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Kirk Allan Horn, 55, of Zionsville, Indiana, formerly of New Castle, died on August 3, 2018. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 30 years, Rita Stone Horn, and children Sam Horn, Jack Horn, and Caroline Horn.

Kirk was born March 22, 1963, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Robert Maurice “Bob” Horn and Jeraldine “Jeri” Hooton Horn.  

Kirk graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School and Hanover College, where he earned a B.A. in Psychology.   Following college, he became a Marion County Probation Officer, a position that inspired his lifelong passion for law and public service.  Kirk received his J.D. from the Indiana University School of Law, and was admitted to the Indiana State Bar Association in 1990. Since that time Kirk built a thriving law practice, Mandel Horn, in Carmel.  He earned a strong reputation as an attorney specializing in civil rights, municipal defense, insurance defense, and litigation. On more than one occasion, Kirk was admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.  Kirk was recognized as a 2018 Indiana Super Lawyer.

Kirk was an active runner, golfer, and tennis player, as well as an accomplished actor and playwright.  Among his hobbies were beekeeping, banjo playing, and chicken farming. He was an avid traveler, joining his sons Sam and Jack on their respective 10-day, 80-mile treks at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico.  He mentored both sons through successful Eagle Scout Service Projects.

In addition to his wife and children, Kirk is survived by his mother, Jeri Horn, his sisters Vicki Wertz (Chris) of Indianapolis,  Suzanne Horn Davis of Indianapolis, Karen Snyder (Matt) of Fishers, and his brother, Bucky Horn (Diann) of Noblesville, IN.

Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Friday, August 10 at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis 46250.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 11 at First Friends Church, New Castle, IN.  There will be open visitation with family from 10 am until service time.

Kirk tutored elementary students in the IPS school system.  He had a big heart for the kids, and wanted them to have the opportunity to pursue their dreams.  In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to enable a student to continue their education beyond high school.
Contributions can be made to the Kirk A. Horn Memorial Scholarship through the Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation (120 E. Walnut Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204, www.ipsef.org or by calling our office at 317.226.3706). Arrangements entrusted to Indiana Funeral Care.

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  1. So sorry for your loss, rita. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  2. As always, love and prayers to your loving and caring family, who made Kirk’s final journey as comfortable as possible.
    Dede and Tony Spano

  4. Rita & family,
    I wish there were words that I could write to somehow ease the pain that you and your family are enduring right now. I pray that God will bring you comfort and sustain you through this.

  5. It’s always sad to read about the death of a loved one in someone’s family. I would like to express my deepest sympathies to Kirk Horn’s family. May you find comfort knowing that your loved one is in God’s memory. A comforting thought is at Acts 24:15, where there is going to be a resurrection, a real hope of being reunited with our dead loved ones soon. (John 5:28,29) May Jehovah God bring you peace and comfort to your family during this difficult time. (2Corinthians 1:3,4)

  8. Saying prayers for comfort at this difficult time. His accomplishments are wonderful. I’m sure he touched many lives in special ways.

    Oma and Ken Buckner

  9. It’s been many years since Hanover, but my sister (Beth Hulse Colananni) and I send our prayers and condolences.
    God bless,
    Lisa Hulse Jester

  11. I’m so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,God Bless

  12. Dear Rita, I was saddened to hear of the death of your husband. It seems that he was an amazing man. I am sorry I didn’t know him.but you were also a special person in our lives.
    Peace dear Rita, Jo vamos honig

  15. Rita, Sam, Jack, and Caroline: our thoughts and prayers are with you and whole family. Love to all of you!! Reed Cizek and family

  17. Sam, Mrs. Horn, Jack and Caroline,

    I’m so sorry deeply sorry for your loss. I will always remember how kind, generous, and funny your father was. He will not be forgotten.

    Love,

    Chris

  19. Rita, Sam, Jack, Caroline…. we are so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Kirk with us. Much love.

  20. Our hearts are with you at this time of overwhelming sadness. We send our love and prayers

  22. We are so sorry for your loss-Kirk was such a great person. We have very fond memories of him. We are thinking of all of you.

    Nick and Tracy Pappas and family

  24. Rita, Sam, Jack & Caroline and all of Kirk’s family-my heart is breaking for you. But I feel very blessed to have had the pleasure of working with such a wonderful man for the last 9 years. He always brought a smile to my face. Our office will never be the same without him. I hope you find peace and comfort in knowing Kirk’s memory will live on in the hearts of so many. He truly was a gift.

  25. Great memories form Hanover College with Kirk! So sorry for your loss, Rita.

    Butch Griffin & Scott Roos

  26. Horn Family:

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this most difficult time. Kirk was a high school classmate and while we would only see one another once every five years at a class reunion, he remained the funny, witty and dry sense of humor guy that we always knew back in school. May God provide comfort as you celebrate his life in the coming days. He was truly one of kind who will be missed. God Bless.

  27. Horn family,
    We are mourning Kirk’s passing from afar, and wish we could be there with you. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers, and Kirk will be in our hearts and memories forever. God bless you.

    The Hazzard family
    (Delores, Amie and Lon)

  28. So sorry to learn of Kirk’s passing. Please accept my condolences during this most difficult time. Hug each other!

    David Barrick

  29. As friends of Kirk’s sister Suzanne in Granger IN, we were many times treated to visits from her family, and Kirk was always someone we were glad to see. Bright, clever, quick witted – both dry and personable at the same time – which is a great combination. We felt blessed to know him and all his family, even if only just a little.

    Sending wishes of comfort to Rita and Sam, Jack and Caroline, Jeri, Suzanne, Karen, Vicky and all his extended family and friends.

  30. Horn Family,
    I knew Kirk as an attorney who appeared before me while I was on the bench and who I worked with regularly in my role as mediator after I retired from the bench. He was a rare breed in our profession – an excellant attorney who was also a very kind and likely person. I have no doubt he was also a wonderful husband and father. I saw him as recently as late May. He did not let on that he was not well. I am so very sorry for your loss and so sad that I will not see him again.

  31. a friend from school who was so grand in all that he had accomplished in such a short life , will be truly missed by all who loved him. although I had not spoke to him in many years I often thought of him and smiled. I am so sorry for your loss.
    may God Bless You All

  32. Rita & Children,

    I always enjoyed my time with Kirk having lunch at McKenzie River. We would have lunch and discuss finances and life. He made me laugh. I’m sorry for your loss. He was an exceptional person.

  33. Rita and Family,
    Our hearts ache for you all. We will be sending a memorial gift later. With love, Carolyn and Fred Bogott

  34. Remember Kirk as a friend from our school years at New Castle Chrysler High School. I always thought of Kirk as a very sweet, funny, outgoing person, who could always make you laugh.
    Thoughts and prayers for his family.
    Lori Shafer Thompson, classmate, class of 1981

  35. So very sorry. Our prayers are with you and family. Met you and your family at Elmhusrt College.
    Thoughts with you snd family through this extremely dinner time.
    The O’Hara’s

  37. Dear Horn Family,
    I had the great fortune of spending time with Kirk over the years and then many days together as we represented co-defendants in a particular on-going case in southern Indiana. Kirk’s wit, honesty, and friendly nature permeated the room and made quite an impression on me. I looked forward to the many depositions we had in that last case primarily due to time and interaction with Kirk. The next time I am at The Chicken Place in Ireland (Indiana), I will hoist a schooner of beer in his name, just as he, Sam, and I were able to do not so long ago.
    May the Great Healer, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, touch your hearts and bring you comfort at this difficult time. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is salvation.
    Doug

  38. One of my favorite quotes, “I believe that hope survives, love prevails, tears cleanse, memories comfort, faith soothes, good thoughts reassure and that our belief in a better place calms the heart.” I will miss you and that smile little neighbor boy.

  39. Horn family, I knew Kurt from a legal professional organization, Sagamore American Inn of Court. Kirk was a teammate who worked at fulfilling the organization’s mentoring goals, and who made participation fun and educational. I am so sorry to hear of this loss to our profession and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  40. My heart goes out to Vicki and all of Kirk’s family during this time of loss. May God watch over you giving you comfort and peace.

  41. Condolences and prayers to Kirk’s family. I went to law school with Kirk and remember his upbeat nature, wit and intelligence. He was my friend. I caught up with him several years ago when we had a case together and was happy to see that he had not changed a bit–an outstanding lawyer. I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant him Eternal Rest and give solace to his family.

  42. Oh my…just thinking of all of you and sending love. I wish I could be there physically but will have to be there in my heart and mind only…please know this. Much much love and may you know Kirk/dad/beloved is free and we’ll…and making some good jokes…and free to be love and mercy (love made really real) for you now …

  43. To know this man was to love him. He was an early mentor in my career. He brought joy to the workplace. As we became friends, he brought joy to my life. It was a blessing to be included in his circle of friends. Every trip I made to Indianapolis for work was preceded by a call to his cell to see if he had time for lunch. His love for life was contagious. You wanted to be around his sharp wit. When we were out and about, everything was fair game for his random, insightful observations, his unique humor (which we dubbed “the craft”), and his quips delivered with a smirk and a twinkle in his eye. As I write this, I can still hear his belly laugh as I imagine walking down the hallway away from his office. Kirk, you inspired me. You made me a better person. As I read the posts from other co-workers (whom I don’t know) on your Facebook feed, I realize that you touched many more lives than just mine. They knew you as I did — a generous, kind soul with an eye for all things good about this place we call life. To see how you inspired so many leads me to realize: you were not just successful; you were significant. I will miss you. I will honor you by trying to imitate you. And I will always, always remember you. Thank you. God bless you. Peace be with you. And has hard as it is to utter . . .”Farewell.” My condolences to Rita, Sam, Caroline, and Jack.

  45. It is so very hard to put in words what this wonderful man meant to everyone who knew him. His wonderful sense of humor made working on even the most difficult cases more pleasurable. He was so knowledgeable and truly enjoyed the work that he did. He was respected by all of his peers. May God wrap his arms around his family during this very difficult time. He was so proud of his family. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories that will forever be with us all. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. Heaven has gained such a special angel!

  46. Rita, Sam, Caroline, and Jack – Thinking of all of you as you celebrate the life that inspired ALL of you to do and be your best. Sorry that my schedule will not permit me to be present with your extended family at this difficult time, but I’m sure that our paths will cross again soon. Thoughts and prayers from your Howard County cousins.

  47. To the Horn family,
    I was so sad to hear of Kirk’s passing. We lived in Versailles for a year from 1963 -1964, and I still remember sitting on Mamaw’s porch and seeing Kirk in his mom’s arms when he was a little baby. I stay in touch with Jeri (I love seeing your family’s Christmas cards) but I didn’t really know details about Kirk’s life — it sounds like he was a wonderful man! My brother, Mark, and I both live in California and I regret not being able to speak to you in person. Please accept my condolences. I’m so sorry for your loss.

    Your cousin,
    Marsha Bronnenberg Carter

  48. Rita, Sam, Caroline and Jack,
    Seems like a long time since our Nick and your Sam were playing their sax side by side in marching band! Nonetheless, when we heard the sad news of Kirk’s passing, we wanted to express our condolences to all of you at this time of great loss. Life is more fragile then we often realize. Know that all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers for peace and healing in the days and months ahead.
    Blessings to all of you,
    Dave and Tina Voelker and family
    Indpls, IN

  49. To Rita and the Family of Kirk Horn: we were shocked and saddened to learn of Kirk’s passing. I hadn’t seen Kirk for years but worked with him in the probation department almost 30 years ago. sallie and I remember attending your wedding. Judging from the obituary, Kirk’s was a life well-lived and he no doubt had a positive impact on the lives he touched. Blessings on your family. may you find peace in your loss, sallie and steve wills.

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