Gabrielle Grace Horvath, 5 of Hampshire, passed away on Friday afternoon, February 20, 2015, from injuries received in an automobile accident.
She was born January 29, 2010 in Chicago, the daughter of James J. and Jennifer L. (Kimpel) Horvath. Gabrielle was in preschool at Gary D. Wright Elementary and was looking forward to the start of kindergarten.
She enjoyed swimming, gymnastics, hiking, skiing, summer camp and vacation bible school. Gabrielle’s vibrant personality and smile will be greatly missed by her family, friends and community.
She is survived by her parents, James and Jennifer of Hampshire, her grandfather, John Horvath of Hickory Hills, her grandmother, Nancy (Dennis) Boma of Mahomet, her uncles and aunts, Joe (Joellyn) Horvath and Geoff (Kelly) Horvath all of Orland Park and many cousins. Gabrielle was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Martin H. Kimpel Jr., and her paternal grandmother, RuthAnne (Wringer) Horvath.
Visitation will be on Monday, March 9, 2015 from 3:00 to 8:00pm at Corner Stone Methodist Church- 41W170 Russell Road, Elgin, IL The Funeral and burial are private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to www.gofundme.com/mww34K
For further information please call DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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My prayers go out to the family and friends of this precious little girl. Don't know you but broke my heart when I read this in the paper. She was a beautiul little girl, and such a lovely smile. God will watch over her. Cried just reading it. So sorry for your loss. May God be with all of the family and friends
Jennifer and James, My heart goes out to you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this time of sorrow. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
This little girl is remembered each and every day. I see her smile as I drive past the cemetery. My prayers are with her mom and dad especially during this holiday season and as we near her birthday. Gabrielle will live forever in the hearts of those who loved her and those she left an impact on. Much love to the entire Horvath Family.