Jaxson Hornbacher

Jaxson Dennis Hornbacher, age 23 months of Leigh, NE was embraced by Jesus in Heaven on Thursday, July 23, 2009. He was born August 10, 2007 to Nicholas and Lori (Heiden) Hornbacher at York, NE. Jaxson had a smile that would warm your heart. He loved and looked up to his big sister and brother. He loved playing with his trucks and trains and chasing his cat Alex around the house.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents Nicholas and Lori Hornbacher of Leigh, NE; sister Emily and brother Bryson of Leigh; grandparents: Gordon and Diane Heiden of Waco, NE; Bruce Hornbacher of York, and Tresha (Jeff) Zimmerman of Clarkson, NE; great grandparents: Dorothy Heiden of Waco; Del(Jan) Hornbacher of York, and Dennis (Kitty) Kear of York. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by great grandparents Otto and Mabel Parsons and Gerald Heiden.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in York with the Reverend Melvin Rempe officiating. Burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery, York. A Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2009 at Metz Chapel with family remaining after to visit with friends. Visitation will be held on Monday from 9am-9pm at the mortuary. Memorials may be given to the family.

Condolences may be emailed to Metz Mortuary Messages will be given to the family.