Emma Jean Horlacher

January 27, 1929 - May 2, 2021

Mrs. Emma Jean Horlacher, 92, of Thorntown, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born on January 27, 1929 in Lebanon, Indiana, a daughter of the late Zarah Oral and Nellie E. (Mayfield) Meenach. Emma attended Lebanon High School. On October 27, 1949, she was married to Lloyd C. Horlacher, in Morgantown, Kentucky; he passed away on May 29, 2017. She was a dedicated member of the Shannondale Presbyterian Church and the Dover Double Dozen Home Economics Club. Emma enjoyed crocheting and sewing. She was a very caring and kind lady who loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include three children: Mark (Diane) Horlacher of Thorntown, Michelle Horlacher of Lebanon, Ray (Norma) Horlacher of Thorntown; seven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Jo Lynn Horlacher of Thorntown; sister-in-law, Jeannie Meenach of Lebanon and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Emma was preceded in death by a son, Mike Horlacher; one brother, Wendell Meenach and sisters, Noelene Board and Valera Fine. Visitation is planned for 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, with funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m. The family would appreciate all visitors to wear a mask. Interment will follow services at Shannondale Cemetery in Shannondale. Memorials may be directed to the Boone County Cancer Society, 117 West Elm Street, Lebanon, Indiana 46052.