooden Door in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for almost 10 years. In addition, Jackie was very active in the Libertyville community as part of the women’s gardening club and the First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville. Upon Wally’s retirement as principal of Libertyville High School, he and Jackie moved to the beautiful city of Sedona, Arizona where they built their dream home and enjoyed hiking with their dogs. They also became very active in the Church of the Red Rocks. Jackie was also a member of White Eagle Lodge and was active in soul healing for others. Jackie’s ashes were be interred in the columbarium at Church of the Red Rocks with a small outdoor celebration of life on May 16, 2024. Jackie will be remembered for her smile, kindness, grace, and passion for helping others. She leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication which will be cherished by all who knew her. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. in Libertyville. For info: 847-362-3009 or share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.