06/15/09 - NNHS Newsletter -
Cassie Horrocks
Cassie Diane Horrocks
(13 Aug 1988 - 14 June 2009)
Litchfield (Illinois) High School Class of 2007
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06/15/09 - NNHS Newsletter -
Cassie Diane Horrocks Litchfield (Illinois) High School Class of 2007 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
Sometimes the sad news
seems almost more than we can bear. The lovely
Cassie
Horrocks, Litchfield (Illinois) High School Class of 2007, passed away in
Barnes Jewish Children's
Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on Sunday, June 14, 2009, two months shy
of her 21st birthday, after fighting a cancerous tumor inside her brain stem
since early August.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/cassiehorrocks/mystory
From
Me
('65) of IL - 06/16/09 - "Pretty Girl":
There's a very good reason why her family and friends called Cassie, "Pretty Girl":
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Sunday, December 22, 1996 Litchfield, Illinois |
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The Nail-Horrocks Families: BACK ROW: Diane Nail Horrocks; Earl Nail; Bev Yemm Nail; Brayden Helgen held by his uncle, Greg Nail; FRONT ROW: Austin Horrocks; Cassie Horrocks; Jason Horrocks; and Ashley Horrocks |
Cassie | Cassie |
Cassie and her older sister, Ashley |
Ashley, Wade, and Cassie Horrocks |
What a charming, beautiful
spirit! 
From the (Hillsboro, Illinois) Journal News - 06/16/09:
Cassie Diane Horrocks
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Arrangements
are incomplete for Cassie Diane Horrocks, 20, of Litchfield, who died at
4:05 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at St. Louis Children's Hospital. |
From the Plummer Funeral Home (Litchfield, Illinois) - 06/16/09:
Cassie Diane Horrocks
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August 13,
1988 - June 14, 2009 She was born on Aug. 13, 1988 in Salt Lake City, UT, a daughter of Wade T. Horrocks & Diane Lynn Nail. She graduated from Litchfield Community High School Class of 2007. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in rural Litchfield. Cassie was a student attending SIUE in Edwardsville and was employed as a waitress at Shenanigan’s. In the past, she was a member of the Montgomery County Sharks Swim Team and participated in Litchfield High School Track. She was very conscientious of her health and kept herself physically fit by running. |
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She is survived by:
Her father and stepmother, Wade and Debra Horrocks;
Her mother, Diane Nail; ALL of Litchfield;
Paternal grandparents, Nita B. (Glen) Seely of Salt Lake City, UT;
Don R. (Jean) Horrocks of Mesa, AZ;
Maternal grandmother, Beverly J. Nail;
Step-grandparents, Harold and Velma Riemenschneider, ALL of Litchfield;
Two brothers, Jason W. (Lynelle) Horrocks of Logan, UT and Austin E. Horrocks of
Provo, UT;
One sister, Ashley L. Horrocks of Salt Lake City, UT;
Two step-sisters, Lacey Chandler of Chicago and Lindsey Chandler of Litchfield;
One niece, Makayla Horrocks of Logan, UT.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Earl Nail.
Funeral Information:
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bishop, Del Anderson of Litchfield, will
officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield. Visitation will be
held Thursday from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. in Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield.
Donations Information:
The family suggests memorials to the Cassie Horrocks Memorial Fund.
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In life you always wonder why things happen, but in a case like this you want to demand an answer. Unfortunately we will never know. You've impacted a lot of lives, and you will live on to everyone. I'm proud that you are a cousin of mine. You will be missed. Shane
Nangle
June 15, 2009 You will be missed, but we know you are in a better place. You earned those Angel wings...may you rest in peace. Stella
Turner
June 15, 2009 Our sympathies to the entire family; our hearts break for you. If you ever need anything, let us know. We are here to help you.
Jeff & Brandi Marten & family
June 15, 2009 Diane, Wade and the rest of
Cassie's family, To the grandparents, we absolutely understand the loss of a grandchild and we are sending up very special prayers for each of you. I know that if grandparents had known grandchildren were so much fun we'd all have had them first. To Cassie's siblings, we love each of you and know that you will have a huge empty spot in your life now, fill it with all the love she would of given that beautiful baby and always let her know her aunt loved her so much. Maybe that will help on the really hard days. We love you all and send our
thoughts and wishes for peace in your lives. Dale and Dean
Halleman
June 15, 2009 Cassie's light and love will live on with all that she has inspired.
Dana Mazenko
June 15, 2009 To all of Cassie's family and friends, Our daily thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will remember Cassie for her joyful spirit and love of life. Kathie and Phil
Johnson
June 15, 2009 Your family has always been special to our whole family and we will certainly miss Cassie. Our whole neighborhood is grieving along with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Wade & Debbie, Diane, Ashley, Austin and Jason. Bill, Joyce, Susan &
Stacy Bergen
June 15, 2009 We are so sorry for you loss. We read her web page everyday and hoped and prayed for a miracle. Cassie touched our lives in many ways and was a very special girl. Horrocks and Nail families, you are in our prayers.
Rob, Ramona & Robbie
Odorizzi June 16, 2009 SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. CASSIE WAS A SWEET AND AWESOME GIRL TO KNOW.
Crystal
Hancock June 16, 2009 Diane, my prayers are with you. She was so beautiful, looks just like her mother! Our faith is tested in grief but God has a purpose for bringing Cassie home now. The years have passed fast since high school but you are still very special to me. We are out of town this week, but I wanted you to know how blessed we were to have Cassie even for such a short time. Love, Tracy Tracy (Young) Cooley
June 16, 2009 We have been praying for Cassie and you in her family ever since we learned of her cancer, and now we pray for her during this time of transition as she graduates to the next phase of her eternal progression. We love you in Cassie's family, and pray that you will be comforted until you are reunited with her, never again to be parted. David Risley
June 16, 2009 My prayers are with the family. As Cassie has earned her wings may she sit at the side of our Lord. My prayers are with you all. Jo Ann Jo Ann Jones
June 16, 2009 Cassie Scott & Sally
Horrocks
June 16, 2009 Diane and family, I am sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless, Joni (Heyen)
Briskovich
June 16, 2009 I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. I DID NOT KNOW CASSIE VERY WELL, JUST THROUGH MY COUSIN, DEBBIE, AND SHE SEEMED LIKE A VERY NICE GIRL, TOO. I WISH I HAD GOTTEN TO KNOW HER BETTER THEN WHAT I DID. LOVE ALWAYS, LOIS
LOIS LECHNER
June 16, 2009 Lacey & Lindsey, You had an awesome step sister whom we know you will miss greatly. We are thankful she doesn't have to suffer anymore. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. BILL, JOYCE, SUSAN &
STACY BERGEN
June 16, 2009 I had the opportunity to know Cassie through subbing often at LHS. She was a wonderful, vivacious person, full of fun and promise. This is the way I will always remember her. My heart and prayers go out to you all during this time of sadness.
Rhonda Reener
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Our sincerest condolences are extended to Cassie's family and their friends at this difficult time.
From
John London
(Warwick HS - '57) of VA - 06/16/09, 8:12 PM - "Cassie
Horrocks":
Carol -
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Cassie. It hurts so much to learn of such a young and vital person being tragically cut down in her formative years, just beginning life and love. Brings a tear.
John London
Thank you, John,
I quite agree.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Be Still, My Soul
Words by
Katharina von Schlegel, b.
1697,
Translated by Jane Borthwick (1813 - 1897);
Music by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)
Be still, my soul:
The Lord is on thy side;
With patience bear thy cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In ev'ry change, He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: Thy best, thy heav'nly Friend
Thru thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul:
Thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still my soul: The waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.
Be still, my soul:
The hour is hast'ning on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: When change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
"Be Still, My Soul"
midi sequenced by my then 18 year old #6 son, Dale Harty - 04/16/02
Thanks, Dale!
"Be Still, My Soul" lyrics transcribed by Carol Buckley Harty ('65) - 04/16/02
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 03/15/05
Litchfield High School's Purple Panther Paw Print courtesy of http://www.litchfield.k12.il.us/ - 06/23/07
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06
