Jane K. Horrocks, who was the fashion editor of The Citizen-Journal from 1946 to 1979, died Sunday at the Westminster Thurber retirement home. She was 90.
Born and raised in Columbus, Horrocks attended East High School and graduated when she was 16.
She graduated with a bachelor's degree from the College of Fine Arts at Ohio State University.
Horrocks served with the Red Cross in India during World War II. Shortly after returning to the United States, she began to work for The Citizen-Journal.
Horrocks' work was known for its wit and the sketches that accompanied her stories, said her niece, Lisa Reis, of the East Side.
After retiring from the paper, Horrocks reviewed books for the Ohioana Library.
"She was suitable for being a fashion editor; she was as well-dressed as anyone in the city has ever been," said Ruth Haddock, who met Horrocks when she moved to Columbus in 1975 and was her neighbor in Clintonville.
"She was great fun and a great person," Haddock said.
Besides her niece, Horrocks is survived by her sister-in-law, Marcia Kehrer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Horrocks, a psychologist and retired OSU professor whose specialty was adolescence.
No public memorial service will be held, the family said.
Jane Kehrer Horrocks, age 90, died on Sunday, March 2, 2003 at Westminster Thurber Retirement Community. Preceded in death by parents Frederick and Sara Kehrer, devoted husband Dr. John Horrocks, brother Frederick A. Kehrer, nephew Rick Kehrer. Survived by sister-in-law, Marcia Kehrer; niece, Lisa Kehrer (Christopher) Reis; great-nieces and nephews, Emily, Patrick, Christian, Sarah, Benjamin, and Annalise Jane Reis; many dear and devoted friends. Graduate of The Ohio State University College of Fine Arts. She served with the Red Cross during WW II as a Program Director, in the China-Burma-India Theater. Jane was the Fashion editor of the Columbus Citizen-Journal from 1946-1979. Her signature sketches and keen wit delighted readers and earned her state and national awards. In retirement, she reviewed books for the Ohioana Library. She was a member of Childhood League Board III, the Ohio State University Women's Association, Columbus Museum of Art, the Canterbury Unit of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the Sorosis Society. Her joy of life, infectious laugh, sharp wit and beautiful devotion to her many friends and family will be sorely missed but treasured forever. Laissez les bon temps roller Private service and inurnment at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside/Grant, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214 or to Childhood League, 670 South 18th Street, Columbus, OH 43205, in her memory. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road.
Both Notice and Obituary published in the Columbus Dispatch (OH) on March 4, 2003.
Born and raised in Columbus, Horrocks attended East High School and graduated when she was 16.
She graduated with a bachelor's degree from the College of Fine Arts at Ohio State University.
Horrocks served with the Red Cross in India during World War II. Shortly after returning to the United States, she began to work for The Citizen-Journal.
Horrocks' work was known for its wit and the sketches that accompanied her stories, said her niece, Lisa Reis, of the East Side.
After retiring from the paper, Horrocks reviewed books for the Ohioana Library.
"She was suitable for being a fashion editor; she was as well-dressed as anyone in the city has ever been," said Ruth Haddock, who met Horrocks when she moved to Columbus in 1975 and was her neighbor in Clintonville.
"She was great fun and a great person," Haddock said.
Besides her niece, Horrocks is survived by her sister-in-law, Marcia Kehrer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Horrocks, a psychologist and retired OSU professor whose specialty was adolescence.
No public memorial service will be held, the family said.
Jane Kehrer Horrocks, age 90, died on Sunday, March 2, 2003 at Westminster Thurber Retirement Community. Preceded in death by parents Frederick and Sara Kehrer, devoted husband Dr. John Horrocks, brother Frederick A. Kehrer, nephew Rick Kehrer. Survived by sister-in-law, Marcia Kehrer; niece, Lisa Kehrer (Christopher) Reis; great-nieces and nephews, Emily, Patrick, Christian, Sarah, Benjamin, and Annalise Jane Reis; many dear and devoted friends. Graduate of The Ohio State University College of Fine Arts. She served with the Red Cross during WW II as a Program Director, in the China-Burma-India Theater. Jane was the Fashion editor of the Columbus Citizen-Journal from 1946-1979. Her signature sketches and keen wit delighted readers and earned her state and national awards. In retirement, she reviewed books for the Ohioana Library. She was a member of Childhood League Board III, the Ohio State University Women's Association, Columbus Museum of Art, the Canterbury Unit of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the Sorosis Society. Her joy of life, infectious laugh, sharp wit and beautiful devotion to her many friends and family will be sorely missed but treasured forever. Laissez les bon temps roller Private service and inurnment at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside/Grant, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214 or to Childhood League, 670 South 18th Street, Columbus, OH 43205, in her memory. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road.
Both Notice and Obituary published in the Columbus Dispatch (OH) on March 4, 2003.
Jane K. Horrocks, who was the fashion editor of The Citizen-Journal from 1946 to 1979, died Sunday at the Westminster Thurber retirement home. She was 90.
Born and raised in Columbus, Horrocks attended East High School and graduated when she was 16.
She graduated with a bachelor's degree from the College of Fine Arts at Ohio State University.
Horrocks served with the Red Cross in India during World War II. Shortly after returning to the United States, she began to work for The Citizen-Journal.
Horrocks' work was known for its wit and the sketches that accompanied her stories, said her niece, Lisa Reis, of the East Side.
After retiring from the paper, Horrocks reviewed books for the Ohioana Library.
"She was suitable for being a fashion editor; she was as well-dressed as anyone in the city has ever been," said Ruth Haddock, who met Horrocks when she moved to Columbus in 1975 and was her neighbor in Clintonville.
"She was great fun and a great person," Haddock said.
Besides her niece, Horrocks is survived by her sister-in-law, Marcia Kehrer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Horrocks, a psychologist and retired OSU professor whose specialty was adolescence.
No public memorial service will be held, the family said.
Jane Kehrer Horrocks, age 90, died on Sunday, March 2, 2003 at Westminster Thurber Retirement Community. Preceded in death by parents Frederick and Sara Kehrer, devoted husband Dr. John Horrocks, brother Frederick A. Kehrer, nephew Rick Kehrer. Survived by sister-in-law, Marcia Kehrer; niece, Lisa Kehrer (Christopher) Reis; great-nieces and nephews, Emily, Patrick, Christian, Sarah, Benjamin, and Annalise Jane Reis; many dear and devoted friends. Graduate of The Ohio State University College of Fine Arts. She served with the Red Cross during WW II as a Program Director, in the China-Burma-India Theater. Jane was the Fashion editor of the Columbus Citizen-Journal from 1946-1979. Her signature sketches and keen wit delighted readers and earned her state and national awards. In retirement, she reviewed books for the Ohioana Library. She was a member of Childhood League Board III, the Ohio State University Women's Association, Columbus Museum of Art, the Canterbury Unit of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the Sorosis Society. Her joy of life, infectious laugh, sharp wit and beautiful devotion to her many friends and family will be sorely missed but treasured forever. Laissez les bon temps roller Private service and inurnment at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside/Grant, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214 or to Childhood League, 670 South 18th Street, Columbus, OH 43205, in her memory. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road.
Both Notice and Obituary published in the Columbus Dispatch (OH) on March 4, 2003.
Born and raised in Columbus, Horrocks attended East High School and graduated when she was 16.
She graduated with a bachelor's degree from the College of Fine Arts at Ohio State University.
Horrocks served with the Red Cross in India during World War II. Shortly after returning to the United States, she began to work for The Citizen-Journal.
Horrocks' work was known for its wit and the sketches that accompanied her stories, said her niece, Lisa Reis, of the East Side.
After retiring from the paper, Horrocks reviewed books for the Ohioana Library.
"She was suitable for being a fashion editor; she was as well-dressed as anyone in the city has ever been," said Ruth Haddock, who met Horrocks when she moved to Columbus in 1975 and was her neighbor in Clintonville.
"She was great fun and a great person," Haddock said.
Besides her niece, Horrocks is survived by her sister-in-law, Marcia Kehrer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Horrocks, a psychologist and retired OSU professor whose specialty was adolescence.
No public memorial service will be held, the family said.
Jane Kehrer Horrocks, age 90, died on Sunday, March 2, 2003 at Westminster Thurber Retirement Community. Preceded in death by parents Frederick and Sara Kehrer, devoted husband Dr. John Horrocks, brother Frederick A. Kehrer, nephew Rick Kehrer. Survived by sister-in-law, Marcia Kehrer; niece, Lisa Kehrer (Christopher) Reis; great-nieces and nephews, Emily, Patrick, Christian, Sarah, Benjamin, and Annalise Jane Reis; many dear and devoted friends. Graduate of The Ohio State University College of Fine Arts. She served with the Red Cross during WW II as a Program Director, in the China-Burma-India Theater. Jane was the Fashion editor of the Columbus Citizen-Journal from 1946-1979. Her signature sketches and keen wit delighted readers and earned her state and national awards. In retirement, she reviewed books for the Ohioana Library. She was a member of Childhood League Board III, the Ohio State University Women's Association, Columbus Museum of Art, the Canterbury Unit of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the Sorosis Society. Her joy of life, infectious laugh, sharp wit and beautiful devotion to her many friends and family will be sorely missed but treasured forever. Laissez les bon temps roller Private service and inurnment at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside/Grant, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214 or to Childhood League, 670 South 18th Street, Columbus, OH 43205, in her memory. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road.
Both Notice and Obituary published in the Columbus Dispatch (OH) on March 4, 2003.
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