Memorial

Cecilia Agnes Horn, 83, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully Monday, September 13, 2021,in her home surrounded by her loving family. The visitation is from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Cedar Memorial Chapel Stateroom. The funeral mass is at 10:30 AM Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Cecilia was born August 31, 1938 in Harpers Ferry, Iowa to Thomas and Alberta (Melaven) Cavanaugh. She completed high school and then graduated at the top of her class from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. After nursing school, Cecilia met Charles Henry Horn. They were married June 9, 1961, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Cecilia was a stay-at-home mother, raising seven amazing children. She enjoyed gardening, baking, and volunteering for Meals on Wheels with her children. Cecilia cherished children and her faith and believed to the very end that simple kindness matters. She supported conservation endeavors as well, locally and abroad, and instilled in her family a strong sense of respect and responsibility for the outdoors, the environment and children around the world. Cecilia loved The Sound of Music, simple food, and a nice cup of tea.

Cecilia is survived by her loving husband Charles; and her children Susan (Dave) Erenberger of Solon, Iowa, Michael Horn of Puerto Rico, Brian (Lynn) Horn of California, Julie (Larson) Cavanaugh-Bill of Nevada, Debbie (Brian) Lawrence of Anamosa, Iowa, Amy (Dan) Penley of Center Point, Iowa, and Lisa (Tod) Neidt of Ohio. Cecilia is also survived by grandchildren: Kristofer and Mariah of Susan; Jason and Casey of Brian; Julie Marie and Charli of Julie; Josephine and Amber of Debbie; Korey, Scarlett and Bryce of Amy; Jacob, Caleb and Lincoln of Lisa. Cecilia has eleven great grandchildren, including one on the way.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Mary M. Cavanaugh, Joan Cavanaugh, Michael Cavanaugh, Patricia Cavanaugh Delphey, Joseph Cavanaugh, Mary Cavanaugh Ohm, Therese Cavanaugh Styers, Paul Cavanaugh and Jean Cavanaugh.

Memorials may be directed to Unity Point Hospice or the Linn County Conservation Program. Unity Point Hospice address is 290 Blairsferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 or online at unitypoint.org. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Unity Point Hospice for the professional loving care given to Cecilia in her final days and the support given to the family. Linn County Conservation Program donations can be submitted online at mycountyparks.com, click on “Linn County” and then “donations”. Please kindly add a comment or “In Memory of Cecilia Horn” so all donations are properly noted.