Cameron has been friends with Drew since they were young. Cam has fond memories of birthday parties, Adventureland trips, and ball games which Grandma Ellie attended. She treated all Drew's friends as if they were her grandchildren as well. She always wore a smile. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Drew, Collin, Lisa and Andrew and the rest of the family.

Cam Adams and Family

I always wished Ellie was my mother-in-law. I enjoyed her gentle humor, intelligence, patience, her love of animals, and marveled in her knowledge of civil war and American history. I enjoyed the many games of Dalmuti we got to play and looked forward to any family function when Ellie would be in attendance.

I'm so glad I was able to see her last week. I held her hand and tearfully wished her a happy journey back "home" and thanked her for being such a wonderful mother-in-law to my sister.

I can only imagine the joyful reunion she experienced with loved ones and animals alike.

I am saddened to learn of Ellie's passing. I am a new member of the PAWS & More Animal Shelter board, and I'm told Ellie was a great supporter of our organization, and she and her husband adopted several of our animals over the years. Plus, she was a welcome, friendly face at our open houses. I regret that I will be unable to attend her service, but I suspect she'd approve what I'll be doing during that time-- working at our monthly Cedar Rapids Petco adoption day.

Our prayers and condolences go out to all her family. She was a very special aunt to me, as she helped Mom (Norma) raise me as a toddler. Later on, it would occasionally happen that we would watch her toddlers as they grew. How often I remember her supporting the Hawkeyes! (and not just the football team, but also the Marching Band, which (during the "dark" years of Iowa football history) she said made going to the games the primary reason to attend..!!) And you could always count on her to recall a great family memory and eloquently tell the tale of many a childhood prank or one of the many joyous times during family gatherings. She was a great help to those of us who track our family history and I am so grateful that she lived to see the "famous" Ira McCord sword being once again returned to the family. May God touch each child and grandchild, easing the grief of losing such a wonderful mom and grandmother. Sadly, we will be unable to make the long trip back "home" for the services, but each of us and all of our own children and grandchildren will be thinking of you all on Friday and Saturday.

I knew from the moment I met Ellie that she had such a warm caring heart. I'm blessed to have met her and her family. I'm sure she is reunited with her husband and many four legged family members.

What an amazing woman, I can't so much more AMAZING pretty much sums up your mom! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I've had a flood of memories today while thinking you all. Your mom always had a smile on her face, Cathy I recalled one night we were T-peeing Frankie Burns house and Big Frank caught us all your mom could say was "did you use all the toliet paper?" then she smiled at us like -yah you shouldn't of done it,but glad you had fun. I felt like I always had 2 moms in high school my own and yours. I'm blessed to be one of the kids your mom shared her unconditional love with! Love to you all.

Ellie believed in our country and what our ancestors fought and died for. God Bless America. Love and miss you...

I am sorry that I never got the opportunity to meet Ms. Ellie but from what I heard she was an awesome wife, mother and grandmother. May the Lord accept her and take her under his arm and bless her the way she blessed this world. I want the Horning Family to know that you have our deepest sympathy and pray that you may get through this with the Lord watching over you.

Sarah and Family,

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My mom passed last summer. Some things you can't prepare for, no matter how much time you have, and some things you don't get over, no matter how long you live. Eleanore must have been a good mom. She has a great daughter in you, and she lives on in you. Please accept my sympathy in this difficult time.

Best wishes.

Bill Mitchell

I lit this candle in honor of your mother, whom I've never had the honor of meeting but you told me so much about. I know she will be remembered fondly by everyone whose life she touched.

On behalf of my brother Jeff and I, we wish to add our heartfelt sympathy to aunt Ellie's family on her passing. We are so sorry we can not make the memorial service. Jeff's daughter Jill, is getting married in Flagstaff, Arizona the same day as the service and the Rodemeyer family will be at the wedding. However, our thoughts and prayers will be with the Horning family and friends during their time of grief and sadness. It is good to know that she is now with her husband and family in heaven. The last time I visited with her, she and Norma had just gotten back from their trip to Europe, and she was so happy to have had the chance to travel and see those sites. She is in our thoughts and prayers.

Brian Rodemeyer

I imagine Ellie's joyful arrival in heaven, greeting John and all her beloved pets that went before her. Death is just a transition to eternal life for those of us who believe. She will never leave your hearts and will always be watching over you with love. Please let that comfort you!

Mary

My sympathy to her children and all who loved her and will miss her. May she and John will again be together, in Eternal Peace with no more pain. Until we meet again, Rest in Peace my friend.

It is sad that such a wonderful woman has passed on. However knowing she no longer has pain and is now with her soul mate makes me feel better.

Dear Sarah,

A mom is so special and I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom in April and can relate to some of what you may be going through.

There are so many wonderful things about Ellie for us all to remember. For me there are two things that stand out. Ellie was such a genuine person. She was honest and spoke her mind. And there was always thought and reason behind what she said. Secondly was her love of family. To hear her talk about the grandkids and kids you could tell she was very proud of what they all were doing and who they were. This part is very special to me because it has given me an incredible friend.