Mrs. Janet E. Horn, 81, of Rochester, passed away at 5:03 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On Dec. 30, 1939, Janet Elaine Wills was born in Grass Creek. She was a treasured daughter of Paul and Reva Nickles Wills. Growing up as the second-oldest of the Wills kids, she shared her childhood with a sister, Lou Anne, and two brothers, Dean and Allen.

In 1957, Janet graduated from Grass Creek High School. In Lucerne, Janet married the love of her life, Mr. Maurice Fredrick Horn, on July 6, 1957. They have shared 64 years of life's adventures. From their union came three wonderful children: Patti, Tim and Lisa. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of two more generations.

Janet's memberships include the Order of Eastern Star and the "The Friendly 12 Club." She also loved snaring the bargain of the day when going to garage sales with a carload of gal pals.

With a love for the outdoors, Janet was happy to be planting radiant flowers to enhance the landscape of her home. Each spring brought on the planting of the beautiful garden, usually consisting of sweet corn, a vast pumpkin patch, tomatoes and green beans. The Horn ladies, led by Janet, devoted a sweet corn-freezing day. Of course, there was the pumpkin carving led by Patti and the grandchildren. During the summer weeks, Janet could be seen onboard her shiny John Deere lawn mower, grooming the lawn to perfection.

An extraordinary cook, Janet was at home in her kitchen command post. From there, she prepared many meals for the help while observing the activities in the field. At the holidays, Grandma rolled into action, preparing the favorite dishes of the day. She made the most amazing peanut butter fudge and pumpkin cookies. Janet also made many unique creations, such as her simmering ham and beans with dumplings.

Paramount in Janet's life was her family. As the matriarch of the Horn family, she was very proud of her legacy, overseeing four generations. She was the rock and always there to lend support when needed.

Left to cherish Janet's memory are her husband, Maurice; three children, Patti Horn, Tim Horn and Lisa Adams and husband, Kent; five grandchildren, Travis Horn and wife, Kristin, Ty Horn, Kyle Horn and wife, Marjorie, Ben Adams and Troy Adams; three great-grandchildren, Layne Horn, Tanner Horn and Tylee Horn; a sister, Lou Anne Townsend and husband, Ryan, of Kewanna; two brothers, Dean Wills, of Los Lunas, New Mexico, and Allen Wills and wife, Carolyn, of Altoona, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Janet in death were her parents; grandson, Jordan Cole Horn, on Aug. 30, 2007; and great-grandson, Trey Douglass Horn, on Feb. 15, 2007.

A celebration of the life of Janet Horn will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Chaplain Teri White will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2021, and one before the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Wheels On Fire, Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, 9798 W. 1000 S., Akron, IN 46910, or the Rochester Wrestling Club, 1390 W. Sixth St., Rochester, IN 46975.

Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.