JUANITA “JOY” HORNBERGER
Juanita “Joy” Hornberger, age 85, of Milan, passed away September 20, 2021, at Margaret Mary Health, Batesville.
Joy was born April 8, 1936, in Clermont County Ohio, the daughter of Oliver Cardinal and Elizabeth Pfierman. After graduating high school, she married Donald Hornberger and began the life she loved as a farmer’s wife and eventually a mother. Joy enjoyed making quilts, crocheting, sewing but most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren. Grandma always loved attending and supporting her grandchildren in activities and never missed a game.
Joy is survived by her brother William “Bill” Cardinal, her three sons: Kevin (Rita) Hornberger of Brookville, Kendall (Diane) Hornberger and Kris (Valery) Hornberger both from Milan. Ten Grandchildren Mindy Reilmann, Joshua, Jacob and Matthew Hornberger, Abigail Thome, Dustin and Derek Hornberger, Jason, Curtis, and James Kohlmeier, along with eight great-grandchildren.
Joy was proceeded in death by both parents, her loving husband, son Donald Keith Hornberger, and her great-grandson Lucas Reilmann.
Friends may visit family Tuesday September 28, 2021, 10 a.m to 12 p.m at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home 107 Vine St. Sunman, with funeral service following at 12 p.m. Burial will take place after funeral services a St. Pius Cemetery, Sunman. Memorial donations may be directed to St. Pius Cemetery or to Ripley County EMS.
For more information, share condolences or to sign the online guest book, go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joy Hornberger.