Brian L. “Horn” Van Horn, 68, of Morrison, IL, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his home.
Brian was born August 5, 1957, in Freeport, IL, to Marvin L. and Sylvia J. (Endress) Van Horn. He graduated from Pearl City High School in 1975. On April 23, 2012, Brian married Ann J. Greeley in Las Vegas, NV. They shared their lives for more than 33 years together, before her passing on September 27, 2022. Brian worked as a Mechanic his entire life and was the parts specialist at Hunter’s Body Shop in Morrison. He also spent time working at Poell’s in DeWitt, IA. He was a man who loved keeping busy and could often be found working on one project or another. Brian especially enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spent many hours building and restoring his ’57 Chevy. He and Ann treasured their trips to Wisconsin, where they spent time together exploring craft fairs and making memories. More than anything, Brian cherished time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his sons, Shane (Denice) Osborn, Chris (Maria Kempthorne) Osborn, and Chad (Karina) Osborn, all of Morrison; eight grandchildren, Max, Evan, Cameron, Sarah, and Taylor and Kaitlyn, Bricelyn, and Brynlee; four great-grandchildren, Kenryk, Kael, Avery, and Adilyn; brother, Douglas (Karen) Van Horn of Pearl City, IL; special friend, Joann McMullen of Sandwich, IL; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann; brother, Bradley Eugene”Fat Jack” Van Horn.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.
His Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, officiated by Ken Renkes.
Interment will be in Fenton Cemetery, Fenton, IL.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.