ObituariesSeptember 11, 2021
R. Jerelyn "Jeri" Horowitz, 95, of Cape Girardeau, peacefully passed away Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Chateau Girardeau. She was born April 30, 1926, in Cape Girardeau to the late Charles L. and Lois Killough McKinnis. Jeri was an English and music teacher. Many students loved her. Jeri played the piano for jazz bands traveling through Cape Girardeau and continued to perform throughout her life...
Jeri Horowitz
Jeri Horowitz

R. Jerelyn "Jeri" Horowitz, 95, of Cape Girardeau, peacefully passed away Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Chateau Girardeau.

She was born April 30, 1926, in Cape Girardeau to the late Charles L. and Lois Killough McKinnis.

Jeri was an English and music teacher. Many students loved her. Jeri played the piano for jazz bands traveling through Cape Girardeau and continued to perform throughout her life.

She served on the board of Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus and organized many Sundays at Three concerts. Jeri traveled with friends to St. Louis to enjoy cultural arts events.

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She is survived by her daughters, Karla Beck and Kathryn Beck, of Portland, Oregon.

She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Karin Beck.

There will not be any services at this time.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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