Peggy Lu Horne

Peggy Lu (Hodges) Horne went home to her Lord and Savior peacefully on Sept. 20, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born in Sherman, Texas, on May 1, 1937, to Faye Dewitt Hodges and Lora Mae (Wilson) Hodges. They moved to Artesia, New Mexico early in her life and she graduated high school there in 1955. She went on to study at Wayland Baptist College in Texas before being employed as a civilian with a top secret clearance by the U.S. military in Fairbanks, Alaska.

She married Thomas Horne on Jan. 2, 1978 and they became longtime residents of Rhinelander, while she worked for the Department of Social Services for 18 years. Upon retirement they wintered at Trophy Gardens in Alamo, Texas for 17 wonderful years.

A faithful woman, Peggy loved the Lord and attended church whenever and wherever she could. An avid (and vocal) Badgers, Brewers, and Packers fan, she rarely missed a game. Music soothed her heart and soul, especially listening to Tom’s live bands throughout the years. One of her favorite songs was the classic hymn “The Old Rugged Cross.”

Peggy is survived by her husband Thomas Horne of Wausau; her two sons and their wives, Gary & Sarah Hopkins of Oshkosh, and Phil & Corinne Hopkins of Weston; and five grandchildren. 

She is also survived by her stepchildren Linda Thomas of Wausau, Jeff Horne of Mission, Texas, Michael Horne of Green Bay; three stepgrandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, DeWayne Lee Hodges.

The family would like to thank Pride TLC Assisted Living and St. Croix Hospice for their amazing care and kindness.

A celebration of life ceremony will be held at John J Buettgen Funeral Home located at 948 Grand Ave, Schofield, WI on Saturday, Oct. 7. Visitation from 10 to 11:30 a.m., service at 11:30 a.m. Condolences can be sent to Thomas Horne at 7805 Birch Street #52, Schofield, WI 54476. 

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com.