Ruth A. Vanhorn

Ruth Arlene VanHorn, age 94, of Cicero, IN died Friday, May 28, 2010 at her home. She was born July 19, 1915 at Lynch, Nebraska to Arthur and Mary Bertha (Evans) Holderman.

She was a graduate of Central High School at Ft. Wayne, IN and of Cincinnati, Bible College in 1939 where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in ministry. She took graduate courses at the University of Cincinnati. She was a music teacher in the Gallatin County, Kentucky School System for 30 years. She had also worked for Judge Barr at the Hamilton County Court House. At age 74 she became a missionary to Jamaica and continued that work for 15 years.

She is a member of Cicero Christian Church and the Retired Teachers Association of Kentucky. She was recently awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award at Cincinnati Christian College where her portrait will hang in the Hall of Presidents.

She married Judge Brown VanHorn who was also a minister. He preceded her in death. Surviving her are two daughters: Judith (Glendel) Hicks of Verona, KY and Janice (Warren) Manchess of Cicero, IN, 7 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren, half brother: Philip Stettler of Phoenix, AZ. Preceding her in death in addition to her husband and parents is a sister: Mary McKim, brother: Paul Holderman, half sisters:Sarah Langas, Reba Sloan, half brothers: John Stettler, Raymond Stettler, and Marion Stettler.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at the Cicero Christian Church with Pastor David Wheeler and Pastor Tim Lueking officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. also at the Church.
Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel is handling the arrangements. Additional information or online condolences may be sent to us via our web site www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mission Jamaica, c/o Cicero Christian Church, 1715 Stringtown Pike, Cicero, IN 46034.
Visitation
June 02, 2010
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cicero Christian Church 1715 Stringtown Pike
Cicero, IN
(317) 984-4653 Funeral Service
June 03, 2010
10:30 AM
Cicero Christian Church 1715 Stringtown Pike
Cicero, IN